StarTech.com PCISOUND5CH User manual

5.1 Channel PCI Sound Card
PCISOUND5CH Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Sound Card on the Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Sound Card drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing the Audio Rack software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5
Using the Sound Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ports/Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Sound Card. This product allows you to add
sound capabilities (5.1 channel) to your computer system as well as the ability to use a
microphone/other auxiliary device.
Features
• Compliant to PCI Version 2.1 Bus Master and Advanced Power Management (PPMI)
specification
• Maintains clear audio and video signals for excellent performance
• Legacy Audio SBPro compatible
• True Full-Duplex playback/capture with different sampling rate up to 48KHz stereo
• Supports Full-Duplex operation for simultaneous recording and playback
• Supports EAX, Karaoke Key and Echoing
• Supports 5.1 speakers, C3DX positional audio in 6CH speaker mode
Before You Begin
System Requirements
• An available PCI slot
• Necessary cabling to connect speakers to card port
• Speakers
Contents
This package should contain :
• Sound Card (1)
• Driver CD (1)
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• Instruction manual (1)

Installation
Connecting the PCI Multi Channel Sound Card to your computer motherboard:
1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to
the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to
ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the
time of purchase.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying
empty port/socket.
4. Position the sound card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with
the entire slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the
length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket
(previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (please consult
documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).
5. Note: To utilize the Audio-Out signal from a pre-existing CD-ROM drive, attach
the audio cable (supplied with CD-ROM drive purchase) to the appropriate CD-
ROM pins (normally designated as ‘digital out’),as well as to the corresponding
Sound Card pins (marked as CD-ROM IN)
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. Connect your speakers to the appropriate speaker jacks on the sound card.
8. If unplugged, plug computer and all peripherals back in to power source. Turn your
computer on.
Installing the PCI Multi Channel Sound Card drivers:
For Windows XP/2000/ME Users:
1. After restarting your computer, a message should appear indicating that Windows XP
has detected a hardware change. Click the Next button to continue with the
installation.
2. Put the CD entitled Drivers and Utility - Installation into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), followed by the Next button.
4. Select Specify a location and click the Browse button to designate the location of the
necessary files. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive
designated for your CDRom drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by
\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH
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5. Open the WIN2K-ME folder, followed by the DRV folder.
6. Click OK. Once Windows has located the driver, click the Next button. Following this,
the installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to finish installation.
For Windows 98/95 Users:
1. Upon starting the computer, the Windows 98/95 Plug-and-Play feature will
automatically detect the newly-installed sound card. Insert the Drivers and Utility -
Installation CD into the CDROM drive and click on the Next button.
2. When the Add New Hardware wizard loads, allow it to search for the driver. When
available, choose the Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)
option and click the Next button.
3. The wizard will prompt for the location of the sound card driver. Choose Specify a
location, and click the Browse button to continue.
4. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive designated as your CD-
ROM drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by
:\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH
5. Open the WIN95-98 folder, followed by the DRV folder.
6. Click OK. Once the Add New Hardware Wizard locates the driver, click the Next
button. Following this, the installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to
finish installation.
For Windows NT 4.0 Users:
1. Start Windows NT and open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Multimedia icon. From here, click on the Devices tab.
3. In the Devices window, click on the Add button.
4. Select Unlisted or Update Driver, followed by the OK button.
5. Insert the Drivers and Utility - Installation CD into your CDROM drive.
6. Click on the Browse button in the Install Driver window, then select the drive
designated as your CD-ROM drive.
7. Once the contents of the CD are displayed, double-click open the CMEDIA folder.
From here, select the driver that corresponds with this Sound Card:
\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH
8. Open the NT40 folder, followed by the DRV folder. Click “OK”
9. Once you have selected the correct driver, click the OK button. Following this, the
installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to finish installation.
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Additional Software:
To Install Audio Rack:
1. Locate the directory that corresponds with this Sound Card:
CMEDIA/CMI8738
- 6CH/(W95/W98/W2k/ME/NT40)/APP/
2. Double-click on SETUP.EXE. Installation will then be automated, follow all the prompts
to complete the installation.
Using the Sound Card
Overview
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The PCISOUND5CH has 6 ports. 3 input
(to be used with microphones, musical
equipment, stereo equipment), and 3 output
ports for your speakers. All are 3.5mm
audio jacks, with the exception of the midi/game
port.
To configure speakers:
1.LINE IN: Connect auxiliary devices, (such as
CD Players, Cassette Decks, Stereo
Receivers etc.)
2. MIC IN: Connect a microphone
3. F-OUT: Connect the speakers you wish to use
for your front-channel sound
4. R-OUT: Connect the speakers you wish to use
for your rear-channel sound
5. CEN/SUB: Connect the center channel/sub-
woofer.
6. GAME/MIDI: Connect a MIDI device, such as a
MIDI keyboard or synthesizer.
Alternatively, use a Serial joystick
or other gaming device requiring a
game port.
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Specifications
General Specifications Jumper Settings
Ports/Connections
Troubleshooting
If you’re having difficulty using the Sound Card, try the following solutions based on the
nature of the problem.
No Sound :
1. Ensure the speakers are connected to the proper Sound Card port (shaded green).
2. Ensure the speakers are turned on and functioning properly.
3. Check to see that the volume control is set properly in Windows. This can be accessed
by locating the speaker icon near your system clock (typically in the bottom, right
corner of your screen). Make sure the “mute” box is not checked.
Poor sound quality :
1. Ensure the speakers are connected tightly.
2. Examine the speaker cord for any frays/damage.
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Jumper Function
J3 & J4 CD-ROM Audio-in
J15 Center/Woofer
J6 AUX-In
J11 CDROM Digital-In
J7 PC Speaker
J22 Digital Module connector
J23 Modem Module connector
J16 Internal MIC
J19 Internal Front Speaker
Input Port
Line In External 3.5mm (Blue)
MIC In External 3.5mm (Pink)
Game/MIDI External 15-pin Midi/Game
Output
Front Out External 3.5mm (Green)
Rear Out External 3.5mm (Orange)
Centre/Subwoofer External 3.5mm (Black)
Bus Type PCI
Chipset CMI8738/PCI 6CH-LX
Certification FCC, CE
OS Compatibility Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

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Accessory Products from StarTech.com
Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
MU6MF
6 ft. Stereo Extension Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female
MU12MF
12 ft. PC Speaker Extension Cable
JXT100
6 ft. Joystick Extension Cable
CDAUDIO2
30-inch MPC2 CD-ROM Audio Cable
CDAUDIO3
24-inch MPC3 2-pin Internal Digital Audio Cable

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products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
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arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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Revision Date:July 15 2008 rev:b