Turtle Beach Montego A3DXstream User manual

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Turtle Beach
Montego
A3DXstream
64 Voice PCI Accelerator

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This documentation and the accompanying software are copyright © 1998
by Voyetra Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publica-
tion may be reproduced in any form or for any purpose without prior
written authorization from Voyetra Technologies Inc.
Turtle Beach Systems, the Turtle Beach logo, Montego A3DXstream,
AudioStation, AudioView, MIDI Orchestrator, Digital Orchestrator,
Voyetra, the Voyetra logo and the phrase “Multimedia Sound Specialists”
are all trademarks or registered trademarks of Voyetra Technologies Inc.
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tion. DirectX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat
are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Pentium is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies and
are hereby acknowledged.
Use of this software is subject to the terms and conditions of the Voyetra
End-User Software License Agreement.
Turtle Beach Systems
A division of Voyetra Technologies Inc.
5 Odell Plaza
Yonkers, NY 10701-1406 USA
Sales and Information ............800-233-9377 (inside USA)
............914-966-0600 (outside USA)
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Website ............http://www.tbeach.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - WELCOME…5
Remember to Register! 6
Our Website 6
CHAPTER 2 - INTRODUCING THE MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM 7
Resource Usage 8
The required resources are as follows: 8
System Requirements 8
Speakers vs. Headphones 9
The Montego A3DXstream Sound Card 9
Signal Flow Diagram 10
CHAPTER 3 - INSTALLING THE MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM 11
Overview of the Steps 12
Installing the Board 12
CHAPTER 4 - WINDOWS 95 INSTALLATION 15
Which Version of Windows 95 Do you have? 15
Before You Install the Drivers, Note… 16
Setting the Montego as the default audio device 18
Testing and Troubleshooting 18
Testing and Troubleshooting Diagnostic Utility 19
Uninstalling the Montego A3DXstream 19
CHAPTER 5 - WINDOWS 3.X INSTALLATION 21
Before You Install the Drivers, Note… 21
Testing and Troubleshooting 22
Uninstalling the Montego A3DXstream 23
CHAPTER 6 - WINDOWS NT 4.0 INSTALL 25
Before You Install the Drivers, Note … 25
Installing the Montego Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 26
Setting the Montego as the default audio device 27
Troubleshooting 28
Uninstalling the Montego A3DXstream 29
CHAPTER 7 - MAKING CONNECTIONS 31
The Back Panel 31
Joystick Controller 32

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Port Addresses 32
CHAPTER 8 - THE TBS MONTEGO CONTROL PANEL 33
Windows 95 TBS Montego Control Panel 34
MIDI TAB 34
A3D Tab 35
A3D Demos Tab 36
Windows NT TBS Montego Control Panel 36
MIDI TAB 36
Windows 3.1 TBS Montego Control Panel 37
MIDI TAB 37
Legacy Tab 38
CHAPTER 9 - FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 39
Technical Support 40
APPENDIX A - DIGITAL ORCHESTRATOR PRO DEMO 41
APPENDIX B - WARRANTY AND LICENSING INFORMATION 43
Hardware Warranty 44
Voyetra End-User License Agreement 45
FCC Declaration of Conformity 47
Declaration of Conformity (EMC) 48
INDEX 49
MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM CARD LAYOUT 52

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WELCOME…
And thank you for purchasing the Montego A3DXstream  .
Turtle Beach continues to bring you the best value in PC sound quality
and performance with the Montego A3DXstream.
With advanced features such as high-speed bus-mastering scatter-gather
PCI audio interface, DirectSound acceleration, 64 voice wavetable
synthesis, Aureal 3D positional audio for realistic gaming effects, and
hardware based full-duplex record/playback at full bandwidth, Montego
maximizes your multimedia experience by delivering state-of-the art
audio performance.
Montego is the affordable way to upgrade PC performance in Windows.
Which is just what you’d expect from the leaders in award-winning PC
sound technology.
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REMEMBER TO REGISTER!
You can register by mail, fax, phone or on the Web — whichever is easiest
for you. Refer to the front of this manual or the Registration Card for
these addresses.
There are many benefits to registering your Montego A3DXstream. In
addition to the warranty, you also will receive:
 Update Notifications — to keep you informed of software updates and
new Voyetra/Turtle Beach products.
 Upgrade Plan — to provide you with discounts on our full-featured PC
sound products.
 Technical Support — to help you get your hardware and software
installed before you register. However, you must be a registered user
to receive full technical support.
OUR WEBSITE
Be sure to visit the Turtle Beach website for the latest information on new
products, upgrades and to obtain the most recent drivers. You will find us
at www.tbeach.com.
Click the Turtle Beach website icon, in the TBS Montego
A3DXstream program group, for direct access to our website.

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NTRODUCING THE
MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM
The Montego has many significant features, including:
 High-resolution 18-bit converters
 Greater than 92dB signal to noise ratio
 Aureal 3D Positional Sound in Windows 95 and 98
 DirectSound™ acceleration in Windows 95 and 98
 Full-duplex hardware for simultaneous 16-bit stereo record/playback
 64 voice wavetable synthesis (not available in Win 3.11)

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RESOURCE USAGE
The Montego A3DXstream, like all plug-in cards, requires certain
computer resources in order to operate. These resources are associated
with specific board functions.
 In Windows 3.x, the resources are configured automatically by your
BIOS, but can be overwritten by the user.
 In Windows 95, the resources are set automatically by the Configura-
tion Manager, but can be adjusted using the Windows Device
Manager.
 In Windows NT, the resources are configured automatically.
THE REQUIRED RESOURCES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
 Two IRQs
 Several I/O address ranges
 Two DMAs
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer IBM PC or compatible with one available PCI
slot.
Processor Pentium 75 MHz or higher
RAM 16 MB
Hard Drive approximately 12 MB free space for drivers
and applications; data files require additional
space
Operating System Windows® 3.1
Windows® 95, 98
Windows® NT 4.0
CD-ROM Drive A CD-ROM drive is needed for the software
and driver installations
High-quality stereo sound system, powered speakers or headphones to
properly hear Montego’s high-quality audio playback. The requirements
listed are for the Aureal 3D Positional Sound in Windows 95 and 98.

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SPEAKERS VS. HEADPHONES
The Montego A3DXstream is capable of producing 3D sound through both
speakers and headphones. When using speakers, your left ear hears the
sound coming from the left speaker but also some of the sound coming
from the right speaker. The same holds true for you right ear, it also hears
sounds coming from the left speaker.
To achieve the maximum 3D effect the use of headphones is
recommended. When using headphones the sound coming from the left
are only heard by your left ear just as the sounds coming from the right
are only the heard by your right ear. This results in a much more
immersive experience.
THE MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM SOUND CARD
Here is a look at the Montego sound card, to help you identify the various
connectors and ports.
CD IN
MODEM
AUDIO
IN AUX IN S/PDIF
INTERFACE
WAVETABLE DAUGHTERBOARD
CONNECTOR
MICROPHONE INPUT
STEREO LINE INPUT
STEREO LINE OUTPUT
MIDI INTERFACE
JOYSTICK
CONNECTOR
red
green
green
blue
black
white

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SIGNAL FLOW DIAGRAM

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INSTALLING THE
MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM
It is time to install the Montego A3DXstream sound card. This chapter
takes you through the process step-by-step.
If you have another sound card in your system that you are replacing with
the Montego, remove that sound card’s drivers from your system, remove
that sound card, then reboot the system to make certain no errors occur
and no old sound card drivers remain. For information on removing the
sound card and it’s drivers, refer to the appropriate documentation.
Before you physically install the Montego A3DXstream, it is very
important that you have enough resources available — port and memory
addresses and IRQs.
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OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS
There is a specific sequence of steps that you need to take when installing
the Montego sound card.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS:
1. Remove old sound card and drivers (optional.)
2. Install the Montego sound card in the computer.
3. Attach the audio cable to the CD-ROM drive (optional.)
4. Install the Montego A3DXstream drivers and software.
5. Setting the Montego to be the default audio device if there are two
sounds cards in your system.
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PRODUCT ID NUMBER
To install the software, you will need the Product ID
number. This number is located on the Registration Card
that came with the software. We recommend that you write
the Product ID Number on the first page of this manual, so
you will have it handy should you need to phone for Tech
Support.
INSTALLING THE BOARD
It is time to install the Montego sound card in your system!
1. Turn off your PC and any connected peripherals and unplug the
system.
2. Remove the mounting screws from your computer’s cover.
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3. Select an unused PCI expansion slot for the card. For best results,
choose a slot that is not immediately next to another board, since
some boards emit signals that can interfere with the Montego. Also,
position the Montego card as far as possible away from the video card
and power supply!
4. Remove the selected expansion slot cover
by unscrewing its securing screw.
Save the screw to secure the Montego to the
chassis later.
5. Align the card’s gold-striped edge
connector with the selected PCI expansion
slot socket. With a gentle back-and-forth
rocking motion, press the Montego firmly
into the slot until it snaps in place.
6. Secure the Montego sound card to the
chassis with the expansion slot cover
screw you removed earlier.
YES!
PCI slots – use this type!
16-bit ISA slot – DO NOT USE!
8-bit ISA slot – DO NOT USE!
Unscrew the
expansion slot cover
Gently press the Montego
A3DXstream
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INSTALLING THE CD-ROM AUDIO CABLE
The Montego comes with an audio connector cable — one end is keyed
(MPC-2), the other is not (Sony). All CD-ROM drives that adhere to the
MPC-2 (Multimedia PC) standard have an MPC-2 jack.
Connect the MPC-2 connector to your CD-ROM drive. Then attach the
Sony connector to the Montego.
When connecting the CD-ROM audio cable, note that:
 The audio cable should be plugged into the CD-ROM drive first; then
the other end of the interface should be plugged into the appropriate
connector on the Montego sound card. Make sure that you are
plugging the audio connector into the 4-pin header labeled “CD IN.”
 On the cable, “white” is “left” and “red” is “right.”
 When connecting the cable to the Montego, the red wire should be on
the right (white should be closest to the slot cover.)
 Now You Are Ready to Install the Drivers!
PROCEED TO THE CHAPTER THAT APPLIES TO YOUR SYSTEM:
 Windows 95 Installation
 Windows 3.x Installation
 Windows NT 4.0 Installation
Sony Connector
Left
Ground
Ground Right
MPC-2 Connector
(keyed)
Left
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WINDOWS 95
INSTALLATION
Now that the hardware is installed, it is time to configure the drivers.
Plug and Play uses your system’s BIOS and the Plug and Play features of
Windows 95 to allocate resources for the Montego.
WHICH VERSION OF WINDOWS 95 DO YOU HAVE?
Microsoft issued a maintenance release of Windows 95 referred to as
OSR2. This version shipped as the stock operating system on many PCs.
If you have this version of Windows 95 then the installation will be
slightly different than described below. However, the installation will go
smoothly if you simply follow the on screen instructions and in all cases
where the system is looking for a file just browse to the root of the
Montego CD.
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BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE DRIVERS, NOTE…
 The Montego A3DXstream sound card must be installed in your
system. If you have not already installed the sound card in your PC,
refer to the previous chapter for instructions.
 IMPORTANT On the first boot up after physically installing the
Montego A3DXstream, place the Montego Applications CD in your
CD–ROM drive before Windows completes boot up.
TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS IN WINDOWS 95:
1. Turn on the
computer and place
the Montego
Applications CD in
your CD-ROM drive
if you did not
already.
When the New
Hardware Found
dialog box reports
that it sees the
Turtle Beach
Montego sound card, select Driver from disk provided by hardware
manufacturer. Then click OK.
2. When the Install from Disk dialog box displays enter the letter of your
CD-ROM drive, or click on Browse and locate your CD-ROM drive.
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At this point, the install program will check for Direct X 5 or
later. If Direct X is not installed it will automatically be
installed. If Direct X 5 or later is already on your system
installation will proceed. If Direct X needed to be installed
then you will be prompted to reboot. After rebooting
installation will continue.
3. Windows then copies the
files from the CD. You
may be prompted to
insert your Microsoft
Windows 95 CD or flop-
pies, as the core sound
components of the oper-
ating system may need to
be copied as well. These
include the audio codecs,
the Mixer and the Sound
Recorder program.
The files are located in the WIN95 directory on your Windows 95 CD-
ROM.
If you do not have your Microsoft Windows 95 installation CD or flop-
pies available, you can choose Skip File for each of the Windows 95
Sound Options and install them later from the Windows 95 Control
Panel, although this is not recommended.
4. The Installation will continue, follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the install. Note that the product ID can be found on
you’re your registration card.
At this point, the drivers should be installed and the Montego sound card
should be functional. We recommend that you run the Testing and
Troubleshooting diagnostic located in the TBS Montego program folder to
test your system or troubleshoot any conflicts you might have.
To test the system, you need to hook up headphones or speakers to the
Montego’s output. For more information on hooking up speakers to the
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SETTING THE MONTEGO AS THE DEFAULT AUDIO
DEVICE
If you have more then one sound card in your system you will need to set
the Montego as the default audio device.
SETTING THE MONTEGO TO BE THE DEFAULT AUDIO AND
MIDI DEVICE:
1. In the Windows 95 Control Panel double-click the Multimedia icon.
2. Click on the Audio tab. TBS Montego Playback should be chosen for
Playback and TBS Montego Record should be chosen for Recording.
3. Now click on the MIDI tab.
4. The TBS Montego Wavetable MIDI should be selected.
5. Click on OK to save any changes.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Montego or your system is not working properly, there is probably a
resource conflict in your system. This means that two or more devices in
the system are using the same resources. Resource conflicts are fairly
typical and are a normal part of the PC hardware installation process —
and they are easily resolved.
There are several possible types of conflicts that users experience when
installing the Montego:
 Input/Output Port Address Conflict
 Interrupt (IRQ) Conflict
 DMA Conflict

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Troubleshooting your system involves checking the current settings for
each of these common conflicts and trying new settings for the resources
that conflict. Note that you may need to try a number of different resource
configurations before all of the peripherals work together in your PC.
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
The Testing and Troubleshooting diagnostic provides an easy way to find
and fix audio problems in your system. If you experience any problems
installing the drivers, we recommend you run this diagnostic utility.
In some rare cases, after installing the Montego sound card, you may not
be able to reboot your system. If you are unable to boot into Windows 95,
you can restart in Safe Mode.
TO BOOT IN SAFE MODE:
1. Restart the system again.
2. When you see the message “Starting Windows 95...” press the F8
key.
3. Select Safe Mode from the menu.
Now run the Testing and Troubleshooting file to help diagnose the
problem.
UNINSTALLING THE MONTEGO A3DXSTREAM
Uninstalling the Montego A3DXstream is a two step process. First the
applications must be removed, and then the drivers. Before Uninstalling
be sure to close the Turtle Beach System Tray Launcher.
TO CLOSE THE TURTLE BEACH SYSTEM TRAY LAUNCHER:
1. Right-click on the Turtle Beach System Tray
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TO UNINSTALL THE APPLICATIONS AND DRIVERS:
1. From the Windows Control Panel double-click the System icon.
2. Click the Device Manager tab.
3. Double-click on Multi-function adapters.
4. Select TBS Montego Multifunction PCI Platform and click Remove. A
dialog will display asking confirmation, Click Ok.
5. From the Windows Control Panel double-click the Add/Remove
Programs icon.
6. Select TBS Montego Applications from the list and click the
Add/Remove button..
7. Select TBS Montego Drivers from the list and click the Add/Remove
button..