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AudioSystem EWX 24/96
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Safety Instruction
Before opening the case, unplug the power cable from the wall
socket as well as from the PC.
And here’s what to do, step by step:
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Switch off your PC and all connected peripheral devices, such as printer, monitor and so
on. Leave the AC cord connected for the time being, so that your computer is still
grounded.
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Touch the metal chassis at the rear of the PC to ground yourself and discharge static. Now
unplug the cord from the AC mains socket.
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Remove the cover from the case of your PC.
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Look for a free PCI expansion slot, remove the screw holding the slot cover plate in place
and remove the plate. In order to insure optimal performance from your AudioSystem,
choose a slot that is not directly next to another card as some components such as graphic
cards or SCSI adapters emit signals that can cause distorting effects.
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Carefully remove the EWX 24/96 from its packaging and pick it up by the edges with one
hand while your other hand is resting on the metal of the PC case.
This will ensure that your body is statically discharged via your computer without affecting
the card. Do not touch the components of the card under any circumstances.
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Align the holder at the rear of the audio card in the expansion slot in such a way that the
card’s gold-colored connectors are directly in line with the slot’s socket.
Carefully seat the card in the slot. You might have to press the card firmly into the slot to
make a good contact. Take care to ensure that the contacts are precisely in line in order to
avoid damaging the audio card or the mainboard in your PC.
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Insert and tighten the screw from the slot cover to secure the card in its slot.
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Reinstall the cover of your PC case.
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Now connect your audio peripherals (Hi-Fi amp, active loudspeakers, mixer, etc.) to the
EWX 24/96. (Please read the chapter “The Card Connections and their Application.
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starting on page 30).
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Reconnect the electrical cable and all other cables to the PC. Make sure that your speakers
or hifi system are set to a low volume. Start your computer.
