StarTechcom Computer Hardware PCISOUND5CH User Manual

5.1 Channel PCI Sound Card  
Instruction Manual  
PCISOUND5CH  
 
Instruction Manual  
Table of Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installing the Sound Card on the Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installing the Sound Card drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Installing the Audio Rack software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5  
Using the Sound Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Speaker configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Ports/Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Sound Card. This product allows you to add  
sound capabilities (5.1 channel) to your computer system as well as the ability to use a  
microphone/other auxiliary device.  
Features  
Compliant to PCI Version 2.1 Bus Master and Advanced Power Management (PPMI)  
specification  
Maintains clear audio and video signals for excellent performance  
Legacy Audio SBPro compatible  
True Full-Duplex playback/capture with different sampling rate up to 48KHz stereo  
Supports Full-Duplex operation for simultaneous recording and playback  
Supports EAX, Karaoke Key and Echoing  
Supports 5.1 speakers, C3DX positional audio in 6CH speaker mode  
Before You Begin  
System Requirements  
• An available PCI slot  
• Necessary cabling to connect speakers to card port  
Speakers  
Contents  
This package should contain:  
• Sound Card (1)  
• Driver CD (1)  
• Instruction manual (1)  
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Installation  
Connecting the PCI Multi Channel Sound Card to your computer motherboard:  
1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices connected to  
the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to  
ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer.  
2. Remove the computer cover. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this  
step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the  
time of purchase.  
3. Locate an empty PCI slot, removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying  
empty port/socket.  
4. Position the sound card above the open PCI slot, ensuring that the card is aligned with  
the entire slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the  
length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket  
(previously covered by metal bracket), using the correct size screw (please consult  
documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).  
5. Note:To utilize the Audio-Out signal from a pre-existing CD-ROM drive, attach  
the audio cable (supplied with CD-ROM drive purchase) to the appropriate CD-  
ROM pins (normally designated as ‘digital out’), as well as to the corresponding  
Sound Card pins (marked as CD-ROM IN)  
6. Replace the computer cover.  
7. Connect your speakers to the appropriate speaker jacks on the sound card.  
8. If unplugged, plug computer and all peripherals back in to power source. Turn your  
computer on.  
Installing the PCI Multi Channel Sound Card drivers:  
For Windows XP/2000/ME Users:  
1. After restarting your computer, a message should appear indicating that Windows XP  
has detected a hardware change. Click the Next button to continue with the  
installation.  
2. Put the CD entitled Drivers and Utility - Installation into your CD-ROM drive.  
3. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), followed by the Next button.  
4. Select Specify a location and click the Browse button to designate the location of the  
necessary files. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive  
designated for your CDRom drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by  
\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH  
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5. Open the WIN2K-ME folder, followed by the DRV folder.  
6. Click OK. Once Windows has located the driver, click the Next button. Following this,  
the installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to finish installation.  
For Windows 98/95 Users:  
1. Upon starting the computer, the Windows 98/95 Plug-and-Play feature will  
automatically detect the newly-installed sound card. Insert the Drivers and Utility -  
Installation CD into the CDROM drive and click on the Next button.  
2. When the Add New Hardware wizard loads, allow it to search for the driver. When  
available, choose the Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)  
option and click the Next button.  
3. The wizard will prompt for the location of the sound card driver. Choose Specify a  
location, and click the Browse button to continue.  
4. Once the Browse for Folder window appears, select the drive designated as your CD-  
ROM drive. Open the CMEDIA folder, followed by :\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH  
5. Open the WIN95-98 folder, followed by the DRV folder.  
6. Click OK. Once the Add New Hardware Wizard locates the driver, click the Next  
button. Following this, the installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to  
finish installation.  
For Windows NT 4.0 Users:  
1. Start Windows NT and open the Control Panel.  
2. Double-click on the Multimedia icon. From here, click on the Devices tab.  
3. In the Devices window, click on the Add button.  
4. Select Unlisted or Update Driver, followed by the OK button.  
5. Insert the Drivers and Utility - Installation CD into your CDROM drive.  
6. Click on the Browse button in the Install Driver window, then select the drive  
designated as your CD-ROM drive.  
7. Once the contents of the CD are displayed, double-click open the CMEDIA folder.  
From here, select the driver that corresponds with this Sound Card:  
\CMEDIA\CMI8738-6CH  
8. Open the NT40 folder, followed by the DRV folder. Click OK”  
9. Once you have selected the correct driver, click the OK button. Following this, the  
installation is automated. Follow the Windows prompts to finish installation.  
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Additional Software:  
To Install Audio Rack:  
1. Locate the directory that corresponds with this Sound Card:  
CMEDIA/CMI8738-6CH/(W95/W98/W2k/ME/NT40)/APP/  
2. Double-click on SETUP.EXE. Installation will then be automated, follow all the prompts  
to complete the installation.  
Using the Sound Card  
Overview  
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The PCISOUND5CH has 6 ports. 3 input  
(to be used with microphones, musical  
equipment, stereo equipment), and 3 output  
ports for your speakers. All are 3.5mm  
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audio jacks, with the exception of the midi/game  
port.  
To configure speakers:  
1. LINE IN: Connect auxiliary devices, (such as  
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CD Players, Cassette Decks, Stereo  
Receivers etc.)  
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2. MIC IN: Connect a microphone  
3. F-OUT: Connect the speakers you wish to use  
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for your front-channel sound  
4. R-OUT: Connect the speakers you wish to use  
for your rear-channel sound  
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5. CEN/SUB: Connect the center channel/sub-  
woofer.  
6. GAME/MIDI: Connect a MIDI device, such as a  
MIDI keyboard or synthesizer.  
Alternatively, use a Serial joystick  
or other gaming device requiring a  
game port.  
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Specifications  
General Specifications  
Jumper Settings  
Jumper  
Bus Type  
Chipset  
Certification  
PCI  
Function  
CD-ROM Audio-in  
Center/Woofer  
CMI8738/PCI 6CH-LX  
FCC, CE  
J3 & J4  
J15  
J6  
OS Compatibility Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP  
AUX-In  
J11  
J7  
CDROM Digital-In  
PC Speaker  
Ports/Connections  
Input  
Line In  
Port  
J22  
J23  
J16  
J19  
Digital Module connector  
Modem Module connector  
Internal MIC  
External 3.5mm (Blue)  
External 3.5mm (Pink)  
External 15-pin Midi/Game  
MIC In  
Game/MIDI  
Output  
Internal Front Speaker  
Front Out  
Rear Out  
External 3.5mm (Green)  
External 3.5mm (Orange)  
Centre/Subwoofer External 3.5mm (Black)  
Troubleshooting  
If you’re having difficulty using the Sound Card, try the following solutions based on the  
nature of the problem.  
No Sound:  
1. Ensure the speakers are connected to the proper Sound Card port (shaded green).  
2. Ensure the speakers are turned on and functioning properly.  
3. Check to see that the volume control is set properly in Windows. This can be accessed  
by locating the speaker icon near your system clock (typically in the bottom, right  
corner of your screen). Make sure the “mute” box is not checked.  
Poor sound quality:  
1. Ensure the speakers are connected tightly.  
2. Examine the speaker cord for any frays/damage.  
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Accessory Products from StarTech.com  
Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other  
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.  
MU6MF  
6 ft. Stereo Extension Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female  
MU12MF  
12 ft. PC Speaker Extension Cable  
JXT100  
6 ft. Joystick Extension Cable  
CDAUDIO2  
30-inch MPC2 CD-ROM Audio Cable  
CDAUDIO3  
24-inch MPC3 2-pin Internal Digital Audio Cable  
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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.  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a one-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.  
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 incidental or consequential  
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement  
may not apply to you.  
About StarTech.com  
StarTech.com is “The Professionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer  
Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the  
quality products they need to complete their solutions. We offer an  
unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management  
solutions and A/V products and serve a worldwide market through our  
locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan.  
Visit www.startech.com for complete information about all our products  
and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Parts Finder and the  
KVM Reference Guide. StarTech.com makes it easy to complete almost  
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Revision Date:July 15 2008 rev:b  
 

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