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StarTech.com PCISOUND5CH manual

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  • Page 1

    5. 1 Channel PCI Sound Card PCISOUND5CH Instruction Manual[...]

  • Page 2

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

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 4

    Introduc tion Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com Sound Card. This product allows y ou to add sound capabilities (5.1 channel) to your computer system as w ell as the ability to use a microphone/other auxiliar y de vice. Featu res • Compliant to PCI V ersion 2.1 Bus Master and Advanced P ow er Management (PPMI) specification • Maintains c[...]

  • Page 5

    Installa tion Connecting the PCI Multi Channel Sound Car d to your computer motherboard: 1. Shut do wn 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 saf e installation, unplug the power supply from the computer . 2. Remo ve th[...]

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    5. Open the WIN2K-ME f older , follo wed b y the DR V folder . 6. Click OK . Once Windows has located the driver , click the Next b utton. Following this , the installation is automated. F ollow the Windows prompts to finish installation. For Windo ws 98/95 Users: 1. Upon star ting the computer , the Windo ws 98/95 Plug-and-Play f eature will autom[...]

  • Page 7

    Instruction Manual 4 Additional Software: T o Install A udio Rack: 1. Locate the director y that corresponds with this Sound Card: CMEDIA/CMI8738 - 6CH/(W95/W98/W2k/ME/NT40)/APP/ 2. Double-clic k on SETUP .EXE . Installation will then be automated, follow all the prompts to complete the installation. Using the Sound Card Overview 1 2 4 3 The PCISOU[...]

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    Specificat ions General Specifications Jumper Settings P or ts/Connections Troublesho oting If you’ re having difficulty using the Sound Card, try the follo wing 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 funct[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Accessory Products from StarTech.com Contact your local StarT ech.com dealer or visit www .startech.com for cab les or other accessories that will help you get the best perf ormance out of your new product. MU6MF 6 ft. Stereo Extension Cable 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm F emale MU12MF 12 ft. PC Speaker Extension Cab le JXT100 6 ft. Jo y[...]

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    Technical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral par t of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If you e v er need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Information This product is back ed[...]