Thanks for all the information!

I need the unit soon as I'm doing some recording and don't need the hard drive noise. I did send the 2496 back to Amazon and got the Fast Track Pro.

I'm sure I'll be needing help when it comes in and I start to use it...but I now know where to turn.

Rharv, I just got excited about getting the 2496 and did not check the "kind" of PCI slots that were available. No fool like an old fool, especially one who gets excited and jumps the gun! I believe I'll be more satisfied with the Fast Track Pro. Just in case I decide to push my old BR1600 aside, I'll have mic inputs.......