Contents

Introduction

High-definition digital audio entertainment

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What is EAX ADVANCED HD? ..............................................................................................................

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Package Contents...........................................................................................................................

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System Requirements....................................................................................................................

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Getting More Information .............................................................................................................

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Visit the Soundblaster website ......................................................................................................

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Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................

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Document Conventions ..................................................................................................................

v

1About your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX hardware

 

What You Need ........................................................................................................................................

1-1

 

Your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX card....................................................................................

1-2

 

Your Audigy 2 Platinum eX External I/O Module.................................................................................

1-3

 

Adjusting the volume-level of Headphones and Microphone...................................................

1-7

 

Using the Remote Control.......................................................................................................................

1-8

 

Remote Control Functions.......................................................................................................................

1-9

2

Installing Hardware

 

 

Installation Steps ......................................................................................................................................

2-1

 

Step 1: Prepare the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX hardware........................................

2-1

 

Step 2: Prepare your computer....................................................................................................

2-2

 

Step 3: Install the audio card .......................................................................................................

2-3

 

Step 4: Install the joystick............................................................................................................

2-3

 

Step 5: Install the cables ..............................................................................................................

2-4

 

Step 6: Connect to AC power socket ..........................................................................................

2-6

 

Connecting Related Peripherals ..............................................................................................................

2-7

 

Connecting Related Peripherals (cont’d) ................................................................................................

2-8