Hercules MUSE5.1 DVD User Manual

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................2

1.1. Technical specifications ................................................................................2

1.2. Minimum system requirements .....................................................................2

1.3. Package contents..........................................................................................2

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................3

2.1. Uninstalling existing sound card drivers ........................................................3

2.2. Installing the card ..........................................................................................3

3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................5

3.1. Driver installation...........................................................................................5

3.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE................................................. 5

3.1.2. Driver installation for Windows Millennium .........................................6

3.1.3. Driver installation for Windows 2000 ..................................................6

3.1.4. Driver installation for Windows XP...................................................... 7

3.2. Applications installation .................................................................................8

4. CONNECTORS..................................................................................................11

5. SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION....................................................................12

6. AUDIO CD PLAYBACK.....................................................................................13

7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................15

7.1. If you need to return a product ....................................................................15

7.2. Save time by registering your product online! .............................................15

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Technical specifications

Data transfer - PCI 2.1 bus Audio processor - CMI-8738-LX Audio quality

Game compatibility

Audio compatibility

MIDI - GM (General MIDI) compatible

1.2. Minimum system requirements

 Intel Pentium MMX 233MHz or AMD-K6 and higher or compatible  PCI 2.1 slot  64MB RAM  CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive  Microsoft Windows 98 SE and later

- CD and Pro Audio quality

- 16-bit, mono/stereo 4kHz to 48kHz in full duplex

- Sensaura based 3D positional audio with support for Microsoft DirectSound 3D, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, A3D 1.0, I3DL2, MacroFX, MultiDrive, ZoomFX and EnvironmentFX

- Microsoft DirectSound and DirectMusic

- Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital

1.3. Package contents

 Gamesurround Muse 5.1 DVD PCI sound card  Installation CD-ROM containing:

- Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000 and XP drivers

- Electronic documentation (Gamesurround Muse 5.1 DVD and PowerDVD,

depending on the version of your card)

- Software suite:

•

PowerDVD 4.0 XP 6CH (depending on the version of your card)

•

Hercules MediaStation II

•

Acid Xpress 2.0

 User Manual

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1. Uninstalling existing sound card drivers

If your computer is already equipped with a sound card, you must remove all existing drivers to avoid any subsequent conflict between old and new drivers!

Some sound cards are integrated into your PC motherboard and cannot therefore be physically uninstalled. Contact your PC manufacturer for details on how to disable these chipsets.

2.2. Installing the card

Switch off the PC and any peripherals such as the monitor or printer.

Unplug the power supply cable(s).

Remove the PC cover (for further information,

consult your PC manual).

If a sound card has not been previously installed,

unscrew the slot cover corresponding to the appropriate PCI slot and remove it.

If your PC already has a sound card, remove it,

keeping the screw which attached the previous card.

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Static electricity can severely damage electronic components. Before removing the card from its plastic bag, touch the metallic back plate of your PC with your hand to discharge any static electricity from your body.

- Do not touch the printed circuits on the card.

- Do not let anybody else hold the card.

- Do not let your clothes touch any of the components.

Insert your sound card into its slot, pushing firmly

on the card to make sure it is properly fixed in place.

Screw the card bracket into position on your

computer chassis.

Connect your CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive to your sound card by connecting the audio cable (not supplied) to the J3 or J4 internal connector on your card (depending on the type of audio cable supplied with your drive – see point i of illustration on p.11).

Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power

supply cable(s).

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3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Once your sound card has been installed, switch your PC back on. Because the configuration of the card is Plug and Play, Windows will automatically detect its presence.

N.B.: your installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual.

Because drivers are constantly being developed, the driver provided on your CD-ROM may not be the most recent version. You can visit the Hercules website (www.hercules.com) to verify this and, if necessary, download the very latest version.

3.1. Driver installation

3.1.1. Driver installation for Windows 98 SE

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Windows will display an box informing you that the system has found a

Multimedia Audio Device

- Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

- Click on

The wizard will suggest a

device. (Recommended)

- Click on

The wizard will ask you for the path of the driver.

- Enable the

- Type your computer).

- Click on

The wizard will then display the name of your sound card.

- Click on

- Reboot your computer in order to display the mixer icon

commencing installation. You may be prompted to insert it during driver installation.)

to start the driver installation. (Please have your Windows 98 SE CD-ROM handy before

Finish

to complete the setup.

Specify a location

D:\DRIVERS

in the Windows taskbar.

Add New Hardware Wizard

Search for the best driver for your

option.

(or replace D with the drive letter used on

dialog

PCI

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