Asus Xonar Essence STX - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Installing the hardware
3.1 Preparing your computer
Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommended that
you disable the onboard audio device in the BIOS settings, or uninstall any other
sound cards on your PC.
For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user
manuals of your motherboard and sound cards.
1. Power OFF the computer, the monitor, and all other peripheral devices
connected to your computer.
2. Unplug the computer power cord from your computer and power outlet.
3. Touch the metal back or side panel of the computer to avoid static electricity.
4. Remove the chassis cover.
5. Remove the metal bracket from an available PCI Express x1 slot for the
Xonar Essence STX audio card.
6. Carefully insert the audio card into the PCI Express x1 slot. Ensure the audio
card sits properly in place.