Windows installation—step by step
Please perform the following steps in the stated order.
Do not
connect the PHASE 24 FW module to the computer until in-
structed to do so.
Which operating system?
The PHASE 24 FW can be used only under Windows XP (Home and Professional
editions). Older Windows versions are not supported. Please ensure that you have
applied the current service packs and updates to your Windows installation (Service Pack
1 or higher).
Power supply
Under normal circumstances, the PHASE 24 FW draws its power from the 6-pin Fire-
Wire™ port, making an AC adapter unnecessary. However, not all FireWire™ controllers
deliver a constant operating voltage—we therefore recommend using the included AC
adapter. The AC adapter is also useful whenever you would like to conserve the battery
power of your laptop. The AC adapter is required if your computer only features a 4-pin
FireWire™ port. For more information, see “The FireWire™ port” starting on
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page 16.
Installing the PHASE 24 FW drivers in Windows XP
1. Before you start, ensure that your Windows XP version is up to date. Right-click the
“My Computer” icon and choose “Properties” from the context menu. If you're still us-
ing the default Teletubbyland XP wallpaper, you can access these menu item by click-
ing : Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System. Service Pack 1—or SP1 for short—
must be installed on your computer. If it is not, please contact Microsoft
(
www.microsoft.com
) to obtain an update for your system. The service pack is gen-
erally free of charge.
2. Insert the included PHASE CD and wait for the autorun application to launch. If the
autorun application on the CD does not launch automatically, start the application
manually by double-clicking “
Autorun.exe
” in the root folder of the CD. Click the
“Installation” button in the autorun application to install the PHASE 24 FW driver and
Control Panel in your operating system.
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