1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Hammerfall DSP. This unique audio system is capable of
transferring digital audio data directly to a computer from practically any device equipped with
a digital audio interface, be it SPDIF, AES/EBU or ADAT optical. The numerous unique
features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts the Hammerfall DSP at the very top of
the range of digital audio interface cards.
The package includes drivers for Windows 98/2000/XP and MacOS. An ALSA driver for Linux
is planned to be available soon (see chapter 7).
Our high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing all
functions directly in hardware and not in the driver (i.e. the CPU).
2. Package Contents
Please check that your Hammerfall DSP Systems package contains each of the following:
PCI Interface:
• PCI card HDSP
• Quick Info guide
• RME Driver CD
• Cable IEEE1394, 4.5 m (15 ft)
• Internal cable (3 pin)
CardBus Interface:
• CardBus card
• Quick Info guide
• RME Driver CD
• Cable CardBus to IEEE1394, 4.5 m (15 ft)
• 12 V car cable
• Battery cable
• Power supply 12 V / 1.25 A and power cord
Digiface:
• I/O-box Digiface
• Quick Info guide
• RME Driver CD
• 3 optical cable (TOSLINK), 2 m (6.6 ft)
3. System Requirements
• MacOS 8.6 or greater. G3 300 MHz recommended
• PCI Interface: a free PCI rev. 2.1 Busmaster slot
• CardBus Interface: a free PCMCIA Slot type II, CardBus-compatible
Note: Information on compatibility and performance of notebooks/laptops is included in RMEs
Tech Infos about notebooks, HDSP System – Notebook Basics and Tests.