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AW540 Series Audio Card 

  User's Guide 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AW540 Series

Page 1: ...1 AW540 Series Audio Card User s Guide...

Page 2: ...disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purc...

Page 3: ...allation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the int...

Page 4: ...Card MIDI Joystick Devices 12 1 2 2 5 System Requirements 12 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 13 2 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 13 2 2 1 SETTING UP IN WINDOWS 95 98 ME 14 2 2 2 SETTING UP IN WINDO...

Page 5: ...tilizing the CPU or causing system latency Its also supports DirectSound Downloadable Sound DLS and DirectMusic Legacy audio block supports FM Synthesizer Sound Blaster Pro MPU401 UART mode and Joysti...

Page 6: ...nal Optical Coaxial S PDIF IN Connector For AW540 DELUXE only Software controllable audio Supports various audio devices all controllable through software Adjusts master volume CD audio line in and mi...

Page 7: ...Components and Connecting 7 1 2 Components and Connecting 1 2 1 Components AW540...

Page 8: ...40 Series to peripheral devices Figure 1 2 shows the different devices that you can connect to the sound card Audio Card Output Devices 1 Front Out 2 Rear Out 3 Center Subwoofer 4 S PDIF Out 5 Game MI...

Page 9: ...at the time We illustrate three common connection types and display them below Type I Connect audio card to general stereo speaker Type II Connect audio card to 2 sets of stereo speakers Type III Conn...

Page 10: ...o Card S PDIFOut Devices AW540 with the capabilities to process digital signals compliant with IEC958 S PDIF Out Connector The S PDIF Out port is available for Mini Disk LD player set top box etc and...

Page 11: ...ble Figure 2 2 2 provided together wi th AW540 product packages transforms output signals from Digital DIN to three separated mini stereo phone jacks labeled FR FL RR RL SUB CEN supports up to 6 chann...

Page 12: ...andard PC joystick You may also choose to connect a MIDI adapter with a joystick port to use the MIDI and joystick simultaneously 1 2 2 5 System Requirements IBM PC or compatible 166MHz CPU or better...

Page 13: ...expansion slot Hold it by its edges and without using excessive force or pressing any components on the sound card insert AW540 into the slot Make sure that it is seated firmly and completely in the...

Page 14: ...x Me NT or 2000 OS disc might be needed when installing driver for you sound card So please keep ready before proceeding with all hardware and software installation During the driver installation proc...

Page 15: ...rdware Installation screens utility and enter windows This is so you can use our Auto RunSetup Insert the AW540 Series driver disk in the appropriate drive The Win95 98 Me Setup Menu wizard displays M...

Page 16: ...Run setup display push the Begin Install button then restart the system all driver installation procedures will automatic execute and be finished After finish all installation procedures system makes...

Page 17: ...er Location program please exec when you finished the driver installation procedures Magnificent AW540 Utilities Click the speaker image to check if the real speakers have place to right location AOpe...

Page 18: ...position slider that combines the effects of Elevation and Sample Rate Conversion SRC Low CPU Usage results as both SRC and Elevation at off mode Turning both SRC and Elevation On will result high CPU...

Page 19: ...OS disc might be needed when installing driver for you sound card So please keep ready before proceeding with all hardware and software installation During the driver installation procedures a warnin...

Page 20: ...iate drive The WinNT Setup Menu wizard displays Move mouse to the Driver button select Install Driver item then click the button to begin auto driver installation procedures After finish all installat...

Page 21: ...and click on the Devices tab 2 Press the ADD button Select MPU 401 Compatible Driver Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro Joystick and press OK 3 Place your NT4 0 installation CD and press OK the default path...

Page 22: ...OS disc might be needed when installing driver for you sound card So please keep ready before proceeding with all hardware and software installation During the driver installation procedures a warnin...

Page 23: ...p Menu wizard displays Move mouse to the Driver button select Install Upgrade item then click Driver button to begin auto driver installation procedures AW540 Windows2000 Driver Setup program will dis...

Page 24: ...Digital Signature Not Found windows might display if the driver you choose is not the Microsoft WHQL certified one Anyway please click the Yes button to continue the installation procedures After fini...

Page 25: ...music listening player for WAVE MIDI CD MP3 and driver auto upgrade service application etc Insert the AW540 Series driver disk in the appropriate drive The AOpen2000 Setup Menu wizard displays Move m...

Page 26: ...e your system Direct Web Auto Service Connection Auto detect and download latest driver Auto Update your system after downloaded driver Now you only need ONE BUTTON CLICK After you clicked the Upgrade...

Page 27: ...nd beginning download new drivers NOTE Sometimes the download site you choose might be not accessed please try later or select another one After all download procedures had finished an auto update dia...

Page 28: ...from CD ROM direct to audio DSP without any DA or AD procedures It provides Truly Digital audio data Skin Maker An utility for users to build their own style skin It is bundled together with Digital C...

Page 29: ...CD MP1 MP2 MP3 etc audio formats Ability to record audio sources to MP3 WAVE CD Processional DSP Sound Effects including Hall Vocal Rock Soft Bass Surround etc AOpen Music Center Operation System Win9...

Page 30: ...d seek help before contact us With your help we can then continue to provide the best quality service to more customers Thanks very much for your understanding AOpen Technical Supporting Team Online M...

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