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User's Guide Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the... Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Audigy logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EAX ADVANCED HD, MultiEnvironment, Environment Panning, Environment Reflections, Environment Filtering, Environment Morphing, Creative Multi Speaker Surround, Inspire, and Oozic are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of ...
User's Guide Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Information in this document is subject to copy the software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the... Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Audigy logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EAX ADVANCED HD, MultiEnvironment, Environment Panning, Environment Reflections, Environment Filtering, Environment Morphing, Creative Multi Speaker Surround, Inspire, and Oozic are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of ...
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...iv Technical Support ...iv Document Conventions ...v 1 Installing Hardware What You Need ...1-1 Your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Card...1-2 Your Joystick/MIDI Bracket...1-5 Installation Steps ...1-6 Step 1: Prepare your computer...1-6 Step 2: Install the Sound Blaster... Audigy 2 card 1-7 Step 3: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket 1-8 Step 4: Connect cables to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card 1-9 Step 5: Connect to power outlet 1-10 Connecting Related Peripherals ...1-11 Connecting Speaker ...
...iv Technical Support ...iv Document Conventions ...v 1 Installing Hardware What You Need ...1-1 Your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Card...1-2 Your Joystick/MIDI Bracket...1-5 Installation Steps ...1-6 Step 1: Prepare your computer...1-6 Step 2: Install the Sound Blaster... Audigy 2 card 1-7 Step 3: Install the Joystick/MIDI bracket 1-8 Step 4: Connect cables to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card 1-9 Step 5: Connect to power outlet 1-10 Connecting Related Peripherals ...1-11 Connecting Speaker ...
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... Audio Drivers and Applications 2-2 Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications 2-3 Installing/Uninstalling selected Audio Drivers or Applications 2-3 Using Creative Software AutoUpdate...2-5 Updating Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 2-6 Installing Digital Video Update...2-6 3 Using Audigy 2 Software Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Applications 3-1 Demos...3-2 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Getting Started Demo 3-2 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo 3-2 Introduction to the Sound Blaster...
... Audio Drivers and Applications 2-2 Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications 2-3 Installing/Uninstalling selected Audio Drivers or Applications 2-3 Using Creative Software AutoUpdate...2-5 Updating Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 2-6 Installing Digital Video Update...2-6 3 Using Audigy 2 Software Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Applications 3-1 Demos...3-2 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Getting Started Demo 3-2 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo 3-2 Introduction to the Sound Blaster...
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A General Specifications Features...A-1 Connectivity...A-3 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card ...A-3 B Troubleshooting and FAQs Problems Installing Software...B-1 Problems with Sound...B-2 Problems with File Transfers on Some VIA Chipset Motherboards B-5 Insufficient SoundFont Cache ...B-7 Problems with Joystick ...B-7 ...
A General Specifications Features...A-1 Connectivity...A-3 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card ...A-3 B Troubleshooting and FAQs Problems Installing Software...B-1 Problems with Sound...B-2 Problems with File Transfers on Some VIA Chipset Motherboards B-5 Insufficient SoundFont Cache ...B-7 Problems with Joystick ...B-7 ...
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... gaming and music listening experience. Included in the entertainment industry for its knowledge and expertise of audio-visual systems, and its Audigy 2 processor, enables awesome EAX® ADVANCED HDTM technologies for hours of astounding quality and 24-bit/96 kHz audio recording ... drivers and software for you can share with your computer and has output capabilities for purchasing Sound Blaster™ Audigy 2™, the next generation Creative audio product with exciting new features and enhanced audio processing architecture. The listening audience will each deliver an excellent ...
... gaming and music listening experience. Included in the entertainment industry for its knowledge and expertise of audio-visual systems, and its Audigy 2 processor, enables awesome EAX® ADVANCED HDTM technologies for hours of astounding quality and 24-bit/96 kHz audio recording ... drivers and software for you can share with your computer and has output capabilities for purchasing Sound Blaster™ Audigy 2™, the next generation Creative audio product with exciting new features and enhanced audio processing architecture. The listening audience will each deliver an excellent ...
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... Game Audio Library takes in both open and closed environments. ❑ Environment MorphingTM allows for seamless transition from the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 family of sound in -game audio and acoustic simulation to the next. Delivering superior audio fidelity and sophisticated reverb effects,...this unsurpassed digital entertainment experience is EAX ADVANCED HD? Introduction ii Taking advantage of the enhanced processing capabilities of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 processor, EAX ADVANCED HD delivers a host of sounds that achieve high definition audio for gamers to PC audio. EAX ...
... Game Audio Library takes in both open and closed environments. ❑ Environment MorphingTM allows for seamless transition from the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 family of sound in -game audio and acoustic simulation to the next. Delivering superior audio fidelity and sophisticated reverb effects,...this unsurpassed digital entertainment experience is EAX ADVANCED HD? Introduction ii Taking advantage of the enhanced processing capabilities of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 processor, EAX ADVANCED HD delivers a host of sounds that achieve high definition audio for gamers to PC audio. EAX ...
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... The following items are included with some models of free hard disk space ❑ Available PCI 2.1 compliant slot for the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card ❑ Available adjacent slot for the Joystick/MIDI bracket* ❑ Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately) ❑ CD-ROM drive... and Applications CD ❑ Quick Start Leaflet* ❑ User Manual (on CD)* ❑ Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo CD ❑ Creative DVD-Audio Samplter Disc ❑ Warranty (printed or on CD)* ❑ Technical Support (printed or on CD)* ❑ Genuine Intel® ...
... The following items are included with some models of free hard disk space ❑ Available PCI 2.1 compliant slot for the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card ❑ Available adjacent slot for the Joystick/MIDI bracket* ❑ Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately) ❑ CD-ROM drive... and Applications CD ❑ Quick Start Leaflet* ❑ User Manual (on CD)* ❑ Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo CD ❑ Creative DVD-Audio Samplter Disc ❑ Warranty (printed or on CD)* ❑ Technical Support (printed or on CD)* ❑ Genuine Intel® ...
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...56 kbps modem and an active Internet connection to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and demonstrates the card's capabilities. Visit the www.soundblaster.com site for general help , and using the Creative Software AutoUpdate for automated driver download and installation. Technical Support ...application's online Help documentation for digital video (DV) capture and editing. The site also includes information on Creative applications. Refer to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Getting Started Demo and the various online Help files for detailed information on making purchases, technical help...
...56 kbps modem and an active Internet connection to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and demonstrates the card's capabilities. Visit the www.soundblaster.com site for general help , and using the Creative Software AutoUpdate for automated driver download and installation. Technical Support ...application's online Help documentation for digital video (DV) capture and editing. The site also includes information on Creative applications. Refer to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Getting Started Demo and the various online Help files for detailed information on making purchases, technical help...
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1Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 hardware.
1Installing Hardware This chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 hardware.
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Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card Joystick/MIDI bracket* Digital CD audio cable* Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) *Available on your computer. Installing Hardware 1-1 Installing Hardware What You Need Before you begin installation, be sure that you have these: In addition, you will also need an available PCI slot and another adjacent available slot on some models of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card.
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card Joystick/MIDI bracket* Digital CD audio cable* Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) *Available on your computer. Installing Hardware 1-1 Installing Hardware What You Need Before you begin installation, be sure that you have these: In addition, you will also need an available PCI slot and another adjacent available slot on some models of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card.
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Your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Card Your audio card has these jacks and connectors to enable the attachment of a wide variety of devices: In Analog mode, the Line Out, Rear Out and Rear Center Out jacks are used simultaneously for 6.1 channel speaker systems. Click any circled number in the diagram for a description of the item. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 10 12 11 13 14 Figure 1-1: Jacks, connectors and ports on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card. Installing Hardware 1-2
Your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Card Your audio card has these jacks and connectors to enable the attachment of a wide variety of devices: In Analog mode, the Line Out, Rear Out and Rear Center Out jacks are used simultaneously for 6.1 channel speaker systems. Click any circled number in the diagram for a description of the item. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 10 12 11 13 14 Figure 1-1: Jacks, connectors and ports on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card. Installing Hardware 1-2
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Installing Hardware 1-4 Table 1: Description of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card. Number Description 8 Telephone Answering Device connector (TAD) Provides a monaural connection from a standard voice modem, and transmits microphone signals to the modem. 9 CD Audio connector... internal audio sources such as TV Tuner, MPEG, or other similar cards. 11 Internal SB1394/FireWire port* Connects to the SB1394/FireWire connector on the Audigy 2 Drive. 12 CD SPDIF connector (CD_SPDIF) Connects to the SPDIF (Digital Audio) output (where available) on any description in the table to return to ...
Installing Hardware 1-4 Table 1: Description of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card. Number Description 8 Telephone Answering Device connector (TAD) Provides a monaural connection from a standard voice modem, and transmits microphone signals to the modem. 9 CD Audio connector... internal audio sources such as TV Tuner, MPEG, or other similar cards. 11 Internal SB1394/FireWire port* Connects to the SB1394/FireWire connector on the Audigy 2 Drive. 12 CD SPDIF connector (CD_SPDIF) Connects to the SPDIF (Digital Audio) output (where available) on any description in the table to return to ...
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Joystick/MIDI connector Connects to attach a joystick or MIDI device: *Available with some models of connector bracket Figure 1-2: Connector on the Joystick/MIDI bracket. Installing Hardware 1-5 Your Joystick/ MIDI Bracket The Joystick/MIDI bracket* is used to a joystick or a MIDI device. Rear view of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card.
Joystick/MIDI connector Connects to attach a joystick or MIDI device: *Available with some models of connector bracket Figure 1-2: Connector on the Joystick/MIDI bracket. Installing Hardware 1-5 Your Joystick/ MIDI Bracket The Joystick/MIDI bracket* is used to a joystick or a MIDI device. Rear view of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card.
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.... 1 Figure 1-4: Securing the audio card to the expansion slot. 2. Align the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card with a screw if necessary. Step 2: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card 1. Make sure that the gold finger PCI connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card is aligned with the PCI bus connector on the motherboard before you insert...
.... 1 Figure 1-4: Securing the audio card to the expansion slot. 2. Align the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card with a screw if necessary. Step 2: Install the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card 1. Make sure that the gold finger PCI connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card is aligned with the PCI bus connector on the motherboard before you insert...
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You may also connect all the cables to your hardware. This can cause permanent damage to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card first before securing the card and Joystick/ MIDI bracket in Figure 1-5. Joystick/MIDI bracket Joystick/MIDI cable Do not force any cable ... a connector. Connect the Joystick/MIDI cable* to the expansion slot. 2. Figure 1-5: Securing the audio card to the Joystick/MIDI connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card as shown in place. *Available with a screw if necessary. If you are installing a joystick or MIDI device (optional), secure the Joystick/MIDI ...
You may also connect all the cables to your hardware. This can cause permanent damage to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card first before securing the card and Joystick/ MIDI bracket in Figure 1-5. Joystick/MIDI bracket Joystick/MIDI cable Do not force any cable ... a connector. Connect the Joystick/MIDI cable* to the expansion slot. 2. Figure 1-5: Securing the audio card to the Joystick/MIDI connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card as shown in place. *Available with a screw if necessary. If you are installing a joystick or MIDI device (optional), secure the Joystick/MIDI ...
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... Digital CD audio cable (included with some models) Figure 1-6: Connecting analog/digital audio cables to the CD_SPDIF connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card as shown in Figure 1-6. A • If the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card is not used . • The CD_SPDIF connector is connected to the CD_IN connector on the Sound Blaster... and CD Audio connectors on a CDROM or DVD-ROM drive, do not enable the CD Audio and CD Digital options at the same time in Creative Surround Mixer. • Analog and Digital CD audio cables are not needed when CDDA is used with software DVD players.
... Digital CD audio cable (included with some models) Figure 1-6: Connecting analog/digital audio cables to the CD_SPDIF connector on the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card as shown in Figure 1-6. A • If the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card is not used . • The CD_SPDIF connector is connected to the CD_IN connector on the Sound Blaster... and CD Audio connectors on a CDROM or DVD-ROM drive, do not enable the CD Audio and CD Digital options at the same time in Creative Surround Mixer. • Analog and Digital CD audio cables are not needed when CDDA is used with software DVD players.
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Installing Hardware 1-10 To connect your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card to power outlet 1. Replace the computer cover. 2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and turn on page 2-1. Step 5: Connect to other devices, see "Connecting Related Peripherals" on page 1-11. To install drivers and software, refer to "Installing Drivers and Applications" on the computer.
Installing Hardware 1-10 To connect your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card to power outlet 1. Replace the computer cover. 2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and turn on page 2-1. Step 5: Connect to other devices, see "Connecting Related Peripherals" on page 1-11. To install drivers and software, refer to "Installing Drivers and Applications" on the computer.
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... or any circled number in the diagram for this product. Line-out 2 8 1 3 4 7 5 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card 6 Figure 1-7: Connecting other cable with the Audigy 2 Drive ONLY. Click any other devices Installing Hardware 1-11 Figure 1-7 shows you endless hours of the item. Connecting ...Related Peripherals Sound Blaster Audigy 2 will give you how to connect related peripherals to your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 to optimize your enjoyment. 9 Use the AD_EXT cable with the Audigy 2 Drive as that may potentially be damaged too.
... or any circled number in the diagram for this product. Line-out 2 8 1 3 4 7 5 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card 6 Figure 1-7: Connecting other cable with the Audigy 2 Drive ONLY. Click any other devices Installing Hardware 1-11 Figure 1-7 shows you endless hours of the item. Connecting ...Related Peripherals Sound Blaster Audigy 2 will give you how to connect related peripherals to your Sound Blaster Audigy 2 to optimize your enjoyment. 9 Use the AD_EXT cable with the Audigy 2 Drive as that may potentially be damaged too.
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... via minijack-to-DIN cable. 2 Line in Connects to a cassette or CD player, synthesizer, etc. 3 Mic in the table to return to Audigy 2 Drive (upgrade option). 8 Analog CD audio cable** (left) and Digital CD audio cable* (right) 9 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive Installing ...Hardware 1-12 Number Description 1 Digital Out jack Connects to digital speakers, for example, 6.1 Creative or Cambridge SoundWorks analog speaker systems. 5 SB1394/FireWire port* Connects to all IEEE 1394 compatible devices such as NOMAD digital audio players, DV ...
... via minijack-to-DIN cable. 2 Line in Connects to a cassette or CD player, synthesizer, etc. 3 Mic in the table to return to Audigy 2 Drive (upgrade option). 8 Analog CD audio cable** (left) and Digital CD audio cable* (right) 9 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive Installing ...Hardware 1-12 Number Description 1 Digital Out jack Connects to digital speakers, for example, 6.1 Creative or Cambridge SoundWorks analog speaker systems. 5 SB1394/FireWire port* Connects to all IEEE 1394 compatible devices such as NOMAD digital audio players, DV ...
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... cable E: Digital Out jack F: Line Out (top) Rear Out (middle) Rear Center Out (bottom) G: AD_EXT Connects to Audigy 2 Drive (upgrade option) Figure 1-8: Connecting Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card to 6.1 channels by Creative or Cambridge SoundWorks C A F G B *For example, Creative Inspire 6.1 Analog Speakers. Connecting Speaker Systems If you have a 5.1 channel speaker system, you need to enable the...
... cable E: Digital Out jack F: Line Out (top) Rear Out (middle) Rear Center Out (bottom) G: AD_EXT Connects to Audigy 2 Drive (upgrade option) Figure 1-8: Connecting Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card to 6.1 channels by Creative or Cambridge SoundWorks C A F G B *For example, Creative Inspire 6.1 Analog Speakers. Connecting Speaker Systems If you have a 5.1 channel speaker system, you need to enable the...