ALLEGRO PCI SOUND CARD
Hardware Configuration User Manual
January 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Description...................................................................................................2
1.1 Features........................................................................................2
2 Card Figure..................................................................................................3
2.1. Connectors for “ES1989 T7x” .......................................................3
2.1.1. External Connectors:.............................................................3
2.1.2. Internal Connectors:..............................................................3
2.2. Audio Connectors Pin Assignment:..............................................4
3 Installing the Sound Card............................................................................4
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1. Description
The ES1989 Allegro PCI audio accelerator is a highly integrated PCI
solution for the multimedia PC. The high bandwidth PCI bus is utilized to deliver
advanced PC audio features, such as DirectSound acceleration and HRTF3-D
positional audio.
The ES1989 implements multi-stream DirectSound and DirectSound3D
acceleration with digital mixing, sample rate conversion, and HRTF 3-D filtering.
It includes a programmable audio digital signal processor and provides
simultaneous support for multiple audio streams. With its built-in DSP core, the
ES1989 uses its dedicated DMA engine to handle complex signal processing
tasks with a bus-mastering PCI interface.
1.1 Features
l High-performance single-chip PCI audio acceleration.
l Integrated high-fidelity AC‘97 codec.
l Multi-stream DirectSound and DirectSound 3D acceleration.
l Sensaura CRL Positional 3D.
l High-quality sample rate conversion and digital mixing.
l DirectMusic support.
l Real-time effects processing.
l S/PDIF output for DVD content.(Optional)
l Compliance with APM 1.2, ACPI 1.1, and PPMI 1.1
l 3.3 volt digital operation with 5V-tolerant inputs.
l Compliant with PCI 2.1/2.2 PCI specification.
l SoundBlaster® and SoundBlaster® Pro compatible.
l Microsoft® Windows Sound System compatible.
l Meets PC98/PC99 and WHQL specifications.
l Supports Win95/98, NT4.0 and Windows2000.
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2 Card Figure
J1
lllllll
TAD
J2
J3 J5
CD-IN
OUT
2822
LINE IN
MIC IN
AUDIO OUT
AMPLIFIER
(Optional)
MIDI/GAME PORT
J13
CONNECTOR
ESS
Allegro
2.1. Connectors for “ES1989 T7x”
2.1.1. External Connectors:
J1:.......................∅ 3.5mm Phone Jack for LINE IN
J2:.......................∅ 3.5mm Phone Jack for MIC IN
J3:.......................∅ 3.5mm Phone Jack for AUDIO OUT
ES1989
J11 J10
SPDIF
J20
2.1.2. Internal Connectors:
J5:.......................Connector for MIDI/JOYSTICK
J10:.....................Connector for CD AUDIO IN (Base Pin)
J11:.....................Connector for CD AUDIO IN (JST)
J13:.....................Connector for TAD/VOICE MODEM.
J20:.....................Connector for SPDIF OUT FOR DVD
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2.2. Audio Connectors Pin Assignment:
J10 (CD
J13 (TAD/Voice Modem)
-IN)
R G G L
-IN)
R G L G
1
2
3
4
L: LEFT CHANNEL SIGNAL
G: GROUND
R: RIGHT CHANNEL SIGNAL
L: LEFT CHANNEL SIGNAL
G: GROUND
R: RIGHT CHANNEL SIGNAL
1: PHONE IN
2,3 : GROUND
4: MONO OUT
1: SPDIF OUT
2.GROUND
3 Installing the Sound Card
1. Power off the system and all peripheral devices. Unplug all power cords from the
power utility outlets.
2. Momentarily touch the chassis of the system unit with your bare hand to discharge
any static electricity.
3. Remove the cover from the system unit.
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4. Locate a free PCI expansion slot and remove its cover plate. Retain the screw.
5. Carefully remove the sound card from the anti-static envelope and install it into the
expansion slot.
6. Secure the sound card with the screw removed earlier.
7. Attach any CD-ROM Audio to the sound card.
8. Put back the system unit cover.
9. Attach all external devices to the sound card.
10. Plug all power cords into power utility outlets.
11. Power on the system and install the appropriate software driver.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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.
INFORMATION TO USER:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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:
1. Reorient / Relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
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