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Sonic Edge™ Soundcard User’s Guide 11
2.1.3. Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and Drivers
Uninstall the drivers for any previously installed soundcards. This is very important and failure to
do so may result in your Sonic Edge soundcard not working properly. You should remove the
drivers before you take the old soundcard out of your system. Consult the documentation of your old
soundcard for details. Appendix B contains some useful general instructions on how to uninstall the
old audio drivers.
After you remove the old audio drivers, turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable
and all devices that are connected to the computer.
CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE TO YOUR SOUNDCARD
To Prevent Damage:
1. Always hold your soundcard by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic components on your
soundcard.
2. Use a grounding strap or touch any non-painted surface of your computer chassis before you
begin installation to discharge static electricity.
Follow these steps to remove the old card (
Figure 3 ).
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Unscrew the soundcard and save the screw for the new soundcard.
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Remove the analog audio cable (if connected) from the old soundcard. This cable is usually
connected to your CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive.
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Remove the old soundcard by firmly pulling it out.
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If no soundcard, select an available PCI slot and remove its cover plate.
Figure 3