M-AUDIO Dman 2044 - Manual (Page 7)

You might want to pick up a grounding wrist strap (available from
electronics stores like Radio Shack) if you want to be doubly sure
you aren't carrying a static charge that could damage some of the
card’s components.
7. On the back of the computer, identify the metal bracket that covers the
access hole to the chosen PCI slot. Remove this metal bracket (which
is usually fastened to the computer chassis with a single screw). Be
careful not to lose the screw as it will be needed in a later step.
8. Position the DMAN 2044 card over the chosen PCI slot and fit the
card loosely over it with the DMAN 2044 card upright. Press the
card gently but firmly downward into the slot until the card is com-
pletely and squarely seated in the slot. If the card seems difficult to
seat, a slight rocking motion may help to ease it in place.
9. Secure the DMAN 2044's metal bracket to the back of your computer
using the screw you removed in step 7 above.
10. Place the cover back on your computer.
Audio Break-Out Cable Installation
Once the audio card is installed in your computer, you should attach the
provided audio break-out cable.
1. With your computer turned off, locate the DMAN 2044 card from the
back side of the computer. The DMAN 2044 card may be identified
by its single male DB15-type connector. The connector looks much
like a PC game port connector, except that it has 15 pins protruding
from it instead of having 15 sockets (the DMAN connector is called a
"male" connector; a game port is a “female” connector).
2. Plug the female DB15 connector of the DMAN 2044 audio break-out
cable into the male DB15 connector of the DMAN 2044 audio card.
3. With the connectors firmly joined, screw in the two retaining screws.
This step is optional -- some users may choose to leave these screw
loose (less likely to damage the cables if you trip on them at some
later time!).
4. You are now ready to connect your external audio devices to your
DMAN 2044.
Making External Connections to the DMAN 2044
The DMAN 2044’s audio break-out cable provides the connections
between your computer and your external audio equipment. There are
eight 1/4” audio connectors on the break-out cable:
1. IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4. High-impedance (10k ohm or greater) mono
audio input jacks. Each input handles unbalanced input signals and
can be individually jumpered for either -10 dB or +4 dB operation.
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