IBM PCI Audio Adapter Guide

PCI Audio Adapter
Installation and Using Guide
SA23-1309-00

First Edition (May 2003)
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Information” on page v and
Appendix B, “Notices”, on page 13.
©International Business Machines Corporation, 2003. All rights reserved.
Note to U.S. Government Users – Documentation related to restricted rights – Use, duplication, or disclosure is
subject to the restrictions set forth in the GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Note
Before you install this product and use this information, be sure to read the product warranties and
notices information included with the system unit into which you are installing the product.

Contents
Safety Information ................................v
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices .........................vii
About This Book ................................ix
References to AIX Operating System .........................ix
ISO 9000....................................ix
Highlighting ...................................ix
Related Publications................................ix
Trademarks ...................................ix
Chapter 1. Overview ...............................1
PCI Audio Adapter Hardware Characteristics .......................1
Software Requirements...............................1
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation .........................3
Checking Prerequisites ...............................3
Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software ......................5
AIX Device Driver Software Installation .........................5
Chapter 4. Installing the PCI Audio Adapter ......................7
Installing the Adapter ...............................7
Attaching External Audio I/O Devices..........................7
Troubleshooting .................................7
Checking Cables ................................8
Verifying AIX Software Installation ..........................8
Verifying AIX Hardware Installation .........................8
Appendix A. Communications Statements.......................9
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement...................9
European Union (EU) Statement ...........................10
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .................10
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .................10
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada ..........10
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ..............10
VCCI Statement .................................11
Radio Protection for Germany ............................11
Appendix B. Notices ...............................13
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Safety Information
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit
and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible
shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers, telephones, or
station protectors for communications lines.
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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this
device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of
electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
vHandle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
vDo not touch solder joints, pins, or other printed circuitry.
vDo not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
vWhile the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit
for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the package and from your body).
vRemove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down. If
it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its static-protective package. (If your device is an
adapter, place it component-side up). Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal
table.
vTake additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces indoor humidity
and increases static electricity.
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About This Book
This book provides information about the PCI Audio Adapter and its associated device driver software. Use
this book together with your specific system unit and operating system documentation.
References to AIX Operating System
This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another operating
system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.
This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the
realization of these features and functions depends upon support from the operating system. AIX provides
this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that
operating system regarding support for those features and functions.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.
Highlighting
The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:
Bold Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items
whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons,
labels, and icons that the user selects.
Italics Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the user.
Monospace Identifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what you might see
displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to what you might write as a
programmer, messages from the system, or information you should actually type.
Related Publications
The following publications contain related information:
vSystem unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration
vOperating system documentation for information specific to your software configuration
v PCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide (for the latest version, you may need to contact your
marketing representative)
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States,
other countries, or both:
vAIX
vAIX 5L
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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