The Genius Sound Maker Value 4.1/5.1 Sound Card User Manual provides an overview, installation steps, hardware details, and driver setup for Windows, Linux…
The manual introduces the Genius Sound Maker Value 4.1/5.1 PCI sound card, describing its C-Media CMI8738 chipset, 32‑bit PCI bus‑master interface, and a range of connectors for front, rear, line‑in, microphone, game/MIDI, CD‑Audio and AUX. It also lists system requirements such as a 32‑bit PCI slot, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/NT4.0, Linux or DOS, a Pentium‑166 MHz CPU (or higher), 32 MB RAM, and 100 MB free hard‑disk space.
Installation instructions cover hardware mounting, connector wiring, and detailed driver‑installation procedures for each supported operating system, including Windows (auto‑run and manual setup), Linux, and DOS. The guide also explains how to uninstall drivers and applications when needed.
| Chipset | CMI8738 / PCI‑SX (4‑channel) |
|---|---|
| System Interface | 32‑bit PCI Bus Master, PCI 2.1 compliant |
| Connectors | Front‑Out, Rear‑Out, Line‑In, MIC‑In, Game/MIDI, CD‑Audio, AUX |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/NT4.0, Linux, DOS |
| Minimum RAM | 32 MB |
It works with Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/NT4.0, Linux, and DOS.