Installing help (Pics included)

T0M0 · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:20

Hi all,

Just got a new sound card today. Asus Xonar to boost my audio. Having some problems installing. I can't see on my mobo where it would go as I can't seem to get it to fit. Probably a really amateur mistake!

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Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Tom

reflux · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:21

Should go in one of the white (PCI) slots, probably the bottom one is the best idea so the graphics card can get air to it.

SeraphX · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:22

lob it in the blue pci express slot i believe

T0M0 · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:23

LOL, confused now, one for the blue slot and one for the white one?

I have tried both but I am scared to put to much pressure on it trying to get it in.

Appreciate the replies.

Thanks,
Tom

SeraphX · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:26

you dont need to apply too much pressure it will be about as hard as slotting your Gfx card into place

True_Scotsman · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:26

I'd go for the Blue slot also.

reflux · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:26

If it's this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-012-AS or this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SC-012-AS&groupid=701&catid=11&subcat=

You want one of the white slots. You'll need to remove a blanking plate from the back of the case to get it to fit.

dazz25 · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:26

Looks like it should fit in the blue one. The pattern seems to match.

T0M0 · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:30

Have tried to plug it into the blue slot again but the first gold plated connector is too big for the first section of the blue slot if that makes sense?

Swifty55 · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:30

If it's PCI then it wants to be in the white slot. The last 2 notches should line up perfectly.

reflux · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:32

It will only go in a white slot; these are PCI slots and this is a PCI sound card.

The blue slots are PCI-E slots; you can tell from the retention clip.

xtremedetailz · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:32

yeah looks like its PCI which is the white slot.

T0M0 · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:39

Yeah it does look like the white slot. Can get the back in fine it's the front that does not seem to go all the way in. I have removed the backing plate for that slot too.

I have been supplied with a metal bracket and two screws. I presume these are needed but I can't see how?

Fanatic · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:41

Put the front in first, then push the back down maybe

reflux · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:42

Getting both ends in is sometimes a challenge because the motherboard may not fit up against the case brilliantly. You just have to be fairly firm with it; yes, it's a little risky, but once it's in, it'll be secure.

I expect the metal bracket might be a low profile bracket for the card, so it can fit into a smaller form factor case.

rgallie · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:48

Id go with a white slot, make sure the edge of the bracket is not being stopped by the mobo.

Wires · 26 Jan 2011 at 14:51

Definately white slot put the front in first and push firmly but not too firm on the back and it should slot in. you have 2 white slots so try them both if you struggle with one of them.

Mick-1965 · 26 Jan 2011 at 15:08

The bracket that is on the card in the pic is the one you need. The extra bracket supplied is not needed. ( this is a low profile bracket for a low profile case)

Fit it to one of the white PCI slots as this card is also PCI

T0M0 · 26 Jan 2011 at 15:54

Thanks for all your help guys. I have managed to get it in (with effort) and it is working fine. Definitely a difference to on board sound!

Got a couple of quick questions though.

I have my TV hooked up via HDMI to my graphics card, will the sound still come through even though I have installed a new sound card?

I also have headphone and microphone ports on the front of my computer, will these need to go into the new sound card or are they ok on left on the MOBO?

Cheers,
Tom

kristmace · 26 Jan 2011 at 15:58

I can't believe so many people said the blue slot tbh!! That's clearly a PCIe slot (lower, divider towards the edge of the case, retention clip) :eek: