StarTech.com PCISOUND7 Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 04/17/2012

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PCISOUND7

7.1 Channel PCI Digital Surround
Sound Card - 24 bit

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

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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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Installation ..............................................................................................2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

This high quality 7.1 surround sound PCI sound card is the ideal audio solution
for gaming and media based computers, supporting full-duplex operation with 8
outbound streams and 2 simultaneous input streams.

Oering everything you need to take your multimedia experience to the next level, the

7.1 surround sound card supports the latest Dolby Digital EX and DTS 7.1 Channel DVD
soundtracks, digital coax out, and 96Khz/24bit analog audio playback.

The PCI sound card includes Windows WDM supported drivers, which save both time
and installation hassle, allowing you to add high quality 7.1 channel surround sound
audio in minutes.

This high quality 7.1 Surround Sound card is backed by StarTech.com’s 2-year warranty
and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 7.1 Surround Sound PCI Card

• Driver CD

• Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Available 5V PCI Slot

• Microsoft DirectX® 8.1 or later

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

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Installation

It is recommended that you remove any previously installed sound card and drivers
prior to installing this card to avoid any conicts. If previously installed drivers are not
removed, this sound card may not function properly.

Note: If your computer has on-board sound you will need to disable it on the
motherboard. For more information please see your computer’s documentation or
contact your computer’s manufacturer.

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.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer

6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.

Driver Installation

(Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7

1. Start up your computer, and place the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. 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 labeled as D).

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

4. Restart your system.

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

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Physical Layout

1. Line in: Connect to tape/CD/DVD Player, or other audio sources for output mixing
and/or recording.

2. MIC In: Connect to a microphone

3. Line Out: Connect to a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

4. Rear Speaker: Connect to Rear speakers while in 8 channel mode (via external amplier.)

5. Surround Speaker: Connect to Surround (side) speakers while 4/6/8 channel modes (via
external amplier).

6. Center/Bass Speaker: Connect to Center/Bass speakers while in 6/8 channel modes (via
external amplier).

7. S/PDIF OUT: The digital Output jack is an S/PDIF Coaxial output, you can use an RCA
cable to connect this to a digital recorder, mixer or surround sound receiver. A 75 Ohm
digital coaxial cable is required for this type of connection.

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

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

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Specications

Bus Interface PCI rev 2.2 (5V)

External Connectors

6x 3.5mm mini-jack

1x RCA

Internal Connectors 2x Analog CD/IN Header

Chipset VIA VTI723

Duplex Mode

Full Duplex: 8 output streams

2 input steams

Maximum Sampling Rate

Playback: 48Khz/24-bit

Recording: 48Khz/16-bit

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

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

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment 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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/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.

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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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