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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy User Manual

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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Specifications

General IconGeneral
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)100 dB
InterfacePCI
EAX SupportEAX Advanced HD
MIDI SupportYes
ASIO SupportYes

Summary

Introduction to Creative Sound Blaster Audigy

High Definition Digital Audio Entertainment

Overview of Sound Blaster Audigy's high-definition audio capabilities.

What is EAX ADVANCED HDTM?

Explains the EAX ADVANCED HD™ technology for advanced audio features.

System Requirements

Details the hardware and software prerequisites for installing the product.

Document Conventions

Explains the typographical conventions used throughout the manual.

Installing Hardware

What You Need

Lists the necessary hardware and tools for installing the Sound Blaster Audigy card.

Your Sound Blaster Audigy Card

Describes the jacks, connectors, and ports on the Sound Blaster Audigy card.

Your Joystick/MIDI Bracket

Details the connector on the Joystick/MIDI bracket for peripherals.

Installation Steps

Provides a step-by-step guide for preparing your computer and installing the card.

Connecting Related Peripherals

Illustrates how to connect various peripherals to the Sound Blaster Audigy card.

Installing Software

Installing Drivers and Applications

Instructions for installing device drivers and bundled software for the Sound Blaster Audigy.

Uninstalling Applications

Procedure for removing installed applications from the system.

Reinstalling Applications

Steps to reinstall applications, often after driver corruption.

Installing Digital Video Update

Details on installing an update for digital video support and device compatibility.

Sound Blaster Audigy Applications

Creative Taskbar

An application for performing audio card tasks easily and quickly.

Creative Surround Mixer

Main application for testing speakers and applying audio effects.

Creative AudioHQ

Creative's audio software control centre for managing audio properties.

Creative WaveStudio

Software for performing sound editing functions like recording and enhancing audio.

Creative PlayCenter

A revolutionary audio CD and digital audio player for managing and encoding files.

Using Applications

Multimedia Playback

Guidance on high-quality multimedia playback, including watching DVDs.

Playing MP3 or WMA files

Instructions for playing MP3 and WMA audio files using Creative PlayCenter.

Digital Entertainment

Tips for enjoying high-quality movie entertainment and surround sound.

Content Creation

Methods for enhancing voice, recording audio, and creating music with effects.

Gaming Reference

Information on enjoying EAX ADVANCED HD™ and 3D audio support in games.

General Specifications

PCI Bus Mastering

Details on PCI Specification Version 2.1 compliance and bus mastering benefits.

Audigy Processor

Highlights of the Audigy processor's advanced digital effects processing.

High Quality Audio Path

Specifications for analog and digital audio conversion and mixing.

Creative Multi Speaker Surround™ (CMSS™)

Explains multispeaker technology and upmixing stereo sources to 5.1 channels.

Audio Inputs

Lists the various analog and digital audio input connectors on the card.

Audio Outputs

Describes the analog and digital audio output connectors on the card.

Troubleshooting & FAQ's

Problems Installing Software

Solutions for issues where the installation does not start automatically.

Problems with Sound

Troubleshooting steps for unexpected environmental sound or no sound from headphones.

No sound from the speakers

Checks to perform when there is no audio output from the speakers.

Problems with Multiple Audio Devices

Advice on handling issues caused by existing audio devices in the computer.

Resolving I/O Conflicts

Methods to change resource settings to resolve conflicts between devices.

Problems with Digital Devices

Troubleshooting intermittent hissing or no sound from digital speakers.

Technical Support

Knowledgebase

Accessing Creative's self-service knowledgebase for troubleshooting and solutions.

Webchat

Contacting Technical Support via real-time chat facility.

Download Manuals

Accessing product installation and user guides from Creative's library.

Returning a product for repair

Procedure for returning the product for repair or replacement.

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