Article: Computer Audiophile Pocket Server C.A.P.S. v3 Carbon

[The Computer Audiophile]

That really helps. I also don't know why I don't get sound from the other USB ports.

Try uninstalling the USB driver, rebooting, reinstalling the driver, rebooting, then check in Media Center to see if it shows up while connected to a regular USB port.

[MarcB83]

That really helps. I also don't know why I don't get sound from the other USB ports.

 

BTW, I presume you did install the USB 3.0 drivers for the SOtM card? Otherwise, you can get them from SOtM web site.

[The Computer Audiophile]

BTW, I presume you did install the USB 3.0 drivers for the SOtM card? Otherwise, you can get them from SOtM web site.

I totally overlooked this one. With Windows 8 it's unnecessary. But Windows 7 is being used here.

 

Smart.

[krs]

BTW, I presume you did install the USB 3.0 drivers for the SOtM card? Otherwise, you can get them from SOtM web site.

 

I did not realize I had to do that. My DAC is USB 2.0, but I was told this would work with the SOtM, right?

[krs]

I totally overlooked this one. With Windows 8 it's unnecessary. But Windows 7 is being used here.

 

Smart.

 

Chris, are you saying because my DAC is using a Windows 7 driver, that I need to install the SOtM drivers?

[The Computer Audiophile]

I did not realize I had to do that. My DAC is USB 2.0, but I was told this would work with the SOtM, right?

I should work with SOtM once drivers are installed. However, the driver was once buggy. Not sure how it is now.

[krs]

I should work with SOtM once drivers are installed. However, the driver was once buggy. Not sure how it is now.

 

Okay, I'm going to run away now and try. I'll post the outcome later. Thanks!

[MarcB83]

I did not realize I had to do that. My DAC is USB 2.0, but I was told this would work with the SOtM, right?

 

Your DAC might be USB 2.0, but the connectors on the SOtM card are USB 3.0. Not sure it will resolve everything but I would play it safe in installing them.

[The Computer Audiophile]

Chris, are you saying because my DAC is using a Windows 7 driver, that I need to install the SOtM drivers?

You are running Windows 7 for an OS right?

[krs]

You are running Windows 7 for an OS right?

 

No, I'm running Windows 8 as in your Carbon design spec. So, as built by Small Green Computer.

[krs]

BTW, I presume you did install the USB 3.0 drivers for the SOtM card? Otherwise, you can get them from SOtM web site.

 

There seems to be a number of iterations of SOtM sites. Do you know which one I can get the drivers from? Thanks.

[MarcB83]

There seems to be a number of iterations of SOtM sites. Do you know which one I can get the drivers from? Thanks.

 

I just tried it and their server seems to be down. But here's the link I used and that worked last tine I used it (±2 weeks ago).

 

http://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/tx-usbexp/

[magister]

Once the Carbon is setup you won't need to do any day to day operations. That said, have you tried Splashtop?

Thanks, Chris and MarcB—I will check out Splashtop and Teamviewer. In addition to playing music, this machine will run Vinyl Studio so I can rip LPs, and for that I'll need normal access to Windows.

[krs]

I just tried it and their server seems to be down. But here's the link I used and that worked last tine I used it (±2 weeks ago).

 

http://www.sotm-audio.com/sotmwp/english/portfolio-item/tx-usbexp/

 

Thank you!

[krs]

I looked up and researched the driver version (6.3.9600.16459) for the TI USB 3.0 Host Controller that has the Device Manager problem. The download for that version is listed as Windows 8.1 64-Bit. Could this be the problem with my 32-Bit System?

[MarcB83]

I looked up and researched the driver version (6.3.9600.16459) for the TI USB 3.0 Host Controller that has the Device Manager problem. The download for that version is listed as Windows 8.1 64-Bit. Could this be the problem with my 32-Bit System?

 

You definitely need to have 32-bits drivers on a 32-bits system. They do not mix at all! But I've seen install files that had both 32 and 64 bits version within the install program, and the program was smart enough to figure out which Windows version it needed to install. But if on the download site, it explicit say it is a 64-bit program, then it is.

[krs]

You definitely need to have 32-bits drivers on a 32-bits system. They do not mix at all! But I've seen install files that had both 32 and 64 bits version within the install program, and the program was smart enough to figure out which Windows version it needed to install. But if on the download site, it explicit say it is a 64-bit program, then it is.

 

That's how the download site displayed it. Perhaps, that's why went I tried to update the driver in Device Manager, it told me I already had the latest driver.

[krs]

Thanks everyone, I am playing my DAC through the Carbon. It all works after installing the SOtM drivers from SOtM. The Windows 7 driver from Eastern Electric obviously works.

[krs]

Thanks everyone, I am playing my DAC through the Carbon. It all works after installing the SOtM drivers from SOtM. The Windows 7 driver from Eastern Electric obviously works.

 

Windows 8 is automatically updating the drivers for new hardware. After, starting up and not having sound again, I saw that the previous driver that I uninstalled was back! The driver that I downloaded from SOtM was replaced. I found the Windows setting to stop that, so hopefully all is good.

[HT cOz]

Hello,

 

I'm new here and in the process of building a virtual V3 Carbon Clone. I have the DN2800MT motherboard and the Seasonic Power Supply, however the Seasonic Plug does not fit into the DN2800MT. It seems like the motherboard center pin is too big. Have you all had this issue before? What did you do to resolve it?

 

Thanks in advance,

Robert

[krs]

Hello,

 

I'm new here and in the process of building a virtual V3 Carbon Clone. I have the DN2800MT motherboard and the Seasonic Power Supply, however the Seasonic Plug does not fit into the DN2800MT. It seems like the motherboard center pin is too big. Have you all had this issue before? What did you do to resolve it?

 

Thanks in advance,

Robert

 

Hi Robert,

I had my Carbon built for me, so I have not run into this problem. I'm using the SoTM multi-rail power supply for the mother board and separately for the SoTM USB card.

Kenny

[HT cOz]

Im trying the PS that is in the purchase list, hopefully that one will have the right plug.

 

Thanks,

Robert

[Asimov]

HI,

Interesting read, im new to this CAPS technique coming form a Bryston BDP/BDA and usb-hdd and Nas libraries.

 

Why is it you write "When connecting a USB DAC to the Carbon server readers should avoid using USB hard drives due to how the USB protocol operates." Cant the 2 usb techniques be used simultaneously?

Would the same issue occur when using a usb-spdif converter and usb-hdd's?

 

Thanks,

Marius

 

I am also worried about the above issue as I am planning to buy a CAPS V3 Carbon.

I would like to know if it is possible to run two 4TB WD USB hardrive with Carbon server.

[jrisles]

Hi Guys - i have just been able to get my hands on a CAPS Carbon v3 server and have also just installed one of those Intel Dual Band AC 7260 PCI express mini wireless adapters. Now not realising these actually need to be attached to an antenna to work effectively I was wondering just how in fact you get the anternnas to attach to this thing? With the card installed with no antennas attached I can actually attach to the network when the server is in the same room as the wireless router. But when i move the CAPS server into the music room the signal is attenuated so much that i am unable to establish a connection. It has been driving me nuts and then i just did a bit more research and saw the card needs to be connected to antennas. The back of the Server just has one large plate which doesn't really allow to attach any other plates so that i can connect to the outside of the server. Just wondering what you may have done to resolve this issue? Are there internal antennas that can be used for this particular brand of Intel Wireless Adapter?

[zek4u]

I have one of these "Computer Audiophile Pocket Server C.A.P.S. v3 Carbon" servers that has served me well for years. Solid!

 

I was thinking of upgrading it to run the new jCat card. Can anyone suggest a faster motherboard I can use that would be plug and play maybe accept for reloading the operating system? No fans/moving parts or bars that attach to the case for heat distribution. 12V so I can use my HDPllex I currently use for a Sonictransporter I7.