SIIG 04-0631A User Manual
DP SoundWave 5.1 PCIe
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the DP SoundWave 5.1 PCIe
The DP SoundWave 5.1 PCIe transforms your computer
into a high-definition 5.1 channel surround sound home
theater system.
Key Features and Benefits
• Provides high definition 5.1 channel surround
sound
• Supports 24-bit/96kHz digital and 20-bit/48kHz
analog connections
• Supports Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX
surround sound, EAX 1.0, 2.0, A3D 1.0 and
DirectSound 3D
• HRTF-based 3D positional audio, supporting
DirectSound and A3D interface
• Provides S/PDIF Digital output (Toslink)
• Perfect audio upgrade for DVD playback, MP3 or
other music, gaming and more
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled system with an available PCI
Express slot
• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit)
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Package Contents
• DP SoundWave 5.1 PCIe
• G9 DIN cable
• Spare low profile bracket
• Software CD
• Quick installation guide
Layout
J3 (CD-In)
Line-In
Mic
J5 (CD-In)
Digital Out
(Toslink)
Figure 1: DP SoundWave 5.1 PCIe
J7 (Aux-In)
Front (green)
Surround
(Black)
Center/Subwoofer
(yellow)
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Audio Connectors
MIC
This connector provides microphone-in function.
LINE In
This connector provides analog line-in function.
Digital Out (Toslink)
Connect to digital input of an external audio device via
Digital S/PDIF optical cable (cable not included).
CD-In (J3, J5)
Analog CD-In, connect to CD-ROM or DVD-ROM via
audio cable (cable not included).
Aux-In (J7)
Connect to audio output device via audio cable (cable
not included).
Front Out (green)
This connector provides front audio output, or you can
connect one set of stereo speakers.
Surround(black)
This connector provides rear surround sound output.
Center/Subwoofer Out (yellow)
This connector provides center and subwoofer (LFE)
audio output.
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Hardware Installation
Note: For low profile systems, replace the currently
mounted bracket with the included low profile bracket.
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s 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. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe
slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCIe 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/DVD-ROM to the CD-In on the soundcard.
7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord.
8. Make your speaker and device connections, then
complete the driver installation on the next pages.
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Driver Installation
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board, then boot up Windows.
2. At the Windows desktop insert the driver CD.
3. At the CD AutoPlay box, click Open folder to view
files.
4. Double click Setup (Application).
5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board, boot up Windows.
2. At Found New Hardware, click Cancel.
3. Insert the software CD.
At the CD Auto Play window: click Open folder to
view files. Double click Setup (Application).
If CD Auto Play doesn't start: click Start, in the Start
Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
4. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board, boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel.
3. Insert the software CD. Click Start, Run, type
D:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to match
your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter)
4. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
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Windows Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit)
1. Install the board, boot up Windows.
2. At Found New Hardware..., click Cancel.
3. Insert the driver CD.
At the CD Auto Play window: click Open folder to
view files. Double click Setup (Application).
If CD Auto Play doesn't start: click Start, in the Start
Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive
letter)
4. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
installation.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager to verify installation.
Windows 7: Right click Computer, click Manage,
then click Device Manager.
Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue, then click Device
Manager.
Windows XP / Server 2003: Right click My
Computer, click Manage, then click Device
Manager.
Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Sound, video and game controllers,
Envy24 Family Audio Controller WDM should
be displayed.
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