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UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 31 - Installation

Installing the UAD Hardware

After installing the UAD Powered Plug-Ins software, install the UAD DSP

card(s). Hardware installation is the same for all platforms.

To install the UAD DSP card(s):

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Open the computer case. If necessary, refer to the computer manufacturer’s

documentation for instructions.

3. Remove the rear slot cover and screw of the lowest-numbered available ex-

pansion slot.

4. Before handling the UAD card, discharge any static electricity by touching

the outer casing of the power supply.

5. Remove the UAD card from its protective anti-static bag. Do not touch the

gold edge connector contacts.

6. Hold the card gently by the top edges, and line up its connector with the slot

inside the computer.

7. When the connector and slot are aligned, press the card into the slot with

ﬁrm, even pressure. The card should “pop” into place. The top of the slot on

the motherboard should be ﬂush and parallel with the edge of the UAD

card.

8. Secure the card with the previously removed screw.

9. Replace the computer case

Hardware installation is now complete.

Figure 1. UAD card installation