Creative X-FI PLATINIUM FATAL1TY Quick start guide

WHAT YOU NEED

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AUX_IN

(a) Sound Blaster X-Fi

audio card

PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER

(e) Shunt

(g) Installation CD

(optional)

AD_EXT

(b) Sound Blaster

L - AUX IN 2 - R

LINE IN 2 /MIC IN 2

X-Fi I/O Drive

(d) Power splitter cable

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(f) Screws for

X-Fi I/O Drive

(h) Remote control and 2 AA batteries

X-FI PLATINUM X-FI FATAL1TY

QUICK STARTQUICK START

(a) Disconnect the computer power cable

INSTALLING HARDWARE

(a) Remove the 5¼" drive bay cover

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).

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(b) Connect power

splitter cable

cable

(d) Red stripe

(b) Remove any audio card in

your computer.

Remove a metal bracket

from a PCI slot.

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2 /MI C I

(1) Shunt

(2) Jumper JP1

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To prevent permanent damage, use only the AD_EXT cable with the AD_EXT connector, and the X-Fi audio card with the X-Fi I/O Drive. Do not force any cable into a connector. This can cause permanent damage to your hardware.

(e) To use a dynamic microphone, you

may need to install the provided shunt onto Jumper JP1 of your X-Fi I/O Drive.

By default, your X-Fi I/O Drive is set for

use with most condenser and dynamic microphones, without a shunt.

(f) Insert X-Fi I/O Drive

with the attached cables and secure with screws provided.

For an unsurpassed

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(g) Connect to computer's

power unit

INSTALLING SOFTWARE INSTALLING SOFTWARE

audio experience with your

Sound Blaster X-Fi,

AUX_IN

(h) Red stripe (i) Connect AD_EXT cable

AD_EXT

AUD_EXT

(j) Insert your audio card

gently but firmly into the PCI slot.

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Creative's multichannel speakers

such as the Inspire and

AD_EXT

MegaWorks series

(k) Replace the computer cover. (l) Connect the computer power

cable and turn on your computer.

are second to none.

To find out more, go to

www.creative.com/speakers.

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 start 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.

Useful Information

User's Guide (on CD)

For more information, refer to the User's Guide (on CD). For other relevant documents like the Music Creation Guide, refer to the Installation and Applications CD.

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