 Motu 828 & Firewire, My powerbook doesn't recognize the unit! |
  Tue 3 May 2005, 02:06
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 03-May 05 From: Philadelphia - US Member No.: 65,115  |
Hello all,
I wish my first post to the forum wasn't a cry for help, but unfortunately that is the way it seems to be. I just purchased a used 828(mk1). The unit appears to be in good condition cosmetically, FWIW. I have since downloaded the latest driver 1.2.5 from MOTU and installed it without incident on my powerbook (running Jaguar) I have bought a new FW cable as well. All connections seem to be good. I just can't seem to get the computer to recognize the MOTU device through the firewire. Someone...please....help...me! I have also installed the driver on my wife's powerbook (running Panther) with the same result. No MOTU. MOTU support lines are busy and I haven't been able to get through. Nor have I rec'd a response to my email inquiries. Anyone? Thoughts please? 
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Fri 6 May 2005, 21:38
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 10-Feb 02 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 3,371 |
Lenny, while you're waiting, a few things:
1. When you turned the unit on, did it do the "LED dance"? (The input and output level LEDs flash in an alternating pattern for a few seconds. The two clock rate LEDs continue to blink alternately for about 10 seconds.) 2. You said you downloaded version 1.2.5 from MOTU. I checked and sure enough, that's what's on the Web site. It's strange, though, because I downloaded a driver update last winter (right before Christmas) and I was pretty sure I was up to date until I saw this post. And the version I have is 1.0.9. I wonder why the number skip? I'm beginning to think that 1.2.5 is intended for Tiger and doesn't work with older versions. I wish you still had your unit. I think I can find the 1.0.9 install package. If you had access to another 828 to borrow, I could email it to you. I've had an 828 for about two years and it has worked flawlessly since day one. -------------------- Dave Cornutt
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