Model CT5801 OEM Guide Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 PCI Audio Card Hardware Applications Revision 1.0, October 25, 2000 Note: This information is Confidential and Proprietary to Creative Labs, Inc. This information is subject to change without prior notice. Released by OEM Technical Marketing Department. Please direct any inquiries to your regional OEM Sales office. Patent Pending. Revision 1.
Revision History Revision Written/Changes Made By Dated Revision History 1.0 Joanne Scanlon 10-25-00 Updated card picture to include PC99 colors on bracket. Note: This information is Confidential and Proprietary to Creative Labs, Inc. This information is subject to change without prior notice. Released by OEM Technical Marketing Department. Please direct any inquiries to your regional OEM Sales office. Patent Pending. Revision 1.
Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................4 SB AUDIOPCI 128 CONFIGURATIONS ..................................................................................................5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..........................................
Introduction This document is intended to provide a complete technical description of the features and specifications of the Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 advanced PCI audio cards. The SB AudioPCI 128 is a PCI audio chipset solution from the Ensoniq division of Creative Technology Ltd. The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 along with an AC97 CODEC offers the next generation of audio performance in a PC while maintaining full legacy compatibility without old ISA bus solutions.
SB AudioPCI 128 Configurations SB AudioPCI 128 Series is fully configurable as a professional quality audio. The features shown in the table below are described in detail in the following section of this document.
i. ii. • • • • • • • CCITT A-law (16:8) CCITT µ-law (16:8) Up to 128 simultaneous voice polyphony Full DOS Game Compatibility 3 Stereo inputs and 2 mono inputs can be mixed into the output stream. Direct I/O space access of the control registers.
• 2MB, 4MB, & 8MB sample sets Sampling Subsystem • • Host memory support Virtually unlimited variations of sound 3D Audio Technology • • • • • • Supports EAX 1.0 Multi-algorithm Reverb and Chorus Support Microsoft DirectSound 3D Support Aureal A3D API Improves sound clarity, spatial realism and sound effects, through the minimization of crosstalk Dynamically adjust for monophonic or stereophonic input without user intervention Joystick Port • Standard PC joystick port for 1 or 2 joysticks.
ES1373 Integrated Audio Chip - General Description The ES1373 solution is Sound Blaster 16 compatible via emulation, Roland MPU401 compatible via emulation and in full compliance with Multimedia PC Level 3 specifications. In addition, the ES1373 meets Plug and Play specifications, eliminating any requirement for the user to select I/O and DMA address settings through hardware or software.
Power Management All power management of the system is under software control. The AC97 CODEC and ES1373 can be powered down separately. Neither chip loses register information when powered down. The ES1373 can be power managed by shutting down various sub-systems. The following blocks can be individually powered down: Joystick, UART, and Serial Interface. Although these blocks can be individually disabled this will not save an appreciable amount of power.
ES1373 Integrated Audio Chip - Block Diagram Note: This information is Confidential and Proprietary to Creative Labs, Inc. This information is subject to change without prior notice. Released by OEM Technical Marketing Department. Please direct any inquiries to your regional OEM Sales office. Patent Pending. Revision 1.
SB AudioPCI 128 – ES1373 Series Connections and Jumpers The board consists of the following connectors that support the connection of internal devices or hardware configuration changes: 1. 2. 3.
Adapter Cable for S/PDIF Feature Length: Impedance: Type: Soundcard End: Receiver End: 6 Feet 75 Ohm Coaxial 3.5 mm Male (Earphone) Mono Plug RCA (Male) Plug The cable shield is connected to the sleeve of the 3.5 mm plug and the sleeve of the RCA plug. The center conductor is connected to the tip of both the RCA plug and the 3.5 mm plug. sleeve ∅3.2 ∅8.2 RCA Plug R1.4 14 3.5 mm Plug 13 MONO 1 3.8 8.5 45° 3 ∅3 Tip ∅2.5 ∅3.2 ∅3.
Internal Connectors - Pin Assignments CD Audio Connectors PIN 1 2 3 4 J6 - Molex CD-IN Pin Assignments SIGNAL Left Channel Ground Ground Right Channel I/O IN IN IN IN PIN 1 2 3 4 J8 - Molex TV Tuner Pin Assignments SIGNAL Left Channel Ground Ground Right Channel I/O IN IN IN IN PIN 1 2 3 4 PIN 1 2 3 J10 - Molex TAD Pin Assignments SIGNAL Modem Audio In Ground Ground Boosted Mic Output 30dB J12 Front Panel Header Signal SIGNAL Front Panel Left Out Front Panel Left Return Ground I/O IN IN IN IN I/O
SB AudioPCI 128 – ES1373 Series Specifications Typical Audio Performance Frequency Response (+0/-3dB) Line-In Voltage Range Line-Out voltage at 0dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Source: Line in) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Source: Mic) 0 to 2 Vrms 0 to 2 Vrms (10kohms load) Reference signal 1KHz (measured with wide-band filter 22Hz-22kHz): Signal to Noise Ratio > 90 dBr (Source: Line-in) THD+ N .005% (Source: Line-in) .
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