Power on the HD I/O before the computer?

[juhanni]

What is the correct way to do it?

Turn on the HD I/O before the computer? Or should I start with the computer?

[ilulilu888]

there is no need to power the I/O Boxes before the computer

[Stig Eliassen]

Originally Posted by juhanni

What is the correct way to do it?

Turn on the HD I/O before the computer? Or should I start with the computer?

According to the manual, you should turn on everything else before turning on the computer. I have always done so, and it has never failed.

You should turn on the HD I/O, wait for it to initialize, then turn on the computer.

[priorytools]

Hanni… I think it's good for the PCIe card to get a "handshake" with the HD IO when the CPU machine is powered up. I always go in this order; Sync IO, wait for it to settle , HD IOs, any hubs, then the CPU last.

[Cliffy_Boy]

It makes no difference

[DetroitT]

I concur with priorytools "I always go in this order; Sync IO, wait for it to settle , HD IOs, any hubs, then the CPU last. "

Although Noted by Cliffy_Boy (I also agree) if no chassis is involved or other master clock (i.e. simple systems) I/O power on can wait all the way until Pro Tools prompts you that it's not detected.

Also in some trouble shouting leaving I/O's off until prompted has been helpful.

So Juhanni, seeing as you haven't listed you specific setup you have a variety of process workflows.

As PT Lover suggests, read the manual (Reference Guide).

[juhanni]

Originally Posted by DetroitT

I concur with priorytools "I always go in this order; Sync IO, wait for it to settle , HD IOs, any hubs, then the CPU last. "

Although Noted by Cliffy_Boy (I also agree) if no chassis is involved or other master clock (i.e. simple systems) I/O power on can wait all the way until Pro Tools prompts you that it's not detected.

Also in some trouble shouting leaving I/O's off until prompted has been helpful.

So Juhanni, seeing as you haven't listed you specific setup you have a variety of process workflows.

As PT Lover suggests, read the manual (Reference Guide).

Thanks!

I'll write down my setup!

[feliponk]

Shouldn't matter in real world, but is a good practice to have everything turned on before the computer starts.