Installing The Hardware; Installing The Audio Card - Asus Xonar D-KARA Quick Start Manual

Installing the hardware

Installing the audio card
Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you
disable your onboard audio device in your BIOS settings, or uninstall any other audio
cards on your PC. (For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the
user manuals of your motherboard and audio card.)
Installing the Xonar D-KARA card
1. Power OFF the computer, the monitor, and all other peripheral devices connected
to your computer.
2. Unplug the computer power cord from your computer and power outlet.
. Touch the metal back or side panel of the computer to avoid static electricity.
4. Remove the chassis cover.
5. Remove the metal bracket from an available PCI slot for the Xonar D-KARA audio
card.
6. Carefully insert the audio card into the PCI slot. Ensure the audio card sits properly
in place.
7. Secure the audio card with screws and the metal bracket.
8. Put back the chassis cover.
9. Reconnect all cables.
10. Plug the power cord to the computer and to a power outlet.
11. Power ON the computer.
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