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 7 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. Install the board then boot up Windows. At the Windows desktop, insert the Software CD: At the AutoPlay window: Click Open folder to view files. Double click Win7 folder, then double click Setup. If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start button, in the Search programs and files box, type D:\Win7\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. If AutoPlay doesn't start: Click Start, in the Start Search box, type D:\Vista\setup.exe, press Enter, then click Allow. (Change D: to match your CDROM drive letter) Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. To Verify Windows Vista Installation 1. 2. 3. Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, select Device Manager. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers, then double click C-Media PCI Audio Device.
Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the board then boot up in Windows. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. Insert Software CD At the AutoPlay window: Click Open folder to view files. Double click Setup. If AutoPlay doesn't start: 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.
2. 3. Double click Uninstall a Program under Programs. Double click C-Media PCI Audio Device, click Continue. Follow on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver. Windows XP / Server 2003 / 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Windows Server 2008 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start, then Control Panel.
Windows Vista 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your speakers. Windows XP / Server 2003 / 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Click Sounds and Multimedia, select Audio tab.
Utilities Software Xear 3D is an audio setup utility for your soundcard. Xear 3D quick start icon, located in the system tray by the clock, installs automatically during driver installation. In addition to configuring speaker type, sound effects and listening environment, the utility includes mixer and equalizer software. Simply click on the quick start icon to open the audio setup utility. Note: In Xear 3D, please select six speakers under Analog Output to get the full 5.1 channel capability.
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