E-MU 0404 PCI Quick Start - Manual (Page 3)

Quick Start Guide - 2
Safety First!
As you install hardware components, observe the following general precautions to avoid damage to your equipment and
yourself.
• To avoid possible permanent damage to your hardware, make sure that all connections are made to the E-MU 0404
card with the host computer’s power off.
• Unplug the computer’s power cable to make sure that the computer is not in sleep mode.
• Take care to avoid static damage to any components of your system. Internal computer surfaces, the E-MU 0404 PCI
board and the interfaces are susceptible to electrostatic discharge, commonly known as “static”. Electrostatic dis-
charge can damage or destroy electronic devices. Here are some procedures you can follow when handling elec-
tronic devices in order to minimize the possibility of causing electrostatic damage:
• Avoid any unnecessary movement, such as scuffing your feet when handling electronic devices, since most move-
ment can generate additional charges of static electricity.
• Minimize the handling of the PCI card. Keep it in its static-free package until needed. Transport or store the board
only in its protective package.
• When handling a PCI card, avoid touching its connector pins. Try to handle the board by its edges only.
• Before installing a PCI card into your computer, you should be grounded. Use a ground strap to discharge any static
electric charge built up on your body. The ground strap attaches to your wrist and any unpainted metal surface
within your computer.
• Before connecting a cable to your interface or between PCI cards, touch the connector sleeve of the cable to the
sleeve of the jack to which you’ll be connecting the cable in order to discharge any static build-up.
Getting More Information
Refer to the various online Help files and the Owner’s Manual (on CD) for detailed information on the E-MU Digital Audio
System and various software applications.
Technical Support
As the E-MU Digital Audio System expands, you’ll want to keep up with the latest software and new options for your E-MU
Digital Audio System. You can find all of this—plus other helpful information—at www.emu.com. Refer to your Owner’s
Manual on CD for the technical support phone number.