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.
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.
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.
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.
Driver Installation Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 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:\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. To Verify Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Installation 1. 2. 3. Right click My Computer and click Manage. Select Device Manager.
3. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers, C-Media PCI Audio Device should be displayed. Windows Server 2008 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the board then boot up in Windows. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. Insert Software CD, click Start, in the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter). Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. To Verify Windows Server 2008 Installation 1. 2.
3. 4. Select C-Media PCI Audio Device, click Uninstall/Change, then click Continue. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. Windows Server 2008 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start, then Control Panel. Double click Programs and Features. Select C-Media PCI Audio, click Uninstall/ Change. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. Speaker Configuration Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
3. Follow the on screen instructions to configure your speakers. Windows Server 2008 Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with administrative privileges. 1. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double click Sound, then click Yes. 3. Right click the volume control icon located in the taskbar by the system clock. 4. Click Playback , select C-Media PCI Audio Device, click Configure. 5. Follow the on screen instructions to configure your speakers.
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