Both Windows XP and Mac OS X see the IO|2 as a
plug-and play device. No installation is necessary on
Mac OS 10.2—Just connect the USB cable and you're
ready to go. Driver installation is not required on
Windows XP since the IO|2 supports the default audio
drivers, but we highly recommend installing the Alesis
audio drivers. Our drivers will yield significantly lower
latency and better performance.
To install the IO|2 on Windows XP, simply insert the
supplied Alesis CD-ROM and wait for the following menu to pop up:
Click "Install Alesis Audio Driver," to proceed with the driver
installation. During the installation process, Windows XP will
prompt you with the following warning:
Press "Continue Anyway," to finish the installation. Restart the machine as the
software recommends. Once your computer is restarted, your IO|2 is ready to
record.
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Plug-and-Play Connection to a Computer
The IO|2 is not compatible
with earlier versions of
Windows or Mac OS.
Check http://www.Alesis.com
for driver updates and last
minute issues regarding the
IO|2
SysEx Transfers
When performing large
SysEx transfers over
Windows, you may need to
increase the buffer size on
your Windows software.
Otherwise, Windows may
process the transfer
incorrectly. Selecting a
buffer size equal to or larger
than the SysEx file virtually
assures that the transfer will
occur without errors.