StarTech.com PCISOUND4CH User manual

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PCISOUND4CH
4 Channel PCI Sound Card with
AC97 3D Audio Eects

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................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
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................5
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................6
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................6

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
This 4-channel PCI sound card delivers high quality, multi-channel audio capability and supports
Full-Duplex operation for simultaneous recording and playback.
The sound card includes a microphone port for applications requiring audio input (voice chat
etc.), two audio output ports for rich, clear sound, a Line-In port for simple connection of
auxiliary devices, and for the gamer, the card includes a Game/MIDI port for using your legacy
serial joysticks/gamepads in Windows XP or older operating systems.
Providing a reliable, high quality audio experience, the 4-channel PCI sound card is backed by
StarTech.com’s Lifetime Warranty.
Features
• Maintains clear audio and video signals for excellent performance
• Legacy Audio SBPro compatible and DOS support
• Supports Full-Duplex operation for simultaneous recording and playback
• Supports EAX, Karaoke Key and Echoing
• True Full-Duplex playback/capture with dierent sampling rate up to 48KHz stereo
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)
• Instruction manual (1)

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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 rmly 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 CDROM 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 (green) 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/Vista/7 (32/64 bit), Linux 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, followed by the Next button.
4. Select Specify a location and click the Browse button to designate the location of the
necessary les. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive designated
for your CDRom drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by :\CMEDIA\CMI8738SX Open
the WIN2K-ME folder, followed by the DRV folder.

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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 nish 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\CMI8738SX
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 nish installation.

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Additional Software:
To Install Audio Rack:
1. Locate the directory that corresponds with this Sound Card: CMEDIA/CMI8738SX/(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 your Sound Card
Overview
The PCISOUND4CH has 5 ports. 3 input (to be used with
microphones, musical equipment, stereo equipment), and 2
output ports for your speakers. All are 3.5mm audio jacks, with
the exception of the game port.
To congure speakers:
1. Connect the speakers you wish to use for your rear-channel
sound
2. Connect auxiliary devices, (such as CD Players, Cassette
Decks, Stereo Receivers etc.)
3. Connect a microphone
4. Connect the speakers you wish to use for your front-channel
sound
5. 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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Troubleshooting
If you’re having diculty 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.
Examine the speaker cord for any frays/damage.

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-ment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/
support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation,
and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime 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 warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers,
directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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 limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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