StarTechcom Computer Hardware PCISOUND4LP User Manual

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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Instruction Manual  
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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Instruction Manual  
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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