HP a6347c manual Configuring the audio card software

Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card

This section provides an overview of configuring and recording with the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card (select models).

Configuring the audio card software

After you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to configure multichannel audio output for computers:

NOTE: Three modes are available; Entertainment Mode is selected here. For information about the other modes, see “Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes.”

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Point to All Programs.

3Click Creative, Sound Blaster X-Fi, and then click Creative Console Launcher.

4The Entertainment Mode window opens. If a different mode displays, click the Mode button, and then select Entertainment Mode.

5Click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, Creative, and then Creative Console Launcher.

6Click the Speakers button.

7Click Auto Detect. Creative automatically detects the type of speakers that are connected to your system.

8Click X to close the window.

Now that you have configured the audio card software, you must configure audio output for your media software program. The procedure is different for each program. Refer to the instructions that came with the media software program.

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