CREATIVE Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro User Manual

QUICK START

WHAT YOU NEED

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AUX_IN

(a) Sound Blaster X-Fi

audio card

PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER

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HEADPHONES

MIC

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LINE IN 3/

LINE IN 2/

MAX MAX

LINE IN 2

LINE IN 3

HI-Z

MIC IN 2

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(b) Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O

master

push mute

24-BIT

CMSS-3D

CRYSTALIZER

(d) Power splitter cable

(e) Rubber feet (optional)

(f) Stand (optional)

Console

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(g) Installation CD

(h) Remote control and 2 AA batteries

X-FI ELITE PRO

QUICK START

(a) Disconnect the computer power cable

(b) Remove any audio card in

and remove the computer cover.

We recommend that you disable any existing audio drivers. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (on CD).

INSTALLING HARDWARE

AUX_IN

TXE_DA

(a) Connect to computer's power unit.

(b) Connect power splitter cable.

Available connectors and position of connectors may vary depending on product model.

into the PCI slot.

your computer.

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Remove a metal bracket

from a PCI slot.

AUX_IN

TXE_DA

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

DIN

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL IN

AD_LINK

SPDIF IN SPDIF OUT

AUX IN 2 / PHONO IN

GND

AUX IN 2

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(d) Connect the AD_Link cable to the

card's AD_Link connector.

(e) Connect the AD_Link cable to the

X-Fi I/O Console's AD_Link connector.

(f) Replace the computer cover.

(g) Connect the computer power cable

and turn on your computer.

(h) Insert your X-Fi I/O Console

into the stand.

INSTALLING SOFTWARE INSTALLING SOFTWARE

You need to install device drivers and applications before using your Sound Blaster X-Fi. The instructions below apply to all supported Windows operating systems.

Make sure that your audio device is installed before proceeding.

1. After you have installed your audio device, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your audio device and searches for device drivers.

2. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.

3. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should star t automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:

i. Start Windows Explorer.

ii. On the left pane, click the My Computer icon.

iii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.

4. Select the region you are in and then click the Next button.

5. Select a language and then click the Next button.

6. Click the options for installing drivers and applications, and then click the Install button.

7. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

8. When prompted, restart your computer.

Attach the rubber feet to the bottom of your X-Fi I/O Console.

You do not need the rubber feet if you are using the stand.

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Useful Information

For other relevant documents like the Music Creation Guide, refer to the Installation and Applications CD.

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