Instruction Manual
Installation
Connecting the PCI Multi Channel Sound Card to your computer motherboard:
1.Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.
2.Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of purchase.
3.Locate an empty PCI slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty port/socket.
4.Position the sound card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with the entire slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (please consult documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).
5.Note: To utilize the
Sound Card pins (marked as CD-ROM IN)
6.Replace the computer cover.
7.Connect your speakers to the appropriate (green) jacks on the Sound Card.
8.(If unplugged, plug computer and all peripherals back in to power source). Turn your computer on.
Installing the PCI Multi Channel Sound Card drivers:
For Windows XP/2000/ME Users:
1.After restarting your computer, a message should appear indicating that Windows XP has detected a hardware change. Click the Next button to continue with the installation.
2.Put the CD entitled Drivers and Utility - Installation into your
3.Select Specify the location of the driver, followed by the Next button.
4.Select Specify a location and click the Browse button to designate the location of the necessary files. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive designated for your CDRom drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by
:\CMEDIA\CMI8738SX
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