SIIG SoundWave 5.1 PCI-LP User manual

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USB SoundWave
Optical 5.1
Quick Installation Guide
04-0355A
Introducing the USB SoundWave Optical
TheUSBSoundWaveOptical5.1transformsyourPCinto
a home theatre system with multi-channel surround
sound.
FeaturesandBenefits
• CompliantwithUSB1.1specificationv1.1andUSB
Audio specification v1.0
• Compatible with Microsoft USB Multi-channel
driver and all standard Windows games
• True plug-n-play compatibility
• Delivers 5.1 surround sound to all Microsoft
DirectSound and DirectSound3D enabled games
• SupportsDVD,MP3,Wave,AudioCD,MIDIaudio
formats and many others
SystemRequirements
• Pentium III 450 MHz or equivalent PC with an
available USB port
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
• 128 MB RAM or above
• Powered-speakers (5.1-channel speaker system
required for 5.1-channel sound effects)

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PackageContents
•USB SoundWave Optical 5.1
• USB cable
• Fiber optic cable
• WinDVD software CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1: Layout
Note: The Analog output jack is available for
connectingstereoheadphonesorstereospeakers.
USB (input)
Analog
(output)
Toslink optical
(output)
Connection/Activity
LED

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Hardware Installation
1. Plug the included USB cable into the USB input
port on the rear of the USB SoundWave Optical 5.1.
2. PlugtheotherendoftheUSBcableintoanavailable
USB port.
3. PlugtheincludedFiberopticcableintotheToslink
optical output port of the USB SoundWave Optical
5.1.
4. Plug the other end of the Fiber optic cable into an
Optical input port of a digital receiver/decoder.
Hardware installation is complete, now go to Driver
Installation to complete the installation.
Driver Installation
Windows98SE
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Click Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-2.
5. Click Next, then Next.
6. At the Insert Disk box, insert your Windows 98SE
Installation CD-ROM, then click OK.
7. At the Copying Files window, type in D:\Win98,
thenclickOK. (ChangeD:tomatchyourCD-ROM
drive letter)
8. Click Finish.
9. Repeat steps 1-3 to complete the installation.

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WindowsME
1. Install the sound card and start your system. At
the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Windows2000/XP/Server2003
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 automatically detects
and installs the correct driver for the USB SoundWave
Optical 5.1 when connected.
VerifySuccessfulInstallation
1. Check DeviceManagerto verify successful driver
installation.
Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right
click My Computer, click Properties,then click
Device Manager.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
2. DoubleclickUniversalSerialBuscontrollers,USB
Composite Device should be displayed.
3. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
USB Audio Device should be displayed.

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WinDVD Installation
WinDVD is the premiere DVD software player for the
Windowsplatform,providingyouwiththefinestvideo
and audio playback.
1. Insert the WinDVD Installation CD. The setup
program should start-up automatically. If not,
click Start, Run, type in D:\Setup.exe, then click
OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
2. ClickYesifpromptedtoinstallDirectX8.1update.
This update is necessary for WinDVD to perform
correctly. IfyoucurrentlyhaveDirectX8.1orlater
installed you will not see this option.
3. At the Welcome screen click Next.
4. Click Yes to accept the licensing agreement.
5. Type in your Name,Companyand Serialnumber
(located on the CD-ROM sleeve).
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.

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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click on
Support. Our online support database is updated daily
with new drivers and solutions. The answers to your
problems could be just a few clicks away.
If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions, you
have an option to submit the problems online to one of our
technical support analysts and we will promptly respond
to you with answers or solutions.
The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this
product is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to
encounter any problems with this product, please follow
the procedures below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.
Online Store
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store. Visit us at http://onlinestore.siig.com to find
our complete line of products, including hard to
find items and accessories (power adapters, cables,
upgrade kits, etc.).

About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade
manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA
serialandparallelports,USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,
FireWire(1394a/b),Networking,SoundCards,andotheraccessories.
SIIGisthepremierone-stopsourceofupgrades.
SIIGproductsoffercomprehensiveusermanuals,manyuser-friendly
features, and all products are backed by a 5-year manufacturer
warranty. High-qualitycontrolstandardsareevidentbytheoverall
easeofinstallationandcompatibilityofourproducts,aswellasone
ofthelowestdefectivereturnratesintheindustry. SIIGproductscan
be found in most computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and
e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through
majordistributors,systemintegrators,andVARs.
USBSoundWaveOptical5.1isatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIGand SIIGlogo areregistered trademarksof SIIG,Inc. MicrosoftandWindowsareregistered
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September,2004 Copyright©2004bySIIG, Inc.All rightsreserved.
PRODUCT NAME
USB SoundWave Optical 5.1
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152