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SoundWave 7.1 PCI
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the SoundWave 7.1 PCI
The SoundWave 7.1 PCI transforms your PC into a home
theater system with multi-channel surround sound.
Features
• Compliant with PCI revision 2.2 and PC99
specification
• Supports 24-bit/96KHz playback, 16-bit/48KHz
recording
• S/PDIF transmitter supports 44.1/48/96KHz
sampling rate and 16-/24-bit resolution
• HRTF-based 3D positional audio supporting
DirectSound 3D, EAX and A3D interfaces
• Supports multi-channel out
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Package Contents • SoundWave 7.1 PCI • Software CD (Xear 3D) • Quick Installation Guide Layout Aux-in CD-in PC speaker-in Optical In/Out CD-S/PDIF-in Figure 1: Layout 2
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Line In Mic In Front Out * Rear Out * Surround Out * Center/Subwoofer * S/PDIF Out Figure 2: External Connectors *Note: Must use all four connectors to get the full 7.1 surround sound. External Connectors Line In (Blue): This is a stereo line-level input that can be used to record into an audio recording program. Mic In (pink): The mic input allows you to connect a mono microphone for recording, videophone or voice recognition applications. 3
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Front Out (green): This jack should connect to powered left and right speakers located to the left and right of your computer monitor. If you have a two speakers stereo setup, this is the jack to use. You can also plug a pair of stereo headphones into this jack. Rear Out (black): This line-level output should be connected to powered Left and Right Surround speakers. These speakers should located to your left and right sides, behind your head. Surround Out (black): This line-level output conne
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Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer 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
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3. Insert the software CD, Autorun should start the installation automatically. If Autorun does not start, click Start, Run. Type X:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Replace X: with the drive letter of your CD-ROM) 4. Click Next, Next, Next. 5. Choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. ™ Windows Vista 1. After installing the board boot up Windows. 2. At the new Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel. 3. Insert the software CD, Autorun should start the installation automatica
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Uninstalling the Sound Card Driver Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 1. Click Start. 2. Select Settings (skip for XP/Server 2003). 3. Click Control Panel, double click Add/Remove Programs. 4. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click Change/Remove or Add/Remove. 5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the uninstall, then restart your system. Windows Vista 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel, double click Uninstall a program under Programs. 4. Select C-Media PCI Audio, then click Uninstall/Chang
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Speaker Configuration Windows 2000 1. From the main desktop, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double click Sounds and Multimedia, click Audio tab. 3. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click the Speakers tab. 4. Click the drop down list and select your speaker type. 5. Click OK to save the settings. Windows XP 1. From the main desktop, click Start, Control Panel. 2. Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. Select the Audio tab. 4. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click the Spea
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4. When Windows resumes, repeat steps 1-2, then continue with step 5. 5. Select the Audio tab. 6. Click Advanced under Sound Playback, then click the Speakers tab. 7. Click the drop down box and select your speaker type. 8. Click OK to save the settings. Troubleshooting Q1: I have a 7.1 speaker system connected, only two speakers are working? A1: Go to Control Panel, double click CMI Audio Config. Under Output Device, click the number 8. Q2: Center speaker and Subwoofer are conflicting? A2: Cli
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details. If you encoun
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by t
