SIIG SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP User manual

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SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP
Quick Installation Guide
04-0456B
Introducing the SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP
The SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP transforms your PC into a
high-definition 5.1 channel surround sound home
theater system.
Key Features and Benefits
• Compliant with AC'97 rev. 2.3 and PCI 2.2
specifications
• Supports 24-bit/96kHz digital and 20-bit/48kHz
analog connections
• Supports Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX
surround sound, EAX 1.0, 2.0, A3d 1.0 and
DirectSound3D
• HRTF-based 3D positional audio, supporting
DirectSound and A3D interface
• Digital out: S/PDIF (Toslink)
• Universal PCI interface enables this board to be
installed into PCI-X slots
• PerfectaudioupgradeforDVDplayback,listening
to MP3 or other music, gaming and more!
System Requirements
• Pentium®III or equivalent PC with an available
PCI or PCI-X slot
• Windows®2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-
/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)
• 128 MB or more system memory

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PackageContents
•SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP
• G9 DIN cable
• Spare standard height bracket
• Software CD and Quick Installation Guide
Layout
Figure 1: Layout
Aux-In
CD-In
Figure 2: G9 DIN Cable Connection
Line-In
Mic
Front (red)
Rear (white)
Center/Subwoofer
(yellow)
Headphones (green)
G9 DIN
Digital Out
(Toslink)
S/PDIF Out

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Audio Connectors
MIC
This connector provides microphone-in function.
LINE In
This connector provides analog line-in function.
Optical Digital Out (Toslink)
Optical Digital (S/PDIF) output via Toslink to Digital
5.1 surround sound speakers.
CD-In (internal)
This connector can be used to attach a CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM audio cable (cable not included).
Aux-In (internal)
This connector can be used to connect a second
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or other audio output devices.
Audio cable not included.
S/PDIF Out (internal)
Digital output 2-pin connector for connecting to audio
input devices. Audio cable not included.
Front Out (red)
This connector provides front source output, or you can
connect one set of stereo speakers.
Rear Out (white)
This connector provides rear surround sound output.
Center/Subwoofer Out (yellow)
This connector provides center and subwoofer (LFE)
sound source output.
Headphone (green)
Thisconnectorcanbeusedto connectstereoheadphones.

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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your 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. For full
heighth chassis, install the full heighth bracket now.
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 PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure
the card.
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.

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Driver Installation
Windows 2000
1. Boot up Windows, at the Add New Hardware
Wizard, click Cancel, then insert the driver CD.
2. Click Start, Run, type D:\32bit\setup.exe, then
click OK. (Change D: to match the drive letter of
your CD-ROM)
3. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
4. At the Select Components screen, select Install
Envy24 Family Audio Device Driver, then click
Next.
5. At the Choose Destination screen, click Next.
6. SelecttherestartWindows option,thenclickFinish.
32-bit Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Boot up Windows, at the Found New Hardware
Wizard, click Cancel, then insert the driver CD.
2. Click Start, Run, type D:\32bit\setup.exe, then
click OK. (Change D: to match the drive letter of
your CD-ROM)
3. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
4. At the Select Components screen, select Install
Envy24 Family Audio Device Driver, then click
Next.
5. At the Choose Destination screen, click Next.
6. If prompted, at the Hardware Installation box,
click Continue Anyway, otherwise go directly to
step 7.
7. SelecttherestartWindows option,thenclickFinish.

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64-bit Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Boot up Windows, at the Found New Hardware
Wizard, click Cancel, then insert the driver CD.
2. Click Start, Run, type D:\64bit\setup.exe, then
click OK. (Change D: to match the drive letter of
your CD-ROM)
3. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
4. At the Select Components screen, select Install
Envy24 Family Audio Device Driver, then click
Next.
5. At the Choose Destination screen, click Next.
6. SelecttherestartWindows option,thenclickFinish.
Windows Vista™
1. Boot up Windows, at the Found New Hardware,
click Cancel.
2. Insert the driver CD:
At the Auto Play window: click Open folder to view
files. Double click the Vista folder, then double
click Setup.exe (Application).
If Auto Play doesn't start: click Start, in the Start
Search box, type D:\vista\setup.exe, press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Click Allow.
4. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
5. At the License Agreement screen, select I Agree,
then click Next.
6. Check Envy Family Audio Device Driver V5.20a,
then click Next.
7. At Installing Components List, click Next.

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8. Click Install this driver software anyway, click
Next.
9. At Installing Status, click Next.
10. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now,
click Finish. Remove the driver CD.
To Verify Successful Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation:
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My
Computer,click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
WindowsVista:RightclickComputer,clickManage,
click Continue. Click Device Manager.
2. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers:
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Envy24 Family
Audio Controller WDM should be displayed.
64-bit Windows XP/Server 2003: Envy24 Family
Audio Controller WDM 64bits should be
displayed.
Windows Vista: Envy24 Family Audio Controller
WDM should be displayed.
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
using the same setup program that you used when
installing the driver, however, at the appropriate time
select the Uninstall Device Driver optionand follow the
on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.

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Enable Windows Audio
Systems that do not have a sound card previously
installed may need to enable Windows Audio support
after installing the SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP.
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds and Audio
Devices.
2. At the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties box
check Enable Windows Audio, then click OK.
3. Click Yes to restart Windows.
Sounds and Multimedia Properties Audio
Configuration
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. Click on the Start button:
For Windows 2000: Click Settings, Control Panel,
Sounds and Multimedia (double click if at the
Control Panel window).
ForWindowsXP/Server 2003: ClickControlPanel,
Sounds and Audio Devices.
2. Click the Audio tab.
3. In the Sound Playback and Sound Recording drop
down box, select Envy24 Family Audio (WDM).
4. Click OK to save the changes.
Windows Vista
1. Click Start, Control Panel.
2. Click Classic View, double click the Sound icon.
3. At Playback tab, select Envy 24 Family Audio
Controller, click Set as default.

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Enable Digital CD Playback
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then
click Device Manager.
2. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives, then double
click your DVD or CD-ROM drive, then click the
Properties tab.
3. Check Enable digital CD Audio for this
CD-ROM device, then click OK.
4. If prompted, restart Windows. Otherwise, your
CD-ROM device is ready for use.
Audio Deck
Audio Deck is an easy to use, full featured audio utility
that allows you to adjust audio outputs, recording,
sound effects and surround sound support to match
your taste and mood.
Quick Start Icon
During driver installation, the Audio Deck quick start
icon is placed in the taskbar by the system clock. Click
on the icon to open the Audio Deck Control Panel.
For Windows Vista
In some cases the Quick Start icon may not run due to
Vista security features. Follow the steps below to
enable the quick start icon.
1. Click the Start button, click All Programs.
2. Click the Envy24 HF Audio Deck Control Panel
icon and the quick start icon will appear in the
taskbaralongwithstartingtheAudioDeck Control
panel.

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S/PDIF Control
Playback
Recording
Information
Advanced Controls
Speaker
Change Channel
Sound Effects
Close
Stereo Link
Mute
Master Volume
Control
Control Panel
• S/PDIF Control: Sets Digital output signal source
• Speaker: Sets the volume for the various speakers
• Playback:Adjuststhevolume of each output device
• Recording: Selects the recording source and
controls it's recording level
• Sound Effects: Includes Equalizer with 4 presets
and you can customize your own settings,
QXpander, Environments. This tab appears only
after selecting Immezio 3D Effects Enable in the
Advanced Controls window. Important: Sound
Effects not supported in 64-bit Windows XP, 64-bit
Windows Server 2003 and 64-bit Windows Vista
• Advanced Controls: Sets sound parameters for the
soundcard
• Information: System and driver information is
displayed here