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Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................... v
Checking System Requirements ..................................................................... vi
Before You Begin.............................................................................................vi
Using This Guide................................................................................. vi
Getting More Information...................................................................vi
Document Conventions.......................................................................vi
1 Knowing and Installing Your Cards
On the Audio Cards.......................................................................................1-1
To install the cards and related peripherals...................................................1-2
2 Installing Software in Windows 95/98
Setting Up the Audio Drivers........................................................................2-1
Installing the Applications.............................................................................2-3
Using Sound Blaster Live! ............................................................................2-3
Configuring Your Speakers...........................................................................2-3
Uninstalling the Applications........................................................................2-4
Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc..........................2-4
3 Installing Software in Windows NT 4.0
Installing the Software...................................................................................3-1
Using Sound Blaster Live! ............................................................................3-1
Reinstalling the Audio Drivers From the Installation Disc..........................3-1
Removing Unused Sound Blaster Drivers....................................................3-2
A General Specifications
Features..........................................................................................................A-1
Connectivity..................................................................................................A-2
B SB16 Emulation in MS-DOS/
Windows 95/98
Background................................................................................................... B-1
Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 95/98....................... B-1
The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings............................................... B-2
The CONFIG.SYS File Settings...................................................... B-2
Understanding the System Resource Settings.............................................B-2