Creative PCI512 User Manual
Sound Blaster PCI512
User Guide
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Version 1.0 (CLI), March 1999
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Contents
Introduction
Powerful Audio Processing Engine................................................................................. vii
Environmental Audio™ Enhances Existing Contents ................................................... vii
Multiple Speaker Output.................................................................................................. vii
Sound Blaster PCI Standard ............................................................................................ vii
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. viii
Latest Information.................................................................................................................................... viii
Document Conventions ........................................................................................................................... viii
1 Installing Your Audio Card
What You Need............................................................................................................................................1
Installing the Audio Card.............................................................................................................................2
Installing the Creative Software ..................................................................................................................4
Windows 95 .....................................................................................................................................4
Windows 98 .....................................................................................................................................5
Windows NT....................................................................................................................................6
Creative Launcher........................................................................................................................................7
Options .............................................................................................................................................7
Groups ..............................................................................................................................................7
Creative PlayCenter .....................................................................................................................................8
Configuring ......................................................................................................................................9
2 Advanced Configurations
Resolving Hardware Conflicts ..................................................................................................................11
Uninstalling the Software ..........................................................................................................................12
Connecting to the Gameport......................................................................................................................13
Enabling/Disabing.............................................................................................................13
Connecting a MIDI Device .......................................................................................................................13
Contents v
3 Troubleshooting
No sound is heard from audio (music) CDs.................................................................................15
Joystick port is not working ..........................................................................................................15
Determining your Windows version.............................................................................................16
Computer hangs or restarts during installation.............................................................................16
Audio card is not automatically detected .....................................................................................17
CD does not automatically run when you insert it in the drive...................................................18
No sound is heard from speakers ..................................................................................................19
No sound from headphones connected to the audio card............................................................19
Static sounds are heard in wave files ............................................................................................19
Excessive Environmental Sound ..................................................................................................19
Insufficient memory for SoundFonts............................................................................................20
Windows NT Service Control Manager Error .............................................................................20
Contents vi
Introduction
The colored insert in this manual
gives you the latest information
about your audio card, and contact
information for Creative Labs.
Sound Blaster PCI512 is Creative’s entry-level Environmental Audio™ audio card for high-quality 3D
gaming. It offers SB PCI compatibility, real-time special effects, high-quality 4-speaker output, and full
environmental support for the largest number of supported titles and applications from the past, present,
and future.
Powerful Audio Processing Engine
The EMU10K1
™
audio processor is the most powerful integrated music, audio, and effects engine
available. Every signal is processed at 32-bit, 48 kHz using 8-point interpolation to smoothen the
sound—instantly improving any audio source. Besides advanced signal processing, the EMU10K1
provides real-time effects including Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Echo, and Pitch Shifter, that rival a standalone effects processor worth $500.
Environmental Audio
™
Enhances Existing Contents
Experience depth and realism beyond existing 3D audio. Apply preset environments such as hall, cave,
or underwater that can be applied to your existing games and applications for incredibly true sound.
Game environmental settings also make your existing games come “alive” instantaneously.
Multiple Speaker Output
Produce surround-sound audio on your PC with built-in support for two or four analog speakers.
Sound Blaster PCI Standard
You can be assured of near-perfect Sound Blaster compatibility on the PCI bus while enjoying all its
benefits. It works with the existing MS-DOS
®
-based and Windows®-based titles, providing support on
these legacy applications.
Introduction vii
After installing the Creative audio software, refer to the on-line User’s Guide, located in the audio card
group, and on-line Help for detailed information about the Creative Mixer and other utilities.
System Requirements
Latest Information
Document Conventions
For the best results from your audio card, you need:
• IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium
recommended)
• 16 MB RAM for Windows 95/98 (32 MB RAM recommended);
32 MB RAM for Windows NT 4.0
•CD-ROM drive
• 33 MB of storage space on your hard disk for Windows 95/98; 30 MB for Windows NT 4.0
• Windows
• PCI 2.1 compliant expansion slot for the audio card
• Powered speakers (Cambridge SoundWorks recommended) or external amplifier
The README file on the Sound Blaster PCI512 installation CD contains information and changes not
available at the time of printing. Read the file before you begin.
The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document:
Bold Bold face type identifies words and phrases that are to be entered exactly as shown.
Italic Italic type, in commands, identifies words and phrases that are to be replaced by you.
ALL CAPS A word in all capital letters identifies a key you are to press. For example, “Select Yes
®
95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
Italic in the text emphasizes or identifies a word or phrase that is being defined.
and press ENTER.”
The notepad icon indicates information that is of particular importance and should be
considered before continuing.
®
or equivalent processor rated at 133 MHz (166 MHz
Designates a caution or warning that can help you avoid situations involving risk.
Introduction viii
Installing Your Audio Card
1
What You Need
Installing your audio card requires
you to perform the following steps:
• Install the audio card
• Install the Creative audio
software
• Test the installation.
Refer to the colored insert for
specific information about the
audio card.
Most of the items you need for installation are included. The following illustration shows the basic
components necessary for a complete installation.
Creative
Audio
Software
CD Audio Cable
Audio Card
Phillips Screwdriver
(not included)
Installing Your Audio Card 1
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