Can I use a Digi 001 with a beige G3? Why is the beige G3 NOT listed as a compatible computer on the Digi 001 compatibility documents?

During the development of the Pro Tools LE, Digidesign tested the Apple “beige” G3 line (all speeds) with Digi 001. During testing they encountered random occurrences of a particular software error with the DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine) and the beige G3 line. The error, “DAE -6045” would pop-up inexplicably during normal operation of Pro Tools LE. While this error is non-fatal, it will stop playback or record of a Pro Tools LE system. Digidesign engineering spent weeks trying to find the cause of this error without a successful fix.
There is some good news – to continue through the error simply click OK. We suggest saving the session and rebooting the computer to completely clear the error. Although all other aspects of Digi 001 and beige G3 configuration function satisfactory, the repetitive nature of this error caused concern at Digidesign. This explains why Digidesign is not formally supporting beige G3 configurations with 001 (they still support beige G3’s with Audiomedia III cards and TDM systems). They did not make this decision lightly due to the large installed base of beige G3 customers. If after reading this notice you still wish to use a beige G3 with Digi 001, here’s what results they have found with internal and external beta testing:
Average number of -6045 hours
ï Best Case: all day, all night – no errors
ï Typical: 2 or 3 errors in an eight hour day
ï Worst Case: 6 or 8 errors in an eight hour day

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