• To avoid possible permanent damage to your hardware, make sure that all connec-
tions are made with the host computer’s power off.
Unplug the computer’s
power cable to make sure that the computer is not in sleep mode
.
• Take care to avoid static damage to any components of your system. Internal
computer surfaces, the E-MU 1010 PCIe board and the interfaces are susceptible to
electrostatic discharge, commonly known as “static.” Electrostatic discharge can
damage or destroy electronic devices. Here are some procedures you can follow
when handling electronic devices in order to minimize the possibility of causing
electrostatic damage:
• Avoid any unnecessary movement, such as scuffing your feet when handling
electronic devices, since most movement can generate additional charges of static
electricity.
• Minimize the handling of the PCIe card. Keep it in its static-free package until
needed. Transport or store the board only in its protective package.
• When handling a PCIe card, avoid touching its connector pins. Try to handle the
board by its edges only.
• Before installing a PCIe card into your computer, you should be grounded. Use a
ground strap to discharge any static electric charge built up on your body. The
ground strap attaches to your wrist and any unpainted metal surface within your
computer. If you don’t have a ground strap, you can ground yourself by touching
the metal case of another piece of grounded equipment.
2 - Installation
Setting Up the Digital Audio System
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Creative Professional
Please read the following sections as they apply to your system as you install the E-MU
1010 PCIe, paying special attention to the various warnings they include.
Prior to installing the hardware, take a few moments to write down the 18-digit serial
number, which is located on the back of the box and on the 1010 PCIe Card. This
number can help EMU Customer Service troubleshoot any problems you may
encounter—by writing the number down now, you’ll avoid having to open your
computer to find it later on.
Safety First!
As you install
hardware components,
observe the following
general precautions to
avoid damage to your
equipment and yourself.
Connector Types
These connector types are used to connect the E-MU 1010 hardware components. They
will be referred to by the name shown in the first column of the following chart:
Name
Description
Connects
Card/External
CAT5 Connector
1010 PCIe card and MicroDock
S/PDIF In
RCA Connector
S/PDIF digital audio devices
S/PDIF Out
RCA Connector
S/PDIF digital audio devices
ADAT Optical In
TOSLINK Optical Connector
ADAT digital audio devices (or S/PDIF)
ADAT Optical Out TOSLINK Optical Connector
ADAT digital audio devices (or S/PDIF)
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Warning:
Please verify that all cables are connected only to the proper components
before powering up your system.
