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Contents
Introduction
Introduction............................................................................................................................. |
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Checking System Requirements ............................................................................................. |
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Using This Guide .................................................................................................................... |
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Preliminary Step for Windows 95 users.................................................................................. |
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On the Audio Card .................................................................................................................. |
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To Install the Card and Related Hardware .............................................................................. |
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To Install VIBRA 128 in Windows 95/98/Me ........................................................................ |
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To Install VIBRA 128 in Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 ................................................... |
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Testing the Installation .......................................................................................................... |
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General Specifications .......................................................................................................... |
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Congratulations on your purchase of Creative VIBRA™ 128 audio card. With its high PCI bus speed and high-quality audio performance, VIBRA 128 is the ideal choice for your computer.
Featuring 128-voice wave-table synthesis with high sample rate convertors, VIBRA 128 ensures a high level of audio quality and performance.
In addition, VIBRA 128 supports localized three-dimensional sound immersion and spatial sound enhancement in two-speaker environments. Full duplex operation also allows simultaneous audio recording and playback.
Checking System
Requirements
Using This Guide
Getting More
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VIBRA 128's compatibility with Sound Blaster PCI ensures you of near perfect Sound Blaster 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.
Your audio card requires at least:
Pentium class 90MHz or 166MHz (recommended) computer with a free PCI slot
16 MB RAM for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95/98/Me (32 RAM recommended)
64 MB RAM for Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows 95/98/Me
Passive or amplified speakers (Cambridge SoundWorks speakers recommended)
This guide explains the various hardware components on your audio card, and also shows you how to install the card into your computer.
Refer to the VIBRA 128 online Help for more information and instructions on how to use the various applications found in your package.
2 About Your VIBRA™ 128 Card
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Preliminary Step for Windows 95 users
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If you are using Windows 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 Windows’ version number:
1.Switch on your computer.
2.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
About Your VIBRA™ 128 Card 3
On the Audio Card
Jacks are one-hole connecting interfaces whereas connectors are multi-pin interfaces.
3.In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.
Your Windows 95 version number is displayed in the General tabbed page of the System Properties dialog box.
4.Note the version number.
The following are possible Windows 95 version numbers:
4.00.950
4.00.950A
4.00.950B
4.00.950C
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.
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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. You 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 connectors on your audio card.
4 About Your VIBRA™ 128 Card
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