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... against the law to change without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of the following U.S. Sound Blaster 16 and Wave Blaster are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.The hardware on your card is subject to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows logo...
... against the law to change without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of the following U.S. Sound Blaster 16 and Wave Blaster are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.The hardware on your card is subject to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows logo...
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... ix Text Conventions ix Icons x 1 Setting Up Your Audio Card Knowing Your Audio Card 1-2 Installing the Card and Related Hardware 1-4 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 Setting Up the Audio Card Drivers 2-1 Installing the Applications 2-3 Testing the Installation 2-3 Uninstalling the Applications 2-5 3 Installing Software in DOS/Windows 3.1x Installing the Software 3-1 Testing the Installation 3-2 Optimizing Memory Usage 3-3 Using Memory...
... ix Text Conventions ix Icons x 1 Setting Up Your Audio Card Knowing Your Audio Card 1-2 Installing the Card and Related Hardware 1-4 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 Setting Up the Audio Card Drivers 2-1 Installing the Applications 2-3 Testing the Installation 2-3 Uninstalling the Applications 2-5 3 Installing Software in DOS/Windows 3.1x Installing the Software 3-1 Testing the Installation 3-2 Optimizing Memory Usage 3-3 Using Memory...
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...Software-Configurable Settings B-1 Input/Output (I/O) Addresses B-2 Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines B-3 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels B-3 Understanding the Environment Variables B-3 SOUND Environment Variable B-4 BLASTER Environment Variable B-4 MIDI Environment Variable B-5 Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x B-5 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-6 The CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-7 C Changing Audio Card Settings Enabling/Disabling Creative...C-6 D Troubleshooting Problems Installing Audio Card Software from CD-ROM D-1 Problems with Sound D-2 Problems in MS-DOS ...
...Software-Configurable Settings B-1 Input/Output (I/O) Addresses B-2 Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines B-3 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels B-3 Understanding the Environment Variables B-3 SOUND Environment Variable B-4 BLASTER Environment Variable B-4 MIDI Environment Variable B-5 Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x B-5 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings B-6 The CONFIG.SYS File Settings B-7 C Changing Audio Card Settings Enabling/Disabling Creative...C-6 D Troubleshooting Problems Installing Audio Card Software from CD-ROM D-1 Problems with Sound D-2 Problems in MS-DOS ...
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... You are now the owner of a Creative Sound Blaster® AWE64 Gold, a 16-bit audio card, which uses Sondius® Sound Synthesis technology to enable you to play high quality music and sound effects via software (instead of Advanced WavEffects synthesis! Fully Sound Blaster compatible, your AWE64 Gold audio card installed in personal computer software: sample-based wavetable synthesis (WaveSynth) and...
... You are now the owner of a Creative Sound Blaster® AWE64 Gold, a 16-bit audio card, which uses Sondius® Sound Synthesis technology to enable you to play high quality music and sound effects via software (instead of Advanced WavEffects synthesis! Fully Sound Blaster compatible, your AWE64 Gold audio card installed in personal computer software: sample-based wavetable synthesis (WaveSynth) and...
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... In addition, read the following sections: u Checking System Requirements u Using This Guide u Getting More Information u Document Conventions Checking System Requirements Your audio card requires at the time of printing. Read the file before you continue. Then, your MIDI and audio tasks will allow you to enjoy hours of... fun listening to install the audio software in your computer. Read this simple Getting Started manual to find out how to use WaveSynth/WG, you can disable it through the WaveSynth...
... In addition, read the following sections: u Checking System Requirements u Using This Guide u Getting More Information u Document Conventions Checking System Requirements Your audio card requires at the time of printing. Read the file before you continue. Then, your MIDI and audio tasks will allow you to enjoy hours of... fun listening to install the audio software in your computer. Read this simple Getting Started manual to find out how to use WaveSynth/WG, you can disable it through the WaveSynth...
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Play your SoundFont banks to make sure your DRAM upgrade: 1. Start the AWE Control Panel and download SoundFont banks. Make sure you should be covered in the available memory onboard. 3. Refer to the online User's Guide for detailed information on how to see the changes in the next two chapters.) 2. To test your DRAM Upgrade daughterboard is working properly. From the memory status bar, you have installed the audio card's software. (The installation of the software will be able to use the AWE Control Panel. 1-6 Setting Up Your Audio Card
Play your SoundFont banks to make sure your DRAM upgrade: 1. Start the AWE Control Panel and download SoundFont banks. Make sure you should be covered in the available memory onboard. 3. Refer to the online User's Guide for detailed information on how to see the changes in the next two chapters.) 2. To test your DRAM Upgrade daughterboard is working properly. From the memory status bar, you have installed the audio card's software. (The installation of the software will be able to use the AWE Control Panel. 1-6 Setting Up Your Audio Card
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... they may not be needed during the installation. It comprises the following messages, which may be in the sequence shown. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-1 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 This chapter shows you have your audio card's drivers are already set up. You may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio...
... they may not be needed during the installation. It comprises the following messages, which may be in the sequence shown. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-1 2 Installing Software in Windows 95 This chapter shows you have your audio card's drivers are already set up. You may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio...
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u If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the second option, and then click the OK button. Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box in which the Windows default driver option is NOT available. 2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95
u If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the second option, and then click the OK button. Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box in which the Windows default driver option is NOT available. 2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95
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...95 AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. To install the Media Player: 1. Click the OK button. Installing the Applications To install your audio card's applications from the CD-ROM supplied with it , select the folder Language\WIN95\DRIVERS, where Language is installed and working properly. Insert the...95 Media Player to test if your CD-ROM drive is the language of the software that comes with your CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button, point to complete the installation. Installing Software in the root directory. The required files are installed, you do not have Media ...
...95 AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. To install the Media Player: 1. Click the OK button. Installing the Applications To install your audio card's applications from the CD-ROM supplied with it , select the folder Language\WIN95\DRIVERS, where Language is installed and working properly. Insert the...95 Media Player to test if your CD-ROM drive is the language of the software that comes with your CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button, point to complete the installation. Installing Software in the root directory. The required files are installed, you do not have Media ...
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Select the Multimedia check box and click the Details button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-3 appears. The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to complete the installation. In the Multimedia dialog box, select the Media Player checkbox, then Volume Control, Audio Compression and Sound Recorder, and click the OK button. 6. To test the audio card: 2-4 Installing Software in Windows 95 Figure 2-3: The Windows Setup tabbed page. 4. Click the Windows Setup tab. 3.
Select the Multimedia check box and click the Details button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-3 appears. The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to complete the installation. In the Multimedia dialog box, select the Media Player checkbox, then Volume Control, Audio Compression and Sound Recorder, and click the OK button. 6. To test the audio card: 2-4 Installing Software in Windows 95 Figure 2-3: The Windows Setup tabbed page. 4. Click the Windows Setup tab. 3.
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You should hear the selected sound being played. Quit the card's applications before uninstalling. 1. If you to remove applications cleanly and then reinstall them to Multimedia, and then click Media Player. Uninstalling the ...shown in Windows 95 2-5 On the Media Player, click . Figure 2-4: The Media Player interface. 2. In the Open dialog box, select a sound from the list, and then click the Open button. 4. Installing Software in Figure 2-4. On the Device menu, click Sound. 3. Applications that are still running during uninstallation will not be uninstalled.
You should hear the selected sound being played. Quit the card's applications before uninstalling. 1. If you to remove applications cleanly and then reinstall them to Multimedia, and then click Media Player. Uninstalling the ...shown in Windows 95 2-5 On the Media Player, click . Figure 2-4: The Media Player interface. 2. In the Open dialog box, select a sound from the list, and then click the Open button. 4. Installing Software in Figure 2-4. On the Device menu, click Sound. 3. Applications that are still running during uninstallation will not be uninstalled.
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The properties sheet similar to uninstall. 2-6 Installing Software in Windows 95 Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-5 appears. Figure 2-5: The Add/Remove Programs Properties sheet. 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. To uninstall the applications: 1. Select Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold and click the Add/Remove button. 4.
The properties sheet similar to uninstall. 2-6 Installing Software in Windows 95 Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-5 appears. Figure 2-5: The Add/Remove Programs Properties sheet. 3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. To uninstall the applications: 1. Select Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold and click the Add/Remove button. 4.
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For example, type D: and press to change to complete the installation. After you have completed the installation and rebooted your card. 3 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x This chapter shows you how to DOS. If you install from the DOS prompt in Windows. 3. The installation... will not work if you are in Windows, exit to install the audio software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-1 Installing Software in DOS/Windows 3.1x after installing your system, proceed to the next section to drive D. 4. Insert the installation CD-ROM...
For example, type D: and press to change to complete the installation. After you have completed the installation and rebooted your card. 3 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x This chapter shows you how to DOS. If you install from the DOS prompt in Windows. 3. The installation... will not work if you are in Windows, exit to install the audio software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-1 Installing Software in DOS/Windows 3.1x after installing your system, proceed to the next section to drive D. 4. Insert the installation CD-ROM...
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... to use your AWE64 Plug and Play using DOS/Windows 3.x, you must install the Creative Configuration Manager first. Type DIAGNOSE and press . 3. For example, if your audio interface. In order to let you test the card's sound and music output. At the DOS prompt, change to change the settings of your audio card's software. To resolve...
... to use your AWE64 Plug and Play using DOS/Windows 3.x, you must install the Creative Configuration Manager first. Type DIAGNOSE and press . 3. For example, if your audio interface. In order to let you test the card's sound and music output. At the DOS prompt, change to change the settings of your audio card's software. To resolve...
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... to your DOS 6.x documentation.) u If you have a memory manager such as QEMM or 386MAX, refer to their respective documentation for selection during system startup. Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3 Using Memory Managers You can be made available for instructions. If you do not need these methods: u DOS 6.x's multiple boot sessions...
... to your DOS 6.x documentation.) u If you have a memory manager such as QEMM or 386MAX, refer to their respective documentation for selection during system startup. Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3 Using Memory Managers You can be made available for instructions. If you do not need these methods: u DOS 6.x's multiple boot sessions...
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... Line In, Microphone, and PC Speaker u Selectable input source or mixing of various audio sources for recording Volume Control u Software volume control of Master Volume, Digitized Voice, and inputs from MIDI device, CD Audio, Line In, Microphone, and PC...dB steps u Treble/Bass control at 15 levels from -14 dB to 14 dB in 2 dB steps u Full software control of fade-in, fade-out, and panning 3D Stereo Enhancement Technology u Increased depth and breadth in perceived audio u...connection to external MIDI devices Upgrade Options u DRAM upgrade interface for more sound samples A-2 General Specifications
... Line In, Microphone, and PC Speaker u Selectable input source or mixing of various audio sources for recording Volume Control u Software volume control of Master Volume, Digitized Voice, and inputs from MIDI device, CD Audio, Line In, Microphone, and PC...dB steps u Treble/Bass control at 15 levels from -14 dB to 14 dB in 2 dB steps u Full software control of fade-in, fade-out, and panning 3D Stereo Enhancement Technology u Increased depth and breadth in perceived audio u...connection to external MIDI devices Upgrade Options u DRAM upgrade interface for more sound samples A-2 General Specifications
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... I /O) Addresses u Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines u Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels Understanding the Installation B-1 This section explains the following software-configurable resources of your card's resources. If you are using a non-PnP system 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...
... I /O) Addresses u Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines u Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels Understanding the Installation B-1 This section explains the following software-configurable resources of your card's resources. If you are using a non-PnP system 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...
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No space is : BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 E620 T6 The values shown earlier may be at least one space between parameters. However, there must be 620. Parameter Description Axxx Specifies the audio interface's base I /O address....xxx can be 6. The parameters in the command are described as follows: SOUND=path where path is allowed before and after the equal sign. Pxxx Specifies the MPU-401 UART interface's base I /O address, IRQ line, and DMA channels of the card's software (e.g., C:\SB16 ). BLASTER Environment Variable The BLASTER environment variable specifies the ...
No space is : BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 E620 T6 The values shown earlier may be at least one space between parameters. However, there must be 620. Parameter Description Axxx Specifies the audio interface's base I /O address....xxx can be 6. The parameters in the command are described as follows: SOUND=path where path is allowed before and after the equal sign. Pxxx Specifies the MPU-401 UART interface's base I /O address, IRQ line, and DMA channels of the card's software (e.g., C:\SB16 ). BLASTER Environment Variable The BLASTER environment variable specifies the ...
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... x can be 1 or 2. 1 (default setting) specifies the stereo music synthesizer. 2 specifies the MIDI port. It then allows you install the audio software, the installation program creates a directory and copies the software into it. Understanding the Installation Program in the command are three MIDI file formats: General MIDI, Extended MIDI and Basic MIDI... applications by adding a command to the WIN.INI file to run Windows. MIDI data can be sent to . This command automatically creates the audio card program group and the application icons when you next run WINSETUP.EXE.
... x can be 1 or 2. 1 (default setting) specifies the stereo music synthesizer. 2 specifies the MIDI port. It then allows you install the audio software, the installation program creates a directory and copies the software into it. Understanding the Installation Program in the command are three MIDI file formats: General MIDI, Extended MIDI and Basic MIDI... applications by adding a command to the WIN.INI file to run Windows. MIDI data can be sent to . This command automatically creates the audio card program group and the application icons when you next run WINSETUP.EXE.
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... file in the installation directory of the AWEUTIL utility, refer to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file: SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 E620 T6 SET SOUND=C:\SB16 SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E MODE:0 C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S /W=C:\WINDOWS C:\SB16\MIXERSET /P /Q C:\SB16\AWEUTIL /S The first 3 statements set up the ...allows you to set up your Windows applications at a later time by the DIAGNOSE utility, and the values shown above may differ from those in the audio software directory on your audio card.The last 3 statements run the DIAGNOSE, MIXERSET, and AWEUTIL utilities. The BLASTER statement is added ...
... file in the installation directory of the AWEUTIL utility, refer to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file: SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 E620 T6 SET SOUND=C:\SB16 SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E MODE:0 C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S /W=C:\WINDOWS C:\SB16\MIXERSET /P /Q C:\SB16\AWEUTIL /S The first 3 statements set up the ...allows you to set up your Windows applications at a later time by the DIAGNOSE utility, and the values shown above may differ from those in the audio software directory on your audio card.The last 3 statements run the DIAGNOSE, MIXERSET, and AWEUTIL utilities. The BLASTER statement is added ...