Chapter 2: Getting Started; Before You Proceed; Installing The Audio Card - Asus Essence STX II User Manual

Chapter 2
Getting started

Before you proceed

Read the following notes and precautions before you install the audio card.
• Disable the onboard audio device in the BIOS settings or uninstall any sound cards on your
computer.
• For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user guides of your
motherboard and sound cards.
• Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals connected to it.
• Unplug the computer's power cord from the power outlet.
• To avoid static electricity, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object such as
the metal part of the rear panel of your computer.

Installing the audio card

To install the audio card:
1. Unplug your computer's power cord and
disconnect all peripherals or cables.
. Touch a metal object, such as the metal
side of your computer, to avoid damaging
components due to static electricity.
. Remove the chassis cover.
4. Remove the expansion slot cover of an
available PCI Express slot.
5. Insert the card into the PCI Express slot until the card is seated firmly in place.
6. Secure the card into the slot with a screw.
7. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect all the cables.
8. Power on the computer.
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