How to connect a sound card

The owners of the PC often arise the need for upgrade or repair the sound subsystem, and they are wondering - how to connect a sound card. The reasons can be different: the output of the old, the goal is to get a better sound, replacing the integrated motherboard card onto a modern audio device.

We will deal with the existing equipment before buying a sound card. If you are the owner of a PC - there are several connection options. For laptop owners in view of the features of the platform, a sound card is possible only through the USB connector. Until the acquisition of the card, it is necessary to investigate the PC motherboard. In older models for connecting, you can use the PCI connector. Manufacturers of modern motherboards and sound cards suggest using the PCI Express X1 connector to connect. There may be no PCI connector on new models. Therefore, you need to carefully read with the description of the technical characteristics of your motherboard, finding out which of the connections presented are in your model.

Disconnect the built-in or remove the old discrete card. To avoid conflicts and possible failures, you need to go to the BIOS PC or laptop, alternately pressing the Del and F2 keys during the download. Next, you need to go to the tab or paragraph called "Advanced". Here in the operation parameter of the Integrated Peripherals integrated devices, disconnect the built-in map: Onboard Audio or High Definition Audio Driver Position with Enabled to Disabled.

How to install a sound card. So, selecting the desired card, and depending on the type of connector, insert into the appropriate socket on the motherboard - PCI Express X1 or PCI. Insert should be neat until it clicks. Before that, make sure that the PC power is completely off, down to shutting down the plug from the outlet. From the rear panel of the PC case, the plug must be previously removed opposite the connector in which the map is planned. Instead of a plug on the rear panel, all the outputs of the card will be displayed for the subsequent connection to the various acoustic devices. The plugs are usually attached with bolts or latches. Installing a sound card that works through USB, takes a few minutes. Just connect the device to any USB connector.

How to configure a sound card. After installing the map in the motherboard or connecting it via USB, you need to resume PC power. After switching on, you must install the driver for the new device. Windows can try to perform automatic configuration. But in order to fully disclose the potential of the new device, you need to install drivers from the disk, which comes with the sound card. In addition, the developer offers the installation of a branded software that helps to finely configure the audio board while saving settings and their application for specific purposes (games, listening to music, watch movies). In USB sound cards, software and drivers can already be in the device's memory, which makes it easy to install and configure. It is likely that after all manipulations, the computer will be restarted.

Thus, after that you can fully enjoy all the benefits that your new sound card model offers. The replacement is quite simple, if approaching the process responsibly and prepare, reinforcing theoretical knowledge.