I/O Magic MagicSpin - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your MagicSpin CD-ROM. The purpose of this document is to
provide you with installation instructions for your new kit. If this is your first installation with
this type of product, please read the entire manual before you begin. If you are experienced with
installations, you may want to go directly to the hardware installation section..
For your information, we have provided background information on CD-ROMs and CD-ROM
drives. Also included is background information on the IDE and EIDE interfaces. If you have
never installed computer hardware, this section is both informative and necessary.
Following the installation of both the hardware and software, the Installation Guide also contains
a troubleshooting section, a general specification guide, how to contact I/OMagic and information
on how to register your product.
Thank you again for purchasing the I/OMagic MagicSpin CD-ROM.
System Requirements
Computer IBM PC or Compatible
Processor 486 DX2 processor or Higher
Memory 8MB of System RAM
Hard Drive Approximately 4 MB of Hard disk space
Operating System DOS 6.0, Windows 3.1x, Windows 95(or later)
Installation Instructions
This manual is intended as a guide for those who are not familiar with the installation of PC
peripherals and software applications and as a reference for experienced users. If you are new to
installing PC peripherals and software applications, follow the step-by-step instructions in this
manual to help you through the installation process.
Before You Begin
Before proceeding, make sure your computer system meets the System Requirements listed
above. If you are unsure whether your system meets the minimum requirements, contact
I/OMagic Technical Support.
Step 1. Once you are certain your system meets all of the requirements, prepare a clean
workspace, and gather the tools you will need. For installation of the card, you will need
a Phillips head and/or a Flathead screwdriver, and we recommend you use a container to
hold loose screws.
Step 2. Carefully unpack the box contents. Leave the audio card in its static-resistant bag until
later in the installation process. This protective bag has been specially designed to
protect the card from potentially damaging static electricity.