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2.2 Safety Precaution
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Do not remove your sound card from its protective bag until you are ready to install
it.
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Always try to hold your sound card by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic
components on your sound card.
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Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your sound card. To prevent
such damage, you must ground yourself while installing the card.
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Use a grounding strap - a coiled wire with a clip at one end and an elastic strap at
the other. Wear the strap around your wrist and attach the clip to any non-painted
metal surface of your computer chassis.
OR
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If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted surface of your
computer chassis before you begin installation.
2.3 Installation Notes
Computers come in different shapes and sizes. The installation procedures in this
manual apply generally and you should compare the illustrations here with your
computer before you start your sound card installation.
A Philips screwdriver is required for your sound card installation.
The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the installation.
Have it ready when you start the installation.
If you have an existing non Plug-n-Play sound card installed in your computer, you
must first un-install its audio drivers before you remove the card. Refer to your existing
documentation on the sound card for more details.
If your existing sound card is Plug-n-Play, you may safely proceed to install your new
sound card.
3 Setting Up your Sound Card
Power off your computer and any connected devices before installing your
sound card!
3.1 Installing the Sound Card
You need to remove any existing sound card installed in your computer. If the sound
card is non Plug-and-Play, un-install the audio drivers before you remove the card
from your computer. Check your existing sound card documentation for details.
1. Remove the cover of your computer.
