Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Quick Start Guide
This document describes the hardware and software installation of the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS.
For more information, refer to the Installation and Application CD.
Package Contents
■ Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS audio card ■ xw8000 card support arm
■ V adapter cable ■ Installation and Application CD
■ Straight adapter cable ■ Regulatory compliance notices
■ Cable clip ■ Warranty informatio
■ Audio connector gasket for digital output
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System Requirements
■ HP workstation xw series (except xw3100)
■ Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) operating system
■ Optical drive
Warranty Information
Any warranty information is superseded by the HP warranty term provided in the warranty document.
Hardware Installation
If the Audigy 2 ZS sound card is integrated with the system, skip to step 12 for software installation.
For additional information on removing hardware from a workstation, refer to the Installation and
Application CD provided with your system.
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the AC power cable.
2. Open the chassis and remove the rear PCI metal bracket where you plan to install the sound card.
3. Install the sound card and secure the brackets.
NOTE: For xw8000 and xw8200 only: The audio card can be installed in any PCI slot, but HP recommends
32-bit PCI slots because they use a 32-bit bus and the card support arm (for the xw8000) provides added
mechanical support and protection against shipping damage.
When the sound card is installed in a 64-bit PCI slot, the entire 64-bits bus runs at only 32-bits 33Mhz mode.
This action can degrade the system performance if another 64-bit PCI device is installed on the same bus.
However, if there is no 32-bit PCI bus available, use PCI slot 3 since it is an isolated 64-bit bus slot.
4. Disconnect:
❏ the CD audio cable and front I/O cable from the system board for the xw8000.
❏ the CD audio cable and front audio cable from the system board for all other systems.
5. Plug in the front I/O and audio cable to the adapter cable as described below for your system.
For the xw8000:
If the front I/O cable has a 2x10 large connector, use the V adapter cable.
a. Connect the cable to the V adapter as in the following image.
V adapter cable
b. Connect the male side of the V adapter cable to the front I/O cable header.
NOTE: The male side of the V adapter cable must be oriented correctly when connected to the front cable
header (see Adapter connector image below). The two connector guides must be on the same side.
c. Connect the female white side of the V adapter cable to the white sound card header (J1).
d. Connect the female black header to the system board connector where the original front I/O cable
was connected.
Adapter connector Adapter connector and sound card
For all other workstations:
If your system has a 2x5 black header connector, use the straight adapter cable.
a. Connect the cable to the straight adapter as shown in the following image.
Straight adapter cable
b. Connect the male side of the straight adapter cable to the front cable header.
c. Connect the female side of the straight adapter cable to the white sound card header (J1).
6. Connect the CD audio cable to the CD_IN connector of the sound card. The other end should remain
connected to the optical disk drive.
7. Fasten the adaptor cable and/or front I/O cables to the bottom of the chassis depending on the model as
shown below. Add the new clip in the location shown and then fasten the cable(s) into the clip(s).
For xw8000:
Cable routing for xw8000
For all other workstations:
Cable routing for all other workstations
8. Attach the black xw8000 card support arm to the green card support bracket in the slot that aligns with
the card position (PCI slot 1 or 2).
Audigy retainer clip
9. Install the xw8000 card support bracket in the chassis.
AGP support bracket
10. Close the chassis side cover.
11. Connect the AC power, turn on the computer, and wait for the system to boot. If the new hardware found
wizard comes up, click Cancel.
12. Insert the Installation and Application CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation software starts
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and applications for the sound card.
13. After you have installed the software, refer to the “Online manual” or your speaker manufacturer
documentation for instructions on how to connect the speaker to your system. To find the online manual,
select Start > Programs > Creative > Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS > Documentation > Online
Manual.
NOTE: When the sound card is installed in the system, the internal chassis speaker only functions for
diagnostic beeps and does not play any other sound. The rear audio connectors on the system board are also
disabled when the Audigy 2 ZS sound card is installed. Use the audio output from the Audigy 2 ZS sound
card for audio connection to the external audio device.
NOTE: When using the digital out of the sound card, refer to “Digital Output” to prevent Electro Magnetic
Interference.
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