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SoundWave 5.1 PCI

Quick Installation Guide

04-0359F

Introduction

The SoundWave 5.1 PCI transforms your PC into a home

theater system with multi-channel surround sound.

Features and Benefits

• MPU-401 compatible MIDI/game port interface*

• Customize Internet audio with the power and

surround sound of EAX

™

audio technologies

• Conforms to PCI specification, revision 2.2 and

PC99 specification

• Supports multi-channel music, games and DVD's

on 2, 4, 6 (5.1) speaker systems

• Built-in 16 bit full duplex CODEC with DLS-based

wavetable music synthesizer, supports

DirectMusic

™

*Gameport supported in XP ( 32-bit) and Server

2003 (32-bit) only

System Requirements

• Pentium

II 366 MHz or equivalent PC with an

available PCI slot

• Windows

8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista

(32-/64-bit) / XP (32-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-

/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / 2000

• DirectX 8.1 or above

Summary of content (12 pages)

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SoundWave 5.1 PCI Quick Installation Guide Introduction The SoundWave 5.1 PCI transforms your PC into a home theater system with multi-channel surround sound. Features and Benefits • • • • • MPU-401 compatible MIDI/game port interface* Customize Internet audio with the power and surround sound of EAX™ audio technologies Conforms to PCI specification, revision 2.2 and PC99 specification Supports multi-channel music, games and DVD's on 2, 4, 6 (5.
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Package Contents • • • SoundWave 5.1 PCI Driver CD Quick Installation Guide Layout Line In Mic In F-Out R-Out CD In Aux In Cen/Sub Out * Game/Midi *Game/Midi port supported in XP (32-bit) / Server 2003 (32-bit) only Figure 1: Layout Note: You can connect to both CD-In and Aux-In at the same time. However, only one CD-In can be connected at one time. Leave the jumpers in the default position. There is no need to change this setting. • • 2 LINE In: This connector provides line-in function.
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• • • • • • Front Out: This connector provides front source output, you can connect one set of active speakers or headphone. Rear Out: This connector provides rear sound source output, you can connect one set of active speakers or headphone. Center/Subwoofer Out: This connector provides center and subwoofer (LFE) sound source output, you can connect one set of active speakers. Game/MIDI: This is a 15 pin D-sub connector. It can be used with standard MIDI adapters or joysticks.
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Hardware Installation It is recommended that you remove any previously installed sound card drivers before installing the SoundWave 5.1 PCI to avoid any conflicts. If previously installed drivers are not removed, the SoundWave 5.1 PCI may not function properly. General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer’ s reference manual for further information, if needed.
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Driver Installation Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the board then boot up Windows. At Windows desktop, insert the software CD. Click Windows key and R, type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the board then boot up Windows. At the Windows desktop, insert the software CD. Close the CD autoplay box if prompted.
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation Windows XP (32-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) / 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the board then boot up Windows. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Insert the software CD. Click Start, Run, type D:\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. 3. 6 Check Device Manager to verify installation.
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Uninstalling the Sound Card Driver Windows 8 / 7 / Server 2008 R2 1. 2. 3. Click Start, Control Panel, then click Programs. Double click Uninstall a Program under Programs. Double click C-Media PCI Audio Device then follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver. Windows Vista 1. 2. 3. Click Start, then Control Panel. Double click Uninstall a Program under Programs. Double click C-Media PCI Audio Device, click Continue, then follow on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.
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Speaker Configuration Note: For Server 2008 and 2008 R2, the speaker might be disabled after driver installation. To enable the speaker, right click the volumn control icon in the task bar, click Sound, click Yes then click OK. Windows 8 / 7 / Server 2008 R2 Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with administrative privileges. 1. 2. 3. Right click the volume control icon located in the taskbar by the system clock. Click Playback devices, select C-Media PCI Audio Device, click Configure.
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3. 4. 5. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click the Speakers tab. Click the drop down arrow and select your speakers. Click Apply, then OK to save the settings. Windows Server 2008 Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with administrative privileges. 1. 2. 3. Right click the volume control icon located in the taskbar by the system clock. If prompted, click Yes to enable Windows Audio Service, otherwise continue to step 2.
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.