MediaForte SF256-PCP, User Manual

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Setting Up SF256-PCP
To install the sound board:
1. Switch off your system and all peripheral devices.
2. Leave the power cable connected to the grounded outlet so
that your system is grounded.
3. Touch a metal plate on your system to ground yourself and
discharge any static electricity that might damage the
components on the board.
4. Remove the cover from your system.
5. Locate a free PCI slot in your system as shown below.
6. Remove the metal plate from the slot you have chosen and
put the screws aside.
7. Align the gold fingers on the board with the vacant
expansion slot and gently lower the board into the slot.
8. Secure the board to the expansion slot with the screws you
have removed from the metal plate.
9. Connect speakers to the audio output jack on your sound
board.
Note: If your package comes with a CD-ROM drive, do
not replace the system cover until you have installed
the drive in your system.
10. Replace the cover of your system and switch it on.
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