StarTech.com PCISOUND5LP User manual

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PCISOUND5LP

5 Channel Low Prole PCI Sound Card – 24 Bits

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

o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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

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Instruction Manual i

Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1

Installation............................................................................................................................................................1

Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................2

Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................2

Physical Layout..................................................................................................................................................3

Internal Header Connectors...............................................................................................................3

Specications.....................................................................................................................................................4

Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................5

Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................5

Instruction Manual 1

Introduction

This 5 Channel PCI Sound Adapter Card is the ideal sound solution for low prole/small

form factor PC computers, supporting full-duplex operation with 6 outbound streams and 2

simultaneous input streams. Oering everything you need to take your multimedia experience

to the next level, the 5-channel sound card supports the latest Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5.1

Channel DVD soundtracks, and 96Khz/24bit audio playback.

The sound card includes Windows WDM supported drivers, which save both time and hassle,

allowing you to add high quality audio in minutes. Equipped with a low prole bracket, the

5-channel Sound Card also includes a standard prole (full-height) mounting bracket and is PCI

v2.2 compliant, so it can be installed in virtually any PCI-capable PC regardless of the size of the

computer case - a cost-eective HTPC (Home Theater PC) solution! This high quality 5.1 Surround

Sound card is backed by StarTech.com’s 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCISOUND5LP adapter card

• 1 x Full Prole Bracket

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x User Manual

System Requirements

• Available 5V compatible PCI slot

• Windows 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ 2003(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)

Installation

It is recommended that you remove any previously installed sound card and drivers/software

prior to installing the PCISOUND5LP sound card to avoid any conicts. If previously installed

drivers are not removed, the PCISOUND5LP sound card may not function properly. (Note:

If your computer has on-board sound you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For

more information please see your computer’s documentation or contact your computer’s

manufacturer.)

Instruction Manual 2

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (ie. Printers, external

hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of

the computer.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case.

3. Locate an open PCI slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the computer case.

4. Insert the card into the open PCI slot and screw the bracket to the rear of the case.

NOTE: If the computer takes full prole expansion cards, the low prole bracket on the card

will need to be changed with the included full prole bracket.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer.

6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect your other

peripherals.

Driver Installation

Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

1. After installing the card in the PC, power up the PC. You will be presented with the Found

New Hardware prompt. Cancel this prompt.

2. Place the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button on the taskbar and click

Run. Type “D:\SOUND\VT1723\setup.exe”. (Assuming you have placed the CD in CD-ROM

drive D:).

3. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.

4. Restart your system.

5. Once you have rebooted the computer, the PCISOUND5LP sound card will be ready to use.

Instruction Manual 3

Physical Layout

1. Line In (blue) – Connect to the audio output of a stereo receiver, CD player, etc.

2. Mic In (pink) – Connect to the microphone (Mono).

3. Front-Speaker (green) – Connect to front speakers or earphones or audio-in of a stereo

receiver.

4. Rear-Speaker (black) – Connect to the rear speakers when 4 or 6 channel speaker mode is

enabled.

5. Center/Sub-woofer (orange) – Connect to the center speaker and sub-woofer when 6

channel speaker mode is enabled.

Internal Header Connectors

J10 Analog CD/IN (L-G-G-R)

J11 Analog CD/IN (G-R-G-L)

J12 Aux In

Instruction Manual 4

Specications

Bus Interface PCI v2.2 (5V)

Internal Connectors 1 x Aux-In header

2 x Analog CD/IN header

External Connectors

5 x 3.5mm Mini Jack

(Line-In, Mic, Front Out, Rear Our,

Center/Sub Out)

Chipset VIA Tremor VT1723

Duplex Mode Full Duplex: 6 output streams, 2 input

streams

Maximum Sampling Rate Playback: 96k/24-bit

Recording: 48k/16-bit

Support Operating Systems

Windows 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/

2003(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/

Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)

Instruction Manual 5

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 two 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 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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