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Installation.
The SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + installation should be no problem thanks to the newest PCI and Plug&Play technology. If you already have experience with installing hardware and software components in Windows, you can proceed with the installation of this card without any worries.
Short Overview
For the professionals who want to get started ASAP, here is a short overview:
· The SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + is a PCI card (as you probably already noticed) and it and the accompanying slot cover with the MIDI /Gameport should be placed as far as possible away from graphic cards or SCSI controllers.
· Don't worry: the poles of the connecting cable for the onboard digital input cannot be connected incorrectly.
· You need at least 1 IRQ.
· You need a few free address ranges (usually not a problem).
· The driver installation under Windows follows the standard routine, and the drivers can be found on the accompanying SiXPack 5.1 + CD-ROM.
· After installing the driver, take a look at the Device Manager and see if there is an exclamation mark.
Tip. A good alternative: software first and then hardware!
We recommend a special installation variant that is particularly suited to the installation of the SiXPack 5.1 + in a Windows system.
BEFORE installing the card in your PC, run the driver setup program: This can be accessed in the
Autostarter menu (the file
AUTORUN.EXE in the root directory of the SiXPack 5.1 + CD-ROM) over the menu point "Driver Installation" or the old fashion way using the following path:
For Windows 2000 / Me / 98SE
:
<CD>:\Drivers\Wdm\SETUP.EXE
Only after this is complete do you actually install the card.
So much for the short version. A detailed description of the installation in text and pictures is given below.
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Card Diagram
d k i f e t l m n o r s p q d
Game/MIDI port f
Digital Out h
Line Out 2 j
Line In / Headphone Out l
CD In 1 n
Aux In p
Gameport connector r
Jumper JP2 t
Jumper JP1 e
Digital In g
Line Out 3 i
Line Out 1 k
Mic IN m
CD In 2 o
Digital In q
Wavetable Xtention s
Jumper JP3
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Connecting a Wavetable Daughterboard.
If you own a wavetable module, like TerraTecs WaveSystem for example, a module from an older TerraTec card (e.g. Maestro Series) or a Yamahas DB50-XG, you can use it on the Sound-
System SiXPack 5.1 + . To do that simply attach the 26 poled connector to the pin row marked
"CN2" (Wavetable Xtention) on the SiXPack 5.1 +. Pay attention that all of the pins are con-
nected with the wavetable module. Both connector rows must be correctly aligned.
Important:
The signal from an attached wavetable daughterboard is routed together with the AUX signal. These are not separated electronically from one another. Therefore, simultaneous operation should be avoided where possible. If you connect two devices to "one line", you will experience considerable signal loss in both devices. In addition, we cannot guarantee that this will not have a long-term negative effect on both devices.
The volume of the wavetable module is controlled at a later stage in the ControlPanel using the
"AUX" controller.
Further information can be found in the section "The Wavetable Connector and the Internal
Synthesizer." (page 47).
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Installing the card.
Be sure to connect any extras like wavetable modules before you install the card (further infor-
mation can be found on page 47). Adding these modules at a later stage makes the process
more complicated.
Before installing the sound card, please take note of any special points pertaining to the configuration of your computer. Also refer to the manual for your computer and other expansion cards for their settings.
Please observe the following instructions to ensure trouble-free installation.
If difficulties still arise, carefully reread the relevant chapter in this manual.
Please call our service hotline if you are still having problems. The telephone number and the hotline hours are given on the accompanying service card.
First check to ensure that the package is complete.
The delivery includes at least:
· 1 PCI TerraTec SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + soundcard
· 1 slot cover for MIDI / Gameport - connection
· 1 installation & driver CD-ROM
· 1 audio cable (2-pin CD-ROM digital cable)
· 1 registration card with product serial number
· 1 customer service card
Return the registration card to us at the earliest possible opportunity or register online at
http://www.terratec.net/register.htm
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This is important for support and hotline services.
Safety Instructions
Before opening the case, unplug the power plug from the wall socket as well as from the PC.
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And here’s what to do, step by step:
· Switch off your PC and all connected peripheral devices, such as printer, monitor and so on.
Leave the AC cord connected for the time being, so that your computer is still grounded.
· Touch the metal chassis at the rear of the PC to ground yourself and discharge static. Now unplug the cord from the AC mains socket.
· Remove the cover from the case of your PC.
· Search for two parallel free slots, where at least one of them is PCI format. Remove the screw that holds the slot cover in place and remove the cover. In order to ensure that your soundcard works optimally, choose, when possible, two slots that are not directly next to any other installed cards, as some cards like graphic cards can emit signals that could have a distorting effect on your soundcard.
· Carefully remove the sound card from its packaging and pick it up by the edges with one hand while your other hand is resting on the metal of the PC case. This will ensure that your body is completely discharged via your computer without affecting the sound card. Do not touch the components of the card under any circumstances.
· Connect the MIDI/Gameport extention (as well as any wavetable daughterboards and other internal audio devices) with the soundcard. Please follow the corresponding installation instructions.
· Align the holder at the rear of the sound card in the expansion slot in such a way that the card’s gold-colored connectors are directly in line with the slot’s socket.
· Carefully seat the card in the slot. You might have to press the card firmly into the slot to make a good contact. Take care to ensure that the contacts are precisely in line in order to avoid damaging the sound card or the motherboard in your PC.
· Insert and tighten the screw from the slot cover to secure the sound card in its slot.
· Now connect the MIDI/Gameport extention in the second free slot and fasten it with the free screw from the old slot cover.
· Then connect the analog or - if you have one - the digital audio Out from the CD-ROM drive(s;-) to the appropriate connector on the soundcard (a cable for connecting the digital
In from the soundcard with the digital Out of the CD-ROM drive is included). (Also read the
section "The Analog CD Audio Connectors." on page 45 and "The Digital In." on page 41.)
· Reinstall the cover of your PC case.
· Connect the speakers or your stereo system to the soundcard (Also read the section "The
Card Connections and their Usage." on page 30).
· Reconnect the mains and all other cables. Make sure that your speakers or hifi system are set to a low volume. Start your computer.
· Then proceed to the section "The Driver Installation." (page 13).
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The Driver Installation.
The SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + is currently provided with drivers for the operating systems
Windows 98SE, ME and Windows 2000. Before installing, you must determine which operating system you are using. The operating system and version number can be found in the Control
Panel under "System Properties".
For example, this is how you recognize Windows98 SE.
In the following description of the driver installation
<CD> stands for the drive letter that Windows has assigned your CD drive where the SiXPack 5.1 + CD is.
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Installation under Windows 98 SE.
Once you have installed the SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + card in your PC, Windows 98SE recognizes the card as a new hardware component and displays the following screen.
Click "Next".
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Choose "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" and click "Next".
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Enter the path <CD>:\Drivers\Wdm\ and then click on "OK". Alternatively, you can select the path to the SiXPack 5.1 + per mouse by clicking on "Browse...".
You should also click "Next" when this screen is reached.
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To complete the installation click "Finish".
Windows now installs the driver for you, documenting the process with several installation screens. At this point nothing else should occur. If during this process you are unexpectedly prompted to do something and you are unsure how to proceed, it is usually best to just press the Enter key.
Should Windows again ask for driver files point to the same path on the SiXPack 5.1 + CD-ROM given above. It may also be the case that a few other Windows features need to be installed along with the card (e.g. if this is the first sound card installation for your system). For this eventuality, please have your Windows CD handy.
After the driver has been successfully installed, it is easy to add the other bundle software via the autostarter.
<CD>:\autorun.exe
Follow the instructions on the screen. There shouldn't be any problems. Continue reading on
page 18.
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Uninstalling the driver under Windows 98SE
If you want to remove the driver from the system, it is best to do this before you remove the card using the setup program that you also used when installing the driver.
Choose "Uninstall SiXPack 5.1 + driver".
The accompanying bundle software can be removed as simply as well. Call up "Add/Remove
Programs" in the Windows Control Panel and locate the programs that are to be deleted. Select them one after the other and each time click "Add/Remove...".
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Driver installed – this is what it looks like.
After the driver has been successfully installed, you should verify that everything is configured properly with your Windows 98 SE system. In the Device Manager you can check the status of recognized or installed hardware components. The Device Manager is found in the Windows
Control Panel under "System".
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This is how the window should look if everything has been installed properly. In the picture, the item
"Sound, video and game controllers" is opened. You can do this by clicking the small "+" symbol on the left hand side.
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Installation under Windows ME.
Once you have installed the SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + in your PC, Windows Me automatically loads generic drivers for the SiXPack 5.1 +. After this installation is completed start
AUTORUN.EXE in the root directory of the SiXPack-CD and choose the menu point "Install
Driver". This will start the setup program.
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Select "Install SiXPack 5.1+ driver".
Select "Restart".
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After the computer has restarted and the new hardware has been found by the Windows hardware wizard the following window is displayed.
Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and click on "Next".
Check the box "Specify a location:", enter the path
<CD>:\Drivers\Wdm\ and click on "Next". Alternatively, you can select the path by clicking on "Browse".
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You should also click "Next" when this screen is reached.
To complete the installation click "Finish".
After the driver has been successfully installed, it is easy to add the other bundle software via the autostarter.
<CD>:\autorun.exe
Follow the instructions on the screen. There shouldn't be any problems.
Read further on page 23.
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Uninstalling the driver under Windows ME.
If you want to remove the driver from the system, it is best to do this before you remove the card using the setup program that you also used when installing the driver.
Start
AUTORUN.EXE in the root directory of the SiXPack CD and choose the menu point "Install driver".
This will start the setup program.
Choose "Uninstall SiXPack 5.1 + driver".
Select "Shut Down".
Then you can remove the card when the PC is turned off or completely reinstall the driver if this were necessary.
The accompanying bundle software can be removed as simply as well. Call up "Add/Remove
Programs" in the Windows Control Panel and locate the programs that are to be deleted. Select them one after the other and each time click "Add/Remove...".
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Driver installed – this is what it looks like.
After the driver has been successfully installed, you should verify that everything is configured properly with your Windows ME system. In the Device Manager you can check the status of recognized or installed hardware components. The Device Manager is found in the Windows Control Panel under "System" > "Hardware". Then click on the "Device Manager..." button.
This is how the window should look if everything has been installed properly. In the picture, the item
"Sound, video and game controllers" is opened. You can do this by clicking the small "+" symbol on the left hand side.
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Installation under Windows 2000.
Once you have installed the SoundSystem SiXPack 5.1 + in your PC, Windows 2000 automatically loads generic drivers for the SiXPack 5.1 +. After this installation is completed start
AUTORUN.EXE in the root directory of the SiXPack -CD and choose the menu point "Install
Driver". This will start the setup program.
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Select "Install SiXPack 5.1+ driver".
Select "Restart".
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After the computer has restarted and the new hardware has been found by the Windows 2000 hardware wizard the following window is displayed.
Click "Next".
Choose "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click "Next".
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Select the "CD-ROM drives" check box and click "Next".
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You should also click "Next" when this screen is reached.
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Proceed with the installation by clicking "Yes" .
Later in the course of the installation, a window of this kind may appear again, stay calm and collected and proceed carefully by clicking "YES".
Windows now installs the driver for you, documenting the process with several installation screens. At this point nothing else should occur. If during this process you are unexpectedly prompted to do something and you are unsure how to proceed, it is usually best to just press the Enter key.
Should Windows again ask for driver files point to the same path on the SiXPack 5.1 + CD-ROM given above. It may also be the case that a few other Windows features need to be installed along with the card (e.g. if this is the first sound card installation for your system). For this eventuality, please have your Windows CD handy.
After the driver has been successfully installed, it is easy to add the other bundle software via the autostarter.
<CD>:\autorun.exe
Follow the instructions on the screen. There shouldn't be any problems. Read further on page
28.
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Uninstalling the driver under Windows 2000
If you want to remove the driver from the system, it is best to do this before you remove the card using the setup program that you also used when installing the driver.
Start
AUTORUN.EXE in the root directory of the SiXPack CD and choose the menu point "Install driver".
This will start the setup program.
Choose "Uninstall SiXPack 5.1 + driver".
Select "Shut Down".
Then you can remove the card when the PC is turned off or completely reinstall the driver if this were necessary.
The accompanying bundle software can be removed as simply as well. Call up "Add/Remove
Programs" in the Windows Control Panel and locate the programs that are to be deleted. Select them one after the other and each time click "Add/Remove...".
Driver installed – this is what it looks like.
After the driver has been successfully installed, you should verify that everything is functioning properly with your Windows 2000 system. In the Device Manager you can check the status of recognized or installed hardware components. The Device Manager is found in the Windows
Control Panel under "System" > "Hardware". Then click on the "Device Manager..." button.
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This is how the window should look if everything has been installed properly. In the picture, the item
"Sound, video and game controllers" is opened. You can do this by clicking the small "+" symbol on the left hand side.
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