Configuring the FlexiJack connector
Your audio device may have a FlexiJack connector that supports both microphone and Line input. If so, you can change the FlexiJack mode, if necessary. To do this, you must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher after you connect the audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card.
NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection, and you want to connect digital speakers as your output device, you need a special connector from Creative.
1Connect your audio cable to the FlexiJack connector on the audio card.
2Click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, Creative, and then Creative Console Launcher.
3Click the Jacks button.
4Under FlexiJack Mode, select either Digital I/O or
5Close the window.
Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes
The Sound Blaster
The main functions, such as speaker configuration, equalizer, and volume control, are available in all three modes. However, each mode optimizes the audio card resources to provide the best audio performance for different activities.
Using Audio Creation Mode
The Audio Creation Mode enables advanced recording functions.
Available features:
Recording from several audio sources
Applying
Mixer settings
Equalizer settings
Using Entertainment Mode
The Entertainment Mode optimizes the audio card for playing movies and music.
Available features:
Configuring speakers and headphones
Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX
Volume, bass, and treble controls
Mixer settings
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 71