AvLab DP SoundWave 5.1 PCIe User manual

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Layout
Figure 1: Layout
• LINEIn:Thisconnectorprovidesanalogstereoline-in
function
• Digital Out: Connect to digital input of an external
audio device via Digital S/PDIF optical cable (cable
notincluded)
• FrontOut(green):Thisconnectorprovidesfrontaudio/
stereooutput
• Back Surround (grey): This connector provides back
surroundsoundoutput
• MIC IN (pink): This connector provides microphone
input
• Center Out (yellow): This connector provides center
audiooutput
• Frontpanelaudioconnector:Connectstoyoursystem's
front panel audio connector (this connection is
optional). Refer to Figure 2 on the next page for pin
assignment
Digital Out Line In
Center
(yellow)
Front
(green)
MIC
(pink)
Back surround
(grey)
Front panel
audio
connector

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Front Panel Audio Connector Pin Assignment
Hardware Installation
Note:Forlowprofilesystems,replacethecurrentlymounted
bracket with the included low profile bracket.
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Sincethedesignofcomputercasesandmotherboards
vary, refer to your computer reference manual for further
informationif needed.
StaticElectricityDischargemaypermanentlydamageyour
system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your
body by touching your computer case for a few seconds.
Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards
only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot.
4. Carefullyalignthe card to the selectedPCIeslot, push
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
Figure 2
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34
56
78
910
Pin Signal
1PORT1L
2GND
3PORT1R
4PRESENCE#
5PORT2R
6 SENSE1_RETURN
7SENSE_SEND
8KEY
9PORT2L
10 SENSE2_RETURN

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6. Connect one end of the audio cable from your
CD/DVD-ROM to the CD-In on the soundcard.
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord.
8. Make your speaker and device connections, then
complete the driver installation on the next pages.
Driver Installation
Windows 8.1 (32-/64-bit) / 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/
64-bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
Close the CD autoplay window if prompted.
3. Double click This PC (Windows 8.1) / Computer
(Windows 8 & 7) on the desktop, then double click
E Drive. (Change E to match your CD/DVD-ROM
drive letter)
4. Double click XP_7_8 folder, then double click
Setup.exe to start the driver installation.
5. At the User Account Control window, click Yes.
6. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for
C-Media High Definition Audio Device window,
click Next.
7. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement,
then click Next.
8. Click Install.
9. At the Xear Audio Center, click OK.
10. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and
click Finish to restart the computer.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

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2. Click Cancel at the Found New Hardware. Skip
this step if not prompted.
3. At the Windows desktop, insert the driver CD.
Close the CD autoplay window if prompted.
4. Double click Computer (forVista)orMy Computer
(for XP) on the desktop, then double click E Drive.
(Change E: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
5. Double click VISTA folder (for Vista) or XP_7_8
folder (for XP) , then double click Setup.exe to start
the driver installation.
6. Atthe User Account Control, click Allow. Skipthis
step for Windows XP.
7. At Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for
C-MediaHigh Definition AudioDevice, click Next.
8. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement,
click Next, then click Install.
9. At the Xear Audio Center, click OK.
10. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and
click Finish to restart the computer.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP: Right click This PC,
Computer or My Computer,click Manage, then
click Device Manager.
Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, then click Device
Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
C-Media High Definition Audio Device should
be displayed.

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Uninstalling the Soundcard Driver
If you want to uninstall the driver from the system, it's
best to do so before removing the card from the system.
Go to Control Panel, Programs and Features. Select the
C-Media High Definition Audio Device option, click
Uninstall and follow the on screen instructions to
uninstall the driver.
Xear Audio Center
Xear Audio Center is an easy to use audio utility that
allows you to adjust audio outputs, recording, sound
effects and surround sound support to meet your needs.
Quick Start Icon
After successful driver installation, double click the
Xear Audio Center icon in the taskbar or on the
desktop to initiate the program. If the icon doesn't
appear as a shortcut, go to the program folder in which
you installed the program and double click on the
utility icon.
Control Panel
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2
3
Figure 3

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Figure 4
Mute/unmute
•2 - Function Panel / Profile Panel
Clicktheswitch button tochangebetween Function
Panel and Profile Panel.
Refer to Figure 5 and Table 1 for the descriptions
of each abbreviation.
•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.
Figure 5
Input default
device
Audio input
effect indicator
Output default
device
Speaker
numbers
Sample rate
Switch
button
Audio output
effect indicator

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Table 1
Output default
device Indicates the default output device.
Input default
device Indicates the default input device.
Speaker
numbers Indicates the speaker type - 2/4/5.1
Sample rate Indicate the sample playback rate.
Audio output
effect indicator
Indicates the sound effect playback status.
When the fuction is enabled, the soud effect will
turn to white; otherwise, it stays grey.
- EQ: Equalizer
- EM: Environment Effects
- VSS: 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter
- FB: Flex Bass II
- KS: Xear SingFX
- VF: Xear Vocal Fading
- XS: Xear Surround Speaker
- SVN: Xear Smart Volume
- SMX: Xear Surround Max
Audio input
effect indicator
Indicates the Capture sound effect status.
When the function is enabled, the sound effect
will turn to white; otherwise, it stays grey.
- SF: Enable microphone echo adjustment
- NR: Noise reduction
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 6.
Click +to create a new profile by yourself. Click -
to delete a profile.
NOTE: Not all the modes are available under
different output types.
Figure 6
+
-

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•3-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
NOTE: Only when a device is connected to the
front panel audio connector will the Headphone
selection button be available.
Audio Input Selection: Based on your different
type of audio inputs, select Mic, Line-In, S/PDIF
In or Stereo Mix in the left side bar of the main
menu.
Mic Line-In S/PDIF-In Stereo Mix
Speakers Output Audio Selection
1. Click Speakers icon in the left side bar of the main
menu. Once Speakers is selected, a green check
will appear below the Speakers icon.
2. RightclickontheSpeakers iconand select a function
from the list. See Figure 7 and Table 2 for more
information.

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Figure 7
Function Function Description
Volume
Control Volumn settings for all audio channels
Speaker
Settings
Select one speaker setting: Stereo, Quadraphonic, or 5.1
Surround.
Sample Rate Select one sample rate from 44.1 HKz, 48 KHz, 96KHz,
and select Bit Depth from 16 bits & 24 bits
Equalizer
Click "Equalizer", and check the "Enable Equalizer" box
to adjust the EQ.
You can adjust the EQ manually, or you can click the
buttons blow for the preset modes (Dance, Rap, Jazz
mode, etc.)
Environment
Effects
Click "Environment Effects", and check the " Enable
Environment Effects" box for different types of sound
reflection and reverberation.
You can choose a preferred Environment type and room
size.
7.1 Virtual
Speaker Shifter
Click 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter, and check " Enable 7.1
Virtual Speaker Shifter".
This is a simulation of speakers directions and distance.
You can adjust the speakers manually or automatically.
Flex Bass II Click "Flex Bass II", and check the " Enable Flex Bass II"
box to select cut off frequency & Bass level.
Xear SingFX
Click "Xear SingFX", and check the "Enable Key shifting"
box for pitch up or pitch down; check the "Enable Vocal
Fading" box for voice or no voice.
Table 2

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Headphone / S/PDIF Output Audio Selection
1. Click Headphone or S/PDIF Out icon in the left
side bar of the main menu. Once S/PDIF Out is
selected, a green check will appear below the
Headphone or S/PDIF Out icon.
2. Right click on it for more audio settings.
Mic In / Line- In / S/PDIF-In / Stereo Mix Input
Audio Selection
1. Click Mic / Line- In / S/PDIF-In / Stereo Mix icon
in the left side bar of the main menu. Once it is
selected, a green check will appear.
2. Right click on it to display the advanced audio
settings. See Table 3.
Function Function Description
Volume
Control
Adjust Mic-In / Line-In volume level for recording and
volume level for Mic-In/Line-In monitor.
Sample Rate Select one sample rate from 44.1 HKz, 48 KHz, 96KHz, and
select Bit Depth from 16 bits & 24 bits.
Xear SingFX*
(For Mic-In
only)
Click "Xear SingFX", and check the "Microphone Echo" box to
enable microphone echo effect; check the "Magic voice" box to
select from the preset magic voice modes.
Table 3
FAQ
Q: Why is there no audio output after the driver is
successfully installed?
A: Please go to Control Panel, double click Sound or
Sound and Multimedia to check if the C-Media
HighDefinitionAudioDevice isselectedasthe default
audio output device.
IfC-Media HighDefinitionAudio Device isthedefault
audio output device, there will be a check beside
it.

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If the C-Media High Definition Audio Device is not the
default audio output device then select it by
clicking on it, then click Set Default to set it as the
default device. See Figure 8.
Set Default
Figure 8