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Mac OS Requirements — Pro Tools v5.3
Approved Mac Operating Systems
● Pro Tools|HD systems with Pro Tools version 5.3 has been tested and approved on all
PowerMac G4 AGP models with Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2.
● Apple Power Mac G4 AGP models (AGP graphics slot + 4 PCI slots = 5 slots total) require
Mac OS 9.1 on the early addition 5 slot models or Mac OS 9.2 on the "Quicksilver" 5 slot
models.
● Please see additional Mac OS notes below under Known Issues
Settings & Requirements
● Mac OS Base Extension set
● Pro Tools 5.3 installed software and System extensions
● OMS 2.3.8 (supplied on Pro Tools CD)
● QuickTime 5.0.2 (supplied on Pro Tools CD)
● Set default cache (in the Memory Control Panel) to “Custom, 512k”
● Set Energy Saver Control Panel to “Never”
● In the Appearance Control Panel, disable “Smooth All Fonts On Screen” and change
system font to other than “Charcoal”
● When using Digidesign Control Panel, turn off Platinum Sounds in the Appearance
Control Panel
● If Norton Utilities is used it must be Norton Utilities v4.0 or higher to ensure
compatibility with HFS+
Known Issues:
1. The "Quicksilver" G4 models require OS 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2 to run Pro Tools. Users
should not attempt to install OS 9.1, or run OSX, (including Classic mode), with Pro
Tools on these machines. The Quicksilver G4 models have been tested with the Mac OS
as shippped from Apple on these machines, with a dual boot system which includes both
OS 9.2.x and OS X. It is absolutely necessary to boot from OS 9.2.x in order to run Pro
Tools. Although you cannot use Pro Tools with OS X or in "Classic" mode under
OS X, it is not necessary to remove OS X from these "Quicksilver" G4
computers.
2. Additional Mac OS Notes: Mac OS 9.2, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 have only been tested with the
Quicksilver G4 models. Earlier models that do not require OS 9.2 have not been tested
for compatibility with Mac OS 9.2 or higher. In addition, you should not install OS X
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