in order to ensure a successful rt.x100 installation and trouble-free operation afterwards, there are certain things you must do to prepare your system before installing your rt.x100 hardware and software.

    the following list provides an overview of the steps required. these steps are explained in greater detail later in this chapter.

    1 plan your storage configuration and install your drives. see page 8.

    2 install windows xp or windows 2000 on your system drive. see page 11.

    3 configure your windows display. see page 11.

    4 configure your sound card. see page 12.

    5 install adobe premiere. see page 13.

    6 install your third-party software. see page 14.

    you must follow all the steps in this chapter before attempting to install your matrox rt.x100 card and software.