Windows installation

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The following procedure installs the Atlas ASIO and WDM audio drivers, and the Atlas Control Panel app, on your Windows PC.  You must have Windows Vista or later (either 32-bit or 64-bit), and a spare USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.

 

Connect your Atlas to the mains supply and to a USB port on your PC with the cables provided.

 

Insert the installation disc into a DVD-ROM drive on your PC, or else locate the folder containing the downloaded installation files.

 

If the PC is set to 'Autoplay' , installation will begin automatically, otherwise double-click on the "setup.msi" icon in the root folder of the disc.

 

A welcome screen announces that installation is abut to begin.  If you wish to proceed, click 'Next':

 

 

You will be asked to agree to the EULA - if you agree, select the 'accept' button and click 'Next':

 

 

Confirm your user name and organisation, and click 'Next':

 

 

Choose 'Complete' to perform a default installation.  To change the installation location or which components will be installed, you can choose 'Custom' (not recommended). Click 'Next':

 

 

Final check. To proceed with installation, click 'Next':

 

 

Installation will then proceed:

 

 

You may then be prompted to confirm that you would like to install the device driver. Click 'Install':

 

 

Note that, depending on your installation you may have to confirm TWO driver installations, one for the USB audio driver itself and one for the WDM driver.

 

Installation will then complete, click 'Finish':

 

 

The Atlas device's ports should now be visible to Windows and any applications as both ASIO and WDM audio ports.

 

Remember to register your Atlas at http://www.prismsound.com/register.