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- Page 1 Sound Blaster PCI128 User Guide On-line Version...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Requirements ...ix Latest Information...ix Document Conventions ...x Installing Your Audio Card ...1 What You Need...1 Installing the Audio Card...2 Installing the Creative Software...5 Windows 95 ...5 Windows 98 ...9 Windows NT...9 Testing the Installation...10 Creative Mixer ...11 Real-Time Effects...11 Recording...11... - Page 3 Troubleshooting ...17 No sound is heard from audio (music) CDs...17 Joystick port is not working ...17 Determining your Windows version...18 Computer hangs or restarts during installation...18 Audio card is not automatically detected ...19 CD does not automatically run when you insert it in the drive...21 No sound is heard from speakers...22 Static sounds are heard in wave files ...22 Contents...
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Page 4: Introduction
After installing the Creative audio software, refer to the on-line User’s Guide, located in the audio card information for Creative Labs. group, and on-line Help for detailed information about the Creative Mixer and other utilities. -
Page 5: Document Conventions
The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document: Document Conventions Bold Italic ALL CAPS Bold face type identifies words and phrases that are to be entered exactly as shown. For example: SET SOUND=C:\SB16 Italic type identifies words and phrases that are to be replaced by you. For example: DEVICE=C:\SBCD\DRV\SBIDE.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:xxx,yy In the example, you must supply a value for xxx,yy. -
Page 6: Installing Your Audio Card
Installing your audio card requires you to perform the following steps: • Install the audio card • Install the Creative audio software • Test the installation. Refer to the colored insert for specific information about the audio card. -
Page 7: Installing The Audio Card
To install the audio card: Installing the Audio Card 1. Turn off your computer, and 2. Disconnect the monitor and other 3. Remove the computer cover. Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge static electricity. - Page 8 6. Align the gold-striped tabs on the bottom of the audio card with the PCI slot, and firmly press the card into place until it fits snugly. 7. Use the screw from the slot cover to secure the audio card to the frame of the computer—securing the card assures proper grounding.
- Page 9 9. Connect your speakers, headphones, microphone, joystick, MIDI devices, or other devices to the You may connect passive speakers to the Sound Blaster PCI128 but you must first enable the amplifier on the audio card. See the colored insert for details. 10.
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Page 10: Installing The Creative Software
The Sound Blaster PCI128 Software CD contains drivers necessary for operation and utilities to make Installing the the most of the audio card. The software installation varies according to your computer’s operating Creative Software system: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 •... - Page 11 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, right-click your CD-ROM drive icon, and click on AutoPlay to start the Creative audio software install if the CD is in the drive. 7. Next, the Software License Sound Blaster PCI128 disk is in the drive, the Creative Software Installation screen appears.
- Page 12 8. Next, you are asked to accept the default destination directory, or enter a new directory. When the directory is correct, click the Next button. 9. Next, the Setup Options are displayed. When you select an option, the installation continues. 10.
- Page 13 Installation Information dialog. If the information is correct, click the Next button to continue. 12. The Creative Sound Blaster PCI128 installation screen, similar to that shown to the right, appears to inform you of the progress of the installation.
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Page 14: Windows 98
The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster PCI128 installation in Windows 98. Windows 98 To install in Windows 98: 1. The Windows 98 Add New Hardware Wizard automatically detects the Sound Blaster PCI128 and 2. Select the Search For The Best Driver For Your Device (Recommended) option and click the Next 3. -
Page 15: Testing The Installation
To test the installation: Testing the Installation 1. Click 2. Open a wave file, such as THE If no sound is heard, see page 22 in the troubleshooting section for 3. Open a MIDI file, such as in the task bar; select Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, and Media Player from the menus. -
Page 16: Creative Mixer
The Mixer is installed with the Sound Blaster PCI128 drivers and other software; an icon is added to the Creative Mixer Taskbar in the right corner. You may open the Mixer by double-clicking on the icon The Show menu allows you to customize the Mixer display to include only those panels you select. -
Page 17: Options
• Always on Top places the Mixer on top of other active windows. This feature allows you to Options • Voice Control Only limits the Mixer display to only the main volume control. You can select the • Save Options Now/On Exit allow you to use the Save command to suit your needs. dynamically adjust the settings for sound currently being input/output. -
Page 18: Advanced Configurations
7. Uncheck the Use automatic settings 8. Change “Settings based on:” if on your desktop, and select Properties. The System Properties dialog appears. controllers. A list of multimedia devices appears. Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI128. option. alternate settings are available. Advanced Configurations... -
Page 19: Uninstalling The Software
9. Determine the conflict by reviewing the “Conflicting device list.” 10. Select the conflicting item in the “Resource Settings” list. 11. Click the Change Settings button. 12. Use the mouse to select a new setting. 13. Select OK to close each of the properties windows, and restart your computer. The Windows 95 Uninstall utility allows you to remove applications and to re-install them to correct Uninstalling the problems, change configurations, or make upgrades. -
Page 20: Connecting A Joystick
PC joysticks. If you need to run two joysticks, a Y-cable is available from Creative Labs’ Customer Service (Y-cables from other sources may not work). Some sophisticated joysticks may require the MIDI adapter or Y- cable to work with the audio card. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Various conditions may be responsible. To troubleshoot, please check the following: No sound is heard from • Creative Mixer or Microsoft Volume Control mute options and volume sliders. (Refer to the on- audio (music) CDs • Connect headphones to the stereo phone jack on your CD-ROM drive’s front panel, and adjust the •... -
Page 22: Determining Your Windows Version
To determine your Windows 95 version Determining your number: Windows version 1. Right-click the My Computer icon, 2. On the General tab, note your Computer hangs or A hardware conflict may cause the computer to hang or restart during the installation procedure. Check the following to resolve the conflict: restarts during •... -
Page 23: Audio Card Is Not Automatically Detected
To manually configure your audio card for Windows 95: Audio card is not automatically 1. Click detected 2. Select Control Panel. The Control 3. Double-click the Add New 4. Select Next to continue. 5. Choose Yes to have Windows on the taskbar, and select Settings from the Start menu. - Page 24 6. Select Next to continue. 7. Select Finish, and follow the prompts to complete the new hardware installation. Troubleshooting...
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Page 25: Cd Does Not Automatically Run When You Insert It In The Drive
To enable the “Auto insert notification” CD does not feature: automatically run when you insert it in 1. Right-click the My Computer icon the drive 2. Click the Device Manager tab. A 3. Double-click CD-ROM, and select 4. Choose the Properties button. The 5. -
Page 26: No Sound Is Heard From Speakers
To troubleshoot, please verify the following: No sound is heard from • Check the Mixer or Microsoft Volume Control mute options and volume sliders. (Refer to the on- speakers • Ensure the speakers are properly connected to the audio card’s output connector. (See the colored •... - Page 27 This insert contains specific information for your Sound Blaster PCI128 audio card, any last minute information, and Sound Blaster contact information for Creative Labs. PCI128 Refer to your Getting Started manual, “Installing Your Audio Card” on page 1, for installation instructions for your audio card.
- Page 28 English CD Audio connector Conector para entrada de CD (CD_IN) Connects a CD-ROM drive using a CD Conectan la unidad de CD-ROM mediante audio cable. un cable de sonido de CD. TV/IDE connector TV/IDE conector Connects video card or IDE CD-ROM for Conecta tarjeta de video o unidad de CD- audio input.
- Page 29 General Specifications: Sound Blaster PCI128 English WaveTable Synthesis Síntesis por medio de tabla de ondas • Digital effects engine for reverb and chorus • Efectos digitales para coro y reverberación • 128-voice polyphony • Polifonía de 128 voces • 16 MIDI channels, 128 GM and GS compatible •...
- Page 30 English On-Board Connectors Conectores incorporados • Speaker out • Jack de saida des parlantes • Line-out • Salida de línea • Aux in / Rear out • Entrada de Aux • Microphone in • Entrada de micrófono • Line in •...
- Page 31 Contacting Creative Labs English At Creative, we are committed to giving you the El compromiso de Creative Labs es el de best product as well as the best technical support. proporcionar a sus clientes el mejor producto posible que cuente con excelente soporte Before You Contact Us técnico.
- Page 32 • El envío a Creative Labs corre por cuenta del • Place the RMA number on the outside of the cliente y éste asume todos los riesgos. Se package.