E-MU 0404 PCI User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

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Creative Professional

1- Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the E-MU 0404 Digital Audio System. We’ve designed this E-MU Product to be logical, intuitive
and above all, to provide you with pristine sound quality. This audio interface features studio-quality, 24-bit/96kHz multi­channel recording and playback and built-in, hardware-based effects, S/PDIF (coaxial & optical) digital interface, as well as
MIDI I/O.

System Requirements

• Genuine Intel® Pentium® III, AMD® K6® class processor operating at 500 MHz or faster

• Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset

• Windows 2000 SP4, or Windows XP SP1

• 128 MB RAM

• 500 MB of free hard disk space for full installation.

• Available PCI 2.1 compliant slot (Two slots needed for E-MU 0404 and Sync Daughter Card)

• XVGA Video (1024 x 768)

• CD-ROM drive required for software installation.

• Headphones or amplified speakers

Other applications may have higher system requirements.

Package Contents

E-MU 0404

• E-MU 0404 PCI card

• (1) Digital Breakout Cable

• (1) Analog Breakout Cable (1/4”)

• E-MU Digital Audio Systems Software/Driver Installation CD-ROM

• Owner’s Manual (on CD)

• Quick Start guide

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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 dis­charge can damage or destroy electronic devices. Here are some procedures you can follow when handling elec­tronic 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 move­ment 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.

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2 - Hardware Installation

Creative Professional

Metal brackets

PCI slots

ISA slots

Step 1: Prepare your Computer

1. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices.

2. Touch a metal plate on your computer to ground yourself and to discharge any static elec­tricity, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Remove the metal bracket from any available PCI slot. If you are installing a Sync Card as
well, remove the bracket from two adjacent PCI slots. See the figure at left.

Step 2: Install the E-MU 0404 PCI card

1. Align the E-MU 0404 PCI card with the slot and press gently but firmly down into the slot as
shown in the figure opposite.

2. Do not force the E-MU 0404 card into the slot. Make sure that the gold finger connector of
the card is aligned with the PCI bus connector on the motherboard before you insert the
card into the PCI slot. If it doesn’t fit properly, gently remove it and try again.

3. Secure the card to the slot using a screw (if necessary).

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