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Chapter 4. Installing the PCI Audio Adapter
This chapter explains how to install the PCI Audio Adapter. Before you begin, be sure you have read
"Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page vii.
Attention:
Do not remove the PCI Audio Adapter from its anti-static package at this time.
Installing the Adapter
To install the adapter, do the following:
1. Be sure you have read Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation", on page 3 to determine:
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to step 2 and continue with this section.
v If you should install your device driver software first, go back to Chapter 3, "Installing Device Driver
Software", on page 5. Return here to install your hardware.
2. Refer to the PCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide to identify supported installation slots for your
PCI Audio Adapter. Return here to complete the process.
Attention:
Failure to install your PCI Audio Adapter into the correct slot can cause your adapter or
system unit to function incorrectly.
3. Locate the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM cable that was included with your adapter. Attach one end to the
CD2 connector on the adapter. Refer to the diagram on page 1 for location of this connector.
4. Some systems support the hot-plugging of adapters. To determine whether your system supports
hot-plugging, refer to the installation documentation that was provided with your system. Follow the
instructions in your system's installation guide to install the PCI Audio Adapter.
Note: If your system does support hot-plugging, and you receive a failure message when you attempt
to install the adapter, shut down and restart the system. The system will then recognize the
adapter.
5. Attach the other end of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM cable to the Audio Line-Out connector on the rear
panel of your system's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or refer to your system documentation for other
locations.
Attaching External Audio I/O Devices
1. Plug the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug for your external speaker system or headphones into the line-out
jack on the PCI Audio Adapter.
2. If desired, plug the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug for your external microphone into the microphone-in jack
on the PCI Audio Adapter.
3. Also, if desired, plug the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug for another external audio source (for example,
portable CD player) into the line-in jack on the PCI Audio Adapter.
Troubleshooting
You can often resolve initial installation problems by following a few basic troubleshooting steps in the
following sequence:
1. Checking Cables
2. Checking Installed Software (lslpp)
3. Checking Console (possibly redirect)
4. Checking Installed Hardware (lsdev)
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