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  • Page 1 SoundWave 128 PCI User’s Manual Questions? SIIG’s ONLINE SUPPORT Has The Answers! Visit SIIG’s web site at www.siig.com and click on the ONLINE SUPPORT icon for instant technical support...
  • Page 2 Place Postage Here SIIG, Inc. Attn: Warranty Registration 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152 Fold Here Comments: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 3 Good price Warranty Unique features Good value User's manual Other_______________________ 2. Is this the first SIIG product you have ever purchased? If no, what other SIIG products do you own?______________________________________________ 3. System Configuration: Pentium III Pentium II Pentium Sub-$1,000 PC...
  • Page 4 FCC requirements. SoundWave 128 PCI is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademark of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is registered trademark of Intel Coporation. Other names used in this publication are for identifi- cation purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 5 SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2-1 Card Layout ..............2-1 2-2 Connectors ..............2-2 2-2.1 JP1: Audio Output Jumper Setting ....2-3 2-3 Installing the SoundWave 128 PCI Card ..... 2-4 Chapter 3: Software Installation 3-1 Windows 95/98 Driver Installation ......3-1 3-1.1 Windows 95/98 Driver Installation ....3-1 3-1.2 Windows 95/98 Multimedia Extensions ..
  • Page 7: About This 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.
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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. The purpose of this comprehensive user’s manual is to: • introduce you to the SoundWave 128 PCI's features and benefits •...
  • Page 9: 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 in- stall it.
  • Page 10: Introducing The Soundwave 128 Pci

    One of the great advantages of this sound card is that being a 32-bit PCI sound card, it is far more superior to the 16-bit ISA sound cards. The SoundWave 128 PCI is capable of trans- ferring data on a wider 32-bit bandwidth bus, which allows much more data to pass from the PCI bus to the host proces- sor.
  • Page 11: 1-2.1 Key Features And Benefits

    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 1.0 compliant • Supports AC '97 CODEC 3D enhancement • Hardware 64-voice XG capital wavetable synthesizer in- cluding GM compatibility •...
  • Page 12 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 •...
  • Page 13: 1-2.2 System Requirements

    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 •...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing your SoundWave 128 PCI card in your computer. Before you in- stall the card, please familiarize yourself with the card’s lay- out and connector locations. The card provides internal and external connectors and jacks to interface with different sound devices.
  • Page 15: Connectors

    SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 2-2 Connectors Joystick/MIDI This is a 15-pin D-sub connector. It can be used with stan- dard 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.
  • Page 16: 2-2.1 Jp1: Audio Output Jumper Setting

    LINE OUT Audio output without power amplifier (Default) Note The SoundWave 128 PCI has a built-in power amplifier. This feature is turned off by default. If your speakers do not have built-in power amplifier, you may turn on the on-board amplifier by resetting the jumper JP1.
  • Page 17: Installing The Soundwave 128 Pci Card

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
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  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Software Installation

    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.
  • Page 21: 3-1.2 Windows 95/98 Multimedia Extensions

    “OK” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3-1.3 Uninstall Windows 95/98 Drivers Uninstall the SoundWave 128 PCI driver from your system will remove all Windows and DOS drivers you may have installed. Follow the steps below to uninstall the driver:...
  • Page 22: Windows Nt 4.0 Driver Installation

    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.
  • Page 23: 3-2.2 Uninstall Windows Nt 4.0 Driver

    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.
  • Page 24: Chapter 4: 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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26: Xg Studio For Windows 95/98

    Note The XG Studio requires a minimum of Pentium II 233 MHz, 64MB RAM or better. 4-2.1 Installing XG Studio Before proceeding, make sure the SoundWave 128 PCI and drivers are installed. To install these utilities, follow the instructions below:...
  • Page 27: 4-2.2 Xg Studio Panel

    SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 4-2.2 XG Studio Panel Control Panel Exit Screen selection Effect Instrument Instrument Master Selection Volume Selection 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.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29: 4-2.3 Xg Studio Player

    SoundWave 128 PCI User's Manual 4-2.3 XG Studio Player Power Button Display Box Minimize Button Master Volume Song Button Next Song Tempo Control Play Pause Stop Previouse song Figure 4-3. XG Studio Player Power Button This button will exit the XG Studio Player.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Uninstall Utilities

    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.
  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Technical Support

    There are several steps you can take should you find problems with your SoundWave 128 PCI. It is most helpful if you consult the following resources: 1. Chapter 2, 3, and 4 of this user's manual 2.
  • Page 33: Technical Support Department

    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.
  • Page 34: Return Merchandise Authorization (Rma)

    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. To return the product, you need to follow these steps.
  • Page 35 RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton. Step 3: Ship the SoundWave 128 PCI You are responsible for the cost of shipping back to SIIG at the following address: SIIG, Inc. RMA#_______________ 6078 Stewart Ave.
  • Page 36 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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