Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation HP xw Workstation series This document describes the hardware and software installation of the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi. For more information, refer to the Installation and Application CD. Kit contents ● ● Sound Blaster X-Fi audio card Installation and Application CD ●...
— Failure to follow the workstation preparation instructions and these result in an improperly installed processor, causing extensive system damage. — Processor socket pins are delicate and bend easily. Use extreme care when placing the processor in the socket. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation ENWW...
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to this system, observe the following Electro Static Discharge (ESD) precautions while performing the system parts removal/replacement procedures: — Work on a static-free mat. — Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to the ground.
If your system came with a CD audio cable that connects the optical drive to the system board, disconnect the cable from the system board. Leave the other end of the cable connected to the optical drive. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation ENWW...
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Do not connect the CD audio cable to the VIDEO_IN connector on the Sound Blaster card. Figure 1 Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic card Figure 2 Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer card If you ship your workstation, install a hold down on the card. See...
Your workstation might have other support arms already installed over other slots (not shown in picture). Push the arm into the housing (1). Slide the arm back to lock it in place (2). Figure 3 Preparing the support arm Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation ENWW...
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Engage the hooks in the openings along the edge of the rear of the chassis. Figure 4 Engaging the support hooks Rotate the support arm down, and compress the spring of the arm until it snaps into place. Figure 5 Installing the support arm ENWW Shipping your HP workstation...
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Insert the arm by engaging the hooks in the openings along the edge of the rear of the chassis. Figure 6 Engaging the support hooks Lower the arm over the card. Figure 7 Lowering the support arm Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi card installation ENWW...
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