StarTech.com PCISOUND4LP manual

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    PCISOUND4LP 4 -Channel Low Pr ole PCI Sound Card[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital de- vice, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can r adiate radio frequency en[...]

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    Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Contents Introduction .................................................................................... 1 P ackage Contents ....................................................................... 1 Hard ware Guide ............................................................................. 2 Ins[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.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 f or m f actor or low profile PC case and provides optim um connectivity options to ensure a smooth user experie[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Hardware Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Line In (blue) 1. – Line-In Connect to the audio output por t of stereo Mic In (pink) 2. – Connect to the Microphone (Mono) Front-Speaker (green) 3. – Output to speakers with the amplifier or ear phones or Audio-in of home stereo Rear-Speaker (blac k) 4. – Connect to the rear speakers while[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Inst alla tion Hardware Installation Make sure that y our system is unplugged and you are grounded. 1. Remov e the cover of y our system (see your computer’ s user manual for 2. details, if necessary) and gently tur n y our computer onto its side, so that the PCI expansion slot openings on the motherboard are f acing upwards.[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Soft ware Installation Please note: When you star t the computer f ollowing the hardware instal- lation, Windows® will detect the addition of the sound card as a “Multime- dia Audio Controller” de vice. Click the Cancel b utton to cancel the dr iv er installation for the de vice at this moment. The driver f or this device [...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Specications Bus Type PCI 32 Bit PCI Specification PCI 2.2 Compliant Duplex Mode: Suppor ts Full Duple x Mode Channels 4-Channel 16-bit stereo sound card Internal Connectors 1 x Auxillary connector 2 x CD audio connectors External Connectors Line In: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack f or connecting auxillary devices Microphone: 1 x 3.5[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an integr al par t of our commit- ment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If y ou e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Informat[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans man y channels, including gov er nment, education and industrial f acilities to name just a fe w . W e offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cab les, A/V products , KVM and Ser v- er Manageme[...]