Chapter 2
Getting started
Before you proceed
Read the following notes and precautions before you install the audio card.
•Disable the onboard audio device in the BIOS settings or uninstall any other sound cards on your computer.
• For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user manuals of your motherboard and sound cards. 
•Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals connected to it.
• Unplug the computer’s power cord from the power outlet.
•To avoid static electricity, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object such as the metal part or the rear panel of your computer.
Installing the audio card
To install the audio card:1. | Remove the chassis cover of your |
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2. | Remove the metal bracket of a |
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| PCI slot at the rear panel of your | 2 |
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3. | Carefully insert the audio card into |
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| the PCI slot. Ensure that the audio |
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4.Secure the audio card with the screw you removed from the PCI slot’s metal bracket.
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