StarTechcom Computer Hardware PCISOUND5CH2 User Manual

5.1 Channel PCI Surround Sound Card - 16 bit  
PCISOUND5CH2  
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Manual Revision: 03/13/2014  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction............................................................................................1  
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1  
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1  
Product Overview ..................................................................................2  
Internal Headers ........................................................................................................................................ 3  
Internal Jumpers........................................................................................................................................ 3  
Installation ..............................................................................................3  
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4  
Driver and Software Installation ......................................................................................................... 5  
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 6  
Specifications..........................................................................................7  
Technical Support ..................................................................................8  
Warranty Information............................................................................8  
Instruction Manual  
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Introduction  
Packaging Contents  
1x PCI 5.1 Surround Sound Card  
1x Low Profile Bracket  
1x Driver CD  
1x Instruction Manual  
System Requirements  
Available 5V PCI Slot  
Microsoft DirectX® 8.1 or later  
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server®  
2012, 2008 R2, 2003 (32/64), Linux 2.6.x and up (Tested up to 3.5)  
Instruction Manual  
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Product Overview  
JP1 & JP2  
1. Line In: Connect to Tape/CD/DVD player, or other audio sources for output  
mixing and/or recording  
2. Mic In: Connect to microphone  
3. Front-Speaker: Output to speakers with amplifier or earphones or audio-in  
of home stereo  
4. Rear-Speaker: Connect to the rear speakers while four/six channel speaker  
mode is enabled  
5. Center/Sub-Woofer: Connect to the center speaker and sub-woofer while  
six channel speaker mode is enabled  
Instruction Manual  
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Internal Headers  
Note: The header pinout is Pin 1 to Pin 4 from left to right for all headers (6, 7, 8).  
7. J2 - Analog CD/IN: Signals: G-R-G-L  
6. J1 - Analog CD/IN: Signals: L-G-G-R  
Pin #  
Description  
Pin #  
Description  
1
2
3
4
Left channel signal  
Left channel ground  
Right channel ground  
Right channel signal  
1
2
3
4
Right channel ground  
Right channel signal  
Left channel ground  
Left channel signal  
8. J3 - Auxiliary Input: Signals: L-G-G-R.  
Pin #  
Description  
1
2
3
4
Left channel signal  
Left channel ground  
Right channel ground  
Right channel signal  
Internal Jumpers  
1-2 close - Center/Bass channel in normal mode  
JP1 & JP2  
2-3 close - Center/Bass channel in inverse mode  
Installation  
Note: It is recommended that you remove any previously installed sound cards and drivers  
prior to installing this card to avoid any conflicts. If previously installed drivers are not  
removed, this sound card may not function properly.  
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.  
Instruction Manual  
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Hardware Installation  
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static  
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or  
touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when  
installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself  
of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the  
computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the card by its edges and not  
the gold connectors.  
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,  
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power  
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.  
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer  
system for details.  
3. Locate an open PCI slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the  
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.)  
4. Insert the card into the open PCI slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case.  
NOTE: If installing the card into a low profile desktop system, replacing the  
preinstalled standard profile bracket with the included low profile (half height)  
installation bracket may be necessary.  
5. OPTIONAL To connect an existing CD/DVD drive’s analog audio signal to the sound  
card, use an appropriate audio cable (supplied with CD/DVD drive) from the audio  
output on the CD/DVD drive to one of the input headers on the card. Connect to the  
appropriate header depending on the make of CD/DVD drive.  
Header  
J1  
CD/DVD Drive Brand  
Sony  
J2  
Panasonic  
J3  
Other brands  
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.  
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other  
connectors removed in Step 1.  
Instruction Manual  
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Driver and Software Installation  
Windows  
1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, cancel/  
close the window and insert the included Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive.  
2. If Autoplay is enabled, select the “Open folder to view filesoption when the dialog  
appears.  
3. Otherwise, browse to your CD/DVD drive and open the Setup.exe application located in  
the SOUND\CMedia8738 folder to start the installation process.  
4. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.  
NOTE: You may be prompted to restart your system. Once you have restarted, the  
sound card will be ready to use.  
Instruction Manual  
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Verifying Installation  
Windows  
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then select Manage.  
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left  
window panel (For Windows 8, open the Control Panel and select Device Manager).  
2. Expand the “Sound, video and game controllerssection. On a successful install, you  
should see the following device in the list with no exclamation points or question  
marks.  
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Specifications  
Warranty  
2 Years  
Bus Type  
PCI v2.2 (5V)  
Standard profile installed, low-profile  
included  
Card Type  
Chipset ID  
Internal Ports  
External Ports  
Audio Specifications  
Full Duplex Support  
Dimensions  
C-Media 8738LX  
3 x MPC2 (4 pin; Audio) Male  
5 x 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female  
Supports 5.1 Channel 16 bit stereo audio  
Yes  
121mm x 19mm x 122mm  
90 g  
Weight  
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista  
(32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server® 2012,  
2008 R2, 2003 (32/64), Linux 2.6.x and up  
(Tested up to 3.5)  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)  
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)  
5~85% RH  
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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.  
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.  
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