Creative Sound Blaster AE-9 - Ultimate PCI-E Sound Card Manual

Overview

1. Audio Control Module (ACM)
   1. XLR/6.3mm Microphone In
   2. +48V Phantom Power Button
   3. Volume/Status Display
   4. Headphone Impedance Selector Switch
   5. ACM Link Cable
   6. AUX In (Left/Right)
   7. 3.5mm Microphone In (Mono)
   8. 3.5mm Headset/Headphone In
   9. 6.3mm Headphone Jack
   10. SBX Button
   11. Volume Control Knob / Headphone / Speaker Switch
2. Sound Card
   12. ACM Link Port
   13. Front Left
   14. Front Right
   15. Rear
   16. Center / Subwoofer
   17. Optical Out
   18. Optical In
   19. Op-Amp Pair 1 (Single DIP)
   20. Op-Amp Pair 2 (Dual DIP)

Connecting The Power Supply

1. PC Power Supply Unit^
2. Sound Card Connector

   Pin	Definition
   1	+12 VDC
   2	+12 VDC
   3	+12 VDC
   4	Ground (G)
   5	Ground (G)
   6	Ground (G)

3. Power Supply PCI Express Connector

   Pin	Definition
   1	+12 VDC (Yellow)
   2	+12 VDC (Yellow)
   3	+12 VDC (Yellow)
   4	Ground (G) (Black)
   5	Ground (G) (Black)
   6	Ground (G) (Black)

Ensure that the 6-pin PCI Express power supply connector's latch is properly fitted into the sound card connector's catch.

Note:

• Only the use of PCI Express 6-Pin Connector is permitted.
• The PCIe connector must be connected to the sound card in a Pin-to-Pin matching configuration.
• DO NOT forcefully link the connectors if they do not fit.
• DO NOT connect ATX 4Pin/P4/EPS Connectors to the Sound Card's PCI Express Connector. Doing so will cause damage to the Sound Card and / or PC / Power supply.

^ Power supply unit must be 80 PLUS Bronze certified with a minimum of 500 watts power output and a 2 x 6 PCIe connector.

Installing The Sound Card

1. 
   
   1. Unplug the computer's power cable
   2. Remove the computer's case
2. 1. Remove the existing sound card
      
   2. Remove the PCIe slot's metal enclosure
      
      1. PCI slot
      2. PCIe slot
3. Gently but firmly slot the Sound Blaster AE-9 sound card into the PCIe slot
   
4. 
   
   1. Replace the computer's case
   2. Plug the power cable back into the computer

Connecting Devices To The Sound Card

1. Y-Splitter Cable
2. Front
3. Audio Inputs
4. Optical Out
5. Optical In
6. Rear
7. Center/Subwoofer

1. 2.0 / 2.1 Analog Speakers
2. AV Receiver
3. Blu-ray / DVD Player
4. 5.1 Analog Speakers

Connecting Devices to The Audio Controle Module (ACM)

*1/8" to 1/4" adapter not included

Note:

• Do not connect ACM Link's Cable to other mini-HDMI Ports on other devices.
• Do not connect other mini-HDMI devices to the ACM Link Port of the Sound Card.

Display & Control Interface

1. +48V Button

   	ON: Enable +48V Phantom power to XLR mic
   	OFF: Disable +48V Phantom power to XLR mic
   +48V Phantom power is available on XLR connector only.

2. Volume Display

   dB	Min.
   dB	Max.

3. Headphone Impedance Selector Switch

   	IEM: 16 - 31Ω in-ear monitor
   	Normal(N): 32 - 149 Ω in-ear / headphones
   	High: 150 - 600 Ω headphones

4. Volume Knob

   Press and hold for 2 secs	Switch between the headphone and speaker output
   		Headphone Mode
   		Speaker Mode
   Press and hold for 4 secs	Turn off volume LED
   	Turn on volume LED

5. SBX Button

   	ON: SBX Acoustic Engine is switched ON
   	OFF: SBX Acoustic Engine is switched OFF

Download

Unlock your Sound Blaster AE-9 with the Sound Blaster Command software. Download at creative.com/support/SBAE-9

With Sound Blaster Command, you can:

• Experience professionally-tuned audio presets for gaming, movies and music
• Personalize audio effects with Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine
• Setup speakers and headphones configuration
• Adjust playback and recording settings

Product Registration

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product during installation or at www.creative.com/register.

Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

Technical & Customer Support Services

Visit creative.com/support/SBAE-9 to resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self-help Knowledge Base. You can also find customer support services and other helpful information here.

Other Information

Supplementary documentation for this product including DoC and safety and regulatory information can be found at creative.com/support/SBAE-9.

Keep this document for future reference.

creative.com/support/SBAE-9