SIIG Computer Hardware 04 0501A User Manual

SoundWave 7.1 PCI  
Quick Installation Guide  
Introducing the SoundWave 7.1 PCI  
The SoundWave 7.1 PCI transforms your PC into a home  
theater system with multi-channel surround sound.  
Features  
Compliant with PCI revision 2.2 and PC99  
specification  
Supports 24-bit/96KHz playback, 16-bit/48KHz  
recording  
S/PDIF transmitter supports 44.1/48/96KHz  
sampling rate and 16-/24-bit resolution  
HRTF-based 3D positional audio supporting  
DirectSound 3D, EAX and A3D interfaces  
Supports multi-channel output to 2, 4, 6 (5.1), 8  
(7.1) speakers  
SupportsmostindustrialstandardsofPC3Dsound  
for gaming  
SystemRequirements  
Pentium® II266MHz(PIII800MHzrecommended)  
or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot  
Windows® 2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003  
(32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)  
64 MB system memory  
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive  
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Line In  
Mic In  
Front Out  
Rear Out  
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Surround Out  
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Center/Subwoofer  
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S/PDIF Out  
Figure 2: External Connectors  
*Note: Must use all four connectors to get the full  
7.1 surround sound.  
ExternalConnectors  
Line In (Blue):  
This is a stereo line-level input that can be used to  
record into an audio recording program.  
Mic In (pink):  
Themic inputallowsyoutoconnectamonomicrophone  
for recording, videophone or voice recognition  
applications.  
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Front Out (green):  
This jack should connect to powered left and right  
speakers located to the left and right of your computer  
monitor. If you have a two speakers stereo setup, this is  
the jack to use. You can also plug a pair of stereo  
headphones into this jack.  
Rear Out (black):  
This line-level output should be connected to powered  
Left and Right Surround speakers. These speakers  
should located to your left and right sides, behind your  
head.  
Surround Out (black):  
This line-level output connects to powered left and  
right center support channel speakers. These speakers  
should be located directly to your left and right sides as  
you are looking at your computer monitor.  
Center/Subwoofer (orange):  
This line-level output connects to powered Center and  
Subwoofer speakers. The Center channel speakers  
should be directly above or below your monitor and the  
subwoofer can just go about anywhere it will fit in your  
room.  
S/PDIF Out:  
The Digital Output jack is a S/PDIF Coaxial output you  
can use with an RCA cable to connect to a digital  
recorder, mixer or surround receiver. A 75 Ohm digital  
coaxial cable is required for this type of connection.  
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Hardware Installation  
General instructions for installing the card are provided  
below. Since the design of computer cases and  
motherboards vary, refer to your computer reference  
manual for further information, if needed.  
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage  
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in  
your body by touching your computer case for a few  
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and  
handle cards only by their external edges.  
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.  
2.  
Unplugthepowercordandremoveyourcomputer  
cover.  
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.  
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,  
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is  
well seated.  
5. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure  
the card.  
6. Connect one end of the audio cable from your  
CD-ROMorDVD-playertotheCD-InorAux-Inon  
the soundcard.  
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the  
power cord.  
Driver Installation  
Windows2000/XP/Server2003  
1. After installing the board boot up Windows.  
2. At the new Add New Hardware Wizard, click  
Cancel.  
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3. Insert the software CD, Autorun should start the  
installation automatically. If Autorun does not  
start, click Start, Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, then  
click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your  
CD-ROM)  
4. Click Next, Next, Next.  
5. Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now,  
then click Finish.  
WindowsVista™  
1. After installing the board boot up Windows.  
2. At the new Add New Hardware Wizard, click  
Cancel.  
3.  
Insert the software CD, Autorun should start the  
installation automatically. If Autorun does not  
start, click Start, in the Start Search box,type  
X:\Setup.exe, press Enter. (Replace X: with the  
drive letter of your CD-ROM)  
4. Click Allow.  
5. Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now,  
then click Finish.  
ToVerifyWindowsInstallation  
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.  
For2000/XP/Server2003:RightclickMyComputer,  
click Manage, then click Device Manager.  
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click  
Manage, click Continue, click Device Manager.  
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,  
C-Media PCI Audio Device should be displayed.  
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Uninstalling the Sound Card Driver  
Windows2000/XP/Server2003  
1.  
Click Start.  
2. Select Settings (skip for XP/Server 2003).  
3. Click Control Panel, double click Add/Remove  
Programs.  
4. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click  
Change/Remove or Add/Remove.  
5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the  
uninstall, then restart your system.  
WindowsVista  
1. Click Start.  
2. Click Control Panel, double click Uninstall a  
program under Programs.  
4. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click  
Uninstall/Change.  
5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the  
uninstall, then restart your system.  
Xear 3D Software  
Included on the SoundWave 7.1 PCI software CD is Xear  
3D. Xear3Disanaudiosetuputilityforyoursoundcard.  
Xear 3D quick start icon, located in the system tray by  
the clock, installs automatically during driver  
installation. In addition to configuring speaker type,  
sound effects and listening environment, the utility  
includes mixer,equalizerandkaraokesoftware. Simply  
click on the quick start icon to open the audio setup  
utility.  
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Speaker Configuration  
Windows2000  
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings,  
Control Panel.  
2. DoubleclickSoundsandMultimedia,clickAudio  
tab.  
3. ClickAdvancedunderSoundPlayback,thenclick  
the Speakers tab.  
4.  
Click the drop down list and select your speaker  
type.  
5. Click OK to save the settings.  
WindowsXP  
1. From the main desktop, click Start, Control Panel.  
2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices.  
3. Select the Audio tab.  
4. ClickAdvancedunderSoundPlayback,thenclick  
the Speakers tab.  
5. Click the drop down list and select your speaker  
type.  
6. Click OK to save the settings.  
WindowsServer2003  
Make sure to log in as Administrator or an account with  
administrative privileges.  
1. From the main desktop click Start, Control Panel.  
2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices.  
3. Check Enable Windows Audio, click OK, then  
restart Windows. Skip this step if not prompted,  
then go directly to step 5. Otherwise, go to step 4.  
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4. When Windows resumes, repeat steps 1-2, then  
continue with step 5.  
5. Select the Audio tab.  
6. ClickAdvancedunderSoundPlayback,thenclick  
the Speakers tab.  
7. Click the drop down box and select your speaker  
type.  
8. Click OK to save the settings.  
Troubleshooting  
Q1: I have a 7.1 speaker system connected, only two  
speakers are working?  
A1: Go to Control Panel, double click CMI Audio  
Config. UnderOutputDevice,clickthenumber8.  
Q2: Center speaker and Subwoofer are conflicting?  
A2: ClickontheHammer iconunderOutputDevicein  
CMI Audio Config. Select Center/Bass Output  
Swap, then click OK.  
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Technical Support and Warranty  
QUESTIONS? SIIGsOnlineSupporthasanswers! Simplyvisitour  
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support  
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers  
toyourquestionscouldbejustafewclicksaway. Youcanalsosubmit  
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly  
respond.  
SIIGoffersa5-yearmanufacturerwarrantywiththisproduct. Please  
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any  
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.  
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the  
product to the store where you purchased it.  
B) Ifyourpurchasehaspassedthestore'sreturnpolicyperiod,please  
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.  
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.  
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a  
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be  
defective, an RMA number will be issued.  
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.  
Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)  
and any other accessories that came with the original package  
must be included.  
Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned  
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and  
will not be responsible for a product returned without an  
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.  
You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product  
to the following address:  
SIIG, Inc.  
6078 Stewart Avenue  
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA  
RMA#:  
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground  
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at  
no cost to the customer.  
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About SIIG, Inc.  
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade  
manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA  
serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers,  
FireWire(1394a/b),networking,soundcards,andotheraccessories.  
SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades.  
SIIGproductsoffercomprehensiveusermanuals,manyuser-friendly  
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.  
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of  
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the  
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be  
foundincomputerretailstores,mailordercatalogs,throughmajor  
distributors,systemintegrators,andVARsintheAmericasandthe  
UK,andthroughe-commercesites.  
PRODUCT NAME  
SoundWave 7.1 PCI  
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS  
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE  
SIIG, Inc.  
6078 Stewart Avenue  
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA  
SoundWave7.1PCIisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc. SIIGandtheSIIGlogoareregisteredtrademarksof  
SIIG,Inc. Microsoft,WindowsandWindowsVistaareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered  
trademarkofIntelCorporation. Othernamesusedinthispublicationareforidentificationonlyand  
maybetrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.  
July, 2008  
Copyright © 2008 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.  
 

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