New laptop weird problem (tech details included)

[artvolk]

I've PTLE 6.4cs9 with digi002 rack running on my PC for some years.

Now I want to move to laptop and when I'm trying to run PTLE I get blue screen with 0x000000FC error.
I get this error even if unit is disconnected from laptop. When in Cubase I'm trying to switch to digi ASIO driver I get the same error.

My specs:

- Windows XP Professional SP2
- PTLE 6.4cs9
- Notebook Fujitsu-Siemens AMILO Pi 1505 (Core 2 Duo, 1Gb RAM, build-in Firewire card)
- All firewalls, antivirus software is disabled, my network card is in use, 'cause I need it.


I don't know if I need any software\firmware updates, because I was happy with my previous configuration. I haven't read this forum for a long time so maybe I miss some updates\tricks. Maybe my problem is typical?

[spkguitar]

The blue screen is probably due to outdated PACE drivers; update at www.paceap.com

Version 6.4 was never designed for use on multi-core computers. I would definitely recommend upgrading to the current version, which will include new ASIO drivers as well.

Any suggestions after that would require complete and detailed specs of the machine.

[artvolk]

The blue screen is probably due to outdated PACE drivers; update at www.paceap.com

I do not have any dongles\keys for my PTLE... Is this still applicable to this setup?

Version 6.4 was never designed for use on multi-core computers. I would definitely recommend upgrading to the current version, which will include new ASIO drivers as well.

As far as I understand from Digidesign site, all upgrades up from 6.4cs9 are not free? Am I right?

[spkguitar]

I do not have any dongles\keys for my PTLE... Is this still applicable to this setup?

YES!!! Pro Tools uses the PACE drivers for it's own authentication, without the dongle.

As far as I understand from Digidesign site, all upgrades up from 6.4cs9 are not free? Am I right?

That is absolutely correct. Upgrading to current code would cost you $75. IMHO, it is definitely worth it, especially in our situation using a multi-core processor.

[artvolk]

Thanks for keeping me up to date to the latest PTLE news. These information is very helpful for me!