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INSTALLATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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 |
Operating Systems | Windows® 2000 Professional, XP or Media Center Edition, Vista/Windows 7 |
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| 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 |
| Montego DDL. |
Speakers | Montego DDL works with powered |
| setups, or with headphones. |
| The Dolby Digital Live output requires an external A/V receiver or digital speakers |
| with a Dolby Digital Decoder. |
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REPLACING A
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 Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager scroll down to Sound, Video and Game Controllers Right click on the device name Click Disable from the
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.
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.
INSTALLING THE MONTEGO DDL SOUND CARD
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.
3.Locate a free PCI expansion slot that‘s furthest away from the video card and power supply. Remove the metal slot rear cover by unscrewing its securing screw. Save the screw to secure the sound card to the chassis later.
4.Before removing the Montego DDL sound card from its protective bag, touch the PC chassis to discharge any static electricity
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