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Creative Sound Blaster Pro Specifications

General

DSP	Yes
Sampling Rates	Up to 44.1 kHz
Interface	ISA
MIDI Interface	Yes
Joystick Port	Yes
Type	Internal
Manufacturer	Creative Technology
Model	Sound Blaster Pro
Digital Signal Processor	Yes
Bit Depth	8-bit
Game Port	Yes
Audio Channels	Stereo
Sound Chip	Yamaha OPL2

Summary

Introduction

Before You Begin

Checking System Requirements

Verifying system compatibility for the audio card installation.

Making a Backup

Instructions for backing up original diskettes before software installation.

Knowing Your Audio Card

Jacks and Connectors

Identification and description of audio card ports and connection points.

Jumpers

Knowing the Hardware Settings

I/O Addresses

IRQ Lines

Setting Up Your Audio Card

Checking the Hardware Settings

Reviewing factory default hardware settings before card installation.

Installing the Card

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the audio card into the computer.

Connecting External Speakers

Installing the Software

Instructions for installing the necessary DOS and Windows software drivers.

Testing the Installation

Procedure for testing the audio card after installation to ensure proper function.

General Specifications

Changing Hardware Settings

A Closer Look at Your Hardware Settings

Detailed examination of the audio card's jumpers for hardware configuration.

Changing Configuration of Jumpers

Steps to modify jumper settings to change the audio card's hardware configuration.

Changing Base I/O Address of Audio Interface

Changing the IRQ Line of Audio Interface

Changing the DMA Channel of Audio Interface

Running the Configuration Utility

Setting Environment Variables

BLASTER Environment Variable

Redirecting PC Sounds to External Speakers

Troubleshooting

Problems in DOS

Problems in Windows

Problems with Sound

Resolving Hardware Conflicts

Strategies for identifying and resolving hardware conflicts with the audio card.

Technical Support