pci sound card

skribla · 12-08-2005, 11:36 PM

hi. I am ok with working computers- can someone tell me how hard it is to plug a osundcard into an empty pci slot- i mean for someone who isnt sure what they are doing does it just slot in or what?

also, if my computer is under warranty- is doing this likely to void it?

pelvis_3 · 13-08-2005, 12:22 AM

id say its unlikely it'd void the warranty-read the warranty guide very carefully!
its pretty simple, just un-install your old sound card and turn off your computer,
plug in your PCI sound card into an available slot and your pretty much set!
windows will auto detect it and just follow the on-screen instructions!

Impotence · 13-08-2005, 12:23 AM

Installing PCI cards is simple as they just push in, all you will need is a screwdriver to secure the card to the case.

http://www.pcguide.com/byop/byop_Ins...nsionCards.htm

the above link should shows you how to do it with pictures [there installing a PCI modem]

As for your warrenty, i dont know... it depends on what the supplyer deems acceptable....

If something does go wrong.... put everything back the way it was, and keep quiet about what you did!

even better, if you het an engineer come to your house to fix the PC, make friends with him and ask for help putting in your new Sound card!

but dont worry, i doubt anything will go wrong... you'll be fine

zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG · 13-08-2005, 12:43 AM

i doubt it'll void your warranty to install new hardware, all thats required to do is open the case, unscrew the pci metal piece and simply push the card into the slot, everything should adjust right, then put the screw back only this time on the pci card metal piece to secure it in place, once you boot windows it should install default drivers and you're good to go

Big B · 20-08-2005, 01:50 AM

That really depends on the warranty and something you'd have to read over to see what voids it or not.

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skribla Geek Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 87 Status: Offline	pci sound card hi. I am ok with working computers- can someone tell me how hard it is to plug a osundcard into an empty pci slot- i mean for someone who isnt sure what they are doing does it just slot in or what? also, if my computer is under warranty- is doing this likely to void it?

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pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	id say its unlikely it'd void the warranty-read the warranty guide very carefully! its pretty simple, just un-install your old sound card and turn off your computer, plug in your PCI sound card into an available slot and your pretty much set! windows will auto detect it and just follow the on-screen instructions! __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

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Impotence May the source be with u! Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 19 Male Posts: 1,878 Times Helpful: 126 My Mood: Stressed Status: Offline My Computer	Installing PCI cards is simple as they just push in, all you will need is a screwdriver to secure the card to the case. http://www.pcguide.com/byop/byop_Ins...nsionCards.htm the above link should shows you how to do it with pictures [there installing a PCI modem] As for your warrenty, i dont know... it depends on what the supplyer deems acceptable.... If something does go wrong.... put everything back the way it was, and keep quiet about what you did! even better, if you het an engineer come to your house to fix the PC, make friends with him and ask for help putting in your new Sound card! but dont worry, i doubt anything will go wrong... you'll be fine __________________ Dear intel,Already Made My Decision Never trust a computer you can't repair yourself. Windows Vista - Viruses Intruders Spyware Trojans Adware Why Linux is Better!\|Pastafairianism\|Say no to National ID\|Firefox Extensions Guide scientology has been getting alot of attention recently When the rich wage war, it is the poor who die. Where are the WMD's that our governments used to justify the war?

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zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG HWF Guitar Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 1,487 Times Helpful: 101 My Mood: Amused Status: Offline My Computer	i doubt it'll void your warranty to install new hardware, all thats required to do is open the case, unscrew the pci metal piece and simply push the card into the slot, everything should adjust right, then put the screw back only this time on the pci card metal piece to secure it in place, once you boot windows it should install default drivers and you're good to go __________________

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