Guide the sound card gently but firmly
into the PCI slot. Don't forget to connect the power cable to your power
supply.
Installing a 7.1 sound card isn't much
different from setting up any other plug-and-play PCI card, except it
does require a connection to your power supply.
If your system uses integrated sound rather than a separate sound card,
you'll need to disable it in the BIOS before you proceed. You can
usually enter your PC's BIOS by pressing Delete or a specific function
key during the pre-boot power-on self-test (POST) process; the necessary
keystroke is often displayed at the bottom of the screen during the
POST.
Next, power down your PC, unplug it from the AC outlet, and pop open the
case. Now you're ready to install the card.
Before you touch the motherboard or
any components, touch a metal section of the case to discharge any
static electricity on your body.
Find a free PCI slot on your
motherboard, remove the adjacent slot bracket that exits the rear of the
case, and insert the Audigy 4 card into the slot.
Attach the card's power cable to your
power supply and connect the external breakout box.
Close the case, reconnect the PC to
its AC outlet, and power up.
Windows XP should detect the new hardware
and prompt you to install new drivers. Exit the wizard and run the Creative
Audigy 4 install application from the included CD-ROM. Once you reboot, your
new, powerful card should be up and running.
The sound card should not be forced into
its PCI slot. Should be gently but firmly guided it into place to avoid
damage to your components.
