Chapter 2: Getting Started
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Pro Studio
EZQuest, Inc. | 1051 N. Shepard Street | Anaheim, CA 92806 USA
2.1 Before starting
Before starting, prepare as follows.
Review the “Certification list” in Appendix A to confirm that the hardware is fully supported.
SATA Hard Drive
Multilane Host Adapter.
External Multi-Lane Cable.
2.2 Supported Operating
System Windows 95, 98/98SE, NT, 2000, Millennium, XP, 2003
Mac 9.1 and above, including OSX, OSX Server, XSERVE
Before starting any type of hardware installation, please ensure that all power
switches have been turned off and all power cords have been disconnected to
prevent personal injury and damage to the hardware.
To avoid overheating, Pro Studio Series Multilane should be operated in a well-
ventilated area and in such a way that sufficient airflow is maintained across the
controller chips.
Static electricity can damage components. To guard against such damage:
1. Work in a static-free environment
2. Wear a grounded anti-static wrist strap
3. Store uninstalled components in anti-static bags
Environmental requirements:
Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing