Hardware Installation; Preparation For Hardware Installation - Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 LT Manual

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PRODIGY 7.1/5.1 LT

6. Hardware Installation

Prodigy 7.1/5.1 LT requires following installation steps:

· PCI card installation

· Driver installation

Also you need to understand is how to connect Prodigy 7.1/5.1 LT to other

external devices such as MIC, amp, mixer, and recording devices such as MD

or DAT players.

Prodigy 7.1/5.1 LT PCI card and other components in the computer can easily

be damaged by electrical shock. 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) Prodigy 7.1/5.1 LT 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 Prodigy 7.1/5.1 LT. 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 Prodigy 7.1/5.1 LT PCI card, please hold it

on the guide or edge of card. Do not grab the card by the board.

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