Hardware Installation - ESI Prodigy 7.1 HiFi User Manual

ESI Prodigy 7.1 HiFi

6. Hardware Installation

Prodigy 7.1 HiFi and other components in the computer could easily be damaged by electrical
shocks. You should use an anti-static device that can discharge the static electricity of your body to
avoid potential static damage to the cards.
The Prodigy 7.1 HiFi card is shipped in an anti-static plastic pouch to protect it from static
electricity - do not open the pouch before you install the card.
1. Turn off the computer power and remove the power cable from your computer power supply.
Figure 1. Disconnecting the Power Cord
2. Refer to your computer user's manual and remove the computer cover. Make sure that you have
an available PCI slot on your motherboard to install the Prodigy 7.1 HiFi.
Figure 2. Removing the computer cover
To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the computer
case or something grounded. We recommend you use an anti-static device such as an anti-static
wristband.
When holding the Prodigy 7.1 HiFi card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not grab the
card by the board or connector.
3. Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard
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