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AC-KIT-888HD Audio Module 

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4.5 RealTek HD Audio Driver (ALC888) Installation 

To install the Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio driver, please follow the steps below. 

Step 1: 

Open Windows Control Panel. 

Step 2: 

Double click the 

System

 icon. 

Step 3: 

Double click the 

Device Manager

 tab. 

Step 4: 

Double click the listed device that has question marks next to it. (This means 

Windows does not recognize the device). 

Step 5: 

The

Device Driver Wizard

 appears. Click 

Next

 to continue. 

Step 6: 

Select “

Specify a Location

” in the 

Locate Driver Files

 window. Click 

N

EXT

 to 

continue. 

Step 7: 

Select “

X:\4-AUDIO\AC-KIT888HD\WIN

” directory in the location browsing 

window, where “

X:\

” is the system CD drive. 

Step 8: 

Click

OK

 to continue. The driver is installed. 

Step 9: 

A confirmation screen offers the option of restarting the computer now or later. 

For the settings to take effect, the computer must be restarted. Click 

FINISH

 to 

restart the computer. 

Summary of Contents for AC-KIT-888HD

Page 1: ...6 sales enochsystems com Copyright 2013 Enoch Systems LLC Enoch Systems and the Enoch Systems logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Enoch Systems LLC and or its affiliates in the U S and oth...

Page 2: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page i IEI Technology Corp User Manual MODEL AC KIT 888HD 7 1 Channel High Definition Audio Module Rev 1 00 15 June 2011...

Page 3: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page ii Revision Date Version Changes 15 June 2011 1 00 Initial release...

Page 4: ...es arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All...

Page 5: ...3 1 1 AC KIT 888HD Layout 10 3 1 2 Peripheral Interface Connectors 10 3 1 3 Audio Connector 11 3 1 4 CD In Connector 12 3 1 5 Front Panel Connector 13 3 2 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS 14 4...

Page 6: ...ssing the Sound Effects Manager 25 5 3 2 7 1 Surround Sound Setup 27 5 3 3 Connect Devices to the Audio Module 28 5 3 4 Testing Speaker Configuration 33 A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE 34 A 1 HAZARDO...

Page 7: ...DD Power on Select Jumper Location 20 Figure 4 3 Connect Audio Module to Motherboard 21 Figure 4 4 Connect Audio Module to CD 22 Figure 5 1 Sound Effect Manager Icon Task Bar 25 Figure 5 2 Sound Effec...

Page 8: ...eripheral Interface Connectors 10 Table 3 2 Audio Connector Pinouts 11 Table 3 3 CD In Connector Pinouts 12 Table 3 4 Front Panel Connector Pinouts 14 Table 3 5 External Peripheral Interface Connector...

Page 9: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 1 Chapter 1 1 Introduction...

Page 10: ...HD audio module features a performance Realtek ALC888 audio codec chip five input output audio jacks direct CD in header connection and optional I O KIT multi streaming pin header connection With IEI...

Page 11: ...roviding 7 1 sound playback and multiple streaming through the front panel stereo outputs Digital to Analog Converter DAC with 97dB signal to noise ratio SNR Analog to Digital Converter ADC with 90dB...

Page 12: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 4 1 4 Dimensions The main dimensions of the AC KIT 888HD are shown in the diagram below Figure 1 3 AC KIT 888HD Dimensions mm...

Page 13: ...jacks CD pin header connector on board Sampling Rate DACs support 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz ADCs support 44 1k 48k 96kHz 16 20 24 bit S PDIF OUT supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz 16 20 24 bit S PDIF IN suppor...

Page 14: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 6 Chapter 2 2 Packing List...

Page 15: ...discharge Self grounding Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge any excess static buildup Use an anti static pad When configuring any circuit board place it on an anti static mat O...

Page 16: ...eller or vendor the AC KIT 888HD was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to 36sales iei com tw The AC KIT 888HD is shipped with the following components...

Page 17: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 9 Chapter 3 3 Connectors...

Page 18: ...es below show all the connectors and jumpers Figure 3 1 Connectors and Jumpers 3 1 2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board Connector Type Label Audio co...

Page 19: ...3 2 CN Pinouts See Table 3 2 Use the audio connector to connect the module to a motherboard audio connector Figure 3 2 Audio Connector Location PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION 1 HDA_SYNC 2 HDA_BITCLK...

Page 20: ...CN Type 4 pin header 1x4 CN Location See Figure 3 3 CN Pinouts See Table 3 3 Use the CD in connector to connect the module to a CD player Figure 3 3 CD In Connector Location PIN DESCRIPTION 1 CD IN L...

Page 21: ...cation See Figure 3 4 CN Pinouts See Table 3 4 NOTE Do not connect the front panel connector to the any motherboard or chassis connectors The front panel connector is used to connect the module to IEI...

Page 22: ...functions Connector Type Label Functions Orange Audio jack C SUB Center Subwoofer Out Default Line in Front out Rear out and Side out Black Audio jack REAR Rear out Default Mic in Line in Center Subwo...

Page 23: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 15 Chapter 4 4 Installation...

Page 24: ...stband can help to prevent ESD from damaging the board Self grounding Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting material During the time the board is handled frequently touch any conduct...

Page 25: ...he body and helps prevent ESD damage Place the AC KIT 888HD on an antistatic pad o When installing or configuring the motherboard place it on an antistatic pad This helps to prevent potential ESD dama...

Page 26: ...lastic cover that slides over the pins to connect them To CLOSE SHORT a jumper means connecting the pins of the jumper with the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a...

Page 27: ...tings See Table 4 2 Jumper Location See Figure 4 1 This jumper allows the user to set the AVDD power for the audio module Setting Description Short 1 2 Select AVDD power by 5V Short 2 3 Default Select...

Page 28: ...er by 1 5V Short 2 3 Default Select DVDD power by 3V Table 4 3 DVDD Power on Select Jumper Settings Figure 4 2 DVDD Power on Select Jumper Location 4 4 Chassis Installation Follow the steps below to i...

Page 29: ...ly removed retention screw Step 6 Find the audio cable that came with the AC KIT 888HD audio module Step 7 Connect one end of the audio cable to the HDA 1 box header connector on the AC KIT 888HD audi...

Page 30: ...2 Step 9 If applicable connect the system CD drive to the CDIN1 4 pin header on the AC KIT 888HD audio module see Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Connect Audio Module to CD Step 10 Close the chassis reconnect t...

Page 31: ...This means Windows does not recognize the device Step 5 The Device Driver Wizard appears Click Next to continue Step 6 Select Specify a Location in the Locate Driver Files window Click NEXT to continu...

Page 32: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 24 Chapter 5 5 7 1 Surround Sound Configuration...

Page 33: ...ady been installed on the system If a Realtek ALC888 high definition audio driver has not been installed on the system please refer to Section 4 5 5 3 7 1 Surround Sound Configuration 5 3 1 Accessing...

Page 34: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 26 Step 2 The sound effect manager appears Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 Sound Effects Manager ALC888...

Page 35: ...7 1 Surround Sound Setup Follow the steps below to set up the Sound Effects Manager for 7 1 surround sound Step 1 Click the Audio I O tab Step 2 From the dropdown list box select 8CH Speaker Figure 5...

Page 36: ...3 Connect Devices to the Audio Module The AC KIT 888HD audio module has the ability to auto detect devices plugged into the jacks Also each jack supports multiple kinds of input and output devices The...

Page 37: ...below to connect devices to the audio module for surround sound Step 1 Connect the front speakers of a 7 1 surround sound system to the green audio jack of the AC KIT 888HD audio module Step 2 The fo...

Page 38: ...speakers have been plugged into the green jack Figure 5 6 Front Speakers as Front Speaker Out NOTE The jack icons in the Front Panel section of Figure 5 6 are identified with other jacks when using mu...

Page 39: ...ith a blue arrow pointing to the blue jack icon This indicates that speakers have been plugged into the blue jack Figure 5 7 Side Speakers as Side Speaker Out Step 7 Connect the rear speakers of a 7 1...

Page 40: ...ck arrow pointing to the black jack icon This indicates that speakers have been plugged into the black jack Figure 5 8 Rear Speakers as Rear Speaker Out Step 9 Connect the center speakers of a 7 1 sur...

Page 41: ...r Subwoofer Speakers as Center Subwoofer Speaker Out 5 3 4 Testing Speaker Configuration Follow the steps below to test that the speakers have been connected to the audio module and configured correct...

Page 42: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 34 Appendix A A Hazardous Materials Disclosure...

Page 43: ...e presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product and is applicable to China RoHS only A label will be placed on each product to indicate the estimated Environmentally Friendly Use P...

Page 44: ...it Board X O O O O X Metal Fasteners X O O O O O Cable Assembly X O O O O X Fan Assembly X O O O O X Power Supply Assemblies X O O O O X Battery O O O O O O O This toxic or hazardous substance is cont...

Page 45: ...AC KIT 888HD Audio Module Page 37 RoHS RoHS Pb Hg Cd CR VI PBB PBDE X O O O O X X O O O O X X O O O O X X O O O O O X O O O O X X O O O O X X O O O O X O O O O O O O SJ T11363 2006 X SJ T11363 2006...

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