Hardware Installation; Preparation For Hardware Installation - ESI ESP1010 Manual

ESP1010

6. Hardware Installation

ESP1010 requires multiple installation steps:
· PCI card installation, rack connection
· Driver installation
After the hardware installation is finished, you can start connecting external
devices such as microphones, amplifiers, a mixer, MD- or DAT-players, etc. to
the unit.

1. Preparation for hardware installation

The ESP1010 PCI card and other components in the computer could easily be
damaged by electrical shocks. You need to use an anti-static device that can
discharge the static electricity of your body to avoid potential static damage to
the cards.
1) ESP1010 PCI card is packaged in an anti static plastic pouch. Do not
open the pouch until you're ready to install the card.
2) Turn off the computer and remove the power cable from your computer's
power supply.
3) Remove the cover. Make sure that you have an available PCI slot in your
motherboard to install ESP1010. Please refer to your computer's user
manual on how to remove the cover.
4) To avoid possible static shock to the computer parts, discharge it by
touching the computer case or something grounded. We recommend
you to use an anti-static device such as an anti-static wrist band.
5) When you need to hold the ESP1010 PCI card, please hold it on the
edge of the card. Do not grab the card by touching the board.
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