Midas F32 turning on and off

I just got my midas F32 and its awesome!!



I'm a bit confused about "safely" turning the console on and off and hope someone here can clear it up for me.



The manual states:

IMPORTANT! Do not connect or disconnect the FireWire cable to your VeniceF when the console is powered up, as this may result in damage to sensitive components. Always switch off the console before connecting or disconnecting the FireWire cable!

It is strongly recommended that when connecting or disconnecting the Venice F to a PC/MAC/ LAPTOP you do so in the following manner:

When Connecting the Venice F

• Ensure that the computer is turned OFF

• Ensure that the Venice F is turned OFF

• Connect your Venice F FireWire port to your computer’s FireWire port

• Turn ON your Venice F

• Turn ON your Computer

• Turn ON your Monitor Speakers

When disconnecting the Venice F

• Turn OFF your monitor speakers • Turn OFF your Venice F

• Disconnect your Venice F



It's not clear to me if this only applies to plugging the fw cable in and out of the console. I'm using the desk in the studio only so the cable will never get unplugged.



Basically I want to know if it's ok to do the following without risk of damage to the fw card:



1. Turn the console off and on when the computer is booted and connected?

2. Turn the computer off and on when the console is powered up?



Any advice would be appreciated, I don't want to risk damage to the console,



thanks in advance

Midas F32 turning on and off