How Do You Install A Sound Card On A Computer?
These instructions will work for the majority of Intel & AMD PCs running Windows XP/Vista. If your computer currently has a sound chip (called “on board sound”) or if your sound card requires a change in jumpers or IRQs, installation will be much more complicated and you might want to consult a professional. Shut down the computer. Unplug machine from the surge protector. Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. Remove the cover of the chassis and lay computer on its side if it is a tower. Ground yourself to the computer. If you have a grounding strap, put it on and follow its directions. Otherwise, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis. Remove the back panel, if necessary. Locate the existing sound card if there is one already installed. If it is screwed in on the side of the slot hole, unscrew it and pull the card out firmly. If the computer doesn’t already have a sound card, find an open slot. Knock out or unscrew the metal plate on the card’s slot holder on t
