M-Audio Dman PCI [9/29] Hardware installation

Hardware Installation

After successfully installing all of the DMAN PCI software components (See

Windows Software Installation) and powering down your computer, you may

install the DMAN PCI adaptor card.

Installing the Adaptor Card

To mechanically install the DMAN PCI, do the following:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Remove its cover and position the computer so you may easily access its

PCI slots.

3. Select the PCI slot where you will install your DMAN PCI card. Make sure

it is a PCI slot. If you don't know what “PCI slot” means, check the

owner’s manual for your computer. PCI slots are distinguishable from ISA

slots by being shorter and set back farther from the outside of the comput-

er. However, some newer computers have only PCI slots.

4. The PCI slot you just selected should have a metal bracket associated with

it that covers the PCI slot’s access hole on the back of the computer. This

bracket is usually fastened to the computer with a single screw. Remove

the screw and bracket -- be sure not to lose the screw as you will need it

later!

5. Before removing the DMAN PCI from its protective anti-static bag, touch

the metal power supply case of the computer in order to dissipate any stat-

ic electricity charge your body may have accumulated.

6. Remove the DMAN PCI card from its bag. If you are planning on

installing an optional daughterboard, now is the time to do it (see

Installing a Daughterboard below). If you will be connecting your com-

puter’s CD-ROM audio outputs to the DMAN PCI, it might also be a good

time to do this.

7. Position the DMAN PCI card over the target PCI slot and fit the card loose-

ly over it with the DMAN PCI card upright. Press the card gently but firm-

ly downward into the slot until the card is completely and squarely seated

in the slot. If the card seems difficult to seat, a slight rocking motion may

help. If the card is impossible to seat, you may be trying to install the

DMAN PCI in a non-PCI slot. If this is the case, go back to Step 3.

8. Once the DMAN PCI board is firmly seated, screw its metal bracket down

into the computer chassis, using the screw you removed in Step 4 above.

9. Place the cover back on your computer.