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Contents Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Unpacking Your SoundWave 128 PCI ......................... 1-1 1-1.1 Static Electricity Precaution .............................. 1-2 1-1.2 Record the Serial Number ................................. 1-2 1-2 Introducing the SoundWave 128 PCI ........................... 1-3 1-2.1 Key Features and Benefits ................................. 1-4 1-2.2 System Requirements ......................................... 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-1 Card Layout .
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual About This Manual The purpose of this manual is to introduce you to your SoundWave 128 PCI. It will guide you on how to install the card and software for proper operation in your computer. Please save this manual for future reference in the event you wish to connect other devices to your system. This manual is comprised of the following sections: vi Chapter 1: Introduction Provides unpacking instructions, and introduces the features and specifications of the card.
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SoundWave 128 PCI. SIIG’s goal is to provide its customers with affordable, quality products and customer support.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 1-1.1 Static Electricity Precaution One of the routine precautions you must be aware of when working with computer components is the problem of static electricity discharge. Note Leave the SoundWave 128 PCI in its static-resistant bag until you are ready to install it. Caution Static electricity discharge may permanently damage your system.
Introduction 1-2 Introducing the SoundWave 128 PCI The SoundWave 128 PCI is a high performance multimedia sound card which takes full advantage of the PCI bus architecture, while maintaining compatibility with legacy software. It supports 64-voice XG capital wavetable synthesis, DirectMusic , DirectSound , and full hardware SoundBlaster® Pro compatibility.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 1-2.1 Key Features and Benefits • • • • Conforms to PCI v2.1 with bus mastering Fully PC 97/98, ACPI 1.
Introduction Digital Audio • Allows recording of CD-quality stereo sound (up to 16 bits, 48.0 kHz sampling rate) from Aux, CD and Modem as well as from the internal synthesizer • Supports recording of mono sound from the Mic input • Supports recording of mono sound from the Modem/ Video In • Allows playback of 8- or 16-bit stereo wave sample sounds • Enables playback of standard PC Wave files (.VOC, .WAV, ...
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 1-2.2 System Requirements • Pentium 120MHz or faster CPU (Pentium 166 MHz MMX and 64MB RAM recommended for Enhanced 128-Voice Synthesizer) • One available PCI slot • 16MB of RAM • 15MB of available hard disk space • CD-ROM drive and audio cable • Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.
Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing your SoundWave 128 PCI card in your computer. Before you install the card, please familiarize yourself with the card’s layout and connector locations. The card provides internal and external connectors and jacks to interface with different sound devices.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 2-2 Connectors Joystick/MIDI This is a 15-pin D-sub connector. It can be used with standard MIDI adapters or joystick. The joystick interface will support both single and dual joysticks. Speaker (Headphone) Out /Line Out A stereo line output jack through which the combined signal of all internal/external audio sources on the card is output. It can also be connected to stereo headphones or to amplified speakers with a 1/8-inch TRS plug. See section 2-2.1 for feature setting.
Hardware Installation CD Audio Input (J10 & J11) Stereo connectors which can be used to attach CD-ROM audio cable. Select one of these two connectors to match with the type of audio cable which comes with your CD-ROM drive for audio-in connection. 2-2.1 JP1: Audio Output Jumper Setting Audio SPEAKER OUT Audio output with power amplifier LINE OUT Audio output without power amplifier (Default) Jumper Setting 1 4 3 6 1 4 3 6 Note The SoundWave 128 PCI has a built-in power amplifier.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 2-3 Installing the SoundWave 128 PCI Card General instructions for installing the board are given since the design of computer chassis varies. Refer to your computer's reference manual for information on removing the computer's cover. 1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer. 3. Remove the computer's cover by removing its mounting screws and sliding off the cover. 4.
Hardware Installation 5. To install the SoundWave 128 PCI, carefully align the board’s bus connector with the selected slot. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated. Note Hold the card by its external edges only. Try to avoid touching the components, connectors or pins. Figure 2-3. Installing the SoundWave 128 PCI 6. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the board to the rear slot panel. 7.
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Software Installation Chapter 3 Software Installation This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers and utilities provided on the Driver and Utilities CD. It includes drivers and utilities for the following operating systems: Windows 95/98 Windows NT 4.0 Please refer to the section for the operating system you will be running for its installation instructions. Note Make sure you have installed the card in your system BEFORE installing the software.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 5. 6. Choose “Install Win 95/98 Driver” and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click on “Finish” to re-boot your system. Note If the system prompts for Windows 95/98 Operating System CD disc, insert the CD disc into the CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3-1.2 Windows 95/98 Multimedia Extensions Windows 95/98 includes a number of multimedia utilities.
Software Installation 2. Double click on the “Add/Remove Programs” icon. 3. Highlight “YAMAHA DS-XG Driver” and click on the “Add/Remove” button. 4. Follow the on-screen instruction to uninstall the drivers. 3-2 Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation Perform the following steps to install the NT 4.0 drivers. 3-2.1 Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation 1. Start up Windows NT Version 4.0 and log on as Administrator Class user. 2.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 3-2.2 Uninstall Windows NT 4.0 Driver To uninstall the SoundWave 128 PCI driver from NT 4.0, follow the steps listed below: 1. Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click on the “Multimedia” icon. 2. Choose the Devices tab and click on the “+”sign next to the Audio Device. 3. Highlight “YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Driver (U.S. English)” and click on the Remove button. 4. Select “Yes” to confirm removal of the driver. 5. Select “Restart Now” to complete the uninstall.
Using Utilities Chapter 4 Using Utilities This chapter provides information on how to use your SoundWave 128 PCI with utilities software provided on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The bundled software will give clear enhance quality sound and allow advance editing for greater output. It includes software like YStation to play different audio formats and XG Studio for simultaneous playback of AVI and MIDI files with an enhanced 128-Voice Synthesizer. 4-1 YStation for Windows 95/98/NT 4.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual Figure 4-1. YStation Panel The YStation comes with the main control, Wave Player, MIDI Player, Mixer, and Multi Player. The main control have seven buttons to select from. Each will activate different players in the YStation. For example, to activate the CD Player, click on CD button. The Wave Player plays and records Wave format files. Before recording, ensure that the recording source is selected by using the Select button.
Using Utilities 4-2 XG Studio for Windows 95/98 The XG Studio will enrich and enhance the current FM based or 32/64-voice wavetable audio board for improved performance through the use of Enhanced 128-Voice Synthesizer. With the XG Studio, you can enjoy playback of the MIDI files along with AVI files simultaneously. It provides 676 different sounds, 21 drum kits, and 128-note simultaneous polyphony with three sound effects (reverb, chorus, and variation).
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 4-2.2 XG Studio Panel Screen selection Instrument Selection Effect Selection Control Panel Instrument Volume Exit Master Volume Figure 4-2. XG Studio Panel Screen Selection This option sets the picture format on the viewing screen. There are some default selections provided by XG Studio, but you can also add your favorite AVI or BMP files. To add new AVI or BMP files, click on the viewing screen and follow the instructions.
Using Utilities Instrument Selection Click on the number to view or change the type of instruments playing your favorite MIDI files. Effect Selection This is some of the popular effects provided by the XG Studio utilities which include Chorus, Symphony, Orchestra and more. Instrument Volume and Master Volume The slider controls the volume output for individual instrument or MIDI file as a whole. By varying the volume of individual instrument, you can create your own special effects to the MIDI files.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 4-2.3 XG Studio Player Power Button Display Box Minimize Button Song Button Play Pause Stop Master Volume Next Song Set Tempo Control Previouse song Figure 4-3. XG Studio Player Power Button This button will exit the XG Studio Player. Minimize Button Click on this button to minimize the XG Studio Player to an icon at the taskbar. Song Button Click on this button to displays the Set Play List dialog box, in which you can create a list of MIDI file (file extension .
Using Utilities Stop Button To stop all activities, click on this button. If you click on the Play button again, the song will resume from the beginning. Previous Song Button Click on this button to jump to the song immediately before the current song. Next Song Button Click on this button to jump to the song immediately following the current song. Tempo Controls Tempo Controls adjusts the speed of the song being played.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 4-3 Uninstall Utilities The utilities installed from the Drivers and Utilities CD include an uninstall option. This procedure will remove all software previous installed in your system. To uninstall any of the utilities, follow the steps below: 1. Go to the taskbar and click on Start / Settings / Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel, double click on Add/Remove Program. 3. Click on the utilities you wish to uninstall. 4. Click on OK.
Technical Support Chapter 5 Technical Support 5-1 Overview This chapter will give you instructions on how to obtain product information, contact technical support and return defective product. This user's manual is written with easyto-understand instructions on how to configure and install your SoundWave 128 PCI in your system. We encourage you to consult this manual as your first step for technical assistance. There are several steps you can take should you find problems with your SoundWave 128 PCI.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 5-3 Technical Support Department Questions? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click on the ONLINE SUPPORT icon for instant technical support. For further assistance, you may e-mail us at support@siig.com. If you need additional help, SIIG’s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time at (510) 353-7542.
Technical Support 5-4 Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) If the Technical Support Specialist determines that the product may be defective, you can return it for repair or replacement. SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If your product fails to be in good working order during the warranty period, you may return it to SIIG for repair or replacement at SIIG's option.
SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual Step 2: Complete the RMA form • Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form, and include it in the package with the product. • Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and other accessories that came with the original package must be included. • Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package and on the accompanying RMA form.
LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY The Company warrants to the original buyer of this product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase from a reseller or dealer. Should this product fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, the Company, at its sole option, will repair or replace the defective product with an identical product or product having similar features and functionality as determined by the Company.
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