Installing Your Sound Card

The SW1000XG sound card can be installed in your computer by simply following these steps:

nBefore installing your sound card, check to be sure that there is an empty PCI card slot in your computer. If you are going to use a slot where there is already a PCI card installed, uninstall the driver software for that card, then turn off the power to the computer and remove the card. Restarting the computer after doing this will cause it to recognize that the card that was in that slot has been completely removed. After completing this series of opera- tions, turn off the power to your computer again before following the installation procedure below.

nIf you will be installing a plug-in board (PLG100 series) or digital mixing card (DS2416) on your sound card, be sure to also read the instructions for doing that (→ P. 12).

1.Unplug the computer power cord from the electrical outlet.

There is a serious danger of electric shock if you attempt to install the sound card while the computer power is turned on. Be absolutely sure to turn OFF the power and unplug the computer before proceeding with the installa- tion.

2.Remove the cover from the main body of the computer.

nThe method for removing the cover and the location of the PCI slots varies for each computer model. Refer to the owner’s manual for your computer to obtain this information.

3.Remove the cover for the PCI slot.

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