M-Audio Dman 2044 [7/36] Audio break out cable installation

You might want to pick up a grounding wrist strap (available from

electronics stores like Radio Shack) if you want to be doubly sure

you aren't carrying a static charge that could damage some of the

card’s components.

7. On the back of the computer, identify the metal bracket that covers the

access hole to the chosen PCI slot. Remove this metal bracket (which

is usually fastened to the computer chassis with a single screw). Be

careful not to lose the screw as it will be needed in a later step.

8. Position the DMAN 2044 card over the chosen PCI slot and fit the

card loosely over it with the DMAN 2044 card upright. Press the

card gently but firmly downward into the slot until the card is com-

pletely and squarely seated in the slot. If the card seems difficult to

seat, a slight rocking motion may help to ease it in place.

9. Secure the DMAN 2044's metal bracket to the back of your computer

using the screw you removed in step 7 above.

10. Place the cover back on your computer.

Audio Break-Out Cable Installation

Once the audio card is installed in your computer, you should attach the

provided audio break-out cable.

1. With your computer turned off, locate the DMAN 2044 card from the

back side of the computer. The DMAN 2044 card may be identified

by its single male DB15-type connector. The connector looks much

like a PC game port connector, except that it has 15 pins protruding

from it instead of having 15 sockets (the DMAN connector is called a

"male" connector; a game port is a “female” connector).

2. Plug the female DB15 connector of the DMAN 2044 audio break-out

cable into the male DB15 connector of the DMAN 2044 audio card.

3. With the connectors firmly joined, screw in the two retaining screws.

This step is optional -- some users may choose to leave these screw

loose (less likely to damage the cables if you trip on them at some

later time!).

4. You are now ready to connect your external audio devices to your

DMAN 2044.

Making External Connections to the DMAN 2044

The DMAN 2044’s audio break-out cable provides the connections

between your computer and your external audio equipment. There are

eight 1/4” audio connectors on the break-out cable:

1. IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4. High-impedance (10k ohm or greater) mono

audio input jacks. Each input handles unbalanced input signals and

can be individually jumpered for either -10 dB or +4 dB operation.