ASUS Xonar DG SI User Manual

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ASUS Xonar DG SI 
3. 
Installing the hardware
3.1 
Installing the audio card
Before you proceed with the following installation steps, disable your onboard 
audio device in your BIOS settings, or uninstall any other audio cards on your 
PC. For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user 
manuals of your motherboard and audio card.
Installing the Xonar DG SI card
1.  Power OFF the computer, the monitor, and all other peripheral devices 
connected to your computer.
2.  Unplug the computer power cord from your computer and power outlet.
3.  Touch the metal back or side panel of your computer to avoid static electricity.
4.  Remove the chassis cover.
5.  Remove the metal bracket from an available PCI slot for the Xonar DG SI 
audio card.
6.  Carefully insert the audio card into the PCI slot. Ensure the audio card sits 
properly in place.
7.  Secure the audio card with screws and the metal bracket.
8.  Put back the chassis cover.
9.  Reconnect all cables.
10.  Plug the power cord to your computer and to a power outlet.
11.  Power ON your computer.
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