StarTech.com PCISOUND5CH2 User manual

5.1 Channel PCI Surround Sound Card Adapter
StarTech ID: PCISOUND5CH2
The PCISOUND5CH2 PCI Surround Sound Card lets you add 5.1 channel audio to a desktop PC through a PCI
slot, giving you audio output, and microphone/line input via 3.5mm mini-jacks.
A cost-effective multimedia solution for delivering high quality surround sound, this PCI sound card lets you
enjoy full-duplex, 48KHz/16bit audio playback/recording, and offers support for HRTF 3D positional audio,
Microsoft® DirectSound®, DirectSound 3D®, and A3D®.
Three internal auxiliary input connectors let you connect your CD drive directly to the sound card. If your drive
features external control buttons, the card allows playback without impeding your computers performance.
With support for PCI v2.2 and an included low profile/half-height installation bracket, this sound card is an ideal
home theatre PC solution that’s perfect for your standard or small form factor (SFF) PC.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Replace failed or stereo-only onboard audio in a desktop PC
Build an inexpensive home theater PC or multimedia PC with surround sound capabilities
Provide additional inputs and outputs for multiple audio sources or destinations
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Features
5.1 channel surround sound output and mic/line audio input via 3.5mm mini-jacks
Supports up to 48KHz/16-bit sampling rate
Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket
Supports HRTF 3D audio, Microsoft® DirectSound®/ DirectSound 3D®, and A3D®
Supports PCI Version 2.2 with ACPI
Full-Duplex operation for recording and playback
Three internal auxiliary inputs
Built-in 32 OHM Earphone buffer
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Bus Type PCI (5 Volt)
Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID C-Media - 8738LX
Audio Specifications Supports 5.1 Channel 16 bit stereo audio Input and Output Connections: Line In, Mic In,
Front-Speaker, Rear-Speaker, Center/Sub-Woofer
Full Duplex Support Yes
Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI (5V; 32-bit) Male
External Ports 5 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female
Internal Ports 3 - MPC2 (4 pin; Audio) Male
OS Compatibility Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2
Linux 2.6.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions Only
System and Cable
Requirements
Available 5V PCI Slot
Microsoft DirectX® 8.1 or later
Humidity 5-85% RH
Operating
Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage
Temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Product Height 4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Length 4.8 in [122 mm]
Product Weight 1.8 oz [50 g]
Product Width 0.7 in [19 mm]
Shipping (Package)
Weight
5.2 oz [146 g]
Included in Package 1 - PCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card
Included in Package 1 - Low Profile Bracket
Included in Package 1 - Driver CD
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual
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Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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