PTLE 5.01 req macos 8.6+ | 5.1.1 req 9.0.4+ | 4 pci slot macs req 9.1+

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the following info is extracted from : http://archive.digidesign.com/support/compat/compatodocs501.pdf#page=16&zoom=auto,0,792
***searching pro tools support documents i find that they explicity stated that using 8.6 on the sawtooth is not reccommended/supported


this info is for v5.01.. for 5.1 info look here: http://archive.digidesign.com/compato/os9/sw/macos.html

Mac OS v9.0, v9.0.2, v9.0.4 & v8.6 Settings & Requirements ***sawtooth ***b&w ***mystic/gigabit
Mac OS Base Extension set (and Digi System extensions)
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Set default cache (in the Memory Control Panel) to “Custom, 512k”
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Set Energy Saver Control Panel to “Never”
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In the Appearance Control Panel, disable “Smooth All Fonts On Screen” and change system
font to other than “Charcoal”
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Firmware v1.1 required for Blue & White G3 computers running OS 8.6. Available from Apple
at:
http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58374
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If Norton Utilities is used it must be Norton Utilities v4.0 or higher to ensure compatibility
with HFS+

Special Notes for OS 9.0 users:
Pro Tools 5.0 or higher and DAE/DSI 5.0 or higher is required with Mac OS 9.0 or higher.
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The Digidesign Control Panel requires OS 9.0 or higher
When using Digidesign Control Panel, turn off Platinum Sounds in the Appearance Control
Panel
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Special Notes for OS 8.6 users:
When using Digidesign Output Drivers, turn off Platinum Sounds in the Appearance Control
Panel

MIDI
Both USB and serial MIDI interfaces work effectively with Pro Tools. Digidesign recommends using a
serial MIDI interface, as they offer the tightest possible MIDI timing. Serial MIDI interfaces require
either a Mac serial port or a qualified modem-to-serial port adapter. Digidesign currently supports the
GeeThree Stealth Port for G4 - AGP Video (Sawtooth), Stealth Port for Dual Processor G4s and Griffin
gPort II installed in the modem port (thereby not using a PCI slot).
When using the GeeThree products with OS 9.0.4 the latest version of the Stealth Port extension
(v1.0.3) is required. It is available here:
http://www.geethree.com/download.html

Dual Monitor Display Card:
Digidesign has found only one configuration and card that appears to reliably achieve full Pro Tools
performance when two monitors are desired. The card is called the Jeronimo 2000 by Appian. For
information on installation, which must be followed very closely, and to download the required Mac
driver for this card click here:
http://www.digidesign.com/download/appian.html