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...
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Package Contents • SoundWave 5.1 PCI • Driver CD • Quick Installation Guide Layout Line In Mic In F-Out CD In R-Out Aux In Cen/Sub 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.
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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.
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.
Driver Installation Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) 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 files...
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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 CD- ROM drive letter) Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. To Verify Windows Vista Installation Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, select Device Manager.
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Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) 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.
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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 Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double click Add/Remove Programs. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click Change/Remove or Add/Remove button.
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Windows Vista Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with administrative privileges. 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.
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.
Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond.
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Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688 SoundWave 5.1 PCI is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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