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System Requirements

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After installing the Creative audio software, refer to the on-line User’s Guide, located in the audio card group, and on-line Help for detailed information about the Creative Mixer and other utilities.

For the best results from your audio card, you need:

•IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium® or equivalent processor rated at 133 MHz (166 MHz recommended)

•16 MB RAM for Windows 95/98 (32 MB RAM recommended); 32 MB RAM for Windows NT 4.0

•CD-ROM drive

•33 MB of storage space on your hard disk for Windows 95/98; 30 MB for Windows NT 4.0

•Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0

•PCI 2.1 compliant expansion slot for the audio card

•Powered speakers (Cambridge SoundWorks recommended) or external amplifier

The README file on the Sound Blaster PCI512 installation CD contains information and changes not available at the time of printing. Read the file before you begin.

The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document:

Bold	Bold face type identifies words and phrases that are to be entered exactly as shown.
Italic	Italic type, in commands, identifies words and phrases that are to be replaced by you.
	Italic in the text emphasizes or identifies a word or phrase that is being defined.
ALL CAPS	A word in all capital letters identifies a key you are to press. For example, “Select Yes
	and press ENTER.”
	The notepad icon indicates information that is of particular importance and should be
	considered before continuing.
	Designates a caution or warning that can help you avoid situations involving risk.

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