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IEI Technology AC-KIT-888HD User Manual

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  • Page 1 Product User Manual and enterprise branch and head offices AC-KIT-888HD www.enochsystems.com 1-877-722-1116 sales@enochsystems.com Copyright © 2013 Enoch Systems, LLC, Enoch Systems and the Enoch Systems logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Enoch Systems, LLC and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 2 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: AC-KIT-888HD 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio Module User Manual Page i Rev. 1.00 – 15 June, 2011...
  • Page 3 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Revision Date Version Changes 1.00 Initial release 15 June, 2011 Page ii...
  • Page 4 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3 CONNECTORS ......................9 3.1 P ..............10 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 AC-KIT-888HD Layout ..................10 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............10 3.1.3 Audio Connector ....................11 3.1.4 CD In Connector....................12 3.1.5 Front Panel Connector ..................13 3.2 E ........... 14...
  • Page 6 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 5.2 D ..................... 25 RIVER NSTALLATION 5.3 7.1 S ..............25 URROUND OUND ONFIGURATION 5.3.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager ............. 25 5.3.2 7.1 Surround Sound Setup................27 5.3.3 Connect Devices to the Audio Module............. 28 5.3.4 Testing Speaker Configuration................. 33 A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............
  • Page 7 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module List of Figures Figure 1-1: AC-KIT-888HD......................2 Figure 1-2: Connectors ........................3 Figure 1-3: AC-KIT-888HD Dimensions (mm) ................4 Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers..................10 Figure 3-2: Audio Connector Location ..................11 Figure 3-3: CD In Connector Location..................12 Figure 3-4: Front Panel Connector Location ................13 Figure 4-1: AVDD Power-on Select Jumper Location...............19...
  • Page 8 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module List of Tables Table 1-1: AC-KIT-888HD Specifications..................5 Table 2-1: Packing List........................8 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................10 Table 3-2: Audio Connector Pinouts ..................11 Table 3-3: CD In Connector Pinouts ...................12 Table 3-4: Front Panel Connector Pinouts.................14 Table 3-5: External Peripheral Interface Connectors..............14 Table 4-1: Jumpers ........................18...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: AC-KIT-888HD The AC-KIT-888HD audio module is an audio interface card equipped with 7.1 surround sound capability. The AC-KIT-888HD audio module features a performance Realtek ALC888 audio codec chip, five input/output audio jacks, direct CD in header connection and optional I/O KIT multi-streaming pin header connection.

  • Page 11: Features

    All DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate ƒ All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate ƒ Driver supports Windows 2000/2003/XP/VISTA/7 (32/64 bits), Linux (Ubuntu or Debiant) 1.3 Connectors The connectors on the AC-KIT-888HD are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 3...

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 1.4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the AC-KIT-888HD are shown in the diagram below. Figure 1-3: AC-KIT-888HD Dimensions (mm) Page 4...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 1.5 Technical Specifications AC-KIT-888HD technical specifications are listed below. Specification/Model AC-KIT-888HD Audio Codec IC Realtek ALC888 Five Audio jacks Audio Input CD pin header connector on-board Sampling Rate DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supports 44.1k/48k/96kHz...

  • Page 14: Packing List

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Chapter Packing List Page 6...

  • Page 15: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the AC-KIT-888HD is unpacked, please do the following: ƒ Follow the antistatic guidelines above.

  • Page 16: Packing List 3 Connectors

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the AC-KIT-888HD was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@iei.com.tw.
  • Page 17 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Chapter Connectors Page 9...

  • Page 18: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 AC-KIT-888HD Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board.

  • Page 19: Audio Connector

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 3.1.3 Audio Connector CN Label: HDA-1 CN Type: 10-pin box header (2x5) CN Location: See Figure 3-2 See Table 3-2 CN Pinouts: Use the audio connector to connect the module to a motherboard audio connector. Figure 3-2: Audio Connector Location...

  • Page 20: Cd In Connector

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 3.1.4 CD In Connector CN Label: CDIN1 CN Type: 4-pin header (1x4) CN Location: See Figure 3-3 See Table 3-3 CN Pinouts: Use the CD in connector to connect the module to a CD player. Figure 3-3: CD In Connector Location...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Connector

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 3.1.5 Front Panel Connector CN Label: FRONT-PANEL CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location: See Figure 3-4 See Table 3-4 CN Pinouts: NOTE: Do not connect the front panel connector to the any motherboard or chassis connectors.

  • Page 22: External Peripheral Interface Connectors

    MIC2-JD Sense LINE2_LEFT LINE2-JD Table 3-4: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2 External Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists the external peripheral interface connectors on the AC-KIT-888HD audio module and their functions. Connector Type Label Functions Center/Subwoofer Out (Default), Line-in,...

  • Page 23: Installation

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Chapter Installation Page 15...

  • Page 24: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AC-KIT-888HD. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the AC-KIT-888HD or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 25 ƒ Turn all power to the AC-KIT-888HD off: When working with the AC-KIT-888HD, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system. Before and during the installation of the AC-KIT-888HD DO NOT: ƒ...

  • Page 26: Jumper Settings

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 4.3 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To...

  • Page 27: Avdd Power-On Select Jumper

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 4.3.1 AVDD Power-on Select Jumper Jumper Label: 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 4-2 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-1 This jumper allows the user to set the AVDD power for the audio module. Setting Description...

  • Page 28: Dvdd Power-On Select Jumper

    Table 4-3: DVDD Power-on Select Jumper Settings Figure 4-2: DVDD Power-on Select Jumper Location 4.4 Chassis Installation Follow the steps below to install the AC-KIT-888HD audio module into a chassis. Step 1: Turn off and disconnect the system from all power sources.

  • Page 29: Figure 4-3: Connect Audio Module To Motherboard

    Step 4: Insert the AC-KIT-888HD audio module into the unused slot. Step 5: Secure the AC-KIT-888HD audio module to the chassis with the previously removed retention screw. Step 6: Find the audio cable that came with the AC-KIT-888HD audio module.

  • Page 30: Figure 4-4: Connect Audio Module To Cd

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Step 9: If applicable, connect the system CD drive to the CDIN1 4-pin header on the AC-KIT-888HD audio module (see Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4: Connect Audio Module to CD Step 10: Close the chassis, reconnect the power and turn on the system.

  • Page 31: Realtek Hd Audio Driver (Alc888) Installation

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 4.5 RealTek HD Audio Driver (ALC888) Installation To install the Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio driver, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Open Windows Control Panel. Step 2: Double click the System icon. Step 3: Double click the Device Manager tab.

  • Page 32: 7.1 Surround Sound Configuration

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Chapter 7.1 Surround Sound Configuration Page 24...

  • Page 33: Introduction

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 5.1 Introduction The AC-KIT-888HD audio module utilizes a Realtek ALC888 high definition audio chip and driver to achieve full 7.1 surround sound functionality. 5.2 Driver Installation The following configuration assumes a Realtek ALC888 high definition audio driver has already been installed on the system.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-2: Sound Effects Manager (Alc888)

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Step 2: The sound effect manager appears (Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2: Sound Effects Manager (ALC888) Page 26...

  • Page 35: Surround Sound Setup

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 5.3.2 7.1 Surround Sound Setup Follow the steps below to set up the Sound Effects Manager for 7.1 surround sound. Step 1: Click the Audio I/O tab. Step 2: From the dropdown list box, select 8CH Speaker (Figure 5-3).

  • Page 36: Connect Devices To The Audio Module

    Figure 5-4: 7.1 Surround Sound Speaker Layout 5.3.3 Connect Devices to the Audio Module The AC-KIT-888HD audio module has the ability to auto-detect devices plugged into the jacks. Also, each jack supports multiple kinds of input and output devices. Therefore, it is not always critical to note which kind of device should be plugged into any given jack.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-5: Connected Device Screen

    Step 1: Connect the front speakers of a 7.1 surround sound system to the green audio jack of the AC-KIT-888HD audio module. Step 2: The following screen appears (Figure 5-5) requesting identification of what was plugged into the jack.

  • Page 38: Figure 5-6: Front Speakers As Front Speaker Out

    Step 5: Connect the side speakers of a 7.1 surround sound system to the blue audio jack of the AC-KIT-888HD audio module and select Side Speaker Out (see Figure 5-5) as the device type and click OK Page 30...

  • Page 39: Figure 5-7: Side Speakers As Side Speaker Out

    Figure 5-7: Side Speakers as Side Speaker Out Step 7: Connect the rear speakers of a 7.1 surround sound system to the black audio jack of the AC-KIT-888HD audio module and select Rear Speaker Out (see Figure 5-5) as the device type and click OK Page 31...

  • Page 40: Figure 5-8: Rear Speakers As Rear Speaker Out

    Figure 5-8: Rear Speakers as Rear Speaker Out Step 9: Connect the center speakers of a 7.1 surround sound system to the orange audio jack of the AC-KIT-888HD audio module and select Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (see Figure 5-5) as the device type and click OK Page 32...

  • Page 41: Testing Speaker Configuration

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Step 10: The following screen appears (Figure 5-9). In the Analog Back Panel section, there are center/subwoofer speaker icons with an orange arrow pointing to the orange jack icon. This indicates that speakers have been plugged into the orange jack.

  • Page 42: A Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 34...

  • Page 43: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module A.1 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 44 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 45 AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module RoHS RoHS ” ” ” ” (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) SJ/T11363-2006 SJ/T11363-2006 Page 37...

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