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Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software

The instructions in this chapter pertain to the AIX operating system. If you have another operating system
installed, refer to your operating system documentation for information about installing the device driver
software and configuring your system.

AIX Device Driver Software Installation

To install the device driver software on an AIX system, do the following:

1. Be sure you have read Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation”, on page 3 to determine:

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If you should install your device driver software first, go to step and continue with this section.

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If you should install your hardware first, go to Chapter 4, “Installing the PCI Audio Adapter”, on
page 7. 
When you install AIX, your device driver automatically installs.

2. Turn on the power to your system unit.

3. At the system prompt, log in as root user.

4. Insert the device software media (diskette or CD-ROM) into the appropriate media device.

5. To start SMIT, type:

smitty devinst

Press Enter.

6. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device/directory for software

option.

7. Select or type the input device:

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Press F4 to display the input device list. Select the name of the device (example: CD-ROM) that
you are using and press Enter.

OR

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In the Entry Field, type the name of the input device you are using, and press Enter.

8. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the Software to Install option.

9. Press F4 to display a list of the device software that you can install.

10. To display the Find window, type:

/

11. Type:

devices.pci.13100560

Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device software.

12. Press F7 to select the device software, and press Enter.

13. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window displays. Entry data fields are automatically

updated. Press Enter to accept the data.

14. The ARE YOU SURE window displays. Press Enter to accept the data.

15. The COMMAND STATUS window displays.

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The term

RUNNING

is highlighted to indicate that the install and configure command is in progress.

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When

RUNNING

changes to

OK

, scroll down to the bottom of the page and locate the Installation

Summary.

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After a successful installation,

SUCCESS

appears in the Result column of the summary at the bottom

of the page.

16. Remove the installation media from the drive.

17. Press F10 to exit SMIT.

18. Go to Chapter 4, “Installing the PCI Audio Adapter”, on page 7.

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Summary of Contents for PCI Audio Adapter

Page 1: ...PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23 1309 00...

Page 2: ...2003 All rights reserved Note to U S Government Users Documentation related to restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the GSA ADP Schedule Contract...

Page 3: ...ng the PCI Audio Adapter 7 Installing the Adapter 7 Attaching External Audio I O Devices 7 Troubleshooting 7 Checking Cables 8 Verifying AIX Software Installation 8 Verifying AIX Hardware Installation...

Page 4: ...iv PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 5: ...and all attached devices are unplugged When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are co...

Page 6: ...vi PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 7: ...the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device v While the device is still in its anti static package touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least two second...

Page 8: ...viii PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 9: ...entifies commands subroutines keywords files structures directories and other items whose names are predefined by the system Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons labels and icons that the...

Page 10: ...x PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 11: ...dapter provides audio playback and recording capability for your system External jacks allow you to connect speakers microphone or other audio devices to your system An internal connector and cable ar...

Page 12: ...2 PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 13: ...utomatically installed If AIX is operating on your system install your device driver software before you install your audio adapter See Chapter 3 Installing Device Driver Software on page 5 Checking P...

Page 14: ...4 PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 15: ...Select or type the input device v Press F4 to display the input device list Select the name of the device example CD ROM that you are using and press Enter OR v In the Entry Field type the name of the...

Page 16: ...6 PCI Audio Adapter Installation and Using Guide...

Page 17: ...the hot plugging of adapters To determine whether your system supports hot plugging refer to the installation documentation that was provided with your system Follow the instructions in your system s...

Page 18: ...e Driver Software on page 5 For AIX 4 3 or AIX 5 1 use the Additional Device Driver Software CD included with your adapter Verifying AIX Hardware Installation 1 To verify that your system unit recogni...

Page 19: ...user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...

Page 20: ...gned and built to comply with IEC Standard 950 United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements This equipment is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and as such is approved...

Page 21: ...ct is aimed to be used in a domestic environment When used near a radio or TV receiver it may becaome the cause of radio interference Read the instructions for correct handling Radio Protection for Ge...

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Page 23: ...untry where such provisions are inconsistent with local law THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES O...

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