Alesis iO Mix Reference Manual - Page 17

2 Installation (Windows) Important: Download and install the drivers from http://www.alesis.com-or insert the software CD into your computer's CD drive-BEFORE you plug your IO|14/26 into your computer for the first time. Install the software/drivers first Important: Follow these steps BEFORE you plug your IO14/26 into your computer for the first time. Begin by running the Alesis installer(s). These programs (there may be one or more than one) will install three very important components onto your computer: • Drivers. These are the system components that allow Microsoft Windows to identify and interact with your IO|14/26. You do not interact with the drivers directly, but they must be installed on your computer for the IO|14/26 to work. • Control Panel. The control panel allows you to set sample rates, clock sources, buffer sizes, and other settings. • Hardware Direct Monitoring Panel. This application lets you route the IO|14/26's inputs directly to its outputs for a minimum of latency (delay) when recording. The Hardware Direct Monitoring Panel also allows you to change Headphone2 and S/PDIF output assignments. For each of the several installations that occur, click "Continue Anyway" if Windows warns you that the drivers have not passed Microsoft Logo Certification. If you have access to the Internet, check http://www.alesis.com for the very latest software updates. The updates posted there are guaranteed to be the most current, best software versions available. Windows XP, Service Pack 2 or later is required. The Windows drivers include the two most popular standards for audio interfacing-WDM (the "Windows Driver Model" built by Microsoft) and ASIO (the "Audio Stream Input/Output" standard used by many audio software applications). Windows Logo Certification warning. Ignore this warning by clicking "Continue Anyway." 15