StarTech.com PCISOUND5CH User manual

5.1 Channel PCI Sound Card

PCISOUND5CH Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Installing the Audio Rack software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5

Using the Sound Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Ports/Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Sound Card. This product allows you to add

sound capabilities (5.1 channel) to your computer system as well as the ability to use a

microphone/other auxiliary device.

Features

• Compliant to PCI Version 2.1 Bus Master and Advanced Power Management (PPMI)

specification

• Maintains clear audio and video signals for excellent performance

• Legacy Audio SBPro compatible

• True Full-Duplex playback/capture with different sampling rate up to 48KHz stereo

• Supports Full-Duplex operation for simultaneous recording and playback

• Supports EAX, Karaoke Key and Echoing

• Supports 5.1 speakers, C3DX positional audio in 6CH speaker mode

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

• Instruction manual (1)

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 firmly 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 CD-

ROM 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 speaker 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 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 (Advanced), followed by the Next button.

4. Select Specify a location and click the Browse button to designate the location of the

necessary files. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive

designated for your CDRom drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by

\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH

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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 finish installation.

For Windows 98/95 Users:

1. Upon starting the computer, the Windows 98/95 Plug-and-Play feature will

automatically detect the newly-installed sound card. Insert the Drivers and Utility -

Installation CD into the CDROM drive and click on the Next button.

2. When the Add New Hardware wizard loads, allow it to search for the driver. When

available, choose the Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)

option and click the Next button.

3. The wizard will prompt for the location of the sound card driver. Choose Specify a

location, and click the Browse button to continue.

4. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive designated as your CD-

ROM drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by

:\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH

5. Open the WIN95-98 folder, followed by the DRV folder.

6. Click OK. Once the Add New Hardware Wizard locates the driver, click the Next

button. Following this, the installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to

finish 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\CMI8738-6CH

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 finish installation.

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Additional Software:

To Install Audio Rack:

1. Locate the directory that corresponds with this Sound Card:

CMEDIA/CMI8738

6CH/(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 the Sound Card

Overview

The PCISOUND5CH has 6 ports. 3 input

(to be used with microphones, musical

equipment, stereo equipment), and 3 output

ports for your speakers. All are 3.5mm

audio jacks, with the exception of the midi/game

port.

To configure speakers:

1.LINE IN: Connect auxiliary devices, (such as

CD Players, Cassette Decks, Stereo

Receivers etc.)

2. MIC IN: Connect a microphone

3. F-OUT: Connect the speakers you wish to use

for your front-channel sound

4. R-OUT: Connect the speakers you wish to use

for your rear-channel sound

5. CEN/SUB: Connect the center channel/sub-

woofer.

6. GAME/MIDI: Connect a MIDI device, such as a

MIDI keyboard or synthesizer.

Alternatively, use a Serial joystick

or other gaming device requiring a

game port.

Specifications

General Specifications Jumper Settings

Ports/Connections

Troubleshooting

If you’re having difficulty 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.

2. Examine the speaker cord for any frays/damage.

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Jumper Function

J3 & J4 CD-ROM Audio-in

J15 Center/Woofer

J6 AUX-In

J11 CDROM Digital-In

J7 PC Speaker

J22 Digital Module connector

J23 Modem Module connector

J16 Internal MIC

J19 Internal Front Speaker

Input Port

Line In External 3.5mm (Blue)

MIC In External 3.5mm (Pink)

Game/MIDI External 15-pin Midi/Game

Output

Front Out External 3.5mm (Green)

Rear Out External 3.5mm (Orange)

Centre/Subwoofer External 3.5mm (Black)

Bus Type PCI

Chipset CMI8738/PCI 6CH-LX

Certification FCC, CE

OS Compatibility Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

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Accessory Products from StarTech.com

Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other

accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

MU6MF

6 ft. Stereo Extension Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female

MU12MF

12 ft. PC Speaker Extension Cable

JXT100

6 ft. Joystick Extension Cable

CDAUDIO2

30-inch MPC2 CD-ROM Audio Cable

CDAUDIO3

24-inch MPC3 2-pin Internal Digital Audio Cable

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment 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 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 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

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, 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 limitations or exclusions contained in this statement

may not apply to you.

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Revision Date:July 15 2008 rev:b

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