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DP SoundWave 7.1 PCIe
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The DP SoundWave 7.1 PCIe transforms your computer
into a high-definition 7.1 channel surround sound home
theater system.
Key Features and Benefits
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Audio output via optical S/PDIF and/or 3.5mm
stereo connectors
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Supports 7.1 channels audio output up to 192K
sampling rate
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Supports high resolution 24bit PCM Codec
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Total of four playback DMAs and three recording
DMAs
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Installs in standard height or low profile chassis
with included brackets
System Requirements
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PCI Express enabled system with an available PCI
Express slot
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Windows
(32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)
Package Contents
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DP SoundWave 7.1 PCIe
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Audio adapter cable
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Spare low profile bracket
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Software CD & quick installation guide
04-0873A
8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista
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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
DP SoundWave 7.1 PCIe Quick Installation Guide Introduction The DP SoundWave 7.1 PCIe transforms your computer into a high-definition 7.1 channel surround sound home theater system. Key Features and Benefits • Audio output via optical S/PDIF and/or 3.5mm stereo connectors •... - Page 2 Layout Line In Digital In Digital Out Front panel audio connector Center Back surround Surround Front (yellow) (grey) (black) (green) (red) Figure 1: Layout • LINE In: This connector provides analog stereo line-in function • Digital In: This connector provides digital input function •...
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Page 3: Pin Assignment
• Surround (black): This connector provides surround sound output • Front panel audio connector: Connects to your system's front panel audio connector (optional). Refer to the next section for pin assignment Pin Assignment AGND Line MIC2* MICPWR Line out_L out_R * Refer to the position of Pin 1. -
Page 4: Driver Installation
Turn OFF the power to your computer. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer cover. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot. Carefully align the card to the selected PCIe slot, push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated. - Page 5 Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, click Next. Click Install. At the Xear Audio Center, click OK. Click Finish to restart the computer. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) Install the board and boot up Windows. Click Cancel at the Found New Hardware. Skip this step if not prompted.
- Page 6 To Verify Windows Installation Check Device Manager to verify installation. Windows 8 / 7 / XP: Right click Computer or My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager.
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Page 7: Control Panel
Control Panel Figure 3 • 1 - Master Volume Adjusts the volume of all output device through this master volume bar. Click the speaker icon on the right side to mute all the output devices. Click the icon again to unmute all the output devices. Mute/unmute Figure 4 •... - Page 8 Bit-Depth Latency Figure 5 EX (Xear 3D EX): C-Media Xear3D EX technology provides a complete and fully backward compatible 3D audio interface. Click EX button to enable the Xear 3D EX function. Click EX button again to disable it. NOTE: This function is not available in Windows •...
- Page 9 Table 1 Profile Panel: Select the preset profile modes by clicking on the button. Once the mode is selected, there will be a green check on the right-down corner. See Figure 7. Click + to create a new profile by yourself. Click - to delete a profile.
- Page 10 Figure 7 • 4 - Audio Output / Input Selections Audio Output Selection: Select Speakers or S/PDIF Out in the left side bar of the main menu. For analog audio output, click Speakers, for digital S/PDIF audio output, click S/PDIF Out. Speaker Headphone S/PDIF Out...
- Page 11 Right click on the Speakers icon and select a function from the list. See Figure 8 and Table 2 for more information. Figure 8 Function Function Description Volume Control Volume settings for all audio channels Select one speaker setting: Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Surround Speaker Settings or 7.1 Surround Select one sample rate from 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 96KHz, 192KHz,...
- Page 12 Click "Flex Bass II", and check the " Enable Flex Bass II" box to Flex Bass II select cut off frequency & Bass level. Click "Xear SingFX", and check the "Enable Key shifting" box Xear SingFX for pitch up or pitch down; check the "Enable Vocal Fading" box for voice or no voice.
- Page 13 Enable Digital CD Playback Windows XP Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives, then double click your DVD or CD-ROM drive, then click the Properties tab. Check Enable digital CD Audio for this CD-ROM device, then click OK. If prompted, restart Windows.
- Page 14 Set Default Figure 9 Why can't I open C-Media Xear Audio Center software? Please go to Control Panel, double click Sound or Sound and Multimedia. At the prompted window, check Enable Windows Audio. Click OK, then restart the computer. After enabling Windows Audio Support through this process, there shouldn't be any problem opening the software.
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Page 15: Technical Support And Warranty
(3) years from the date of purchase of the product. SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship. - Page 16 Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688 DP SoundWave 7.1 PCIe is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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