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..., Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Audio Card Plug and Play Getting Started Information in this document is subject to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. Copyright © 1997 by any other products are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sound Blaster 16 and Wave Blaster are...
..., Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Audio Card Plug and Play Getting Started Information in this document is subject to copy the software on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. Copyright © 1997 by any other products are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sound Blaster 16 and Wave Blaster are...
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...Card and Related 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...Memory Access (DMA) Channels A-3 Understanding the Environment Variables A-3 SOUND Environment Variable A-4 BLASTER Environment Variable A-4 MIDI Environment Variable A-5 Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x A-6 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings A-6 The CONFIG.SYS File...
...Card and Related 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...Memory Access (DMA) Channels A-3 Understanding the Environment Variables A-3 SOUND Environment Variable A-4 BLASTER Environment Variable A-4 MIDI Environment Variable A-5 Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x A-6 The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings A-6 The CONFIG.SYS File...
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...Card 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... Pin Assignments D-11 Wave Blaster Connector Pin Assignments D-11 E Technical Support Inside Europe E-3 Through CompuServe E-3 By Fax...E-3 iv
...Card 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... Pin Assignments D-11 Wave Blaster Connector Pin Assignments D-11 E Technical Support Inside Europe E-3 Through CompuServe E-3 By Fax...E-3 iv
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... on how to familiarize yourself with the key features of printing. v Warning. Getting More Information Refer to the Knowing Your Audio Card leaflet to use the various applications in Windows 95 and Windows 3.1x, respectively. Table i: Icons. Before You Begin The README file on the first installation diskette or CD-ROM contains information...
... on how to familiarize yourself with the key features of printing. v Warning. Getting More Information Refer to the Knowing Your Audio Card leaflet to use the various applications in Windows 95 and Windows 3.1x, respectively. Table i: Icons. Before You Begin The README file on the first installation diskette or CD-ROM contains information...
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... a metal plate on your system to install this Plug and Play (PnP) audio card in a non-PnP environment such as DOS/Windows 3.1x or Windows 95 MS-DOS Mode, you want to ground yourself and discharge any static electricity. 3. 1 Installing Audio Card and Related Hardware If you must first install a PnP configuration manager. To...
... a metal plate on your system to install this Plug and Play (PnP) audio card in a non-PnP environment such as DOS/Windows 3.1x or Windows 95 MS-DOS Mode, you want to ground yourself and discharge any static electricity. 3. 1 Installing Audio Card and Related Hardware If you must first install a PnP configuration manager. To...
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... chapter shows you how to install the audio software in Windows 95 after installing your system, Windows 95 automatically detects the components, and either installs the drivers or prompts you have installed the card and switched on your audio card. u If a message similar to Figure 2-1 appears, just... box indicating the detection of it and wait for the drivers. After you for the next message to control the components on your card. Installing Software in the sequence shown. You may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio Drivers u Installing the Applications ...
... chapter shows you how to install the audio software in Windows 95 after installing your system, Windows 95 automatically detects the components, and either installs the drivers or prompts you have installed the card and switched on your audio card. u If a message similar to Figure 2-1 appears, just... box indicating the detection of it and wait for the drivers. After you for the next message to control the components on your card. Installing Software in the sequence shown. You may encounter the following sections: u Setting Up the Audio Drivers u Installing the Applications ...
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... If the device detected is available. Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box in Windows 95 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. If you are prompted for the Windows 95 installation diskette or CD-ROM, insert it into a drive and click the OK button. u If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-3...
... If the device detected is available. Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box in Windows 95 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. If you are prompted for the Windows 95 installation diskette or CD-ROM, insert it into a drive and click the OK button. u If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-3...
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... Next button, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of installation. Click the Browse button and look for a .INF file in Windows 95 2-3
... Next button, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of installation. Click the Browse button and look for a .INF file in Windows 95 2-3
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... Click the Start button, point to install it does not, see Appendix C, "Troubleshooting". 3. Installing the Applications Your audio card's applications can use Windows 95 Media Player to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to the documentation that your package. Insert the ...first installation diskette into your audio card is working properly. To install Media Player 1. In the Run dialog box, type A:\SETUP or B:\SETUP. 4. The CD-ROM supports Windows 95 AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Click the Start ...
... Click the Start button, point to install it does not, see Appendix C, "Troubleshooting". 3. Installing the Applications Your audio card's applications can use Windows 95 Media Player to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to the documentation that your package. Insert the ...first installation diskette into your audio card is working properly. To install Media Player 1. In the Run dialog box, type A:\SETUP or B:\SETUP. 4. The CD-ROM supports Windows 95 AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. Click the Start ...
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3. Make sure that the relevant check boxes are also selected. 6. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-5 The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to complete the installation. If you do not have Volume Control, Sound Recorder or Audio Compression installed, make sure that the Media Player check box is selected, and then click the Details button. 5. Figure 2-5: Windows Setup tabbed page. 4. Click the Windows Setup tab. Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-5 appears. In the Multimedia dialog box, make sure that the Multimedia check box is selected.
3. Make sure that the relevant check boxes are also selected. 6. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-5 The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to complete the installation. If you do not have Volume Control, Sound Recorder or Audio Compression installed, make sure that the Media Player check box is selected, and then click the Details button. 5. Figure 2-5: Windows Setup tabbed page. 4. Click the Windows Setup tab. Follow the instructions on the screen to Figure 2-5 appears. In the Multimedia dialog box, make sure that the Multimedia check box is selected.
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... to use them to Multimedia, and then click Media Player. Applications that you encounter any problems, see Appendix C, "Troubleshooting". To test the audio card 1. Media Player appears as shown in Windows 95 In the Open dialog box, select a sound from the list, and then click the Open button. 4. You should hear the selected...
... to use them to Multimedia, and then click Media Player. Applications that you encounter any problems, see Appendix C, "Troubleshooting". To test the audio card 1. Media Player appears as shown in Windows 95 In the Open dialog box, select a sound from the list, and then click the Open button. 4. You should hear the selected...
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Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. 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. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-7 Click the Start button, point to uninstall. To uninstall the applications 1. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.
Follow the instructions on the screen to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. 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. Installing Software in Windows 95 2-7 Click the Start button, point to uninstall. To uninstall the applications 1. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.
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... after installing your CD-ROM drive. 2. After you how to install the audio software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-1 Select Run from the File menu. 3. If your installation works. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. It consists... Optimizing Memory Usage Installing the Software To install the software 1. Otherwise, insert the installation CD-ROM into a floppy disk drive. 3 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x This chapter shows you have completed the installation and rebooted your system, proceed to the next section to test whether your package comes with...
... after installing your CD-ROM drive. 2. After you how to install the audio software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-1 Select Run from the File menu. 3. If your installation works. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. It consists... Optimizing Memory Usage Installing the Software To install the software 1. Otherwise, insert the installation CD-ROM into a floppy disk drive. 3 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x This chapter shows you have completed the installation and rebooted your system, proceed to the next section to test whether your package comes with...
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At the DOS prompt, change the settings of your directory path is recommended that you test the card's sound and music output.) 3. Type DIAGNOSE and press . (This test program checks the resources used by your audio card's software. For more information, see "The CONFIG.SYS File Settings" on the screen to change to... or playing DOS games), you do not need these drivers (for example, using memory managers). 3-2 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x If the test program stops or displays an error message, it is C:\SB16, type C:\SB16 and press . However, if you can bypass loading...
At the DOS prompt, change the settings of your directory path is recommended that you test the card's sound and music output.) 3. Type DIAGNOSE and press . (This test program checks the resources used by your audio card's software. For more information, see "The CONFIG.SYS File Settings" on the screen to change to... or playing DOS games), you do not need these drivers (for example, using memory managers). 3-2 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x If the test program stops or displays an error message, it is C:\SB16, type C:\SB16 and press . However, if you can bypass loading...
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... feature. Release the key only when you see the DOS prompt. Create a session with settings that load the drivers into memory. Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3 During system startup, press and hold down the key when the message "Starting MS-DOS..." Using Memory Managers To bypass loading of low-level...
... feature. Release the key only when you see the DOS prompt. Create a session with settings that load the drivers into memory. Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3 During system startup, press and hold down the key when the message "Starting MS-DOS..." Using Memory Managers To bypass loading of low-level...
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... to your PnP configuration manager. If you are using Windows 95, this PnP operating system will automatically set up your card's resources. This section explains the following software-configurable resources of your audio card: u Input/Output (I /O addresses, interrupt lines and...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. A Understanding the Installation This appendix is ...
... to your PnP configuration manager. If you are using Windows 95, this PnP operating system will automatically set up your card's resources. This section explains the following software-configurable resources of your audio card: u Input/Output (I /O addresses, interrupt lines and...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. A Understanding the Installation This appendix is ...
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...need to find out which devices marked § are using Windows 3.1x, run the Device Manager. A-2 Understanding the Installation You can view your system environment by the various devices on your card. Table A-1: Possible default I/O addresses used by your computer's...resource settings. If you are available on the audio card. If your card encounters a conflict with your PnP configuration manager. For details, see "Understanding the Environment Variables" on page C-5. I /O addresses are using Windows 95, run the configuration utility that the environment variables...
...need to find out which devices marked § are using Windows 3.1x, run the Device Manager. A-2 Understanding the Installation You can view your system environment by the various devices on your card. Table A-1: Possible default I/O addresses used by your computer's...resource settings. If you are available on the audio card. If your card encounters a conflict with your PnP configuration manager. For details, see "Understanding the Environment Variables" on page C-5. I /O addresses are using Windows 95, run the configuration utility that the environment variables...
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...Windows 3.1x When you next run the DIAGNOSE, MIXERSET, and AWEUTIL utilities. A-6 Understanding the Installation It then allows you to set up the environment variables for your hard disk. The BLASTER statement is added by adding a command to the WIN.INI file to Sound Blaster SB32 and the AWE line of audio cards.... The installation program also modifies your system. The parameters in your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. This command automatically creates the audio card program group and the ...
...Windows 3.1x When you next run the DIAGNOSE, MIXERSET, and AWEUTIL utilities. A-6 Understanding the Installation It then allows you to set up the environment variables for your hard disk. The BLASTER statement is added by adding a command to the WIN.INI file to Sound Blaster SB32 and the AWE line of audio cards.... The installation program also modifies your system. The parameters in your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. This command automatically creates the audio card program group and the ...
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... settings from the PnP configuration manager. If you later need the low-level device drivers for DOS applications, including third-party DOS applications developed using Windows applications or playing DOS games, use a text editor to the CONFIG.SYS file. To free system memory when you install the low-level DOS..., CTWMEM.DRV, CTVDSK.DRV, and CT-VOICE.DRV) that provide wave playback and recording for your memory. u Running DIAGNOSE with the /S parameter updates the BLASTER environment with the /W=C:\WINDOWS parameter updates the SYSTEM.INI file in your audio software directory.
... settings from the PnP configuration manager. If you later need the low-level device drivers for DOS applications, including third-party DOS applications developed using Windows applications or playing DOS games, use a text editor to the CONFIG.SYS file. To free system memory when you install the low-level DOS..., CTWMEM.DRV, CTVDSK.DRV, and CT-VOICE.DRV) that provide wave playback and recording for your memory. u Running DIAGNOSE with the /S parameter updates the BLASTER environment with the /W=C:\WINDOWS parameter updates the SYSTEM.INI file in your audio software directory.
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... Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. Select the Creative Sound Blaster entry for both playback and recording. In the Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab. 7. To enable the Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement effect, make sure that the Enable Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement check box is enabled, you are in your audio card and click...
... Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 3. Select the Creative Sound Blaster entry for both playback and recording. In the Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab. 7. To enable the Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement effect, make sure that the Enable Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement check box is enabled, you are in your audio card and click...