SoundWave Pro PCI Quick Installation Guide Introducing the SoundWave Pro PCI The SoundWave Pro PCI uses bus mastering technology to take full advantage of the PCI bus architecture, while maintaining compatibility with older legacy gaming and education software. The same advanced chip design technology is implemented on professional-level synthesizers, samplers and processors. Each sound in the wavetable is derived from real instrument sounds, created with wavetable synthesis and held to a professional performance standard for the extensive sound library. Features and Benefits Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug-and-Play Support DDMA, Avance Legacy Support for legacy DMAC Emulation PCI Power Management Interface (PPMI) Compliant PCI Bus Master for PCI Audio/PCI 2.1/2.2 Compliant PCI Interface Avance ALSFMR synthesizer Compatibility: DirectSound3D TM, DirectSound TM, Sound Blaster Pro TM /16 Emulation TM, and MPU-401 UART MIDI interface PC98/PC99 Specifications Compliant 16-Bit Full-duplex supports simultaneous stereo recording and playback Enhanced 3D sound technology brings you realistic 3D Effect Sound Enhanced game port 04-0225C 1
System Requirements Pentium or equivalent computer with one available PCI slot Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME/NT4.0/2000 16MB of available disk space 32 MB system memory CD-ROM drive Speakers or headphones Package Contents SoundWave Pro PCI board Sound Driver Installation CD One 5-year warranty card This quick installation guide Connectors Joystick / MIDI This is a 15-pin D-sub connector. It can be used with standard MIDI adapter or joystick. Audio Out A stereo line output jack through which the combined signal of all internal/external audio sources on the card is output. It can be connected to stereo headphones or to self-powered speakers with a 1/8-inch TRS plug. Line In A stereo input jack which accepts a 1/8-inch TRS stereo plug. It can be used as a source for digital sound recording. Mic In A 1/8-inch jack which provides a mono input. It can be used as a source for digital sound recording, a source to be mixed with the overall output signal, or both. Audio-In Stereo connector which can be used to attach a CD-ROM audio cable. Note Select one of the two Audio In connectors to match with the type of audio cable which comes with your CD-ROM drive 2
Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below, since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary. Refer to your computer s reference manual for further information, if needed. Caution: Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. To avoid possible static electricity discharge during the installation, please follow the guidelines below: Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching a large grounded metal surface or the computer s case (if plugged in), for a few seconds. During the installation, avoid any contact with internal parts. Handle cards only by their external edges. 1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer. 3. Remove your computer s cover. 4. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot. 5. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus connector with the selected PCI slot on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated. 6. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the card. 7. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord. Software Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the following software drivers. Make sure you have installed the board before installing the software. Windows 95 Windows 98/98 SE Windows ME Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 3
Throughout driver installation, you may be prompted to insert Windows Installation CD. Some files on this CD are neccessary to complete driver installation. Please insert CD when prompted and follow on-screen instructions. Windows 95 Driver Installation 1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 2. Insert Driver Installation CD. Click Quit if autorun starts. 3. Click Other Locations to locate the drivers. 4. From the Select Other Location dialog box, type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\Win95, then click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 5. Click Finish when Windows finds ALS4000 PCI Audio Device. 6. From the Insert Disk dialog box, click OK. 7. Type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\Win95 and click OK to continue. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 8. If prompted for Windows95 Installation CD, click OK. Insert Windows95 Installation CD and follow on-screen instructions. Windows 98/98 SE Driver Installation 1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 2. Insert Driver Installation CD. Click Quit if autorun starts. 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (recommended), then click Next. 4. Check Specify a location, type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\Win98, click Next, then Next again. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 5. In the next dialog box, type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\Win98, then click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 6. Click Finish. 7. At the Insert Disk window, click OK. 8. Repeat step 6 and restart Windows to complete driver installation. 4
Windows ME Driver Installation 1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), then click Next. 2. Insert Driver Installation CD. Click Quit if autorun starts. 3. Choose Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), and click Next. 4. Check Specify a location, type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\Winme, then click Next. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 5. Plug-n-play detectsals4000 Audio Device. In the New Hardware Found dialog box, type D:\Driver\Sc4000\Winme, then click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 6. Restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation 1. Start Windows NT. 2. Double click My Computer and Control Panel. 3. Double click Multimedia, click Devices tab, then click Add. 4. Choose Unlisted or Updated Driver and click OK. Insert Driver Installation CD. Click Quit if autorun starts. 5. In the Install Driver dialog box, type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\winnt, and click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 6. Select Avance Logic, Inc. ALS4000, then click OK. 7. If the Driver exists dialog box appears, click New. 8. Click OK and restart Windows NT to complete driver installation. 5
Windows 2000 Driver Installation 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, click Next. 2. Choose Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 3. Check Specify a location, then click Next. Insert Driver Installation CD. Click Quit if autorun starts. 4. Type D:\Driver\Sc4000\win2000, then click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 5. Click Next, then Finish. If the Digital Signature box displays, click Yes to continue the installation. 6. Click OK at new dialog box, type in D:\Driver\Sc4000\win2000, then click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 7. If the Digital Signature box displays click Yes to continue installation. 8. Repeat Step 6. 9. Restart Windows to initialize driver. Installing ALSRACK in Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME ALSRACK utility works with Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME. This utility isn't made to work in Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 environments. Please use the default players that come with Windows NT 4.0 and 2000. 1. Click Start and Run. From the command line, type in "D:\App\ALS Rack\Setup.exe" (with quotation marks), and click OK. (Assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive letter) 2. Choose English and click Next. 3. Click Next, choose Install Applications only. 4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation. 6
Technical Support QUESTIONS? SIIG s Online Support has the answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click on ONLINE SUPPORT. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. The answers to your problems could be just a few clicks away. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) SIIG warrants to the original buyer of the product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one, two or five years from the date of purchase. If your product fails to be in good working order during the warranty period, you may return it to SIIG for repair or replacement at SIIG's option. To return the product, you need to follow these steps: Step 1: Contact SIIG's RMA Department To obtain an RMA number, SIIG's RMA Department can be reached by phone at (510)413-5333 or fax at (510)657-5962 or email at service@siig.com. In order to issue an RMA number, the product serial number is required. This number can be found on the side of the box and on the back of the product. Step 2: Complete the RMA form Fill out your Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form, and include it in the package with the product. Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and other accessories that came with the original package must be included. Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package and on the accompanying RMA form. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton. Step 3: Ship the Product You are responsible for the cost of shipping back to SIIG at the following address: SIIG, Inc. RMA# 6078 Stewart Ave. Fremont, CA 94538 SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via UPS Ground or US Mail at no cost to you. 7
PRODUCT NAME SoundWave Pro PCI MODEL NUMBER IC1607 FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Ave. Fremont, CA 94538-3152 SoundWave Pro PCI is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. September, 2001 Copyright 2001 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.