Creative SB1500 manual Connectivity, Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card, Pin Configuration

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Connectivity

This section details the connectivity of your Sound Blaster Z-Series audio card.

Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio Card

Audio Inputs

•One 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Line In jack for Analog Line In or Microphone In

•One Optical S/PDIF jack for Digital In

Audio Outputs

•One 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Headphone jack

•Three 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Line Out jacks for six channel analog audio output:

Front Left, Front Right, Front Center, Subwoofer, Rear Left and Rear Right channels

•One Optical S/PDIF jack for Digital Out

Interfaces

•One 2 x 5 pin Front Panel Header for connection with Intel HD Front Panel Audio standard header

Front Panel Header Audio Connector

Connection Compatibility

•Intel HD Front Panel Audio standard only.

Not compatible with AC97 or Intel-compatible HD Front Panel Audio

Pin Configuration

Pin	Signal Name	Description
1	PORT 1L	Analog Port 1 - left channel (Microphone)
2	GND	Ground
3	PORT 1R	Analog Port 1 - right channel (Microphone)
4	PRESENCE#	Active low signal that signals BIOS that an
		Intel HD Audio dongle is connected to the
		analog header.
		PRESENCE# = 0 when an Intel HD Audio
		dongle is connected.
5	PORT 2R	Analog Port 2 - right channel (Headphone)
6	SENSE1_RETURN	Jack detection return for Front panel (JACK1)
7	SENSE_SEND	Jack detection sense line from the Intel HD Audio
		CODEC jack detection resistor network
8	KEY	Connector Key
9	PORT 2L	Analog Port 2 - left channel (Headphone)
10	SENSE2_RETURN	Jack detection return for front panel (JACK2)

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Contents User’s Guide Introduction Additional Requirements where applicable DVD-VideoSystem Requirements Minimum RequirementsMore Help Using Creative Software AutoUpdateAbout Your Hardware Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio cardSB1502 SB1500 / SB1506 Jack or Connector Description Audio Control Module ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx onlyAbout Your Hardware Connecting Speakers and Headphones For 5.1 channel speakers Positioning Your SpeakersChannel analog speakers Connecting Analog Speaker SystemsAudio Inputs Front Rear Center Subwoofer Connecting Digital Speaker Systems Connecting your A/V receiver to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Home Theater SystemsConnect to Line Out 1 Front L/R Connecting your A/V Receiver using Line Level inputsConnect Line Out 2 Rear L/R Connect Line Out 3 Center/Subwoofer For headsets Connecting Headphones and HeadsetsConnecting your ACM to the Sound Blaster Z-Series Connecting Audio Control ModuleConnecting your headphones and headsets to the ACM Installing and Uninstalling Software Uninstalling Drivers and ApplicationsTo remove Dolby Digital Live To remove DTS Connect For Windows Installing Drivers and ApplicationsPlaying Games Using Your Sound Blaster Z-SeriesCreative ALchemy Dolby Digital LiveDTS Connect Watching DVDsDecoding with a software DVD player Decoding with an external decoderPlaying / Recording Music Chatting / Gaming Creating MusicApplications Using the Creative Software SuiteManaging Your Profiles Sound Blaster Z-Series Control PanelSharing Profiles Customizing Your AvatarAdjusting Your Master Volume Settings Configuring Your Software SettingsConfiguring Your General Settings Enhancing Your Listening Experience SBX Pro Studio SettingsHaving Fun with CrystalVoice CrystalVoice SettingsScout Mode Testing Your Audio Playback Speakers/Headphones SettingsSetting up DTS Connect Cinematic SettingsAdjusting Your Mixer Settings Mixer SettingsSelecting the Input Device Source Customizing Your EQ Settings Equalizer SettingsAdvanced Features Settings Enable Windows XP Compatibility Mode Using Your Audio DeviceEnable the Game in Creative ALchemy Playing GamesCommunicating with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Creating Your Audio Sweet Spot with the SB Speaker Setup Speaker ConfigurationBass Management Speaker Position Polarity SelectionSpeaker Level General Specifications Pin Configuration Front Panel Header Audio Connector Connection CompatibilityConnectivity Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio CardProblems with Digital Audio Devices TroubleshootingProblems with Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect Cannot enable Dolby Digital Live or DTS ConnectProblems with Sound Problems with Multiple Audio DevicesNo sound from the headphones If there are other audio cards on the systemRefer all servicing to authorized repair agents Safety InformationLicense and Copyright