SIIG SoundWave 7.1 PCI User manual

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SoundWave 7.1 PCI
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the SoundWave 7.1 PCI
The SoundWave 7.1 PCI transforms your PC into a home
theater system with multi-channel surround sound.
Features
• Compliant with PCI revision 2.2 and PC99
specification
• Supports 24-bit/96KHz playback, 16-bit/48KHz
recording
• S/PDIF transmitter supports 44.1/48/96KHz
sampling rate and 16-/24-bit resolution
• HRTF-based 3D positional audio supporting
DirectSound 3D, EAX and A3D interfaces
• Supports multi-channel output to 2, 4, 6 (5.1), 8
(7.1) speakers
• SupportsmostindustrialstandardsofPC3Dsound
for gaming
System Requirements
• Pentium®II266MHz(PIII800MHzrecommended)
or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot
• Windows®2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003
(32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
• 64 MB system memory
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

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PackageContents
• SoundWave 7.1 PCI
• Software CD (Xear 3D)
• Quick Installation Guide
Layout
Figure 1: Layout
Aux-in CD-in
PC speaker-in
Optical In/Out
CD-S/PDIF-in

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External Connectors
Line In (Blue):
This is a stereo line-level input that can be used to
record into an audio recording program.
Mic In (pink):
Themic inputallowsyoutoconnectamonomicrophone
for recording, videophone or voice recognition
applications.
*Note: Must use all four connectors to get the full
7.1 surround sound.
Figure 2: External Connectors
Line In
Mic In
Front Out
Rear Out
Surround Out
Center/Subwoofer
S/PDIF Out
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Front Out (green):
This jack should connect to powered left and right
speakers located to the left and right of your computer
monitor. If you have a two speakers stereo setup, this is
the jack to use. You can also plug a pair of stereo
headphones into this jack.
Rear Out (black):
This line-level output should be connected to powered
Left and Right Surround speakers. These speakers
should located to your left and right sides, behind your
head.
Surround Out (black):
This line-level output connects to powered left and
right center support channel speakers. These speakers
should be located directly to your left and right sides as
you are looking at your computer monitor.
Center/Subwoofer (orange):
This line-level output connects to powered Center and
Subwoofer speakers. The Center channel speakers
should be directly above or below your monitor and the
subwoofer can just go about anywhere it will fit in your
room.
S/PDIF Out:
The Digital Output jack is a S/PDIF Coaxial output you
can use with an RCA cable to connect to a digital
recorder, mixer or surround receiver. A 75 Ohm digital
coaxial cable is required for this type of connection.

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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 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.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplugthepowercordandremoveyourcomputer
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-ROMor DVD-player to the CD-Inor Aux-In on
the soundcard.
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. After installing the board boot up Windows.
2. At the new Add New Hardware Wizard, click
Cancel.

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3. Insert the software CD, Autorun should start the
installation automatically. If Autorun does not
start, click Start, Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, then
click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your
CD-ROM)
4. Click Next, Next, Next.
5. Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now,
then click Finish.
WindowsVista™
1. After installing the board boot up Windows.
2. At the new Add New Hardware Wizard, click
Cancel.
3. Insert the software CD, Autorun should start the
installation automatically. If Autorun does not
start, click Start, in the Start Search box,type
X:\Setup.exe, press Enter. (Replace X: with the
drive letter of your CD-ROM)
4. Click Allow.
5. Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now,
then click Finish.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
For 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My Computer,
click Manage, then click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
C-Media PCI Audio Device should be displayed.

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Uninstalling the Sound Card Driver
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. Click Start.
2. Select Settings (skip for XP/Server 2003).
3. Click Control Panel, double click Add/Remove
Programs.
4. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click
Change/Remove or Add/Remove.
5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
uninstall, then restart your system.
Windows Vista
1. Click Start.
2. Click Control Panel, double click Uninstall a
program under Programs.
4. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click
Uninstall/Change.
5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
uninstall, then restart your system.
Xear 3D Software
Included on the SoundWave 7.1 PCI software CD is Xear
3D. 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,equalizerand karaoke software. Simply
click on the quick start icon to open the audio setup
utility.

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Speaker Configuration
Windows 2000
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings,
Control Panel.
2. Doubleclick Sounds and Multimedia, click Audio
tab.
3. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click
the Speakers tab.
4. Click the drop down list and select your speaker
type.
5. Click OK to save the settings.
Windows XP
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Control Panel.
2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. Select the Audio tab.
4. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click
the Speakers tab.
5. Click the drop down list and select your speaker
type.
6. Click OK to save the settings.
Windows Server 2003
Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with
administrative privileges.
1. From the main desktop click Start, Control Panel.
2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. Check Enable Windows Audio, click OK, then
restart Windows. Skip this step if not prompted,
then go directly to step 5. Otherwise, go to step 4.

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4. When Windows resumes, repeat steps 1-2, then
continue with step 5.
5. Select the Audio tab.
6. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click
the Speakers tab.
7. Click the drop down box and select your speaker
type.
8. Click OK to save the settings.
Troubleshooting
Q1: I have a 7.1 speaker system connected, only two
speakers are working?
A1: Go to Control Panel, double click CMI Audio
Config. Under Output Device, click the number 8.
Q2: Center speaker and Subwoofer are conflicting?
A2: Clickonthe Hammer icon under Output Device in
CMI Audio Config. Select Center/Bass Output
Swap, then click OK.

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