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... as specifically allowed in the license agreement. Copyright © 1997 by any other products are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by...agreement. Version 2.0 October 1997 Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Audio Card Plug and Play Getting Started Information in this document is subject to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. It is against the law to change without the written...
... as specifically allowed in the license agreement. Copyright © 1997 by any other products are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by...agreement. Version 2.0 October 1997 Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Audio Card Plug and Play Getting Started Information in this document is subject to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. It is against the law to change without the written...
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... Hardware To install the card and related peripherals 1-1 To test the DRAM upgrade 1-3 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 Setting Up the Audio Drivers 2-1 Installing the Applications 2-4 Testing the Installation 2-4 Uninstalling the Applications 2-6 3 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x Installing the Software 3-1 Testing the Installation 3-2 Optimizing Memory Usage 3-2 Using Memory Managers 3-3 A Understanding the Installation Understanding...
... Hardware To install the card and related peripherals 1-1 To test the DRAM upgrade 1-3 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 Setting Up the Audio Drivers 2-1 Installing the Applications 2-4 Testing the Installation 2-4 Uninstalling the Applications 2-6 3 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x Installing the Software 3-1 Testing the Installation 3-2 Optimizing Memory Usage 3-2 Using Memory Managers 3-3 A Understanding the Installation Understanding...
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... Settings Enabling/Disabling Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement Effect B-1 Enabling/Disabling Full-Duplex Operation B-2 Enabling/Disabling MPU-401 MIDI Emulation B-3 Enabling/Disabling Joystick or IDE Interface B-5 C Troubleshooting Problems Installing Audio Card Software from CD-ROM C-1 Problems with Sound C-2 Problems in DOS C-3 Problems in Windows 3.1x C-4 Resolving Hardware Conflicts C-5 D Hardware Information Redirecting PC Sounds to...
... Settings Enabling/Disabling Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement Effect B-1 Enabling/Disabling Full-Duplex Operation B-2 Enabling/Disabling MPU-401 MIDI Emulation B-3 Enabling/Disabling Joystick or IDE Interface B-5 C Troubleshooting Problems Installing Audio Card Software from CD-ROM C-1 Problems with Sound C-2 Problems in DOS C-3 Problems in Windows 3.1x C-4 Resolving Hardware Conflicts C-5 D Hardware Information Redirecting PC Sounds to...
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... copies. Table i: Icons. This Icon Represents Tip or useful information. Warning. If your audio package. In addition, read the following conventions to install the audio software in your package contains floppy diskettes, you need. Getting More Information Refer to the Knowing Your... Audio Card leaflet to install the audio card into your audio card. v Before You Begin The README file on...
... copies. Table i: Icons. This Icon Represents Tip or useful information. Warning. If your audio package. In addition, read the following conventions to install the audio software in your package contains floppy diskettes, you need. Getting More Information Refer to the Knowing Your... Audio Card leaflet to install the audio card into your audio card. v Before You Begin The README file on...
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... Start the AWE Control Panel. Play your card has an internal amplifier. Replace the cover onto your audio card is identical to the online User's Guide for the installed folder of the software is compatible with a 15-pin D-shell connector or any device that on the system. Make sure ...of onboard memory available. 4. Refer to that is covered in the next two chapters.) 2. To test the DRAM upgrade If you have installed the audio software. (The installation of the SoundFont bank, select the file name, and then click the Apply button. The joystick connector on your system. 10. ...
... Start the AWE Control Panel. Play your card has an internal amplifier. Replace the cover onto your audio card is identical to the online User's Guide for the installed folder of the software is compatible with a 15-pin D-shell connector or any device that on the system. Make sure ...of onboard memory available. 4. Refer to that is covered in the next two chapters.) 2. To test the DRAM upgrade If you have installed the audio software. (The installation of the SoundFont bank, select the file name, and then click the Apply button. The joystick connector on your system. 10. ...
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...of the following messages, which may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio Drivers u Installing the Applications u Testing the Installation u Uninstalling the Applications Setting Up the Audio Drivers You need device drivers to appear. After you for the next message to...Message box indicating the detection of it and wait for the drivers. Installing Software in the sequence shown. 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 This chapter shows you how to install the audio software in Windows 95 after installing your system, Windows 95 automatically detects the ...
...of the following messages, which may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio Drivers u Installing the Applications u Testing the Installation u Uninstalling the Applications Setting Up the Audio Drivers You need device drivers to appear. After you for the next message to...Message box indicating the detection of it and wait for the drivers. Installing Software in the sequence shown. 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 This chapter shows you how to install the audio software in Windows 95 after installing your system, Windows 95 automatically detects the ...
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... the first option, and then click the OK button. Figure 2-3: Driver installation dialog box in which the Windows default driver option is NOT available. 2-2 Installing Software in which the Windows default driver option is Standard IDE/ESDI Hard Disk Controller: • Click the second option, and then click the OK button...
... the first option, and then click the OK button. Figure 2-3: Driver installation dialog box in which the Windows default driver option is NOT available. 2-2 Installing Software in which the Windows default driver option is Standard IDE/ESDI Hard Disk Controller: • Click the second option, and then click the OK button...
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... appears, and If your package comes with a Drivers Disk: • Insert it , select the folder \WIN95\Language\DRIVERS, where Language is the language of the software that you want to your floppy disk drive, select the appropriate drive, and click the OK button. The required files are copied to install. 3. Insert...
... appears, and If your package comes with a Drivers Disk: • Insert it , select the folder \WIN95\Language\DRIVERS, where Language is the language of the software that you want to your floppy disk drive, select the appropriate drive, and click the OK button. The required files are copied to install. 3. Insert...
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...the installation. Insert the first installation diskette into your floppy disk drive. 2. Installing the Applications Your audio card's applications can use Windows 95 Media Player to test if your audio card is working properly. If it . For details, refer to complete the installation. Testing the ... your CD-ROM drive is supplied in Windows 95 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 2-4 Installing Software in your package. Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. To install from diskettes 1. In...
...the installation. Insert the first installation diskette into your floppy disk drive. 2. Installing the Applications Your audio card's applications can use Windows 95 Media Player to test if your audio card is working properly. If it . For details, refer to complete the installation. Testing the ... your CD-ROM drive is supplied in Windows 95 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 2-4 Installing Software in your package. Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. To install from diskettes 1. In...
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The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to complete the installation. Make sure that the Multimedia check box is selected. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-5 Figure 2-5: Windows Setup tabbed page. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-5 appears. If you do not have Volume Control, Sound Recorder or Audio Compression installed, make sure that the relevant check boxes are also selected. 6. In the Multimedia dialog box, make sure that the Media Player check box is selected, and then click the Details button. 5. 3. Click the Windows Setup tab.
The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to complete the installation. Make sure that the Multimedia check box is selected. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-5 Figure 2-5: Windows Setup tabbed page. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-5 appears. If you do not have Volume Control, Sound Recorder or Audio Compression installed, make sure that the relevant check boxes are also selected. 6. In the Multimedia dialog box, make sure that the Media Player check box is selected, and then click the Details button. 5. 3. Click the Windows Setup tab.
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... selected sound being played. If you to delete these files. Quit the audio card's applications before uninstalling. To test the audio card 1. Applications that are sure that you when it tries to remove applications cleanly and then reinstall them . 2-6 Installing Software in Figure 2-6. On the Device menu, click Sound. 3. In the Open dialog...
... selected sound being played. If you to delete these files. Quit the audio card's applications before uninstalling. To test the audio card 1. Applications that are sure that you when it tries to remove applications cleanly and then reinstall them . 2-6 Installing Software in Figure 2-6. On the Device menu, click Sound. 3. In the Open dialog...
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Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click the Start button, point to uninstall. To uninstall the applications 1. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-7 In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select the Sound Blaster entry for your card (see the Knowing Your Audio Card leaflet for your exact card model) and click the Add/Remove button. 4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.
Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click the Start button, point to uninstall. To uninstall the applications 1. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-7 In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select the Sound Blaster entry for your card (see the Knowing Your Audio Card leaflet for your exact card model) and click the Add/Remove button. 4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.
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... your CD-ROM drive. 2. It consists of the following sections: u Installing the Software u Testing the Installation u Optimizing Memory Usage Installing the Software To install the software 1. Type D:\WIN31\DISK1\SETUP and press 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the audio software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-1 After you how to complete the installation. Otherwise...
... your CD-ROM drive. 2. It consists of the following sections: u Installing the Software u Testing the Installation u Optimizing Memory Usage Installing the Software To install the software 1. Type D:\WIN31\DISK1\SETUP and press 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the audio software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-1 After you how to complete the installation. Otherwise...
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....SYS File Settings" on the screen to complete the test. For example, if your audio card. Type DIAGNOSE and press . (This test program checks the resources used by your audio card's software. Follow the instructions on page A-7), your system will load them into memory during system ...you are running only Windows applications or playing DOS games), you load them into high memory (for example, using memory managers). 3-2 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x Otherwise, it may also be due to install the low-level DOS device drivers under custom installation (see Appendix...
....SYS File Settings" on the screen to complete the test. For example, if your audio card. Type DIAGNOSE and press . (This test program checks the resources used by your audio card's software. Follow the instructions on page A-7), your system will load them into memory during system ...you are running only Windows applications or playing DOS games), you load them into high memory (for example, using memory managers). 3-2 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x Otherwise, it may also be due to install the low-level DOS device drivers under custom installation (see Appendix...
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... drivers, select another session without them at system bootup. (Refer to create multiple boot sessions.) To use MS-DOS 6.x's multiple boot sessions feature. appears. 2. Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3 Using Memory Managers To bypass loading of low-level device drivers 1. Alternatively, you can use a memory manager u If you are using...
... drivers, select another session without them at system bootup. (Refer to create multiple boot sessions.) To use MS-DOS 6.x's multiple boot sessions feature. appears. 2. Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3 Using Memory Managers To bypass loading of low-level device drivers 1. Alternatively, you can use a memory manager u If you are using...
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... to assign necessary resources such as follows: u Understanding the Software-Configurable Settings u Understanding the Environment Variables u Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x Understanding the Software-Configurable Settings Your audio card supports the Plug and Play (PnP) 1.0a standard.... it. For details, refer to the documentation on your audio card: u Input/Output (I /O addresses, interrupt lines and DMA channels to configure the card. This section explains the following software-configurable resources of your PnP configuration manager. A Understanding the...
... to assign necessary resources such as follows: u Understanding the Software-Configurable Settings u Understanding the Environment Variables u Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x Understanding the Software-Configurable Settings Your audio card supports the Plug and Play (PnP) 1.0a standard.... it. For details, refer to the documentation on your audio card: u Input/Output (I /O addresses, interrupt lines and DMA channels to configure the card. This section explains the following software-configurable resources of your PnP configuration manager. A Understanding the...
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... transfers data through the Low and High DMA channels. DMA Channel Usage 1 Audio Low DMA channel 5 Audio High DMA channel Understanding the Environment Variables Environment variables are used to pass hardware configuration information to software in your audio card: u SOUND Environment Variable u BLASTER Environment Variable (only DOS applications use this) u MIDI Environment Variable (applicable...
... transfers data through the Low and High DMA channels. DMA Channel Usage 1 Audio Low DMA channel 5 Audio High DMA channel Understanding the Environment Variables Environment variables are used to pass hardware configuration information to software in your audio card: u SOUND Environment Variable u BLASTER Environment Variable (only DOS applications use this) u MIDI Environment Variable (applicable...
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... to 330. Tx Card type. The parameters in bold apply only to Sound Blaster SB32 and the AWE line of the audio software (for your audio software directory. Ix IRQ line used by the audio interface. However, there must be 6. xxx defaults to 1. SOUND Environment Variable The SOUND environment variable specifies your system. No space...
... to 330. Tx Card type. The parameters in bold apply only to Sound Blaster SB32 and the AWE line of the audio software (for your audio software directory. Ix IRQ line used by the audio interface. However, there must be 6. xxx defaults to 1. SOUND Environment Variable The SOUND environment variable specifies your system. No space...
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...your Windows applications at a later time by running SETUP in Windows 3.1x When you install the audio software, the installation program creates a directory and copies the software into it. A-6 Understanding the Installation SETUP also allows you next run Windows. Understanding the Installation ...Program in the audio software directory on your hard disk. This command automatically creates the audio card program group and the application icons when you to set up components that were ...
...your Windows applications at a later time by running SETUP in Windows 3.1x When you install the audio software, the installation program creates a directory and copies the software into it. A-6 Understanding the Installation SETUP also allows you next run Windows. Understanding the Installation ...Program in the audio software directory on your hard disk. This command automatically creates the audio card program group and the application icons when you to set up components that were ...
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u Running DIAGNOSE with the /W=C:\WINDOWS parameter updates the SYSTEM.INI file in the audio software directory. To free system memory when you later need the low-level device drivers for DOS applications, including third-party DOS applications developed using ..., load them into memory by typing DIAGNOSE /A at the DOS prompt and pressing . This command adds the required statements to optimize your audio software directory. Understanding the Installation A-7 For a description of your memory. The drivers are found in the Windows directory with the resource settings from the PnP ...
u Running DIAGNOSE with the /W=C:\WINDOWS parameter updates the SYSTEM.INI file in the audio software directory. To free system memory when you later need the low-level device drivers for DOS applications, including third-party DOS applications developed using ..., load them into memory by typing DIAGNOSE /A at the DOS prompt and pressing . This command adds the required statements to optimize your audio software directory. Understanding the Installation A-7 For a description of your memory. The drivers are found in the Windows directory with the resource settings from the PnP ...