Creative CT4810 User Manual
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Contents
Introduction
Introduction.............................................................................................................................1
Checki n g S y st em R eq u irements ......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .. .......... ... ......... ... ......... ... .......... . 2
Using Th i s Gu i de ... ......... ... .......... .. .......... .. .......... .. .......... .. .......... ... ......... ... .......... .. .......... . .....2
Prelim in ary Step fo r Window s 95 u ser s........ ......... ... ......... ... .......... ......... ... .......... .. .......... .. ....3
On the Audio Card..................................................................................................................4
T o Install the Card and Related Hardware.............................................................................. 5
To Instal l V I BR A 128 in Window s 9 5/ 9 8 /M e ....... ... ......... ... .......... .. .......... .. .......... .......... .. ....6
To Instal l V I BR A 12 8 in Windows N T 4. 0 /Wind ows 200 0 ...... .. .......... .. .......... .......... .. ......... 8
T esting the Installation..........................................................................................................10
General Specifications ..........................................................................................................11
Congratulations on your purchase of Creative VIBRA™ 128 audio card. With its high PCI b us
speed and high-quali ty audio performance, VIBRA 128 is the ideal choice for you r computer.
Featuring 128-voice wave-table synthesi s with high sample rate convertors, VIBRA 128
ensures a high level of audio quality and performance.
In addition, VIBRA 128 supports localized three-dimension al s ound immersion and spatial
sound enhancement in two-speaker environments. Full duplex operation also allows
simultaneous audi o recording and playbac k.
VIBRA 128's compatibility with Sound Blaster P CI ensures you of nea r perfect Sound Bla ster
compatibility on legacy applications. Its use of the Plug and Play (PnP) technology also helps
make VIBRA 128 one of the easiest audio cards to install.
We believe your VIBRA 128 card will give you years of enjoyment of high-quality sound on
your PC.
Checking System Requirements
Using This Guide
Getting More Information
2 About Your VIBRA™ 128 Card
Your audio card requires at least:
Pentium class 90MHz or 166MHz (recommended) computer with a free PCI slot
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16 MB RAM for Window s NT 4.0 and Windows 95/98/Me (32 RAM recommended)
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64 MB RAM for Window s 2000
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Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows 95/98/Me
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Passive or amplified speakers (Cambr idge SoundWorks speakers recommended)
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This guide expla ins the various hardware components on your a udio card, and also shows you
how to install the card into your computer.
Refer to the VIBRA 128 online Help for more information and instruc tions on how to use the
various app lications fou nd in your package.
Document Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information you
need:
Text In Repres en ts
Preliminary Step for Windows 95 users
bold
italic
UPPERCASE Directory name, file name, or acronym.
< > Symbols, letters, and key names on the keyboard.
If you are using W indows 95, you need to find your Windows’ version number before you can
proceed to the section
“To Install VIBRA 128 in Windows 95/98/Me” on page 6.
To find your W indows’ version number:
1. Switch on your computer .
2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
T ext that must be entered exactl y as it appears.
Title of a book or a plac eholder , which represents t he inform ation you
mus t pr ovide.
The notepad icon indic ates information that is of particular
importance and should be considered before continuing.
The alarm clock designates a caution or warning that can help you
avoid situations involving risk.
About Your VIBRA™ 128 Car d 3
3. In the
Control Panel
window, double-click the
System
Your Windows 95 version number is displayed in the
Properties
dialog box.
4. Note the version number.
The following are possible Windows 95 version numbers:
4.00.950
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4.00.950A
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4.00.950B
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4.00.950C
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icon.
General
tabbed page of the
System
On the Audio Card
Jacks are one-hole connecting
interfaces whereas connectors are
multi-pin interfaces.
4 About Your VIBRA™ 128 Card
Your audio card has these jacks and connectors which allow you to attach other devices:
Line In jack (Blue/Light Blue)
Connects external devices such as
cassette, DAT, or Minidisc player)
for playback and recording.
Microphone In jack (Red/Pink)
Connects an external microphone
for voice input.
Line Out or Speaker Out jack (Green/Lime)
Connects powered or non-powered
speakers.
OR
Line Out or SPDIF Out jack (Green/Lime)
Connects powered speakers or digital
devices. Refer to the online Help for the
SPDIF Out mode selection.
Joystick/MIDI connector
Connects a joystick or a MIDI device.
Y ou can buy an optional MIDI kit that
allows you to plug in the joystick and
MIDI device simultaneously.
Telephone Answering Device/Modem connector
Connects a voice modem to transmit and receive audio signals.
CD Audio connector
Connects a CD-ROM drive using
an MPC-3 CD audio cable.
AUX connector
Connects a TV card or second
CD-ROM drive.
Front Line Out/Speaker Out
jumper (JP1)
Selects between Line Out (default)
or Speaker Out mode for the
Green/Lime jack. Your card may
not support Speaker Out and,
thus, may not have this jumper.
Figure 1: Jacks and c onnectors on your audio card.
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