Making
a
Backup
If
you have not made a backup copy
of
the original diskettes that come
with your package, you should do so before installing the software in your
system. Store your original diskettes
in
a safe place.
Using
this
Guide
VI
The Getting Started helps you install your audio card and accompanying
software
in
the quickest way possible.
It
is organised as follows:
Chapter 1
contains information on the various components and
connectors
of
your audio card. If you arc interested in knowing more
about your card, you should read this chapter.
Chapter
2 contains instructions
on
getting your audio card up and
running.
Appendix A
contains the general specifications
of
your audio card. These
specifications present a list
of
the capabilities
of
the card.
Appendix B
shows you how
to
change the hardware settings
of
your audio
card. Refer to this appendix
if
you find that the hardware setting
of
your
card needs changing.
Appendix
C provides information on the environment variables
of
the
audio card.
Appendix D
shows you the pin definition
of
your internal connector.
It
also shows you how to redirect the PC
sound to your external speakers.
Appendix E
lists the problems that you may encounter while installing or
using the audio card, and shows you how you can resolve them.
Appendix F
shows you where to get technical support.
Document
Conventions
The information
in
this guide follows certain conventions that are adopted
to help you locate and identify the information. These conventions are
divided into keyboard conventions and notices.
The keyboard conventions, shown below, identifies the various types
of
keyboard input.
Convention
; Used for
< >
The characters
in
the pointed brackets indicate
symbols, letters and key names on the keyboard.
11
Any text that you must supply.
<Keyl+Key2> The plus
sign(+)
between
Keyl
and Key2 means
that both keys have to
be
pressed simultaneously.
For example,
"Press <Control+Z>" means that the
<Control> and <Z> keys have to be pressed at the
same time.
<Keyl,Key2> The comma(,) between Keyl and Key2 means that
the keys have to be pressed in sequence.
For
example,
"Press <C,Return>"
means that you press
the <C> key and release it, and then press the
<Return> key and release
it.
italic
Any text that you must supply.
The notices, shown below, highlights areas
of
text that require your
attention.
Convention Used for
m
Areas
of
text where the information or
instructions must not be taken lightly and
should be noted.
A
Warnings.
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