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SoundWave 5.1 PCI

Quick Installation Guide

04-0359B

Introducing the SoundWave 5.1 PCI

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 not supported in Vista 32-bit/

Windows 64-bit

System Requirements

• Pentium

II 366 MHz or equivalent PC with an

available PCI slot

• Windows

2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003

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

• DirectX 8.1 or above is required

Summary of content (12 pages)

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SoundWave 5.1 PCI Quick Installation Guide Introducing the SoundWave 5.1 PCI 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 port not supported in Vista 32-bit/Windows 64-bit. 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.
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Rear Connectors LINE In: This connector provides line-in function. MIC: This connector provides microphone in function. 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.
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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 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the board then boot up in Windows. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Insert the Software CD. Click Start, Run, type D:\2K\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Click Next three times. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. Windows XP/Server 2003 (32-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the board then boot up in Windows. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel.
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To Verify Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Right click My Computer and click Manage. Select Device Manager. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers, C-Media PCI Audio Device should be displayed. A message This device is working properly is displayed, the driver has been correctly installed. Windows Vista™ 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the board then boot up in Windows. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel.
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Uninstalling the Sound Card Driver Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double click Add/Remove Programs. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click Change/Remove or Add/Remove button. Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the driver. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows Vista 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start, then Control Panel. Double click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
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Windows XP/Server 2003 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the main desktop click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Click Sounds and Audio Devices, click Audio tab. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click the Speakers tab. Click the drop down arrow and select your speaker type, click Apply. Click OK to save the settings. Utilities Software Included on the SoundWave 5.1 PCI CD is Xear 3D. Xear 3D is an audio setup utility for your soundcard.
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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 analysts will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.