Asus Xonar D2X manual Card installation

1.2Card installation

To install the Xonar D2X audio card:

1.Touch the metal back or side panel of the computer to avoid static electricity.

2.Power OFF the computer, the monitor, and all other peripheral devices connected to your computer.

3.Unplug the computer power cord from your computer and power outlet.

4.Remove the chassis cover.

5.Locate an empty PCIE slot on the motherboard.

6.Connect the power cable of the power supply to the power connector on the audio card.

7.Align and insert the audio card into the PCIE slot until it seats in place. Make sure the goldfingers are properly inserted to the slot.

8.Secure the bracket screw that holds the audio card in place. Refer to the picture below for the bracket screw hole.

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9.Put back the chassis cover.

10.Reconnect all cables.

11.Plug the power cord to the computer and to a power outlet.

12.Power ON the computer.

the PCI Express high-quality audio card requires additional power from your computer. If the power cable is not connected properly, the audio card will not work at all.

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When removing the power cable from the Xonar D2X audio card, make sure to pull outward the 4-pin header first, then unplug it from the power connector as the following pictures show. Do not forcefully remove the header from the power connector; doing so may pull up the power connector from the audio card and cause damage!

ASUS Xonar D2X Quick Installation Guide