User manual

15 Chapter 2
2.3 Hardware Installation
After the DLL driver installation is completed, you can now go on to
install the PCIE-1744 in any PCI Express slot on your computer. It is rec-
ommended that you refer to the computer’s user manual or related docu-
mentation if you have any doubts. Please follow the steps below to install
the card in your system.
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and cables.
TURN OFF your computer before installing or removing any com-
ponents on the computer.
2. Remove the cover of your computer.
3. Remove the slot cover on the back panel of your computer.
4. Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize
the static electricity that might be in your body.
5. Insert the card into a PCI Express. Hold the card by its edges and
carefully align it with the slot. Insert the card firmly into place. Use
of excessive force must be avoided, or the card might be damaged.
6. Fasten the bracket of the PCIE-1744 on the back panel rail of the
computer with screws.
7. Connect appropriate accessories (such as source /sync signal
cables, wiring terminals, etc. if necessary) to the card.
8. Replace the cover of your computer chassis. Re-connect the cables
you removed in Step 1.
9. Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer.
Note: Make sure you have installed the driver before
you install the card. (Please refer to 2.2 Driver
Installation)
Note: In case you installed the card without installing the DLL
driver first, Windows 2000, XP and Vista will recognize
your card as an “unknown device” after rebooting, and
will prompt you to provide the necessary driver. You
should ignore the prompting messages (just click the
Cancel button) and set up the driver according to the
steps described in 2.2 Driver Installation.