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WHAT YOU NEED
AUX_IN
(a) Sound Blaster X-Fi
(b)
audio card
1
PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER
(a) Disconnect the computer power cable
and remove the computer cover.
We recommend that you disable any existing
audio drivers. For more information, refer to the
User's Guide (on CD).
2
INSTALLING HARDWARE
X-FI PLATINUM
X-FI FATAL1TY
QUICK START
QUICK START
(a) Remove the 5¼"
(b) Connect power
drive bay cover
splitter cable
(c) Connect AD_EXT
cable
(d) Red stripe
JP1
J1
(g) Connect to computer's
power unit
3 3
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
INSTALLING SOFTWARE
You need to install device drivers and applications before using your Sound Blaster X-Fi. The instructions
below apply to all supported Windows operating systems.
Make sure that your audio device is installed before proceeding.
1. After you have installed your audio device, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your
audio device and searches for device drivers.
2. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.
3. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should start
automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Start Windows Explorer.
ii. On the left pane, click the My Computer icon.
iii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.
4. Select the region you are in and then click the Next button.
5. Select a language and then click the Next button.
6. Click the options for installing drivers and applications, and then click the Install button.
7. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
8. When prompted, restart your computer.
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(c)
AD_EXT cable
(e)
Shunt
(g)
Installation CD
(optional)
L - AUX IN 2 - R
LINE IN 2
/MIC IN 2
Sound Blaster
(d)
Power splitter cable
(f )
Screws for
(h)
Remote control
X-Fi I/O Drive
X-Fi I/O Drive
and 2 AA batteries
(b) Remove any audio card in
Remove a metal bracket
OR
your computer.
from a PCI slot.
b
c
L - AUX
IN 2
d
(1) Shunt
- R
/MIC
IN 2
LINE
IN 2
JP1
J1
(2) Jumper JP1
To prevent permanent damage, use
(e) To use a dynamic microphone, you
(f ) Insert X-Fi I/O Drive
only the AD_EXT cable with the
may need to install the provided shunt
with the attached
AD_EXT connector, and the X-Fi
cables and secure
onto Jumper JP1 of your X-Fi I/O Drive.
audio card with the X-Fi I/O Drive.
with screws
Do not force any cable into a
By default, your X-Fi I/O Drive is set for
provided.
connector. This can cause permanent
use with most condenser and dynamic
damage to your hardware.
microphones, without a shunt.
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AUX_IN
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AUX_
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(h) Red stripe
(j) Insert your audio card
(k) Replace the computer cover.
(i) Connect AD_EXT cable
gently but firmly into
(l) Connect the computer power
the PCI slot.
cable and turn on your computer.
Useful Information
User's Guide (on CD)
For more information, refer to the User's Guide (on CD).
For other relevant documents like the Music Creation Guide, refer
to the Installation and Applications CD.
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For an unsurpassed
audio experience with your
Sound Blaster X-Fi,
Creative's multichannel speakers
such as the Inspire and
MegaWorks series
are second to none.
To find out more, go to
www.creative.com/speakers.
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