User manual CREATIVE X-FI FATAL1TY - SB X-FI PLATINIUM FATAL1TY QUICKSTART FRONT EN FR DE IT ES NL

WHAT YOU NEED AUX_IN FR IT NL (c) AD_EXT cable (e) Shunt (optional) (g) Installation CD AD_EXT L - AUX IN 2 - R LINE IN 2 /MIC IN 2 (a) Sound Blaster X-Fi audio card (b) Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O Drive (d) Power splitter cable (f ) Screws for X-Fi I/O Drive (h) Remote control and 2 AA batteries 1 PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER TA D AU X_ IN (a) Disconnect the computer power cable and remove the computer cover. We recommend that you disable any existing audio drivers. For more information, refer to the User's Guide (on CD). (b) Remove any audio card in your computer. OR Remove a metal bracket from a PCI slot. X-FI PLATINUM X-FI FATAL1TY 2 INSTALLING HARDWARE b L - AUX QUICK START JP1 J1 c IN 2 -R d (1) Shunt LINE /MIC IN 2 IN 2 (2) Jumper JP1 DE (a) Remove the 5¼" drive bay cover (b) Connect power splitter cable (c) Connect AD_EXT cable (d) Red stripe To prevent permanent damage, use only the AD_EXT cable with the AD_EXT connector, and the X-Fi audio card with the X-Fi I/O Drive. Do not force any cable into a connector. This can cause permanent damage to your hardware. ES (e) To use a dynamic microphone, you may need to install the provided shunt onto Jumper JP1 of your X-Fi I/O Drive. By default, your X-Fi I/O Drive is set for use with most condenser and dynamic microphones, without a shunt. (f ) Insert X-Fi I/O Drive with the attached cables and secure with screws provided. k h AU X_ IN AUX_IN l SB 13 94 AD_EXT i (g) Connect to computer's power unit (h) Red stripe (i) Connect AD_EXT cable (j) Insert your audio card gently but firmly into the PCI slot. (k) Replace the computer cover. (l) Connect the computer power cable and turn on your computer. 3 INSTALLING SOFTWARE You need to install device drivers and applications before using your Sound Blaster X-Fi. The instructions below apply to all supported Windows operating systems. Make sure that your audio device is installed before proceeding. 1. After you have installed your audio device, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your audio device and searches for device drivers. 2. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button. 3. Insert the Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below: i. Start Windows Explorer. ii. On the left pane, click the My Computer icon. iii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay. 4. Select the region you are in and then click the Next button. 5. Select a language and then click the Next button. 6. Click the options for installing drivers and applications, and then click the Install button. 7. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. 8. When prompted, restart your computer. AD_EXT J1 AUD_EXT JP1 For an unsurpassed audio experience with your Sound Blaster X-Fi, Creative's multichannel speakers such as the Inspire and MegaWorks series are second to none. To find out more, go to www.creative.com/speakers. Useful Information User's Guide (on CD) For more information, refer to the User's Guide (on CD). For other relevant documents like the Music Creation Guide, refer to the Installation and Applications CD. PN 03SB046000009 Rev A