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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................2

1.1. Technical specifications ..............................................................................................2

1.2. System requirements...................................................................................................2

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................3

3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................5

3.1. Driver installation.........................................................................................................5

3.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE / Millennium .........................................5

3.1.2. Driver installation for Windows 2000 ...............................................................6

3.1.3. Driver installation for Windows XP ..................................................................6

3.2. Applications installation ...............................................................................................7

4. CONNECTORS...................................................................................................................9

5. POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS......................................................................................10

6. SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................11

6.1. The Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.1 control panel..................................................11

6.1.1. Introduction ....................................................................................................11

6.1.2. General points ...............................................................................................11

6.1.3. The optical digital output................................................................................12

6.2. Audio CD playback ....................................................................................................12

7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT...................................................................................................13

7.1. If you need to return a product ..................................................................................13

7.2. Save time by registering your product online! ...........................................................13

Summary of content (14 pages)

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................3 3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................5 3.1. Driver installation .........................................................................................................5 3.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE / Millennium .........................................5 3.1.2.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Technical specifications Data transfer DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Audio quality Game compatibility Audio compatibility Software wavetable synthesizer ! PCI 2.1 bus ! Cirrus Logic SoundFusion CS4624 ! Full duplex ! CD and Pro Audio quality: 20-bit quad output and 18-bit dual stereo input codec ! Up to 48kHz sampling rate ! Sensaura based 3D positional audio with support for Microsoft DirectSound 3D, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, A3D 1.
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1. Unplug the power supply cable(s). 2. Remove the PC cover (for further information, consult your PC manual). 3. If a sound card has not been previously installed, unscrew the slot cover corresponding to the appropriate PCI slot and remove it. User Manual – 3/14 FRANÇAIS HOTLINE Static electricity can severely damage electronic components. Before removing the card from its plastic bag, touch the metallic back plate of your PC with your hand to discharge any static electricity from your body.
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If you wish to connect a MIDI device or a non USB games accessory: Connect the MIDI / game port extension to the JOYSTICK/MIDI connector on your sound card. 4. Insert your sound card into its slot, pushing firmly on the card to make sure it is properly fixed in place. 5. Screw the card bracket into position on your computer chassis. 6. If you have connected the MIDI / game port extension to your sound card, screw the extension’s metal bracket to the computer’s frame. 7.
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3.1. Driver installation 3.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE / Millennium Windows will display an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box informing you that the system has found the following device: PCI Multimedia Audio Device (Crystal SoundFusion (tm) under Windows Millennium). - Click on Cancel to install your optimized Hercules drivers. - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available.
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3.1.2. Driver installation for Windows 2000 When your computer starts up, Windows will automatically install the standard drivers for your Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.1. - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive to install your optimized Hercules drivers. The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available. - Click on Drivers. - Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows will now install the different elements of your Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.
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The installation menu automatically appears, containing all the different options available. If the installation menu is not launched automatically: - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the icon. FRANÇAIS - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ENGLISH 3.2.
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Hercules MediaStation II Hercules MediaStation II is a multifunctional software package for easy playback of digital music, videos and pictures*. Hercules MediaStation II enables you to listen to songs and mix or record* different styles of music. With Hercules MediaStation II, the PC user can view digital videos and pictures.
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Note 1: connect additional peripherals (joystick / gamepad / wheel / MIDI keyboard) simultaneously to your card’s game / MIDI port using a Y-cable (not supplied). ITALIANO ESPAÑOL HOTLINE Note 2: thanks to the separate Headphone/7&8 and Front out outputs, you don’t have to unplug your front speakers in order to plug in a pair of headphones. PORTUGUÊS Front speakers (pair of speakers or 2.
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5. POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS By connecting up to 8 speakers (a 7.1 system consisting of 7 speakers and a subwoofer) to your Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.1 card, you can benefit from Dolby Digital EX sound, available on the latest DVDs. It is essential that you position the speakers correctly if you wish to fully benefit from this audio revolution. Place both monitor speakers on either side of the monitor and position the central speaker on top of the monitor.
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6.1. The Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.1 control panel 6.1.1. Introduction icon on the taskbar to launch the Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.1 control panel. The Main tab enables you to define the type of speakers connected to your card to optimize sound reproduction. You can also adjust the volume of each speaker and of the recording source. The Mixer tab enables you to adjust the volume of the different audio sources. ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS Click on the ENGLISH 6.
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Similarly, if you are using headphones, select Headphones from the drop-down list to prevent sound from playing out over the connected speakers. If you wish to record an audio signal, you must define it in the Record Source drop-down list. Use a software program (such as Hercules MediaStation II) to record the audio signal. 6.1.3. The optical digital output You can configure the optical digital output (S/PDIF Out connector) in the Other tab.
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2. When returning the product, be sure to include all materials, such as the manual(s), connection cable(s), installation CD(s) and the product packaging box. Note: only packages that have been assigned an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number by a technical support agent will be accepted. (*) Hotline details are listed at the end of this manual. 7.2. Save time by registering your product online! FRANÇAIS HOTLINE Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and click on Register.
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Trademarks Gamesurround Fortissimo™, Guillemot™ and Hercules® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, XP, DirectX®, DirectMusic® and DirectSound® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. AMD-K6® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.