
User’s Guide
10
I
NSTALLATION
S
YSTEM
R
EQUIREMENTS
Before proceeding with the installation, please make sure that your system meets the following
minimum specifications for use with the Montego DDL:
PC
Pentium 800 MHz / compatible or higher with one available PCI expansion slot
RAM
128 MB system RAM
Hard Drive
Approximately 100 MB free space is required during the driver / application
installation process. Additional space required for software applications
installation.
Display
800x600 High Color (16-bit)
Operating Systems
Windows® 2000 Professional, XP or Media Center Edition, Vista
CD-ROM Drive
Quad-Speed CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation.
A DVD drive, a compatible software DVD player application, and a high quality 5.1
Surround speaker system (five powered speakers plus a powered subwoofer) are
required for playing back Dolby® Digital (AC-3) audio from DVD movies with the
Montego DDL.
Speakers
Montego DDL works with powered 2-speaker, 4-speaker, 5.1 and 7.1 speaker
setups, or with headphones.
The Dolby Digital Live output requires an external A/V receiver or digital speakers
with a Dolby Digital Decoder.
R
EPLACING A
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INSTALLED
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OUND
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ARD OR AN
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UDIO
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HIP ON THE
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IMPORTANT!
Never remove or install cards from your PC while it’s powered on! Always turn off your PC before
proceeding with any work inside the case.
If you’re replacing a sound card that’s already installed in your PC, or if your motherboard includes a
sound chip, first disable the drivers for the old sound card or sound chip on your motherboard before
installing your Montego DDL sound card. This will help avoid any possible conflicts between the
Montego DDL sound card drivers and the older drivers.
Generally, drivers can be disabled by clicking
Start
Æ
Control Panel
Æ
System
Æ
Hardware
Æ
Device Manager
Æ
scroll down to
Sound, Video and Game Controllers
Æ
Right click on the
device name
Æ
Click Disable from the pop-up menu.
Alternatively, drivers can typically be removed from the
Add/Remove Programs option
, located in
the Windows Control Panel, accessed as described above. However, you should consult the PC or
motherboard manufacturer's documentation for complete instructions, as the uninstall procedure may
differ with each manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT!
Read the warranty information included with your PC before you open its case to remove the old
sound card and/or install the Montego DDL. Turtle Beach cannot be held responsible for loss of
warranty coverage or other damages incurred as a result of modifications to your PC.
I
NSTALLING THE
M
ONTEGO
DDL
S
OUND
C
ARD
1.
Turn off your PC, unplug its power cord and disconnect any external peripherals. Remove
your PC’s cover.
2.
If you’re replacing a sound card that’s already in your PC…
unscrew its bracket and
gently rock the card out of its PCI slot to remove it from your PC.