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Chapter 2 Before You Begin
7
2.2 Safety Precaution
Do not remove your card from its protective bag until you are ready to
install it.
•
Always try to hold your card by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic
components on your card.
•
Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your card. To prevent
such a damage, you must ground yourself during the installation:
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Use a grounding strap - a coiled wire with a clip at one end and an elastic
strap at the other. Wear the strap around your wrist and attach the clip to
any non-painted metal surface of your computer chassis.
OR
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If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted surface of
your computer chassis before you begin installation, and again every
minute or so until the installation is completed.
2.3 Installation Notes
•
Computers come in different shapes and sizes. The installation procedures
in this manual apply generally and you should compare the illustrations
here with your computer.
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A Philips screwdriver is required.
•
The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the
installation. Have it ready by your side.
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If you have an existing
non
Plug-n-Play sound card installed in your
computer, you must first de-install its audio drivers before you remove the
card. Refer to the documentation of your existing sound card for more
details.
If your existing sound card is Plug-n-Play, you may proceed to install your
new sound card.
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