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User's Guide HDSP MADI

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The Flash Update Tool updates the HDSP MADI to the latest firmware version. It requires an 
already installed driver. 
 
Start the program madi_aes_fut.exe. The Flash Update Tool displays the current revision of 
the HDSP MADI, and whether it needs an update or not. If so, then please press the 'Update' 
button. A progress bar will indicate when the flash process is finished. The bar moves slowly 
first (program), then faster (verify). 
 
If more than one interface card is installed, all cards can be flashed by changing to the next tab 
and repeating the process. 
 
After the update the PCI card need to be resettet. This is done by powering down and shutting 
off the PC. A warm boot is not enough! 
 
When the update fails (status: failure), the card's second BIOS will be used from the next cold 
boot on (Secure BIOS Technology). Therefore the card stays fully functional. The flash process 
should then be tried again on a different computer. 
 
Note: Because of the changed hardware revision, Windows 2000/XP will start the hardware 
assistant and wants to install new drivers. Do NOT let Windows search for new drivers, but 
follow the instructions given in chapter 10.2. 
 
 

11. Configuring the HDSP MADI 

 

 
Configuration of the HDSP MADI is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be 
opened: 
 
•  by clicking on the hammer symbol in the Task Bar's system tray 
 
The mixer of the HDSP MADI (TotalMix) can be opened: 
 
•  by clicking on the mixer icon in the Task Bar's system tray 
 
The hardware of the HDSP system offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions 
and options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different 
requirements. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog: 
 
•  Input selection 
•  Configuration of digital I/Os 
•  Synchronization behaviour 
•  State of input and output 
•  Current sample rate 
•  Latency 
 
Any changes made in the Settings dialog are applied immediately - confirmation (e.g. by click-
ing on OK or exiting the dialog) is not required. However, settings should not be changed during 
playback or record if it can be avoided, as this can cause unwanted noises. Also, please note 
that even in 'Stop' mode, several programs keep the recording and playback devices open, 
which means that any new settings might not be applied immediately. 
 
The status displays at the bottom of the dialog box give the user precise information about the 
current status of the system, and the status of all digital signals.