User manual ASUS M3A

[. . . ] 2-4 Installing the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Chapter 3: Software information iii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · · This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. iv Safety information Electrical safety · · To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · · · · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D> Italics <Key> vii viii Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the ASUS TV Tuner Card. ASUS TV Tuner Card Product introduction 1. 1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® TV Tuner Card!The ASUS TV Tuner Card integrates several multimedia functions that allow you to transform your PC into the ultimate entertainment center. With the ASUS TV Tuner Card, you can watch or record live TV and capture or play back videos. The ASUS TV Tuner Card offers performance, functionality, and enjoyment. 1. 2 · Special features Watch DVBT digital TV Watch DVBT digital TV allows you to watch or record your favorite digital TV program. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card. ASUS TV Tuner Card Hardware information 2. 1 · System requirements Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card, make sure your computer system meets the following requirements: · · · · · · · · · One (1) available PCI slot/ PCI Express slot Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD K7 system or higher At least 256 MB system memory (512 MB or more is recommended) Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory Optical drive for driver installation At least 1 GB free hard disk space Microsoft® DirectX-compatible audio device Microsoft® Windows® XP (Home/Professional Edition/ Media Center Edition 2005/) / Microsoft® Windows® Vista Microsoft® DirectX 9. 0 or higher Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 9 or higher 2. 2 Card layout U3000I Profile USB 2. 0 USB R DVBT Insert the 5-pin USB 2. 0 cable into the USB 2. 0 port on the motherboard. Make sure the USB 2. 0 cable is properly inserted into the upper five pins on the motherboard as shown in the figure above. - Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. 3 Before you proceed · · Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag until you are ready to install them. Likewise, whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with it. [. . . ] Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card. · · · 2. 4 Installation · · You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard with a PCI slot. Illustrations in this section are provided only for reference. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown. To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. [. . . ]