Creative AWE64 - Value Sound Card Spezifikationen

SoundGetting StartedQuick Start for INTERNETed Audio ToolsPlug and Play Install TipsNotes for WaveSynth/WG Users®

Setting Up Your Audio Card 1-11Setting Up Your Audio CardThis chapter is organized as follows:❑Knowing Your Audio Card❑Installing the Card and Related

1-2 Setting Up Your Audio CardKnowing Your Audio CardYour audio card has the following jacks and connectors which allow you to attach other devices to

Setting Up Your Audio Card 1-3 The end of the cable attached to the SPDIF Out jack must be connected to the SPDIF connector on your audio card.The dig

1-4 Setting Up Your Audio CardInstalling the Card and Related HardwareIf you want to install this Plug and Play (PnP) card in a non-PnP environment su

Setting Up Your Audio Card 1-56. Align your card’s 16-bit slot connector with the expansion slot and gently lower the card into the free slot as shown

1-6 Setting Up Your Audio CardTo test your DRAM upgrade:1. Make sure you have installed the audio card’s software. (The installation of the software

Installing Software in Windows 95 2-12Installing Software in Windows 95This chapter shows you how to install the audio software in Windows 95 after in

2-2 Installing Software in Windows 95❑ If a dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, click the second option, and then click the OK button.Figure 2-2

Installing Software in Windows 95 2-3❑If the Install From Disk dialog box appears1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and select t

2-4 Installing Software in Windows 953. Click the Windows Setup tab.The Windows Setup tabbed page similar to Figure 2-3 appears. 4. Select the Multime

Getting StartedInformation in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology

Installing Software in Windows 95 2-51. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Multimedia, and then click Media Pla

2-6 Installing Software in Windows 95To uninstall the applications:1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.2. Doub

Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-13Installing Software in DOS/Windows 3.1xThis chapter shows you how to install the audio software in DOS/Wi

3-2 Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1xIn order to use your AWE64 Plug and Play using DOS/Windows 3.x, you must install the Creative Configuratio

Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x 3-3Optimizing Memory UsageIf you choose to install the low-level DOS device drivers under custom installation

General Specifications A-1AGeneral SpecificationsThis appendix lists the general specifications of your audio card.Plug and Play❑ISA Specification ver

A-2 General SpecificationsBuilt-in Digital/Analog Mixer❑Mixes sources from digitized voice and inputs from MIDI devices, CD Audio, Line In, Microphone

Understanding the Installation B-1BUnderstanding the InstallationThis appendix is organized as follows:❑Understanding the Software-Configurable Settin

B-2 Understanding the InstallationIf your card encounters a conflict with a peripheral device, you may need to change its resource settings. If you a

ComplianceThis product conforms to the following Council Directive:❑ Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC)

Understanding the Installation B-3Interrupt Request (IRQ) LinesAn IRQ line is a signal line a device uses to notify your computer’s central processor

B-4 Understanding the InstallationSOUND Environment VariableThe SOUND environment variable specifies the directory location of your audio card’s drive

Understanding the Installation B-5MIDI Environment VariableThe MIDI environment variable specifies the MIDI file format used and where MIDI data is se

B-6 Understanding the InstallationYou can also choose to set up your Windows applications at a later time by running INSTALL in the audio software dir

Understanding the Installation B-7The CONFIG.SYS File SettingsIf you choose to install the low-level DOS device drivers under custom installation, the

Changing Audio Card Settings C-1CChanging Audio Card SettingsThis chapter is organized as follows:❑Enabling/Disabling Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement E

C-2 Changing Audio Card Settings4. In the Device Manager tab, double-click Sound, Video And Game Controllers.5. Select Creative AWE64 16-bit Audio (SB

Changing Audio Card Settings C-3When full duplex is disabled, you can play a Wave file (or other sounds) together with Creative WaveSynth/WG, or add r

C-4 Changing Audio Card SettingsYou must install the DOS AWEUTIL utility for the MIDI Emulation feature to function properly. For more information, r

vContentsIntroduction... viiBefore You Begin...

Changing Audio Card Settings C-52. Enable or disable the MFBEN jumper according to the settings shown in Figure C-1. Enabling/Disabling Joystick Inter

C-6 Changing Audio Card Settings6. To disable the interface, clear the Original Configuration (Current) check box in the General tabbed page of the pr

Troubleshooting D-1DTroubleshootingThis appendix provides some tips for solving some problems you may encounter with your audio card during installati

D-2 Troubleshooting❑Alternatively, if you do not want to select the Auto Insert Notification check box, perform the following 1. Double-click the My C

Troubleshooting D-3Problems in MS-DOSProblemSOUND or BLASTER environment could not be found.CauseThe command to set up the SOUND or BLASTER environmen

D-4 TroubleshootingProblemSystem hangs during the 16-bit digitized sound test, but it works fine during the 8-bit test. CauseYour system’s motherboard

Troubleshooting D-53. Make sure the following statements are present:[boot]drivers=mmsystem.dll msmixmgr.dll[386enh]device=vsbpd.386device=vsbawe.386[

D-6 TroubleshootingResolving Conflicts in Windows 95To resolve conflicts in Windows 95, run Device Manager to change the resource settings of your aud

Technical Support E-1ETechnical SupportFor the latest technical support information, please refer to the ‘Creative Technical Services’ leaflet, suppli

E-2 Technical SupportFor quick and easy reference, it is advisable that you write down the following numbers of your card and other hardware devices,

viAppendicesA General SpecificationsB Understanding the InstallationUnderstanding the Software-Configurable Settings...

Technical Support E-3Inside EuropeSee ‘Creative Technical Services’ leaflet for details.Through CompuServeTo serve you better, we have created a Creat

1This leaflet contains abbreviated information to get you started right away. This information is organized as follows:1. Installation instructions f

2To install Real Audio as a component of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 must be fully installed. To do this, follow

3❑ If you intend to use Microsoft Exchange to handle your e-mail, you would need the following additional information:a. Your e-mail address.b. Your I

410. Enter your user name and password and click Next.11. In the IP Address dialog box, select “My Internet Service Provider automatically assign me o

5To Set Up a Dial-Up ScriptIgnore this section if your Service Provider does not require a dial-up script. If using Dial-Up Scripting, do not check th

64. Finally, make sure that TCP/IP is the only option selected as the allowed network protocol: a. Right-click The Internet icon on your desktopb. Se

75. Type the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, followed by the directory and installation command for the desired application (see table below).For e

8❑ Your DNS server address.❑ Your I.P. address and subnet mask. This may not be required by your Internet Service Provider as they may automatically a

98. Enter the name of your Service Provider and click Next.9. Enter the phone number to dial up your Internet Service Provider and click Next.10. Ente

viiIntroductionWelcome to the exciting world of Advanced WavEffects synthesis! You are now the owner of a Creative Sound Blaster® AWE64 Gold, a 16-bi

10The interrupt setting can only be set to interrupt 3 or 4. You should ensure your modem is using one of these interrupts.If you have an internal mod

11Creative WebPhone GuideEntering your activation keyWhen you start your Creative WebPhone for the first time, you will be asked to enter an “Activati

12Entering your Network ParametersThe Network Parameters required in this release are your:❑ E-mail address that serves as your Creative WebPhone numb

13If you forget your password, please call “[email protected]” on your WebPhone or send e-mail to “[email protected]” describing your problem. S

14Changing your E-Mail AddressIn the event you change your e-mail address (e.g., you change your Internet service provider), you will need to change y

15Modems and your Creative WebPhoneIf you have a modem connection (dialup) to your Internet service provider, make sure your modem has error correctio

162. You cannot hear the remote partyIf Creative WebPhone always displays TALK and never displays IN USE or LISTEN, then you must raise your Voice Act

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1Welcome to the world of Plug and Play (PnP).If you are going to install your Creative PnP card in a PnP system like Windows 95, you only need to “plu

2Installing CTCM & CTCUTo install Creative PnP Configuration Manager (CTCM) and Creative PnP Configuration Utility (CTCU) in DOS/Windows 3.1x:1. L

viiiIf you do not want to use WaveSynth/WG, you can disable it through the WaveSynth/WG Control Panel. Then, your MIDI and audio tasks will be handed

3After the installation, CTCM and CTCU will be invoked each time you boot your system. CTCM will scan for and configure any unconfigured Creative PnP

4Using CTCUCreative PnP Configuration Utility (CTCU) allows you to view, free or re-allocate resources reserved for a card. So you should run Creative

5The CTCU InterfaceWhen you run CTCU in full-screen mode, you can pull down the menu to select one of the following sections:❑PnP Cards section❑Legacy

6❑ To move your screen cursor from box to box within the same window, press <TAB>. To see more details about the item, double-click the item or

7Reconfigure ButtonTo view or change a resource setting, double-click the setting you want, or alternatively, select the setting and then click the Re

8Test ButtonOnce you have reconfigured the resource settings of your card, select the setting and click the Test button in the resources window. CTCU

9View ButtonClicking this button in the Legacy window opens the View window which lists the resources reserved for a selected legacy card in your syst

10Change ButtonClicking this button in the Legacy window opens the Change window which displays the current resources that have been reserved for a s

11PCI Devices SectionYou can use this section to view but not change the resource settings of the PCI devices in your computer.When you select the PCI

12PnP ConceptsWhen you add a hardware card to your personal computer (PC), you must reserve some system resources — such as input/output address space

ixWindows 95 and Windows 3.1x, respectively. For general specifications, installation background information, settings changes, and troubleshooting t

13PnP System BIOSThe PnP system BIOS is the lowest level of your PnP system. Its main functions are to provide information on the resource settings of

14PnP Configuration Drivers and UtilitiesIf you do not have a PnP operating system, you need to install a PnP configuration driver and utility to perf

15However, due to the compatibility problem mentioned earlier (please refer to the note in the section “PnP Concepts on page 12), you may encounter on

16Why Use CTCM and CTCU?There are several reasons why we offer CTCM and CTCU:1. CTCM provides a consistent method for configuring all Creative PnP car

17Common Questions and AnswersThis section gives the answers to some common questions that you may have while installing a Creative PnP card in the DO

18CTCU QuestionQuestionCan I run CTCU to change or disable my card settings if I have ICM in my system?AnswerNo, do not use CTCU to change or disable

19QuestionMy system hangs or reboots whenever I load CTCM. What should I do?AnswerThe memory area of your PnP BIOS machine is probably mapped by EMM

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1For the past few years, hardware wavetable synthesis has been the high-end alternative to FM synthesis for audio reproduction in personal computers.

2For some audio cards, WaveSynth/WG can output sounds at 44 kHz if you select this option in the WaveSynth/WG control panel.In addition, for Sound Bla

xIconsIn this manual, icons are used to highlight areas of text that require extra attention (see Table ii).Table ii: Icons.Icon UseTip or useful info