Soundscape Mixpander
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Installing the SSL Soundscape Mixpander
NOTE:
The
guidelines
below
are
general
and
apply
in
most
cases.
However,
since
all
PCs
are
different,
it
is
advisable
to
check
your
computer’s
instruction
manual
for
specific
information.
For
example,
for
some
PCs,
the
front
panel
needs
to
be
removed
first
in
order
the
access
the
cover
mounting
screws.
NOTE:
If
possible,
use
an
anti
‐
static
wristband
when
installing
the
SSL
Soundscape
Mixpander.
If
not,
touch
the
computer
casing
before
you
touch
the
card,
and
avoid
touching
the
circuit
board
or
components
unnecessarily
(although
you
will
need
to
push
the
edge
of
the
circuit
board
in
order
to
fit
the
card
into
a
PCI
slot).
1.
Turn off all power to your computer, unplug it from the mains and disconnect all
peripheral devices.
2.
Remove the computer cover. This usually involves removing some screws, sliding the
cover forwards or backwards, and then lifting it away from the base.
3.
Position the computer so that you can easily see and access its motherboard.
4.
Locate a free full length PCI expansion slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot
cover from the back of the computer. This involves removing a screw, which will be used
later to secure the card into place.
5.
Grab the card by its metal backplate and place the gold-fingered edge connector directly
above the chosen PCI expansion slot on the computer’s motherboard, with the 68-pin
connector facing towards the rear panel. Gently push the card into the slot until it fits into
place. You may place your fingers on the edge of the card to push it into place without
using excessive force. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot before proceeding to
the next step.
6.
Use the screw which held the expansion slot cover to secure the card.
7.
Replace the computer cover and secure it with the screws removed in step 2.
8.
Connect the Expansion Bus port on the backplate to the Expansion Bus port on the back of
the Alpha Link unit. The SSL Soundscape Mixer software will only recognize an SSL
Soundscape Mixpander if a suitable XLogic Alpha-Link unit is connected and switched on.
WARNING:
The PC and Alpha-Link must be switched off when connecting the Expansion
Bus ports, otherwise damage may result.