before proceeding with this chapter, make sure you??ve prepared your computer as instructed in the preceding chapters. this includes:

    . preparing your system.

    - plan your storage configuration and install your a/v drive(s).

    - install windows xp or windows 2000.

    - configure your windows display for a resolution of 1024??768 (or higher) with 16- or 32-bit color.

    - install and configure your sound card.

    - install adobe premiere, and any third-party software for which you want to install a matrox plug-in.

    . installing your rt.x100 card and connecting your devices.