Creative SB0060 - Sound Blaster Live, Sound Blaster Live! CT4620, Sound Blaster Live! CT4660 User Manual
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Copyright © 1998-1999 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 2.00
April 1999
Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks, and the Sound Blaster Live! logo, the Sound Blaster PCI logo, EMU10K1, Environmental Audio, and
Creative Multi Speaker Surround are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. E-Mu and SoundFont are registered
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This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
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5,524,074; 5,698,803; 5,698,807; 5,748,747; 5,763,800; 5,790,837.
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CAUTION: This device is intended to be installed by the user in a
CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal
computers in the manufacturer’ s def ine d operator acce ss area. Check
the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the
equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is
suitable for user-installed application cards.
ATTENTION: Ce carte est destiné à être installé par l’utilisateur ,
dans un ordinateur compatible certifié CSA/TUV/UL ou listé IBM
A T , à l’intérieur de la zone définie par le fabricant. Consulter le mode
d’emploi ou le fabricant de l’appareil pour vérifier ou confirmer si
l’utilisateur peut y installer lui-même des cartes périphériques.
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FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However , this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following
measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
CAUTION: T o comply with the limits for the Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in
computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or
non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television
reception.
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This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio
interference as specified in the Canadian Department of
Communications Radio Interference Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B” d’interference
radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le Ministère Canadien des
Communications dans les règlements d’interfe’rence radio.
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According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19
Name: Creative Labs Inc.
Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name: Creative Labs
Model Number:CT4620/CT4660
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85
requirement for Class B device s and f ound compliant with
the following standards:
EMI/EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Le matériel ne peut étre source D’interférences et
2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y compris
celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Supplementary:
CT4660 is an optional add-on board for CT4620. It’ s pr oviding
SPDIF In/Out, and MIDI In/Out to any external device.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
April 28, 1998
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The Complete Digital Audio Creation System..........................................................ix
System Requirements..................................................................................................ix
Live!Ware Benefits.......................................................................................................x
Before You Begin.........................................................................................................x
Getting More Information............................................................................................x
Where T o Go From Here .............................................................................................x
Other Recommendations.............................................................................................xi
Document Conventions...............................................................................................xi
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On the Audio Cards.............................................................................................................. 1-2
Installing the Cards and Related Peripherals....................................................................... 1-4
Positioning Your Speakers.................................................................................................... 1-7
Connecting Creative PC-D VD............................................................................................. 1-8
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Setting Up the Audio Drivers............................................................................................... 2-1
Installing the Applications.................................................................................................... 2-4
Using Sound Blaster Live!....................................................................................................2-5
Configuring Your Speakers.................................................................................................. 2-6
Experiencing Sound Blaster Live!....................................................................................... 2-6
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Uninstalling the Applications...............................................................................................2-7
Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc.................................................2-8
Playing Legacy Games.........................................................................................................2-8
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Installing the Software..........................................................................................................3-1
Setting Up Joystick Drivers in Windows NT 4.0................................................................ 3-1
Using Sound Blaster Live!; Configuring Your Speakers...................................................3-2
Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc.................................................3-2
Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers........................................................................... 3-3
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Sound Blaster Live! Experience........................................................................................... 4-2
Creative Launcher................................................................................................................. 4-2
Surround Mixer.....................................................................................................................4-4
AudioHQ............................................................................................................................... 4-6
SoundFont Control....................................................................................................4-7
Device Controls.......................................................................................................4-10
Creative Ke yboard.................................................................................................. 4-11
Sound Graph ........................................................................................................... 4-12
Environmental Audio Control................................................................................4-13
AutoEA....................................................................................................................4-14
Vienna SoundF ont Studio...................................................................................................4-15
W a v e Studio.........................................................................................................................4-15
Creative Ke ytar....................................................................................................................4-16
Creative Rhythmania...........................................................................................................4-17
Creative PlayCenter.............................................................................................................4-18
Creative Recorder................................................................................................................4-19
Creative MiniDisc Center...................................................................................................4-19
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Cakewalk Express Gold........................................................................................................5-1
Mixman Studio...................................................................................................................... 5-3
Soft Karaoke (Tune1000)..................................................................................................... 5-4
Prody Parrot........................................................................................................................... 5-5
T e xtAssist.............................................................................................................................. 5-8
VoiceAssist ............................................................................................................................ 5-9
Sound Forge XP..................................................................................................................5-10
Half-Life Day One.............................................................................................................. 5-11
Thief: The Dark Project...................................................................................................... 5-11
Unreal .................................................................................................................................. 5-12
Alien Vs Predator................................................................................................................ 5-12
MYTH II: Soulblighter....................................................................................................... 5-13
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Multimedia Playback............................................................................................................ 6-5
Digital Entertainment............................................................................................................ 6-6
Gaming Reference................................................................................................................ 6-7
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Features................................................................................................................................. A-1
Connectivity......................................................................................................................... A-3
Sound Blaster Live! card......................................................................................... A-3
Digital I/O card........................................................................................................ A-3
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Background...........................................................................................................................B-1
Understanding the Installation Program in Windo ws 95/98...............................................B-2
The AUT OEXEC.BAT File Settings.......................................................................B-2
The CONFIG.SYS File Settings..............................................................................B-3
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Understanding the System Resource Settings.................................................................... B-4
Input/Output (I/O) Addresses.................................................................................. B-5
Interrupt Request (IRQ) Line.................................................................................. B-5
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channel ...............................................................B-6
Understanding the Environment Variables .........................................................................B-6
CTSYN Environment Variable ............................................................................... B-6
BLASTER Environment Variable .......................................................................... B-6
Determining Resources........................................................................................................ B-7
Selecting the Best Audio Options in a Game..................................................................... B-8
Music Options.......................................................................................................... B-9
Digital Audio Options .............................................................................................B-9
MS-DOS Mode Utilities...................................................................................................... B-9
SBECFG.EXE ......................................................................................................... B-9
SBEMIXER.EXE.................................................................................................. B-10
SBESET .EXE........................................................................................................ B-11
SBEGO.EXE..........................................................................................................B-12
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Enabling/Disabling Gameport Joystick Interface............................................................... C-1
Enabling/Disabling Other Features..................................................................................... C-2
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Problems Installing Software...............................................................................................D-1
Problems With Sound.......................................................................................................... D-2
Problem with Surround Mixer.............................................................................................D-5
Insufficient SoundFont Cache............................................................................................. D-5
Problems With Joystick.......................................................................................................D-6
Resolving I/O Conflicts....................................................................................................... D-7
Problems in Windows NT 4.0............................................................................................. D-7
Problems with Encore DVD Player....................................................................................D-8
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Introduction
The Complete Digital
Audio Creation System
Sound Blaster Live! is Creative’s most advanced digital audio system. It combines hardware,
software and peripherals to provide the industry’ s most comprehensi ve music and sound creation
product for the PC. Sound Blaster Live! of fers the highest-fidelity audio, enabling musicians and
content creators to produce and play back professional quality sound in a variety of formats. The
robust connectivity of Sound Blaster Li ve! allo ws you to simultaneously connect multiple digital
and analog devices, including keyboards, DAT decks and other music gear. The superior 3D
positional sound and effects rendering that Environmental Audio provides, creates real-life
multidimensional sound and multitextured acoustical environments for the most incredible 3D
audio experience ever in games, music and other applications.
Whether you are a musician, sound designer, or hardcore gamer, Sound Blaster Live! is the
ultimate solution in PC audio technology.
System Requirements
For Creative software, your card requires at least:
❑ Genuine Intel
®
Pentium® class processor:
133 MHz for Windows 95/98, 200 MHz for Windows NT 4.0
❑ Intel or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
❑ Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT 4.0
❑ 16 MB RAM for Windows 95/98 (32 MB RAM recommended),
32 MB RAM for Windows NT 4.0
❑ 65 MB of free hard disk space
❑ Open half-length PCI 2.1 compliant slot
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❑ Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
❑ CD-ROM drive required for software installation
Sound Blaster Live! Value gives you an estimate of the hard disk space required when you select
it on the installation screen. Included applications may need higher system requirements or
microphone for basic functionalities. Refer to the documentation for individual applications for
details.
Live!Ware Benefits
Your Investment Is Protected as you have less of a likelihood of finding your audio card
obsolete shortly after purchasing it. Through Live!W are, ne w features and applications are always
made available for you to experience the latest technology and to extend the life of your card.
The Value and Experience Increases Over Time as Live!Ware continues to deliver new
capabilities and enhancements. Each upgrade will “rejuvenate” your audio card, allowing you to
experience new functionality. It is as if your audio card is “reborn”.
Your Card Is Up To Date because the latest Live!Ware upgrades are only a download away.
When new standards and capabilities emerge, your hardware is ready for it—just download the
functions and the card becomes up-to-date!
Before You Begin
The README file on the installation CD-ROM contains information and changes not a vailable
at the time of printing. Read the file before you continue.
Getting More Information
See the online
User’s Guide
for MIDI specifications and connector pin assignments, as well as
instructions on using the various applications in your audio package.
Where To Go From
Here ...
❑ Installation instructions: Chapter 1, “Knowing and Installing Your Cards”
❑ Connectivity reference diagrams: Chapter 1, “Knowing and Installing Your Cards”
❑ Learning about the bundled applications:
• Chapter 4, “Using Sound Blaster Live!”
• Chapter 5, “Additional Sound Blaster Live! Applications”
• Chapter 6, “To Do This ... Use These Applications”
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Other Recommendations
❑
For an overview of the features of your card, launch the Sound Blaster Live! Experience
program.
❑
Vie w the contents of the Demo CD for additional demonstrations, libraries and other software.
❑
Visit the
www.sblive.com
site for more information, content and Live!Ware updates.
Document Conve ntions
The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document:
bold
Text that must be entered exactly as it appears.
italic
Title of a book or a placeholder, which represents the information you must
provide.
UPPERCASE Directory name, file name, or acronym.
The notepad icon indicates 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.
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Knowing and Installing Your Cards 1-1
1
Knowing and Installing Your Cards
This chapter is organized as follows:
❑ On the Audio Cards
❑ Installing the Cards and Related Peripherals
❑ Positioning Your Speakers
❑ Connecting Creative PC-DVD
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On the Audio Cards
Your audio card has these jacks and connectors which allow you to attach other devices:
A jack is a one-hole connecting
interface whereas a connector
consists of many pins. Some
connectors here may not be
available on your card. Refer to the
online
User’s Guide,
“Hardware
Information”, for details on
connector pin assignments.
Line Out and Rear Out jacks can be
used simultaneously to power 4.1
channel speaker systems,
for example, PCWorks
™
FourPointSurround
™
from
Cambridge SoundWorks.
PC Speaker connector
Connects to your motherboard’s
speaker connector (refer to “Redirecting
PC Sounds to External Speakers” in the
online
User’s Guide
for details).
CD Audio connector
Connects to the Analog Audio output
on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
using a CD audio cable.
Joystick/MIDI connector
Connects to a joystick or a MIDI devi ce. You can
buy an optional MIDI kit that allows you to plug in
the joystick and MIDI device simulta neously.
Line In jack (blue)
Connects to an external
device (such as a cassette,
DAT, or MiniD
isc
player
).
Microphone In jack (red)
Connects to an external
microphone for voice input.
Figure 1-1: Jacks and connectors on the Sound Blaster Live! card.
Rear Out jack (black)
Connects to powered
speakers or an external
amplifier for audio output.
Line Out jack (green)
Connects to powered
speakers or an external
amplifier for audio output.
Also supports headphones.
Telephone Answering Device
connector
Provides a mono connection from a
standard voice modem, and transmits
microphone signals to the modem.
CD SPDIF connector
Connects to the SPDIF (Digital
Audio) output (where av ailab le) on
a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
.
Microphone connector
Connects to an internal condenser microphone.
Modem connector
Connects to any modem card that is
specifically designed for this interface.
AUX connector
Connects to internal audio sources such as
TV Tuner, MPEG, or other similar cards
.
Audio Extension
(Digital I/O) connector
Connects to the Digital I/O
card.
Please use the Digital I/O
cable provided with your
package. Do not use an IDE
cable.
I2S In connector
Connects to an I2S source such as
the Digital Out connector of the
Creative MPEG2 decoder card of
your Creative PC-DVD system
.
Warning:.This is not
an IDE interface. Do
not
connect to your
IDE devices.
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Your Digital I/O card has these jacks and connectors which allow you to attach other devices:
It is recommended that you use the
MIDI In connector of the Digital
I/O card to connect a MIDI input
device and thus dedicate the
Joystick/MIDI connector on the
Sound Blaster Live! card to
joystick use. You can use only one
of the MIDI input ports of the
connected cards at a time.
Figure 1-2: Jacks and connectors on the Digital I/O card.
SPDIF In RCA jack
SPDIF Out RCA jack
Connects to an external digital device
such as a Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
machine or MiniDisc (MD) player/
recorder that supports SPDIF.
Audio Extension
(Digital I/O) connector
Connects the Digital I/O
card to transfer digital
audio signals to and from
the Sound Blaster Live!
card.
Digital I/O card
Digital DIN connector
Connects to a future digital input/output
audio device supporting multiple
speakers.
Mini MIDI ln DIN connector
Connects to a MIDI input device.
Digital I/O cable
Mini MIDI Out DIN connector
Connects to a MIDI output device.
Figure 1-3: Digital DIN jack: 9-pin connector (cross-sectional view).
Pin Name Description
1 GND Ground
2 GND Ground
3 MIDI_IN MIDI Input
4 SPDIFO#2 SPDIF Out signal
5 SPDIFO#1 SPDIF Out signal
6 SPDIF_IN SPDIF In signal
7 MIDI_OUT MIDI Output
8 SPDIFO#0 SPDIF Out signal
9 SPDIFO#3 SPDIF Out signal
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Installing the Cards
and Related
Peripherals
1. Switch off your system and all peripheral devices.
2. Touch a metal plate on your system to ground yourself and to discharge any static
electricity, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove the cover from your system.
4. Connect the Digital I/O card to the audio card using the Digital I/O cable, as shown in
Figure 1-2.
5. Remove the metal plates from two unused PCI expansion slots in your system and put the
screws aside, to be used later. If you have only one unused PCI expansion slot, then you
must have at least an unused bracket on your computer casing to accommodate the PCIoriented Digital I/O card.
6. Align the Sound Blaster Live! card with the vacant PCI expansion slot. Press the card
gently and evenly into the slot as shown. Ensure that the card sits firmly inside the PCI
expansion slot.
7. Secure the card to the expansion slot with a
screw.
8. Place the metal bracket of the Digital I/O card
into an unused bracket on the computer casing.
9. Secure the card to the casing with a screw.
Do not force the audio card into the
slot. If it does not fit properly,
gently remove it and try again
.
Make sure there is sufficient space
between the Digital I/O card and
the adjacent card (especially if it is
an ISA card) such that the cards do
not touch.
Figure 1-4: Securing the audio card to the
PCI expansion slot.
Unused brackets
ii. Fasten the card
to the slot with a
screw.
i. Gently press the
audio card into
the slot.
PCI slot
ISA slot
The joystick connector on your
audio card is identical to that on a
standard PC game control adapter
or the game I/O connector. You can
connect any analog joystick with a
15-pin D-shell connector or any
device compatible with the
standard PC joystick. To use two
joysticks, you need a Y-cable
splitter
.
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10. To learn how to connect to other devices, see Figure 1-5.
11. Replace the cover onto your system.
12. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and switch on the system.
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❑
The SPDIF In jack on the Digital I/O
card does not support Dolby Digital
(AC-3 compressed SPDIF) formats.
Therefore, do not connect it to the
AC-3 SPDIF Output of your Encore
Dxr2 card or consumer DVD player;
otherwise, you might not get any
sound.
❑
If you are playing games in Windows
95/98 MS-DOS mode (that is, pure
DOS mode), you must:
• Make sure the CD In connector
and the Analog Audio connector
of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive are connected.
• In addition, if you get distorted
audio, do not connect the CD
SPDIF connector to the Digital
Audio connector of the CDROM or DVD-ROM drive.
❑
If you connect to the Digital Audio
and Analog Audio connectors of the
same CD-ROM or D VD-R OM dri ve,
make sure in Surround Mixer, you do
not unmute CD Audio and CD
Digital at the same time.
Figure 1-5: Connecting other devices.
CD-ROM drive
Line In
Mic In
Rear Out
Joystick/MIDI
GamePad
Line-out
Cassette and CD player,
Synthesizer, etc.
Microphone
MPC-to-MPC (4-pin)
audio cable
CD Audio
connector
Line Out
External digital device
Digital
In Out
Digital I/O card
Digital I/O
cable
RCA cables
SPDIF
Out
SPDIF
In
Audio Extension
(Digital I/O) connector
Multi-speaker system*
Digital
DIN
Digital
DIN
Sound Blaster Live! card
MIDI cable adapters
MIDI cables
T o analog output of
FourPointSurround
speakers.
MIDI In
MIDI Out
CD SPDIF
connector
MPC-to-MPC (2-pin) audio cable
MIDI device
Thru Out
In
MIDI device
DVD-ROM drive
*e.g., FourPointSurround or Desktop
Theater Digital Speaker Systems
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Positioning Your
Speakers
If you are using four speakers, place them such that they form the corners of a square with you
exactly in the center (as in Figure 1-6) and that they are angled toward you. Make sure the
computer monitor is not blocking the path of your front speakers. You may want to adjust the
relative positions of the speakers until you get the audio experience you like best. If you have a
subwoofer, place the unit in a corner of the room for the best bass experience.
Figure 1-6: Recommended speaker positions for the 4-speaker configuration.
Computer monitor
Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Rear left speaker
Rear right speaker
You
Subwoofer
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Connecting Creative
PC-DVD
When you are playing your DVD movies or games:
❑ If your Encore Dxr2, Encore Dxr3 or MPEG2 decoder card is connected to an external Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoder such as DeskTop Theater 5.1, either:
• Disconnect the Sound Blaster Live! card’s Aux In connector from the decoder card’s
Audio Out connector (Highly recommended),
OR
• Mute Aux In in Surround Mixer (for more details, see “Surround Mixer” on page 4-4).
❑ If your decoder card is
not
connected to an external Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, it is
recommended that you:
1. Connect the Sound Blaster Live! card’s Aux In connector to the decoder card’ s Audio Out
connector.
2. Select (that is, unmute) Aux In in Surround Mixer.
Note: You may need to select this configuration when playing certain DVD games with
Dolby Digital video clips.
❑ If you get distorted or no audio at all (Reason: Your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive does not
fully comply to SPDIF specifications), you must:
1. Make sure there is a connection between the Sound Blaster Live! card’s CD In connector
and the Analog Audio connector of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
2.
• In Windows:
In Surround Mixer, unmute the CD Audio device and mute the CD Digital device.
• In Windows 95/98 MS-DOS mode (that is, pure DOS mode):
Do not connect the CD SPDIF connector to the Digital Audio connector of the CD-ROM
or DVD-ROM drive.
❑ If you connect to the Digital Audio and Analog Audio connectors of the
same
CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive, make sure that in Surround Mixer you do not unmute CD Audio and CD
Digital at the same time.
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T o open the mix er, bring your pointer to the top of the screen to display Creative Launcher , click
the AudioHQ tab, and then click the Mixer icon.
Figure 1-7: Connecting Creative PC-DVD.
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
SPDIF Out jack
DVD-ROM drive
CD-ROM drive (optional)
MPC-to-MPC (2-pin) audio cable
Sound Blaster Live! card
MPC-to-MPC (4-pin) audio cable
MPC-to-JST or MPC-to-MPC audio
cable (Disconnect this cable or
mute the signal to the sound card
when watching DVD movies.)
MPEG2 decoder card
(The position of the jack and
the connector type may differ
from your card’s.)
To Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
(e.g., DeskTop Theater 5.1 or
DeskTop Theater DTT3500
Digital)
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Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-1
2
Installing Software in Windows 95/98
This chapter shows you how to install the audio software in Windows 95/98 after installing your
card. It consists of the following sections:
❑ Setting Up the Audio Drivers
❑ Installing the Applications
❑ Using Sound Blaster Live!
❑ Configuring Your Speakers
❑ Experiencing Sound Blaster Live!
❑ Uninstalling the Applications
❑ Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc
❑ Playing Legacy Games
Setting Up the
Audio Drivers
You need device drivers to control the components on your audio card. After you have installed
the card and switched on your system, Window s 95/98 automatically detects the components,
and then either installs the drivers automatically or prompts you for the drivers. You may
encounter the following messages, which may not be in the sequence shown.
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❑ If a message similar to Figure 2-1 appears, just
take note of it and wait for the next message.
❑ If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click
the Driver From Disk Provided By Hardware
Manufacturer option, and then click the OK
button.
❑ If the Install From Disk dialog box or a dialog
box similar to Figure 2-3 appears:
1. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM
drive and select the drive.
2. If there is a Specify A Location check box,
make sure it is selected and clear the other
check boxes.
3. Click the Browse button and select the folder
AUDIO\
Language
\WIN95DRV
where
Language
is the language of the software that you want to install.
Figure 2-1: Message box indicating the
detection of a device.
Figure 2-2: Driver installation dialog box
where the Windows default driver
option is not available.
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Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-3
4. Click the OK button.
The required files are copied to your hard disk.
❑ If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-4 appears:
1. Click the Other Locations button.
2. At the Select Other Locations dialog box, click the Browse button and select the folder
AUDIO\
Language
\WIN95DRV
where
Language
is the language of the software that you want to install.
3. Click the OK button, and then click the Finish button.
Some of the required files are copied to your hard disk. Howe ver , an error message stating
that a file (
2GMGSMT.SF2
or otherwise) cannot be found also appears.
4. Click the OK button.
5. At the Copying Files dialog box, click the Browse button and select the folder
AUDIO\
Language
\WIN95DRV
where
Language
is the language of the software that you want to install.
6. Click the Open button, and then click the OK button twice.
The file is copied to your hard disk.
Figure 2-3: Windows 98 Add New Hardware
Wizard dialog box.
Figure 2-4: Update Device Driver Wizard
dialog box when driver cannot be
found.
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❑ If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-5 appears, click
the Next button, and follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation of the driver.
❑ If a Version Conflict message box appears about
VJOYD.VXD
and
MSJSTICK.DRV
, click the Yes
button to keep the files.
Installing the
Applications
1. If your installation disc is already in your CD-ROM drive, eject the disc and insert it
again.
The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If not, see
“Problems Installing Software” on page D-1.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation
Figure 2-5: Update Device Driver Wizard
dialog box at start of installation.
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Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-5
Using Sound Blaster
Live!
Every bundled application provides online help to guide you along when you use it.
For the latest updates and drivers, further information, value-added tips, tricks and plug-ins,
check the SB Live! owners’ website frequently at http://www.sblive.com
A fast way of getting to the website is to click the right-most button (the Environmental Audio
icon) on Creative Launcher.
Creative Launcher is a one-stop shortcut to quickly start your applications and get to the
Creative and the SB Live! owners’ websites. To display Launcher, bring your pointer to the top
of the screen.
Creative PlayCenter allows you to play most types
of media—multimedia files (MIDI, Wave, MP3,
etc.), audio CDs, and video CDs—using a single
player! There is no need to use different players to
play different media types. Just insert or select your
media and PlayCenter will do the rest.
T o run PlayCenter, bring your pointer to the top of the screen to display Creative Launcher , click
the Sound Blaster Live! tab, and then click the PlayCenter icon.
Figure 2-6: Creative Launcher.
Figure 2-7: Creative PlayCenter.
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Configuring Your
Speakers
1. Bring your pointer to the top of the screen to display Creative Launcher, click the
AudioHQ tab, and then click the Speaker icon.
Surround Mixer appears.
2. In the Environment deck of Surround Mixer, make sure that the value in the Speakers
group corresponds to the number of speakers you are using. For example, if you are using
two pairs of speakers, select the “4 Speakers” option; if you leave the value as “2
Speakers”, there will be no sound from your rear speakers.
3. Using Creative PlayCenter or Wi ndo ws Media Player, open a Wave file in your computer
and play it. In the Environment deck of Surround Mixer, click the Test button under
Speakers.
You should hear the selected sound being played. If you do not, see “Problems With
Sound” on page D-2.
Experiencing Sound
Blaster Live!
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sound Blaster Live! To enhance your
experience, it is highly recommended that you run SB Live! Experience. It demonstrates the
many wonderful experiences Sound Blaster Live! can give you.
• To run SB Live! Experience, bring your pointer to the top of the screen to display
Creative Launcher, click the Sound Blaster Live! tab, and then click the SB Live!
Experience icon.
If you have a 4-speaker
configuration (2 in the front, 2 in
the rear), and there is no sound
coming from the rear speakers,
open the Sound Blaster Live!
Speaker applet to change to the
correct speaker output setting.
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Installing Software in Windows 95/98 2-7
Uninstalling the
Applications
The Windo ws Uninstall feature allows you to cleanly remove applications and to reinstall them
to correct problems, change configurations, or make version upgrades.
To uninstall the applications:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select the target programs including
Sound Blaster Live!, and then click the Add/Remo ve button.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall.
Quit the audio card’s applications
before uninstalling. Applications
that are still running during
uninstallation will not be
uninstalled.
Some applications may share files
with other Windows applications.
If so, the uninstallation program
will prompt you when it tries to
delete these files. Do not delete the
files unless you are sure that you do
not need to use them.
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Reinstalling the
Audio Drivers From
the Installation Disc
You may want to reinstall the audio drivers if you think they have been corrupted.
To do so:
1. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Run the
UPDDRV95.EXE
program from the
AUDIO\
Language
\WIN95DRV
folder of your
CD-ROM drive, where
Language
is the language of the software that you want to install.
The updating process may take a while. When the progress indicator box disappears, the
update is complete.
Playing Legacy
Games
For more information, see Appendix B, “SB Emulation in MS-DOS/ Windows 95/98”.
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