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Package Contents
Your Revolution 7.1 was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton
was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in
the unlikely event that you need to return your Revolution 7.1 for service.
The following items are included with your Revolution:
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Revolution 7.1 PCI audio card
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M-Audio driver CD (includes driver installation software)
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Additional software installation CDs
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This Product Manual (PDF)
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Quick Start Guide
Hardware Installation
Installing the PCI Card
The Revolution 7.1 is a PCI card that must be installed in one of your computer’s
PCI expansion slots. Every computer model is slightly different, but here are some
general installation instructions:
Note: Revolution 7.1 audio cards have been designed to be PCI 2.2-compliant
with support for both 3.3-volt and 5-volt PCI signaling environments. This
guarantees compatibility with PCI-X, 64-bit, and standard 32-bit PCI-based
systems, including the Apple G5.
1.
Shut down your computer, and then unplug the power cable.
2. Open the case to expose the PCI slots.
3. Touch the metal cage surrounding the power supply. This grounds you to
prevent any static electricity from accidentally damaging the computer.
4. Unscrew the metal cover adjacent to the empty PCI slot you will install the
Revolution 7.1 into.If you are replacing another PCI card with the
Revolution 7.1, remove this card instead.
On Windows systems, for optimal IRQ and data throughput reasons, we
recommend that you start by choosing one of the middle (inside) PCI slots since the
end PCI slots are often summed in pairs, which limits bandwidth. For example, if
your machine has five PCI slots, place the Revolution 7.1 card in slot 2 or 3 if
available, rather than 1, 4 or 5.
5. Press the Revolution 7.1 card into the PCI card slot. When it is properly
installed in the slot, you should be able to see only a small edge of the
metal connectors showing above the slot.
6. Put the case back together, plug in the power, and start up the computer.
Note:
Your computer may have come with more specific instructions on how to
install a PCI card into your type of computer. Review those instructions before
installation to avoid possible damage to your computer.
