SIIG 04-0456A - Manual (Page 4)

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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. To avoid possible static electricity
discharge during the installation, please follow the
guidelines below:
•
Discharge any static electricity build up in your
body by touching a large grounded metal surface
or the computer’s case (if plugged in), for a few
seconds.
• During the installation, avoid contact with internal
parts. Handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your
computer's cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6. Connect one end of the audio cable from your
CD/DVD-ROM to the CD-In on the soundcard.
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord.
8. Make your speaker and device connections, then
complete the driver installation on the next pages.