Creative Audigy 2 User Manual

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Installing SoftwareThis chapter tells you how to install the Sound Blaster Audigy 2
software. 
						

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Installing SoftwareInstalling Drivers 
and Applications
You need to install device drivers and applications prior to using your Sound Blaster Audigy 2. The 
instructions are applicable to all supported Windows operating systems.
1. After you have installed the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card and Joystick/MIDI bracket*, turn on your 
computer. Windows automatically detects the audio card.
2. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel button.
3. Insert the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM drive.
If the drive supports Windows AutoPlay mode, the CD starts running automatically. If not, you need 
to enable your CD-ROM drive’s auto-insert notification feature. For more details, see “Problems 
Installing Software” on page B-1.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.
Downloading the latest applications and device drivers from the Internet is easier than ever with Creative 
Software AutoUpdate. See “Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo” on page 3-2 for details.
 During the installation 
process, Windows 98 SE 
users will be prompted to 
insert the Windows 98 SE 
installation CD into the 
CD-ROM drive. Insert the 
installation CD into the 
CD-ROM drive and then 
click the OK button.
 Some computers may not 
be supplied with the 
Windows 98 SE CD. The 
necessary files may be 
found in D:\Windows\
Options\Cabs (where D: 
represents the drive 
Windows has been installed 
on). 
						

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Sound Blaster 
Audigy 2 Feature 
Showcase Demo
To  feel the audio card’s awesome gaming, music reproduction and home studio capabilities, install the 
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo. This demo requires high-quality 5.1/6.1 speaker for 
optimal listening experience. See “Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo” on page 3-2.
1. Insert the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo CD into your CD-ROM drive.
If the drive supports Windows AutoPlay mode, the CD starts running automatically. If not, you need 
to enable your CD-ROM drive’s auto-insert notification feature. For more details, see “Problems 
Installing Software” on page B-1.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation, and to run the Demo.
Uninstalling and 
Reinstalling the 
Applications and 
Device Drivers
At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall some or all of the audio cards applications and device 
drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. The 
following instructions tell you how to do so in all Windows operating systems.
Before you begin, close all audio card applications. Applications that are still running during the 
uninstallation will not be removed.
Reinstalling all Audio 
Drivers and 
Applications
If you think the audio drivers and applications are corrupted, you may want to reinstall all of them. To do 
so:
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button). 
4. Select the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 entry, and then click the Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) 
button. 
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click the Repair option
If prompted, insert the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM, 
and click the OK button. 
6. Click the Ye s button. 
7. Restart your computer when prompted.
You can now check the computer to see if the reinstalled software works properly. If not, proceed to 
“Troubleshooting and FAQs” on page B-1. 
						

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Uninstalling all 
Audio Drivers and 
Applications 
For a cleaner installation, you may want to uninstall all the audio drivers and applications before you 
reinstall them again. To do so:
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button).
4. Select the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 entry, and then click the Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) 
button. 
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click the Remove option.  
6. Click the Ye s button. 
7. Restart your computer when prompted.
You may now install existing or updated Sound Blaster Audigy 2 device drivers or applications. For more 
information, see “Installing Drivers and Applications” on page 2-1.
Installing/
Uninstalling selected 
Audio Drivers or 
Applications
The above instructions help you to install or uninstall all device drivers or applications. However, you can 
also install or uninstall selected drivers or applications.
You may want to install/uninstall a selected audio driver or application. To do so:
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button). 
4. Select the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 entry, and then click the Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) 
button.
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click the Modify option
6. Click the check box of the application that you want to uninstall to clear it.
If you want to install an application, click the application check box to select it. 
7. Click the Next button.
If prompted, insert the Sound Blaster Audigy 2  Installation and Applications CD into your CD-ROM, 
and click the OK button.  
						

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8. Restart your computer when prompted.
To uninstall a selected component in Creative MediaSource, do the following:
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button).
4. Select the Creative MediaSource entry, and then click the Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) 
button. 
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click the Custom Uninstallation button, and then click the 
Next button. Click the check box of the application that you want to uninstall to select it. 
6. Click the Next button. 
7. Restart your computer when prompted. 
						

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Using Creative 
Software 
AutoUpdate
Locating, downloading and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with 
the new web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.
Instead of spending valuable time searching for individual files to download and install for each of your 
installed Creative products, let Creative Software AutoUpdate do the work for you.
When you connect to creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the website will analyze your 
computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language and Creative products are installed 
in our system.
After the online analysis, you will be able to select from a list of only the most relevant software and driver 
updates. The files will then be dynamically retrieved and installed on your system for you. As the files are 
customized for your specific OS, language and Creative hardware, they are smaller and take less time to 
download, compared to the huge generic multi-language files available via non-customized software 
downloads. To find out more about Creative Software AutoUpdate, go to 
http://www.soundblaster.com/support/.
Points to note:
❑First-time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate may be prompted to authorize the download of a 
browser component required for system inspection. Ensure that the content is signed by Creative Labs, 
Inc., and then click the Yes button.
❑Ensure that all your Creative products are connected and installed on the same computer running 
Creative Software AutoUpdate.
For your privacy, no personal 
information is captured by or sent to 
Creative Labs during the Software 
AutoUpdate process. Only system 
information and Creative product 
details are required for the 
AutoUpdate analysis. None of this 
information can or will be used by 
Creative for any other purpose. 
						

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Updating 
Windows 2000 
(Service Pack 3)
Windows 2000 now provides better support for AC-3 SPDIF output (non-PCM through waveOut) for 
software DVD viewing. Click the web site link below to download the Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 to 
enjoy this support and to fix other  issues in the Windows 2000 OS.
http://www.microsoft.com
Installing Digital 
Video Update
If you have installed DirectX 8.0 or 8.0a run time, install the latest update for this application. (DirectX 
8.1 users do not need the update.)
This update provides PAL support and improved device support to 1394 Digital Video equipment users  
This is applicable for Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000 users. This update provides minor 
improvement to the Windows Me OS. To look for this update, go to the web site below.
http://www.microsoft.com 
						

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Using Audigy 2 SoftwareFind out how the software accompanying your audio card can be used to control 
and customize the card’s features for best performance. 
						

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Using Audigy 2 SoftwareCreative Sound 
Blaster Audigy 2 
Applications
The following software is designed for you to access the basic as well as the advanced features of your 
audio card. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with their functions in order to make full use of 
Sound Blaster Audigy 2’s rich features.
Demos: Providing an overview of Sound Blaster Audigy 2’s features
❑Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Getting Started Demo
❑Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo
Introduction to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 software suite
❑Creative MediaSource Go!
❑Creative MediaSource Go! Launcher
❑Creative MediaSource Player
❑Creative MediaSource Organizer
❑Creative MediaSource DVD Audio Player
❑Creative EAX Console
❑Creative Surround Mixer
❑Creative Speaker Calibrator
❑Creative Speaker Settings
❑Creative MiniDisc Center
❑Creative SoundFont Bank Manager
❑Creative Audio Stream Recorder 2
❑Creative Wave Studio
Diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities
❑Creative Diagnostics
❑Creative Speaker Settings
The applications included with 
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 may 
differ from those described here. 
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 may also 
come with third party 
applications. 
						

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Demos
Three demo packages have been included to showcase the basic as well as the advanced features of your 
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card. We recommend that you play them at least once in order to have a good 
overview of your card’s features.
Sound Blaster 
Audigy 2 Getting 
Started Demo
This is a good starting point from which you can learn about Sound Blaster Audigy 2. The Sound Blaster 
Audigy 2 Getting Started Demo consists of several interactive and informative demos that highlight 
different aspects of Sound Blaster Audigy 2: experiencing digital music and digital gaming, watching 
movies, connecting speakers, and performing tasks.
Sound Blaster 
Audigy 2 Feature 
Showcase Demo
Use the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo to feel the audio card’s awesome gaming, music 
reproduction and home studio capabilities.
Experience the following exciting features of the new Sound Blaster Audigy 2:
❑DVD-Audio Playback — Learn more about this new, high-resolution music format and experience the 
difference when a DVD-Audio clip is being played.
❑EAX ADVANCED HD technologies — Experience complex multi-environment audio effects as you 
navigate through a fascinating virtual 3D world. Run this demonstration and experience EAX 
ADVANCED HD technologies such as Environment Panning, Environment Reflection and 
Environment Morphing. Compare the scenes with and without EAX ADVANCED HD, and you will 
understand why more game developers are using EAX ADVANCED HD technologies for the best 
gaming experience.
❑Dolby Digital Surround EX Support — Listen to a THX audio demonstration containing an additional 
rear channel (rear center) that produces a richer and more consistent surround effect than that of 
systems with only two rear channels.
Note:  The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo can be installed using the Sound Blaster 
Audigy 2 Feature Showcase Demo CD in your package. This demo will run only if a Sound Blaster 
Audigy 2 card is installed because the software utilizes the card’s hardware capabilities for the 
demonstrations.