StarTech.com PCISOUND5LP User manual

PCI Sound Adapter Card
5.1 Channel Low Profile PCI
Sound Adapter Card - 24 bits
PCISOUND5LP
Instruction Manual

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used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Physical Layout............................................................... 3
Internal Header Connectors ........................................................3
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information ...................................................... 5

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x PCISOUND5LP adapter card•
1 x Full Profile Bracket•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
Available 5V compatible PCI slot•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
Microsoft DirectX• ®8.1 or above
Installation
It is recommended that you remove any previously installed sound card
and drivers/software prior to installing the PCISOUND5LP sound card
to avoid any conflicts. If previously installed drivers are not removed,
the PCISOUND5LP sound card may not function properly. (Note: If
your computer has on-board sound you may need to disable it on
the motherboard. For more information please see your computer’s
documentation or contact your computer’s manufacturer.)
Hardware Installation
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.
computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case.2.
Locate an open PCI slot and remove the metal cover plate on the3.
rear of the computer case.

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Insert the card into the open PCI slot and screw the bracket to the4.
rear of the case.
NOTE: If the computer takes full profile expansion cards, the low
profile bracket on the card will need to be changed with the included
full profile bracket.
Place the cover back onto the computer.5.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and6.
reconnect your other peripherals.
Driver Installation
Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
After installing the card in the PC, power up the PC. You will be1.
presented with the Found New Hardware prompt. Cancel this
prompt.
Place the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button2.
on the taskbar and click Run. Type “D:\SOUND\VT1723\setup.exe”.
(Assuming you have placed the CD in CD-ROM drive D:).
Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software3.
installation.
Restart your system.4.
Once you have rebooted the computer, the PCISOUND5LP sound5.
card will be ready to use.

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Physical Layout
Line In1. (blue) – Connect to the audio output of a stereo receiver, CD
player, etc.
Mic In2. (pink) – Connect to the microphone (Mono).
Front-Speaker3. (green) – Connect to front speakers or earphones or
audio-in of a stereo receiver.
Rear-Speaker4. (black) – Connect to the rear speakers when 4 or 6
channel speaker mode is enabled.
Center/Sub-woofer5. (orange) – Connect to the center speaker and
sub-woofer when 6 channel speaker mode is enabled.
Internal Header Connectors
J10 Analog CD/IN (L-G-G-R)
J11 Analog CD/IN (G-R-G-L)
J12 Aux In

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI v2.2 (5V)
Internal Connectors 1 x Aux-In header
2 x Analog CD/IN header
External Connectors
5 x 3.5mm Mini Jack
(Line-In, Mic, Front Out, Rear
Our, Center/Sub Out)
Chipset VIA Tremor VT1723
Duplex Mode Full Duplex: 6 output streams, 2
input streams
Maximum Sampling Rate Playback: 96k/24-bit
Recording: 48k/16-bit
Support Operating Systems Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/
Vista

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-
mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help
with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its 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 labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-
ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-
tial, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price
paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limita-
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