Increase Buffer Size Error (Buffer at MAX) ???

[PoPimp3069]

When I attempt to record or bounce files I receive an error message that says the computer held off interruptions for too long and to increase the buffer size. I have created a Sandra Report below... if any further information is needed it is available upon request. Thanks...

<<< Computer Overview >>>
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< System >
Host Name: B-ROC
User: Broc
Workgroup: MSHOME

< Processor >
Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5500 @
1.66GHz
Speed: 1.66GHz
Cores per Processor: 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core: 1 Unit(s)
Type: Mobile, Dual-Core
Internal Data Cache: 2x 32kB, Synchronous, Write-Thru, 8-way,
Inclusive, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache: 2MB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 8-way, Inclusive,
64 byte line size, 2 threads sharing

< System >
Platform Compliance: Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Mainboard: Dell Inc. 0KD882
Bus(es): ISA X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/
SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support: No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (:Yes
System BIOS: AT/AT COMPATIBLE DELL - 27d70402
Total Memory: 1.99GB DDR2

< Chipset 1 >
Model: Dell 955XM/945GM/PM/GMS/940GML Express
Processor to DRAM Controller
Front Side Bus Speed: 4x 166MHz (664MHz)
Total Memory: 2GB DDR2
Shared Memory: 8MB
Memory Bus Speed: 4x 166MHz (664MHz)

< Video System >
Monitor/Panel: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor/Panel: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor/Panel: Plug and Play Monitor
Adapter: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Adapter: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family

< Physical Storage Devices >
FUJITSU MHW2080BH 80GB (SATA15:74.53GB (C:)
Seagate FreeAgent Go 320GB (US:298.09GB (G:)
SONY CDRWDVD CRX880A (ATAPI33,:406.58MB (D:)

< Logical Storage Devices >
Hard Disk (C:): 67.83GB (18.00GB, 27% Free Space) (NTFS) @
FUJITSU MHW2080BH 80GB (SATA150, NCQ, 8MB
Cache)
Audio CD (D:): 0bytes (CDFS) @ SONY CDRWDVD CRX880A (ATAPI33,
24x CD-R, 24x CD-W, 3x DVD-R, 2MB Cache)
External (G:): 298.09GB (15.10GB, 5% Free Space) (NTFS) @
Seagate FreeAgent Go 320GB (USB)

< Peripherals >
Serial/Parallel Port(s): 1 COM / 0 LPT
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host
Controller - 27C8
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host
Controller - 27C9
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host
Controller - 27CA
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host
Controller - 27CB
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB2 Enhanced Host
Controller - 27CC
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Mass Storage Device
USB Controller/Hub: USB Composite Device
USB Controller/Hub: Digidesign Mbox 2 Firmware Updater
FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub: OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Keyboard: Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/
2 Keyboard
Mouse: Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device
Mouse: Microsoft USB Wireless Mouse (IntelliPoint)
Human Interface: HID Non-User Input Data Filter (KB 911895)
Human Interface: USB Human Interface Device

< Communication Device(s) >
Device: Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem

< Printers and Faxes >
Model: Send To OneNote 2007
Model: Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Model: HP Photosmart C7200 series
Model: hp officejet 4200 series
Model: Fax
Model: Auto HP Photosmart C7200 series on BUBBALOVE

< Power Management >
Mains (AC) Line Status: On-Line
Battery No 1: 100%

< Operating System(s) >
Windows System: Microsoft Windows XP (2002) Professional
Media Center 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 3)
Platform Compliance: Win32 x86

< Network Services >
Adapter: Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-Card

[Shan]

You'll need to disable the wi-fi and do a few more system optimizations. What version of PT and what Digi hardware are you using?

Just to confirm, you're recording to a separate audio drive?

Shane

[albee1952]

Is this a laptop? What drive are you recording to? +1 on wifi MUST be disabled for Pro Tools. Which Digi interface?

[TOM@METRO]

If you are using firewire, Dell controllers are historically problematic with Pro Tools.

[Shan]

< Communication Device(s) >
Device: Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem

< Printers and Faxes >
Model: Send To OneNote 2007
Model: Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Model: HP Photosmart C7200 series
Model: hp officejet 4200 series
Model: Fax
Model: Auto HP Photosmart C7200 series on BUBBALOVE

This stuff is also questionable. Do all these devices have software running in the background? I would at very least disable the modem.

Shane

[PoPimp3069]

Thanks for the swift reply guys!
My Laptop is a Dell Inspiron E1505.
I'm running a MBox2 with Pro Tools LE 8.0.1 ( This is USB, not FireWire).
I'm recording to an external drive (Seagate USB 320GB) I know I should have a glyph probably...at least that's what most people have said.

Any other info needed?

[Shan]

Originally Posted by PoPimp3069

I'm recording to an external drive (Seagate USB 320GB) I know I should have a glyph probably...at least that's what most people have said.

You don't need a Glyph, no matter what the salesman tells you, but you do need a firewire drive. USB drives are not supported.

Did you do the system optimizations?

Shane

[PoPimp3069]

Just want to make sure I understand you correctly. I don't necessarily need a Glyph external hard drive, just as long as the hard drive is FireWire?

I did perform all the optimization steps that were listed on the DigiDesign Website. It seems to be performing better, but I'm sure a FireWire drive would fix everything.

Thanks for the help...

[PoPimp3069]

I'm looking a purchasing a FireWire drive. It says it's FireWire400. Is that good enough and compatible with what I need?

Thanks

[sw rec]

It needs to have the Oxford chipset in it....