Page 4 - General; Hardware Warranty; Declaration of Conformity
U.S. Government Restricted Rights All Software and related documentation are provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause at 252.22...
Page 5 - Contents; Introduction
Contents v Contents Introduction Powerful Audio Processing Engine................................................................................. viiEnvironmental Audio™ Enhances Existing Contents ................................................... viiMultiple Speaker Output...........................
Page 6 - Troubleshooting
Contents vi 3 Troubleshooting No sound is heard from audio (music) CDs.................................................................................15Joystick port is not working ..........................................................................................................15Determinin...
Page 7 - audio card for high-quality 3D
Introduction vii Introduction 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 title...
Page 8 - User’s Guide; System; Bold; Italic
Introduction viii 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 For the best results from your audio card, you need: • IBM-...
Page 9 - Installing Your Audio Card; What You Need; software
Installing Your Audio Card 1 1 Installing Your Audio Card What You Need Most of the items you need for installation are included. The following illustration shows the basic components necessary for a complete installation. CD Audio Cable Phillips Screwdriver (not included) Audio Card Creative Audio ...
Page 10 - Installing the
Installing Your Audio Card 2 Installing the Audio Card To install the audio card: 1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the power cable. 2. Disconnect the monitor and other devices that are connected to the computer. 3. Remove the computer cover. 4. Locate a PCI slot to accommodate the audio car...
Page 11 - Use the screw from the slot cover
Installing Your Audio Card 3 6. Align the gold-striped tabs on the bottom of the audio card with the PCI slot, and firmly press the card into place until it fits snugly. 7. Use the screw from the slot cover to secure the audio card to the computer’s frame—securing the card assures proper grounding. ...
Page 12 - To install in Windows 95:; • This manual reflects a software
Installing Your Audio Card 4 Installing the Creative Software The Sound Blaster PCI512 Software CD contains drivers necessary for operation and utilities to make the most of the audio card. The software installation varies according to your computer’s operating system: ❑ Windows 95 ❑ Windows 98 ❑ Wi...
Page 13 - directory is correct, click the Next button.
Installing Your Audio Card 5 8. Next, you are asked to accept the default destination directory, or enter a new directory. When the directory is correct, click the Next button. 9. Next, the Setup Options are displayed. When you select an option, the installation continues. 10. The Select Program Fol...
Page 14 - Windows NT; To install in Windows NT 4.0
Installing Your Audio Card 6 Windows NT The following instructions describe the Sound Blaster PCI512 installation in Windows NT 4.0. To install in Windows NT 4.0 1. Click the Start button on the Taskbar, select Settings, and click on Control Panel.2. On the Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia...
Page 15 - Creative Launcher; Options; To set the options for the Launcher:; Groups; You can place three kinds of items on the Launcher:
Installing Your Audio Card 7 Creative Launcher Creative Launcher allows you to organize your desktop and open Creative applications quickly. The Creative Launcher is installed at the top of your screen. If it does not appear, move your mouse pointer to the top of the screen. As the pointer reaches t...
Page 16 - Creative; To launch PlayCenter:
Installing Your Audio Card 8 Creative PlayCenter PlayCenter allows you to play most types of media, such as multimedia files (MIDI, Wave, etc.), audio CDs, Video CDs and DVD-Videos. Just insert or select your media and PlayCenter does the rest. PlayCenter also allows you to organize and arrange your...
Page 17 - To play a multimedia file:; Configuring; To set playback preferences:
Installing Your Audio Card 9 To play a multimedia file: 1. Launch PlayCenter.2. On the PlayCenter interface, click the Media button.3. On the Media menu, click Open Media File. The Open dialog appears.4. Select the multimedia file you wish to play by exploring the directories.5. Click the OK button....
Page 18 - To make PlayCenter the default player for discs:
Installing Your Audio Card 10 To make PlayCenter the default player for discs: 1. On the PlayCenter interface, click the System Menu icon.2. On the System menu, click Disc Detector. The Creative Disc Detector dialog appears.3. Click the Players tab page.4. Select the disc type in the list box and cl...
Page 19 - Advanced Configurations; Resolving
Advanced Configurations 1 2 Advanced Configurations Resolving Hardware Conflicts Hardware conflicts occur when two or more devices contend for the same resources. Conflicts between your audio card and another device may occur regarding the I/O address, IRQ line, or DMA channel. To resolve hardware c...
Page 20 - Uninstalling the; Settings
Advanced Configurations 2 13. Select OK to close each of the properties windows, and restart your computer. Uninstalling the Software The Windows Uninstall utility allows you to remove applications and to re-install them to correct problems, change configurations, or make upgrades. To uninstall the ...
Page 21 - Connecting to the; Enable; Connecting a
Advanced Configurations 3 Connecting to the Gameport The gameport on the audio card is a standard PC game control adapter or game I/O port. You can connect most analog joysticks with a 15-pin D-sub connector directly to the port; it works with any application that is compatible with standard PC joys...
Page 22 - No sound is heard from; Joystick port is not; directory. See Sound Blaster PIC512 on-line help
Troubleshooting 1 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for problems you may encounter during installation or normal use of your audio card. No sound is heard from audio (music) CDs Various conditions may be responsible. To troubleshoot, please check the following: ❑ Creative PlayCenter ...
Page 23 - Determining your; My Computer; Computer hangs or
Troubleshooting 2 Determining your Windows version To determine your Windows 95 version number: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Properties . The System Properties dialog appears. 2. On the General tab, note your Windows 95 version number. Possible version numbers are:• 4.00.950• 4.00...
Page 24 - Audio card is not
Troubleshooting 3 Audio card is not automatically detected To manually configure your audio card for Windows 95: 1. Click on the taskbar, and select Settings from the Start menu. 2. Select Control Panel. The Control Panel group appears. 3. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon. The Add New Hardware...
Page 25 - CD does not
Troubleshooting 4 CD does not automatically run when you insert it in the drive To enable the “Auto insert notification” feature: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and select Properties . The System Properties dialog appears. 2. Click the Device Manager tab. A list of devices appe...
Page 26 - To troubleshoot, please verify the following:
Troubleshooting 5 No sound is heard from speakers To troubleshoot, please verify the following: ❑ Check the Mixer or Microsoft Volume Control mute options and volume sliders. (Refer to the on-line Sound Blaster PCI512 User’s Guide or Help, or Windows on-line help for information.) ❑ Ensure the speak...
Page 27 - Insufficient memory for; Select a smaller SoundFont bank:; Windows NT Service; To remove the old audio card drivers:
Troubleshooting 6 Insufficient memory for SoundFonts Select a smaller SoundFont bank: 1. From Audio HQ, double-click the SoundFont icon.2. On the Configure Banks tab page, select a smaller SoundFont bank.3. Click Close to exit the dialog. Windows NT Service Control Manager Error The Service Control ...
