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1. uli ioa Im Ooo Sy TD AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Sound Effect Mixer Audio Microphone 3D Audio Demo ANALOG Back Panel Figure 4 7 Side Speakers as Side Speaker Out Step 7 Connect the rear speakers of a 7 1 surround sound system to the orange audio jack of the AC KIT 883HD audio module and select Rear Speaker Out see Figure 4 5 as the device type and click OK Step 8 Connect the center speakers of a 7 1 surround sound system to the black audio jack of the AC KIT 883HD audio module and select Center Subwoofer Speaker Out see Figure 4 5 as the device type and click RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 4 3 4 Testing Speaker Configuration Follow the steps below to test that the speakers have been connected to the audio module and configured correctly Step 1 Click any speaker icon in the picture on the left of the Audio I O tab The driver generates a sound through the corresponding speaker connected to the audio module Step 2 Check the jack plug connections and speaker configurations if the speaker icon does not match the actual speaker B AC KIT 883HD Audio Module THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 44 Lar AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Chapter 5 Multi Streaming Configuration Page 45 I Tech2. _ 16 5 6 Mute Playback Devices AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Playback devices must be muted when using the multi streaming function Follow the steps below to mute the playback devices Step 1 Click the Mixer tab Step 2 Inthe Playback section select Realtek HD Audio output as the default playback device Figure 5 12 Ln Sound Effect Mixer Audio Vlicrophone 3D Audio Demc Figure 5 12 Setting the Default Playback Device Step 3 Mute all the input devices in the Playback section Figure 5 13 Page 56 gt uM EE AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Realtek HD Audio output Rear Black In Rear Green In CD Volume L ck Realtek HDA Primary input CD Volume Stereo Mix Realtek HD Audio output Subwoofer Center Side Front Green In a CK Realtek HDA Primary input CD Volume Stereo Mix Ex CEECYTES _ 16 Figure 5 13 Mute Playback Devices 5 7 Initiate Multi streaming Applications The following sections describe how to initiate and set up two applications on independent audio streams 5 7 1 Primary Audio Streaming Application This section describes the set up and configuration of Windows Media Player as the system s primary audio stream and assumes Windows Media Player is preinstalled on the syste
3. Technology Corp gt 97 E e lt S gt e gt E gt 2 AC KIT 883HD_ User Manual Rev 1 0 December 2006 26 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Revision MODEL AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Revision Number Description Date of Issue 1 0 Initial release December 2006 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module _ RIechnology Corp Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages 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 rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer TRADEMARKS IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation INTEL is a registered trademark of INTEL Corporation Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and
4. a a 14 LA DIMENSION 15 1 5 REALTEK ALC883 AUDIO CODEC 16 LIL UTI 16 PEE oU A 18 CONNECTORS 19 2 1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS 20 2 1 1 Peripheral Interface Connectors 20 PENNE gno ruo TEETH 21 2 ed CD In Connect c 22 2 1 4 Front Panel Connectorf 23 2 2 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS 24 INSTALLATION 25 3 LANTI STATIC 26 3 2 INSTALLATI N CONSIDERATIONS 27 3 21 Installation Notices 27 2 3 28 3 3 1 Unpacking Checklist 28 34 TuS 29 3 4 1 AVDD Power ON Select 30 3 5 CHASSIS 30 26 4 7 1 SURROUND SOUND CONFIGURATION ecce cete eee 35 4 1 INTRODUCTION sai TT 36 42 DRIVER INSTALLATION 36 4 3 7 1 SURROUND SOUND CONFIGURATION 0 242 00000 0 36 4 3 1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager ss
5. Audio In Mic in at front panel Pink Audio Out Windows default device Ringing PC speaker Let Skype adjust my sound device settings Learn more how to set up your audio settings a Make a test call to Skype answering machine Save Cancel Figure 5 21 Skype Ringing Device Step 8 Click Save 6 Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 9 In the Skype main window start a call Figure 5 22 The conversation is channeled through the secondary audio stream File View Contacts Tools Call Help Add Contact Search Call Phones Conference Chat B No events Account Contacts Boa History Ringing Users Online Figure 5 22 Skype Call B AC KIT 883HD Audio Module THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 68 zo RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Index 26 ALC883 Audio Codec 16 D DIMENSIONS senenin nnii 15 E External Peripheral Interface Connectors 24 Installati n 25 Anti static Precautions 26 Audio Driver oon 32 Chassis Installation 30 NOCES airnn 27 Unpacking nete 28 J J
6. 10 Band Software Equalizer Voice Cancellation and Key Shifting in Karaoke mode m Enhanced Configuration Panel to improve user experience Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation AEC Noise Suppression NS and Beam Forming BF technology for voice application ALC883D features optional Dolby Digital Live output for consumer equipment ALC883DTS features optional DTS Connect software lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 1 5 2 Applications Desktop multimedia PCs Entertainment PCs for digital home application m Information appliances e g set top box Page 18 LE a RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Chapter 2 Connectors _ 16 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 2 1 Peripheral Interface Connectors Figure 2 1 shows the onboard peripheral connectors external peripheral interface connectors and onboard jumper HDA 1 1 omm J1 FRONT PANEL Figure 2 1 Connector Locations 2 1 1 Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 2 1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the AC KIT 883HD audio module Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in the following sections Connector Type Label Audio connector 10 pin box header HDA 1 CD In connector 4 pin header CDIN1 Front panel connector 10 pin header FRONT PANEL Table 2 1 P
7. 12V to 5V Table 3 3 AVDD Power ON Select Jumper Settings 3 5 Chassis Installation Follow the steps below to install the AC KIT 883HD audio module into a chassis Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Page 30 Turn off and disconnect the system from all power sources Open the chassis to expose the rear panel slots Remove the slot cover bracket from an unused slot on the chassis rear panel by removing its retention screw Insert the AC KIT 883HD audio module into the unused slot RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 5 Secure the AC KIT 883HD audio module to the chassis with the previously removed retention screw Step 6 Find the 10 2 00mm female end to 10 2 00mm female end cable that came with the AC KIT 883HD audio module Step 7 Connect one end of the cable to the HAD 1 box header connector on the AC KIT 883HD audio module Step 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the ten pin audio connector on the system motherboard see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Connect Audio Module to Motherboard Step 9 If applicable connect the system CD drive to the CDIN1 4 pin header on the AC KIT 883HD audio module see Figure 3 3 e AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Figure 3 3 Connect Audio Module to CD Step 10 Close the chassis reconnect the power and turn on the system 3 6 RealTek HD Audio Driver ALC883 Insta
8. 6 Access Playback Multi streaming eene 52 Figure 5 7 Enable Playback Multi streaming eere 53 Figure 5 8 New Device Reminder eren nnne 53 Figure 5 9 Access Record Multi streaming eere 54 Figure 5 10 Enable Recording Multi streaming eene 55 Figure 5 11 New Device Reminder eene nnne nnn 55 Figure 5 12 Setting the Default Playback Device eene 56 26 Figure 5 13 Figure 5 14 Figure 5 15 Figure 5 16 Figure 5 17 Figure 5 18 Figure 5 19 Figure 5 20 Figure 5 21 Figure 5 22 Mute All Playback Devices eene nnn 58 Windows Media Player Tools Menu enm 59 Windows Media Player 5 60 Windows Media Player Speaker Options 61 Skype Tools 62 Skype Options 4444444 4 63 Skype Audio In Device erii reiten tnn 64 Skype Audio Out 65 Skype Ringing 66 Skype Call M M 67 AC K
9. AC KIT 883HD audio module functionality 7 1 Surround Sound Yes 2 multi streaming channels Yes with optional IO KIT MULTI ST card Table 1 3 Functionality 26 1 2 4 Software Support AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Table 1 4 gives a brief description of the AC KIT 883HD audio module driver Device Driver Audio Driver for Windows 2000 XP Table 1 4 Software Support 1 3 System Requirements The system requirements for the AC KIT 883HD audio module are listed below m X86 compatible computer Microsoft DirectX 9 0b or above version installed OS Windows 2000 or Windows XP Page 14 4 2 RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 1 4 Dimensions The AC KIT 883HD audio module dimensions are m Length 83 82mm m Width 40 64mm m Height 11 5mm The dimensions are shown in Figure 1 2 below Figure 1 2 Module Dimensions units mm _ 16 1 5 Realtek ALC883 Audio Codec AC KIT 883HD Audio Module The ALC883 series 7 1 2 Channel High Definition Audio HDA codecs are compliant with Microsoft s UAA Universal Audio Architecture The ALC883 series provide 10 DAC channels that simultaneously support 7 1 sound playback plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output multiple streaming through the front panel stereo output Flexible mixing mute and fine gain
10. Change Language Options 7 380 829 Users Online Figure 5 17 Skype Tools Menu Page 62 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 3 The Options window appears Figure 5 18 5 Skype Options General Privacy Notifications Sounds Hotkeys UM Connection Call Forwarding amp Voicemail video Updates 9 SMS Messages Advanced Figure 5 18 Skype Options Window 6 RIechnology Corp Audio In Audio Out Ringing Windows default device Windows default device Windows default device Ring PC speaker Let Skype adjust my sound device settings Learn more how to set our audio settings i i NA a test call to 5 answering machine Save Cancel Step 4 Click the Sound Devices item in the Options window 16 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 5 For the Audio In device select Mic in at front panel Pink from the dropdown list Figure 5 19 5 Skype Options General Audio In Windows default device B may Windows default device Audio Out Realtek Primary input Notifications Mic in at front panel Pink 9222 Mic in at rear panel Pink Ringing CETT Sounds Ring PC speaker Let Skype adjust my sound device settings Hotkeys A gt Connection Call
11. KIT 883HD audio module c w slot bracket Page 28 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module mme RIechnology Corp Quantity Description Image 10 pin 2 00mm female end to 1 10 pin 2 00mm female end N connector cable 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Utility CD Table 3 1 Packing List 3 4 Jumper Settings amp NOTE A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip often protected by a plastic cover that the To CLOSE SHORT a jumper means connecting the pins slides over pins to connect them of the jumper with the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper PLASTIC CLIP CLOSED 1 2 3 4 Figure 3 1 Jumper Locations OPEN 2 3 CLOSED 26 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Table 3 2 lists the onboard jumper A detailed description of this jumper can be found in Section 3 4 1 Description Type Label AVDD Power ON select 4 pin header J1 Table 3 2 Onboard Jumper 3 4 1 AVDD Power ON Select Jumper Jumper Label JP1 Jumper Type 3 pin header Jumper Settings See Table 3 3 Jumper Location See Figure 2 1 This jumper allows the user to set the voltage for the audio module Short 1 2 Select AVDD Power by 5V Short 2 3 Default Select AVDD Power by
12. Out Side out and Rear out 0 Lu 8 Line in Default Mic in Front out Ee Audio jack IN i Blue Center Subwoofer Out Side out and Rear out Front out Default Line in Rear out Je Audio jack OUT Center Subwoofer Out and Side out Table 2 5 External Peripheral Interface Connectors Page 24 LE a RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Chapter 3 Installation lechnology Corp 3 1 Anti static Precautions WARNING Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the AC KIT 883HD AC KIT 883HD Audio Module audio module may result in permanent damage to the AC KIT 883HD audio module and severe injury to the user Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause serious damage to electronic components including the AC KIT 883HD audio module Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD It is therefore critical that whenever the AC KIT 883HD audio module or any other electrical component is handled the following anti static precautions are strictly adhered to Wear an anti static wristband Wearing a simple anti static wristband can help to prevent ESD from damaging the AC KIT 883HD audio module m Self grounding Before handling the AC KIT 883HD audio module touch any grounded conducting material During the time the AC KIT 883HD audio module is handled frequently touch any conducting materials t
13. control functions provide a complete integrated audio solution for home entertainment PCs The ALC883 series also integrates two stereo ADCs that can support a stereo microphone with Acoustic Echo Cancellation AEC Beam Forming BF and Noise Suppression NS technology simultaneously All analog IOs are input and output capable and headphone amplifiers are also integrated at each analog output All analog IOs can be re tasked according to user s definitions or automatically switched depending on the connected device type The ALC883 series support 16 20 24 S PDIF input and output to offer easy connection of PCs to high quality consumer electronic products such as digital decoders and speakers The ALC883 series support host soft audio from the Intel ICH series chipset and also from any other HDA compatible audio controller With EAX Direct Sound 3D I3DL2 A3D compatibility and excellent software utilities like Karaoke mode environment emulation software equalizer HRTF 3D positional audio and optional Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect program the ALC883 series provide an excellent entertainment package and game experience for PC users 1 5 1 Features m High performance DACs with 95dB SNR A Weighting ADCs with 85dB SNR A Weighting Meets performance requirements for audio on PC2001 systems and Microsoft WLP 2 x m Ten DAC channels support 16 20 24 bit PCM format for 7 1 sound playback plus 2 channels of ind
14. is an audio interface card that with 7 1 surround sound and optional multi streaming audio channel capabilities The AC KIT 883HD audio module features a performance Realtek ALC883 audio codec chip five input output audio jacks direct CD in header connection and optional KIT multi streaming pin header connection With IEl s leading edge technology and professionalism in industrial computing the AC KIT 883HD audio module is designed with high stability and state of the art functionality to fulfill your needs Figure 1 1 shows an overview of the AC KIT 883HD audio module 5 x Audio Jacks 10 KIT Audio Motherboard Audio Figure 1 1 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Overview Page 12 6 Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 1 2 Product Specifications Product specifications are listed in the following sections 1 2 1 Interface Specifications The interface specifications are listed in Table 1 1 Audio Input 5 Audio jacks CD pin header connectors on board Table 1 1 Interface Specifications 1 2 2 Audio Processing Table 1 2 lists the audio processing capabilities of the AC KIT 883HD audio module 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 supports 44 1k 48k 96kHz Table 1 2 Audio Processing Capabilities 1 2 3 Functionality Table 1 3 lists the
15. removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage m Place the AC KIT 883HD audio module on an antistatic pad When installing or configuring the AC KIT 883HD audio module place it on an antistatic pad This helps to prevent potential ESD damage m Turn all power to the AC KIT 883HD audio module off _ 16 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module When working with the AC KIT 883HD audio module make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system Before and during the installation of the AC KIT 883HD audio module DO NOT m Remove any ofthe stickers on the PCB board These stickers are required for warranty validation m Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors properly connected Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit connector pins or its components 3 3 Unpacking 3 3 1 Unpacking Checklist If some of the components listed in the checklist below missing please do not proceed with the installation Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the AC KIT 883HD audio module from or contact an IEI sales representative directly To contact an sales representative please send an email to sales iei com tw When the AC KIT 883HD audio module is received make sure all the components listed below are present Quantity Description AC
16. the AC KIT 883HD audio module Page 46 4 2 1 RI echnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 1 883 Figure 5 1 IO KIT MULTI ST to AC KIT 883HD Interface Step 5 Close the chassis reconnect the power and turn on the system 5 4 Connect Devices to the Audio Modules The following sections describe connecting audio input and output devices to the AC KIT 883HD and IO KIT MULTI ST audio modules 5 4 1 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Device Connections Refer to Section 4 3 3 for a description of how to connect devices to the AC KIT 883HD audio module 5 4 2 IO KIT MULTI ST Audio Module Device Connections Follow the steps below to connect devices to the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module Step 1 Connect speakers to the green audio jack of the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module _ 16 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 2 The following screen appears Figure 5 10 requesting identification of what was plugged into the jack Connected device Which device did you plug in a u a Figure 5 2 Connected Device Screen Step 3 Select Line Out as the device type and click SSNS 5 SESS Rel ee oe Nm 7779 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module SSS Step 4 following screen appears Figure 5 11 the Analog Front Panel section the headphone icon next to the green arrow pointing to the green jack
17. Forwarding amp Voicemail video Learn more how to set up your audio settings Updates Make test to Skype answering machine B SMS Messages 5 Make test call to Skype answering machine 55 Figure 5 19 Skype Audio In Device 6 RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 6 For the Audio Out device select Realtek HD Audio 2nd output from the dropdown list Figure 5 20 5 Skype Options General S Privacy Notifications A Sounds Audio In Mic in at front panel Pink Audio Out Windows default device Ringing C Ring PC speaker Let Skype adjust my sound device settings Hotkeys A lt gt Connection Call Forwarding amp Voicemail video Related Tasks Updates Learn more how to set up your audio settings 3 sms Messages Figure 5 20 Skype Audio Out Device a Make a test call to Skype answering machine _ lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 7 For the Ringing device select Realtek HD Audio 2nd output from the dropdown list Figure 5 21 5 Skype Options General S Privacy gt Notifications A Sounds Sound Devices Hotkeys A lt gt Connection Call Forwarding amp Voicemail video Updates 3 sms Messages Xx Advanced
18. IT 883HD Audio Module Table 1 1 Table 1 2 Table 1 3 Table 1 4 Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Table 2 3 Table 2 4 Table 2 5 Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 3 3 _ RIechnology Corp List of Tables Interface Specifications 13 Audio Processing Capabilities 13 F nctlonality 13 Software Support sdsssces ccdsccecccssscivedessecscacessicecesaccsce cassie decescicnccrsacstecusaiass 14 Peripheral Interface 20 Audio Connector 21 CD In Connector 22 Front Panel Connector Pinout 23 External Peripheral Interface Connectors 24 Packing LiSt 2 29 Onboard Jumper ione inn no tke so ck axo Re EX ERR 30 AVDD Power ON Select Jumper Settings eese 30 B AC KIT 883HD Audio Module THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 10 LE a RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Overview AC KIT 883HD Audio Module The AC KIT 883HD audio module
19. e 36 4 3 2 7 1 Surround Sound 38 4 3 3 Connect Devices to the Audio Module sse 39 4 3 4 Testing Speaker UMP ERR 43 MULTI STREAMING CONFIGURATION ecce eee aetas 45 5 1 INTRODUCTION DROIT 46 5 2 DRIVER 46 5 3 INTERFACING THE IO KIT MULTI ST AUDIO MODULE eene 46 5 4 CONNECT DEVICES TO THE AUDIO MODULES 47 5 4 1 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Device Connections sss 47 5 4 2 IO KIT MULTI ST Audio Module Device Connections sss 47 5 5 ENABLE MULTI STREAMINQ 52 5 6 MUTE PLAYBACK DEVICES 56 5 7 INITIATE NIBETESTREAMING APPLICATIONS 58 5 7 1 Primary Audio Streaming eee mri ete verses 58 5 7 2 Secondary Audio Streaming Application 62 RT echnology Corp Figure 1 1 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 12 Figure 1 2 Module Dimensions units 15 Figure 2 1 Connector Locations erret 20 Figure 2 2 Audio Connector 21 Figure 2 3 CD In Connector Schematic 22 Figure 2 4 Front Pan
20. efault DirectSound Device DirectSound Realtek HD Audio 2nd output DirectSound Realtek HD Audio output Performance 24 bit audio for audio CDs This option enables higher quality audio CDs such as HDCDs to play back at their Full audio quality The audio quality of standard CDs is not affected This option requires 24 bit audio device IF you experience sound or computer problems while playing audio CDs clear this check box Figure 5 16 Windows Media Player Speaker Options Step 6 Click OK in the Options window Step 7 For the new speaker options to take effect Windows Media Player must be closed Step 8 Restart Windows Media Player Step 9 Open any media file in Windows Media Player The sounds from the media file should be heard through the speakers connected to the system 26 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 5 7 2 Secondary Audio Streaming Application This section describes the set up and configuration of Skype as the system s secondary audio stream and assumes Skype is preinstalled on the system Step 1 Start Skype Step 2 Select Options from the Tools menu Figure 5 17 DER View Contacts ix 3 Create a Conference Call SkypeOut Add Contact Search skypeIn B Voicemail Call Forwarding Contacts Di Send SMS Message 9 Test 4 Share Skype with a Friend Taipei Chats
21. el Connector 23 Figure 3 1 Jumper 5 29 Figure 3 2 Connect Audio Module to Motherboard 31 Figure 3 3 Connect Audio Module to 32 Figure 4 1 Sound Effect Manager Icon Task 36 Figure 4 2 Sound Effects Manager ALC883 sess 37 Figure 4 3 8 Channel Speaker 38 Figure 4 4 7 1 Surround Sound Speaker 39 Figure 4 5 Connected Device Screen eene nennen 40 Figure 4 6 Front Speaker as Line Out eene nnn 41 Figure 4 7 Side Speakers as Side Speaker 42 Figure 5 1 IO KIT MULTI ST to AC KIT 883HD 47 Figure 5 2 Connected Device Screen eee nnn 48 Figure 5 3 IO KIT Speaker as Line 11111 1 49 Figure 5 4 Connected Device 50 Figure 5 5 Microphone as In nn 51 Figure 5
22. ependent stereo sound output multiple streaming mme I RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module through the front panel output m 2 stereo ADCs support 16 20 24 bit PCM format one for stereo microphone the other for legacy mixer recording m All DACs support 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate m All ADCs support 44 1k 48k 96kHz sample rate m 16 20 24 bit S PDIF OUT supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate m 16 20 24 bit S PDIF IN supports 44 1k 48k 96kHz sample rate m Up to four channels of microphone array input are supported for AEC BF application m High quality analog differential CD input m Supports external PCBEEP input and built in digital BEEP generator m Software selectable 2 5V 3 75V VREFOUT m Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks m Reserve analog mixer architecture for backward compatibility with AC 97 m Wide range 80dB 42dB volume control with 1 5dB resolution of analog to analog mixer gain m All analog jacks are stereo input and output re tasking for analog plug amp play m Built in headphone amplifiers for each re tasking jack m compatible with the ALC880 and ALC882 m 48 pin LQFP Green package m Meets Microsoft WHQL WLP 2 x audio requirements m EAX 1 0 amp 2 0 compatible m Direct Sound 3D compatible m compatible m 2 compatible m HRTF 3D Positional Audio m Emulation of 26 sound environments to enhance gaming experience m
23. eripheral Interface Connectors Page 20 mme I RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 2 1 2 Audio Connector CN Label HAD 1 CN Type 10 pin box header 2x5 pins CN Location See Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 CN Pinouts See Table 2 2 Use the audio connector to connect the module to a motherboard audio connector HDA SYNC HDA BITCLK HDA SYNC HDA BITCLK HDA_SDOUT HDA_PCBEEP HDA_SDIN HDA_RST HDA_VCC HDA_GNDO HDA 12V HDA GND1 Figure 2 2 Audio Connector Schematic PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION 1 HDA_SYNC 2 HDA_BITCLK 3 HDA_SDOUT 4 HDA_PCBEEP 5 HDA_SDIN 6 HDA_RST 7 HDA_VCC 8 HDA_GND 9 HDA_ 12V 10 HDA_GND Table 2 2 Audio Connector Pinouts 26 2 1 3 CD In Connector AC KIT 883HD Audio Module CN Label CDIN1 CN Type 4 pin header CN Location See Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 3 CN Pinouts See Table 2 5 Use the CD in connector to connect the module to a CD player CD_L CD_GND CD_R Figure 2 3 CD In Connector Schematic PIN DESCRIPTION 1 CD IN LEFT 2 CD GND 3 CD GND 4 CD IN RIGHT Table 2 3 CD In Connector Pinouts Page 22 mme I RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 2 1 4 Front Panel Connector CN Label FRONT PANEL CN Type 10 pin header 2x5 pins CN Location See Fi
24. gure 2 1 and Figure 2 4 CN Pinouts See Table 2 6 Do not connect the front panel connector to the any motherboard chassis connectors The front panel connector is used to connect the module to IEl s_ optional IO KIT MULTI ST audio module to enable multi streaming audio LMIC2 L MIC2 L GND Analog_GND LMIC2 R PRESENCE MIC2 R Presence LLINE2 R LINE2 R MIC2 JD Sense Key LLINE2 L 9 LINE2 JD LINE2 L LINE2 JD Figure 2 4 Front Panel Connector Schematic PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION 1 MIC2 LEFT 2 GND 3 MIC2 RIGHT 4 Presence 5 LINE 2_RIGHT 6 MIC2 JD 7 Sense 8 Key 9 LINE2 LEFT 10 LINE2 JD Table 2 4 Front Panel Connector Pinouts 26 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 2 2 External Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 2 5 lists the external peripheral interface connectors on the AC KIT 883HD audio module and their functions Connector Type Label Functions 0 Lu 8 Center Subwoofer Out Default Line in Audio jack C SUB Orange Front out Rear out and Side out 0 Lu 8 Rear out Default Mic in Line in Audio jack REAR Black Center Subwoofer Out Front out and Side out 0 Lu Default Line in and Front out udio jac Pink Center Subwoofer
25. hat are connected to the ground m Use an anti static pad When configuring the AC KIT 883HD audio module place it on an antic static pad This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the AC KIT 883HD audio module Only handle the edges of the PCB When handling the PCB hold the PCB by the edges Page 26 6 Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 3 2 Installation Considerations The following installation notices and installation considerations should be read and understood before the AC KIT 883HD audio module is installed All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the AC KIT 883HD audio module should be strictly adhered to Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the AC KIT 883HD audio module and injury to the person installing the motherboard 3 2 1 Installation Notices WARNING The installation instructions described in this manual should be carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the AC KIT 883HD audio module AC KIT 883HD audio module components and injury to the user Before and during the installation please DO the following m Read the user manual The user manual provides a complete description of the AC KIT 883HD audio module installation instructions and configuration options Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff ESD Electronic components are easily damaged by ESD Wearing an ESD cuff
26. icon brightens indicating that speakers have been plugged into the green jack Sound Effect Mixer Audio Microphone 30 Audio Demo ANALOG Back Panel Front Panel Figure 5 3 Speaker as Line Out Step 5 Connect a microphone to the pink audio jack of the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module _ 16 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 6 The following screen appears Figure 5 12 requesting identification of what was plugged into the jack Connected device Which device did you plug in a a E u Figure 5 4 Connected Device Screen Step 7 Select Mic In as the device type and click SSNS 5 SESS Rel ee oe 1 77 7779 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module SSS Step 8 The following screen appears Figure 5 13 the Analog Front Panel section the microphone icon next to the pink arrow pointing to the pink jack icon brightens indicating that a microphone has been plugged into the pink jack Sound Effect Mixer Audio Microphone 3D Audio Demo ANALOG Back Panel Front Panel Figure 5 5 Microphone as Mic In _ 16 I Technology Corp 5 5 Enable Multi Streaming Page 52 Follow the steps below to enable multi streaming functionality with the audio modules Step 1 Click the Mixer tab Step 2 Select the Playback Mixer Toolbox Figure 5 4 Realte
27. k HD Audio output SW Synth Front Rear a n n Realtek HDA Primary input CD Volume Stereo Mix mm Figure 5 6 Access Playback Multi streaming AC KIT 883HD Audio Module J RaTechnology Corp Step 3 From the Playback Mixer Toolbox screen check the Enable playback AC KIT 883HD Audio Module multi streaming checkbox Figure 5 5 and click OK Mixer ToolBo X Wave SW Synth Front Rear Subwoofer Center Side Front Green In Rear Blue In eve Figure 5 7 Enable Playback Multi streaming Step 4 The New Device Reminder screen appears Figure 5 6 Click OK Figure 5 8 New Device Reminder _ 16 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 5 Select the Record Mixer Toolbox Figure 5 7 Realtek HD Audio output Front SW Synth Rear _ L2 m Realtek HDA Primary input CD Volume Stereo Mix Figure 5 9 Access Record Multi streaming Page 54 J RaTechnology Corp Step 6 From the Record Mixer Toolbox screen check the Enable recording AC KIT 883HD Audio Module multi streaming checkbox Figure 5 8 and click OK Mixer 3 CD Volume Stereo Mix Figure 5 10 Enable Recording Multi streaming Step 7 The New Device Reminder screen appears Figure 5 9 Click OK Figure 5 11 New Device Reminder
28. llation To install the Realtek High Definition HD Audio driver please follow the steps below Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Page 32 Open Windows Control Panel Double click the System icon Double click the Device Manager tab Double click the listed device that has question marks next to it This means Windows does not recognize the device The Device Driver Wizard appears Click NEXT to continue Select Specify a Location in the Locate Driver Files window Click NEXT to continue RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 7 Select X 4 AUDIO AC KIT883HD 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 Aconfirmation 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 B AC KIT 883HD Audio Module THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 34 Lar AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Chapter 4 7 1 Surround Sound Configuration Page 35 _ 16 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 4 1 Introduction The AC KIT 883HD audio module utilizes a Realtek ALC883 high definition audio chip and driver to achieve full 7 1 surround sound functio
29. m Step 1 Start Windows Media Player Page 58 pa fe 1 RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 2 Select Options from the Tools menu Figure 5 14 Windows Media Player File view Play Help Download x Search for Media Files 19 Now Playing Plug ins Now License Management Playing lt a Guide from Media Library Radio Tuner Copy to CD or Device Premium Services Skin Chooser Total Time 0 00 Figure 5 14 Windows Media Player Tools Menu 26 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 3 Click the Device tab in the Options window Figure 5 15 Options Plugins Privacy Security File Types DVD Network Player Copy Music Devices Performance Media Library Configure playback and copy settings for audio CDs and copy settings for portable devices Devices Speakers Figure 5 15 Windows Media Player Devices Step 4 From the Devices list select Speakers and click Properties Page 60 mme 1 RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 5 Inthe Speaker Properties window select DirectSound Realtek HD Audio Output as the audio device to use and click OK Figure 5 16 Speaker Properties Speakers Sound playback Audio device to use 2 DirectSound Realtek HD Audio output D
30. nality 4 2 Driver Installation The following configuration assumes a Realtek ALC883 high definition audio driver has already been installed on the system If a Realtek ALC883 high definition audio driver has not been installed on the system please refer to Section 3 6 4 3 7 1 Surround Sound Configuration 4 3 1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager Follow the steps below to access the Realtek ALC883 Sound Effects Manager Step 1 Click either The Sound Effect Manager icon the Notification Area of the system task bar Figure 4 1 or The Sound Effect Manager icon in the Control Panel Sound Effects Manager Figure 4 1 Sound Effect Manager Icon Task Bar Page 36 RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Step 2 The sound effect manager appears Figure 4 2 Sound Effect Environment lt None gt Reset Equalizer Figure 4 2 Sound Effects Manager ALC883 I SIA Ph p AC KIT 883HD Audio Module es a 4 4 3 2 7 1 Surround Sound Setup SBOE 00 0270 Se lt 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 4 3 Sound Effect Mixer Audiol O Microphone 30 Audio Demo 2CH Speaker ANALOG Headphone 2CH Sp 88 Front Panel Figure 4 3 8 Channel Speaker Opti
31. nd click OK Step 4 The following screen appears Figure 4 6 In the Analog Back Panel section there are left and right speaker icons with a green arrow pointing to the blue jack icon This indicates that speakers have been plugged into the green jack The blue jack icon is used to identify the green pink and blue jacks of the audio module with the color of the arrow changing to suit the jack being used Page 40 aN FSIS oS SESS RST SE __ 1272775 gt s AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Sound Effect Mixer Audio Microphone 3D Audio Demo ANALOG Back Panel Front Panel Figure 4 6 Front Speaker as Line Out NOTE The pink and green jack icons in the Front Panel section of Figure 4 6 are not the pink and green jacks of the AC KIT 883HD audio module These icons are identified with other jacks when using multi streaming audio channels Refer to Section 5 3 4 2 for more information Step 5 Connect the side speakers of a 7 1 surround sound system to the blue audio jack of the AC KIT 883HD audio module and select Side Speaker Out see Figure 4 5 as the device type and click Ok Step 6 The following screen appears Figure 4 7 In the Analog Back Panel section there are left and right speaker icons with a blue arrow pointing to the blue jack icon This indicates that speakers have been plugged into the blue jack boss ER I ABEPPTIELT
32. nology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module 5 1 Introduction With the use of IEI s optional IO KIT MULTI ST audio module interfaced with the AC KIT 883HD audio module multi streaming capabilities can be achieved with the system Multi streaming technology allows multiple devices to send audio signals over two distinct audio streams IEI s optional IO KIT MULTI ST audio module must be interfaced with the AC KIT 883HD audio module in order to utilize the multi streaming function This chapter describes only one of many possible device configuration options when using the multi streaming feature of the AC KIT 883HD and IO KIT MULTI ST audio modules 5 2 Driver Installation The following configuration assumes a Realtek ALC883 high definition audio driver has already been installed on the system If a Realtek ALC883 high definition audio driver has not been installed on the system please refer to Section 3 6 5 3 Interfacing the IO KIT MULTI ST Audio Module Follow the steps below to connect the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module to the AC KIT 883HD audio module Step 1 Install the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module to the system chassis as described in steps 1 through 5 of Section 3 5 Step 2 Find the cable that came with the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module Step 3 Connect one end of the cable to the CN1 pin header connector on the IO KIT MULTI ST audio module Step 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the FRONT PANEL pin header on
33. on SSS o SESS PEST 23 rae 64 5 9 2 i b LT AC KIT 883HD Audio Module The following screen appears Figure 4 4 showing the 7 1 surround sound speaker layout Sound Effect Mixer Audio Microphone 3D Audio Demo ANALOG Back Panel Front Panel Figure 4 4 7 1 Surround Sound Speaker Layout 4 3 3 Connect Devices to the Audio Module The AC KIT 883HD audio module has the ability to auto detect devices plugged into the jacks Also each jack supports multiple kinds of input and output devices Therefore it is not always critical to note which kind of device should be plugged into any given jack NOTE Green and orange colored jacks do not support microphone functionality _ 16 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module This section describes only one of many possible device configuration options to simulate the surround sound functionality of the audio module Follow the steps 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 883HD audio module Step 2 The following screen appears Figure 4 5 requesting identification of what was plugged into the jack Connected device Which device did you plug in Figure 4 5 Connected Device Screen Step 3 Select Line Out as the device type a
34. or registered trademarks of their respective owners 26 lechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Packing List If of the components listed in the checklist below are missing please do not proceed with the installation Contact the reseller or vendor you purchased the AC KIT 883HD audio module from or contact IEI sales representative directly To contact an IEI sales representative please send an email to sales iei com tw The items listed below should all be included in the AC KIT 883HD audio module package m 1 x 883 audio module c w slot bracket m 1 10 2 00mm female end to10 pin 2 00mm female end connector cable m 1 Quick installation guide QIG m 1x Utility CD Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3 1 RIechnology Corp AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 11 1 1 AC KIT 883HD AUDIO MODULE OVERVIEW eii rettet rta tetuer inno ru nain 12 1 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 13 1 2 1 Interface 5 13 1 22 A di 13 13 15212 Ud RE bed 14 1 3 SYSTEM 8 2 2 1
35. umper AVDD Power ON Select 30 Jumper Settings zen 29 M Multi Streaming Configuration Connect Devices to the Audio Modules 47 Driver Installation 46 Page 70 AC KIT 883HD Audio Module Enable Multi Streaming 52 Initiate Multi streaming Applications 58 Interfacing the IO KIT MULTI ST 46 Mute Playback Devices 56 P Packing List 4 Peripheral Interface Connectors DU dt 21 doris 22 Front 1 23 R Realtek 16 Specifications eed ten 13 Audio 13 Functionality 2 022 2 13 Software 14 Surround Sound Configuration Accessing the Sound Effects Manager 36 Connect Devices to the Audio Module 39 Driver 36 Surround Sound Setup 38 Testing Speaker Configuration 43 System 5 14
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