M-Audio DELTA 44 [5/39] Hardware installation

2. Start Windows and allow Windows’ Plug-and-Play to prompt you for the

Delta 44 drivers via the Add New Hardware wizard. Install drivers and support

software (see ‘Windows Software Installation’).

3. On the Mac, drag the Delta extension to the Extensions folder, and the

appropriate ASIO driver to your application’s ASIO folder. Restart. If not using

ASIO, set the Sound Manager to Delta (see Mac Installation).

4. Configure your digital recording software to use the Delta 44 as its active audio

device (see ‘Using the Delta 44 with your Software Application’ and also your

software application’s manual).

5. Hook up your digital and analog audio gear (see ‘Delta 44 Recording Tutorials’).

Configure your Delta Control Panel software for proper monitoring and playback.

Hardware Installation

To mechanically install the Delta 44, do the following:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Remove the computer’s cover and position the computer so that you may easily

access its PCI slots.

3. Select the PCI slot where you will install your Delta 44 PCI host card. Make

sure the slot 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 computer, however

some newer computers have only PCI slots.

4. Before removing the Delta 44 PCI host card from its protective anti-static bag,

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

static electricity your body may have accumulated. 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

the card.

5. Remove the metal bracket that covers the access hole on the back of the

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

6. Position the Delta 44 PCI host card over the target PCI slot and fit the card

loosely over it with the card in the upright position. Press the card gently but

firmly 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.

7. Screw the Delta 44 PCI host card’s metal bracket down into the screw hole on

the back of your computer using the screw you removed in step 5 above.

8. Place the cover back on your computer.

Now it is time to connect the Delta 44 break-out box to the PCI host card that you

have just installed. Never attach the break-out box with the computer turned on.

Doing so could damage the PCI card, and void your warranty.