Terratec correctly installing pci cards Manual De Usuario

(c) 2003 Terratec Electronic GmbH, M.Dreese 

 
First... 

This document is designed for users who want to check their knowledge 
of PCI card installation routines and possibly even learn something new 
along the way :-)  

This document will follow a step-by-step installation for a soundcard. This 
is of course applicable for TV cards or other PCI hardware as well. 
 
Please be aware, TerraTec cannot be held responsible for possible 
damage that may result from using this information. 

 

Before the Installation 

Even if you already have itchy fingers to get cracking on your new 
audio composition, it pays to remain calm and keep your wits about 
you. The few minutes before installing the new card will determine the 
success of the installation and quite possibly affect the quality of the 
newly installed product. 

Because soundcards are particularly sensitive to improper 
configurations, we recommend you take the following steps: 
 
Open the package and check the contents 

 
In particular, the PCI card itself should be checked for 
mechanical integrity. It is also recommended to check the 
contents list from the manual to make sure all the components 
are present. 
 

Unlike the common handbook allergy many suffer from, an 
allergy against old driver CDs can generally be viewed as positive 
:-) This „condition“ leads one to always demand the newest 
driver/software versions and update CDs. 
This is not strictly necessary, but it is generally recommend to use 
the newest drivers and software available for your devices. These 
are best downloaded directly from our website under 
www.terratec.com and installed according to the following 
instructions. 

 
This is particularly important for onboard soundcards, which are 
commonly integrated directly on newer mainboards. It is likely 
because the quality and functionality of these chips is often less 
than desirable that you are holding a new PCI soundcard in your 
hand at this very moment :-).