SIIG SoundWave 5.1 PCI Quick Installation Manual

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SoundWave 5.1 PCI

Quick Installation Guide

04-0359E

Introducing the SoundWave 5.1 PCI

The SoundWave 5.1 PCI transforms your PC into a home
theater system with multi-channel surround sound.

Features and Benefits

• MPU-401 compatible MIDI/game port interface*

• Customize Internet audio with the power and
surround sound of EAX™ audio technologies

• Conforms to PCI specification, revision 2.2 and
PC99 specification

• Supports multi-channel music, games and DVD's
on 2, 4, 6 (5.1) speaker systems

• Built-in 16 bit full duplex CODEC with DLS-based
wavetable music synthesizer, supports
DirectMusic

™

*Gameport supported in XP ( 32-bit) and Server

2003 (32-bit) only

System Requirements

• Pentium® II 366 MHz or equivalent PC with an
available PCI slot

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

• DirectX 8.1 or above

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Package Contents

• SoundWave 5.1 PCI

• Driver CD

• Quick Installation Guide

Layout

Figure 1: Layout

Note: You can connect to both CD-In and

Aux-In at the same time. However, only one
CD-In can be connected at one time. Leave the
jumpers in the default position. There is no
need to change this setting.

*Game/Midi port supported in XP (32-bit) / Server
2003 (32-bit) only

Line In

Mic In

F-Out

R-Out

Cen/Sub
Out

Game/Midi

Aux In

CD In

*

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Rear Connectors

LINE In:
This connector provides line-in function.

MIC:
This connector provides microphone in function.

Front Out:
This connector provides front source output, you can
connect one set of active speakers or headphone.

Rear Out:
This connector provides rear sound source output, you
can connect one set of active speakers or headphone.

Center/Subwoofer Out:
This connector provides center and subwoofer (LFE)
sound source output, you can connect one set of active
speakers.

Game/MIDI:
This is a 15 pin D-sub connector. It can be used with
standard MIDI adapters or joysticks. (Not supported in
Windows Vista and Windows 64-bit)

CD In (internal):
This connector can be used to attach CD-ROM or DVD-

ROM audio cable. There are two different connectors.
Select the connector that matches your audio cable.

Aux In (internal):
This connector can be used to connect other audio

output devices.

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Hardware Installation

It is recommended that you remove any previously
installed sound card drivers before installing the
SoundWave 5.1 PCI to avoid any conflicts. If previously
installed drivers are not removed, the SoundWave 5.1
PCI may not function properly.

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 and any
other connected peripheral devices.

2. Unplug the power cord from the computer.

3. Remove your computer’s cover.

4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.

5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.

6. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure
the card.

7. Connect one end of the audio cable from your
CD-ROM or DVD-player to the CD In on the
soundcard.

8. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord.