Installing Software

Installing Drivers and Applications

•During the installation process, Windows 98 SE users will be prompted to insert the Windows 98 SE installation CD into the CD- ROM drive. Insert the installation CD into the CD- ROM drive and then click the OK button.

•Some computers may not be supplied with the Windows 98 SE CD. The necessary files may be found in D:\Windows\ Options\Cabs (where D: represents the drive Windows has been installed on).

•*Available with some models of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card.

You need to install device drivers and applications prior to using your Sound Blaster Audigy 2. To install these drivers and the selected software applications, use the following instructions. The instructions are applicable to all supported Windows operating systems.

1.After you have installed the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card and Joystick/MIDI bracket*, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects the audio card and device drivers.

2.When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.

3.Insert the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM drive.

If the drive supports Windows AutoPlay mode, the CD starts running automatically. If not, you need to enable your CD-ROM drive’s auto-insert notification feature. For more details, see “Problems Installing Software” on page B-1.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.5.When prompted, restart your computer.

To feel the audio card’s awesome gaming, music reproduction and home studio capabilities, install the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo. This demo requires high-quality 5.1/6.1 speaker for optimal listening experience. See “Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo” on page 2-2.

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