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Creative PCI512, Sound Blaster manual Replace the computer cover

Models: PCI512 Sound Blaster

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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.

8.Connect the CD audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to the audio card CD_IN connector.

CD_IN

Connector

If you are connecting a 2-speaker system to the audio card, use the Line Out connector (third from the top).

9.Connect speakers, headphones, microphone, joystick, MIDI devices, or other devices to the back panel of the audio card.

10.Replace the computer cover.

11.Reconnect the power cable, monitor, and other devices.

Stereo, CD player, tape deck, etc.

Joystick

MIDI device

Microphone

Powered speakers (front), headphones, or amplifier

Powered speakers (rear) or amplifier

Installing Your Audio Card 3

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Creative PCI512, Sound Blaster manual Replace the computer cover

Contents

On-line Version Sound Blaster PCI512User Guide This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents Version 1.0 CLI, MarchLimitation of Remedies and Damages Product Returns License Termination Limited WarrantyCreative End-User Software License Agreement Compliance Manager Hardware WarrantyU.S. Government Restricted Rights Contractor/Manufacturer General Declaration of ConformityIntroduction ContentsInstalling Your Audio Card Advanced ConfigurationsExcessive Environmental Sound TroubleshootingMultiple Speaker Output Powerful Audio Processing EngineEnvironmental Audio Enhances Existing Contents IntroductionItalic System Requirements Latest Information Document ConventionsBold Test the installation Installing Your Audio CardWhat You Need Install the audio card Install the Creative audio softwareInstalling the Audio Card 10. Replace the computer cover Windows Installing the Creative SoftwareTo install in Windows Windows To install in Windows4. Click the Next button to install the Windows 98 drivers Windows NT To install in Windows NTTo set the options for the Launcher Creative LauncherOptions Groups To launch PlayCenter Creative PlayCenterLaunch PlayCenter To adjust the volumedouble-click the desired level on the Volume Slider To play a multimedia fileC\PROGRAM FILES\CREATIVE\PLAYCENTER\CTPLAY.EXE To make PlayCenter the default player for discsTo make PlayCenter your default player for multimedia files 2. Click the Device Manager tab Advanced Configurations7. Uncheck Use automatic settings Resolving Hardware ConflictsUninstalling the Software Enabling/Disabing Connecting to the GameportConnecting a MIDI Device No sound is heard from audio music CDs Joystick port is not working TroubleshootingDetermining your Windows version Computer hangs or restarts during installationAudio card is not automatically detected CD does not automatically run when you insert it in the drive Static sounds are heard in wave files Excessive Environmental Sound No sound from headphones connected to the audio cardTo select an appropriate environmental preset No sound is heard from speakersTo remove the old audio card drivers Windows NT Service Control Manager ErrorInsufficient memory for SoundFonts