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Hardware Installation
Note: For low profile systems, replace the currently
mounted bracket with the included low profile bracket.
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.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe
slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCIe slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket 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.