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  • Page 1 Sound Blaster PCI512 User Guide On-line Version...
  • Page 2 Version 1.0 (CLI), March 1999 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
  • Page 3 Limited Warranty Creative warrants, as the sole warranty, that the disks on which the Software is furnished will be free of defects, as set forth in the Warranty Card or printed manual included with the Software. No distributor, dealer or any other entity or person is authorized to expand or alter this warranty or any other provisions of this Agreement. Any representation, other than the warranties set forth in this Agreement, will not bind Creative.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference, Creative's entire liability and your remedy will be, at Creative's sole discretion, the repair or replacement (with the same or similar model) of any hardware or accompanying item(s) not meeting the “Limited Warranty” explained above that is returned to Creative or an authorized distributor or dealer during the Warranty Period with a copy of your receipt.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sound Blaster PCI Standard .................... vii System Requirements ..........................viii Latest Information............................ viii Document Conventions ........................... viii Installing Your Audio Card What You Need............................1 Installing the Audio Card..........................2 Installing the Creative Software........................4 Windows 95 .............................4 Windows 98 .............................5 Windows NT............................6 Creative Launcher............................7 Options .............................7 Groups..............................7 Creative PlayCenter .............................8...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting No sound is heard from audio (music) CDs.................15 Joystick port is not working ......................15 Determining your Windows version.....................16 Computer hangs or restarts during installation................16 Audio card is not automatically detected ..................17 CD does not automatically run when you insert it in the drive...........18 No sound is heard from speakers....................19 No sound from headphones connected to the audio card............19 Static sounds are heard in wave files ....................19...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction ™ Sound Blaster PCI512 is Creative’s entry-level Environmental Audio audio card for high-quality 3D gaming. It offers SB PCI compatibility, real-time special effects, high-quality 4-speaker output, and full environmental support for the largest number of supported titles and applications from the past, present, The colored insert in this manual and future.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    After installing the Creative audio software, refer to the on-line User’s Guide, located in the audio card group, and on-line Help for detailed information about the Creative Mixer and other utilities. System For the best results from your audio card, you need: ®...

  • Page 9: Installing Your Audio Card

    Audio Software Installing your audio card requires CD Audio Cable you to perform the following steps: • Install the audio card • Install the Creative audio software • Test the installation. Audio Card Phillips Screwdriver (not included) Refer to the colored insert for specific information about the audio card.

  • Page 10: Installing The Audio Card

    Installing the To install the audio card: Audio Card 1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the power cable. 2. Disconnect the monitor and other devices that are connected to the computer. 3. Remove the computer cover. Before you remove the computer cover, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 11 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 computer’s frame—securing the card assures proper grounding.

  • Page 12: Installing The Creative Software

    The variations may 3. Insert the Sound Blaster PCI512 Software CD in your CD-ROM drive. Enter the path for your CD- be caused by other software/ ROM drive and the software on the disk. For example, use the Browse button to locate, or type, hardware installed on your the following: D:\AUDIO\ENGLISH\WIN95DRV (D:\ represents your CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 13: Windows 98

    Then, click Next until you are returned to the Installation Information dialog. If the information is correct, click the Next button to continue. 12. The Creative Sound Blaster PCI512 installation screen appears to inform you of the progress of the installation.

  • Page 14: Windows Nt

    Click the OK button. you may receive a Service Control 4. Insert the Sound Blaster PCI512 installation CD and follow the instructions for each screen to Manager error. See “Windows NT Service Control Manager Error”...

  • Page 15: Creative Launcher

    Creative Launcher displays as a bar window. The Launcher consists of the System Menu icon For more information on the (the Creative logo at the top left corner), the web site icon, the group tab pages, and the group items. The Creative Launcher, see the online User’s Guide.

  • Page 16: Creative Playcenter

    It will recognize the media and start playback of the disc, depending on the preferences you have set. If it does not, follow the steps described below to play your multimedia files and discs. To launch PlayCenter: 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, select Programs, select Creative and click Creative PlayCenter. Installing Your Audio Card...

  • Page 17: Configuring

    To play a multimedia file: 1. Launch PlayCenter. 2. On the PlayCenter interface, click the Media button. 3. On the Media menu, click Open Media File. The Open dialog appears. 4. Select the multimedia file you wish to play by exploring the directories. 5.
  • Page 18 To make PlayCenter the default player for discs: 1. On the PlayCenter interface, click the System Menu icon. 2. On the System menu, click Disc Detector. The Creative Disc Detector dialog appears. 3. Click the Players tab page. 4. Select the disc type in the list box and click the Select Player button. The Player Properties dialog appears.

  • Page 19: Advanced Configurations

    A circled exclamation mark denotes a 4. Select your audio card, for example, conflict. Creative Labs Sound Blaster PCI512. 5. Choose the Properties button. 6. Click the Resources tab. 7. Uncheck Use automatic settings. 8. Change “Settings based on:” if alternate settings are available.

  • Page 20: Uninstalling The Software

    13. Select OK to close each of the properties windows, and restart your computer. Uninstalling the The Windows Uninstall utility allows you to remove applications and to re-install them to correct problems, change configurations, or make upgrades. Software To uninstall the software: 1.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Gameport

    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 22: Troubleshooting

    ❑ The joystick drivers, MSJSTICK.DRV and VJOYD.VXD, may not be installed. Uninstall the joystick, then reinstall to load the drivers. The drivers are located on the Sound Blaster PCI512 installation disk in the \DIRECTX\DRIVERS directory. See Sound Blaster PIC512 on-line help for detailed information.

  • Page 23: Determining Your Windows Version

    Determining your To determine your Windows 95 version Windows version number: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Properties. The System Properties dialog appears. 2. On the General tab, note your Windows 95 version number. Possible version numbers are: •...

  • Page 24: Audio Card Is Not Automatically Detected

    Audio card is not To manually configure your audio card for Windows 95: automatically 1. Click on the taskbar, and detected select Settings from the Start menu. 2. Select Control Panel. The Control Panel group appears. 3. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon.

  • Page 25: Cd Does Not Automatically Run When You Insert It In The Drive

    CD does not To enable the “Auto insert notification” automatically run feature: when you insert it in 1. Right-click the My Computer icon the drive on your desktop, and select Properties. The System Properties dialog appears. 2. Click the Device Manager tab. A list of devices appears.

  • Page 26: No Sound Is Heard From Speakers

    ❑ Check the Mixer or Microsoft Volume Control mute options and volume sliders. (Refer to the on- line Sound Blaster PCI512 User’s Guide or Help, or Windows on-line help for information.) ❑ Ensure the speakers are properly connected to the audio card’s output connector. (See the colored insert for detailed connection information.)

  • Page 27: Insufficient Memory For Soundfonts

    3. Double-click the Multimedia icon and, then, click the Devices tab. 4. In the list, remove all entries from “Audio Devices” and “MIDI Devices and Instruments” except: ❑Audio for Creative SB PCI512 ❑MIDI for Creative SB PCI512 ❑MIDI for Creative S/W Synth 5.

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