4-Channel Low Profile PCI Sound Card
PCISOUND4LP
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .......................................................................1
Hardware Guide............................................................................. 2
Installation...................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Software Installation ....................................................................4
Specifications ................................................................................ 5
Technical Support........................................................................6
Warranty Information...................................................................6
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Multi-Channel Dual Profile
Sound Card. Providing users with high quality sound to ensure a rich au-
dio experience, PCISOUND4LP is designed to fit into a slim form factor or
low profile PC case and provides optimum connectivity options to ensure
a smooth user experience.
Features
• Legacy Audio SBPro compatible and DOS support
• Maintains clear audio for excellent performance
• Supports EAX, Karaoke Key and Echoing
• True Full-Duplex playback/capture with different sampling rate up to
48KHz stereo
• HRTF 3D positional audio, supporting both DirectSound 3D® & A3D®
interface
• Supports earphones as well as two and four channel speaker mode
• Built-in 32W Earphone buffer
Package Contents
• 1 x 4-channel PCI Sound Card
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x Standard Bracket
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Hardware Guide
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1. Line In (blue) – Line-In Connect to the audio output port of stereo
2. Mic In (pink) – Connect to the Microphone (Mono)
3. Front-Speaker (green) – Output to speakers with the amplifier or ear
phones or Audio-in of home stereo
4. Rear-Speaker (black) – Connect to the rear speakers while four
channel speakers mode is enabled
In addition to the rear panel jacks, this 4 Channel Sound Card also has
the following internal connections:
5. Aux-in
6. Analog CD/IN Port (Signals: L-G-G-R)
7. Analog CD/IN Port (Signals: G-R-G-L)
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Installation
Please Note: It is recommended that you remove any previously installed
sound card and drivers, prior to installing PCISOUND4LP, to avoid any
hardware or software conflicts.
If previously installed drivers are not removed, the PCISOUND4LP may
not function properly.
Please Note: If your computer has on-board sound you will need to
disable it on the motherboard. For more information please review the
documentation that accompanied your computer/motherboard at the time
of purchase.
Hardware Installation
1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual for
details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side, so
that the PCI expansion slot openings on the motherboard are facing
upwards.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal
plate that covers the corresponding bracket on the rear panel of the
computer.You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.
Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.
4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly
seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.
6. Replace and secure the computer cover, then turn the power to the
computer back on and proceed to the following section.
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Software Installation
Please note: When you start the computer following the hardware instal-
lation, Windows® will detect the addition of the sound card as a “Multime-
dia Audio Controller” device. Click the Cancel button to cancel the driver
installation for the device at this moment. The driver for this device will be
installed in the next step.
1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. Click the Start button
on the taskbar, and select Run.
2. In the Command Line that appears, type:
X:\SOUND\CMedia8738\setup.exe (Where X:\ is the CD/DVD-ROM
drive assignment).
3. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.
4. Restart your system.
5. Once you have rebooted the computer, PCISOUND4LP is ready to be
used.
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Specifications
Bus Type
PCI 32 Bit
PCI Specification
Duplex Mode:
Channels
PCI 2.2 Compliant
Supports Full Duplex Mode
4-Channel 16-bit stereo sound card
1 x Auxillary connector
2 x CD audio connectors
Internal Connectors
Line In: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack for connecting
auxillary devices
Microphone: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack for connecting
a microphone
External Connectors
Audio Out: 2 x 3.5mm audio jacks for front and
rear speakers
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-
ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your
selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime 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 aris-
ing from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA
LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise), loss of profits, 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 inciden-
tal or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclu-
sions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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