Creative CT4180 Getting Started Guide - Page 4

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Contents

Before You Begin

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Using This Guide

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Getting More Information

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Document Conventions

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Installing Audio Card and Related Hardware

To install the card and related peripherals

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1-1

To test the DRAM upgrade

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1-3

2

Installing Software in Windows 95

Setting Up the Audio Drivers

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2-1

Installing the Applications

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2-4

Testing the Installation

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2-4

Uninstalling the Applications

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2-6

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Installing Software in DOS/

Windows 3.1x

Installing the Software

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Testing the Installation

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3-2

Optimizing Memory Usage

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3-2

Using Memory Managers

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Understanding the Installation

Understanding the Software-Configurable Settings

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A-1

Input/Output (I/O) Addresses

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Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines

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Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels

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A-3

Understanding the Environment Variables

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A-3

SOUND Environment Variable

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BLASTER Environment Variable

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MIDI Environment Variable

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Understanding the Installation Program in Windows 3.1x

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The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings

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The CONFIG.SYS File Settings

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Section	Page
Getting Started	1
Regulatory Information	3
Caution	3
Modifications	3
Safety Information	3
Compliance	3
Contents	4
Before You Begin	6
Using This Guide	6
Getting More Information	6
Document Conventions	6
Installing Audio Card and Related Hardware	8
To install the card and related peripherals	8
To test the DRAM upgrade	10
Installing Software in Windows 95	11
Setting Up the Audio Drivers	11
Installing the Applications	14
To install from CD-ROM	14
To install from diskettes	14
Testing the Installation	14
To install Media Player	14
To test the audio card	16
Uninstalling the Applications	16
To uninstall the applications	17
Installing Software in DOS/ Windows 3.1x	18
Installing the Software	18
To install the software	18
Testing the Installation	19
To test the installation	19
Optimizing Memory Usage	19
Using Memory Managers	20
To bypass loading of low-level device drivers	20
To use a memory manager	20
Understanding the Installation	21
Understanding the Software-Configurable Settings	21
Input/Output (I/O) Addresses	22
Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines	23
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels	23
Understanding the Environment Variables	23
SOUND Environment Variable	24
BLASTER Environment Variable	24
MIDI Environment Variable	25
Understanding the Installation Program in Windows ...	26
The AUTOEXEC.BAT File Settings	26
The CONFIG.SYS File Settings	27
Changing Audio Card Settings	28
Enabling/Disabling Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement ...	28
To enable or disable 3DSE in DOS/Windows 3.1x	29
To enable or disable 3DSE in Windows95	29
Enabling/Disabling Full-Duplex Operation	29
To enable or disable full-duplex in Windows 3.1x	30
To enable or disable full-duplex in Windows 95	30
Enabling/Disabling MPU-401 MIDI Emulation	30
To enable or disable MPU401 emulation in DOS/Windo...	31
To enable or disable MPU401 emulation in Windows 9...	31
Enabling/Disabling Joystick or IDE Interface	32
To enable or disable the interface in DOS/Windows ...	32
To enable or disable the interface in Windows 95	32
Troubleshooting	34
Problems Installing Audio Card Software from CD-RO...	34
Problems with Sound	35
Problems in DOS	36
Problems in Windows 3.1x	37
Resolving Hardware Conflicts	38
To resolve hardware conflicts in Windows 95	39
To resolve hardware conflicts in DOS/Windows 3.1x	39
Hardware Information	40
Redirecting PC Sounds to External Speakers	41
AUX1 Connector Pin Assignments	42
AUX2 Connector Pin Assignments	42
CD Audio Connector Pin Assignments	43
DRAM Upgrade Connector Pin Assignments	44
Gold Finch Connector Pin Assignments	46
IDE Connector Pin Assignments	46
Microphone Connector Pin Assignments	47
Modem Connector Pin Assignments	48
PC Speaker Connector Pin Assignments	48
SPDIF Connector Pin Assignments	49
Speaker/Line Connector Pin Assignments	49
Telephone Answering Device Connector Pin Assignmen...	50
Wave Blaster Connector Pin Assignments	50
Technical Support	52
Inside Europe	54
Through CompuServe	54
By Fax	54
Quick Start Interneted Audio	55
Installing Software for Windows 95	55
Setting Up Microsoft Internet Explorer	56
Setting Up the Dialing and Service Provider Inform...	57
To Set Up a Dial-Up Script	58
Running Microsoft Internet Explorer	59
Installing Software for Windows 3.x	59
Setting up Microsoft Internet Explorer	60
To set up your modem under Windows 3.x and to set ...	60
Connecting to Your Internet Service Provider	62
Creative Video Webphone 3.0 Guide	63
Entering your activation key	63
Entering information in the Configure window	63
Entering your User Information	63
Information	63
Entering your Network Parameters	64
WebPhone Password	64
Network Parameter descriptions	65
Changing your E-Mail Address	65
Audio Programs and your Creative Video Webphone	66
Sound Cards and your Creative Video Webphone	66
Modems and your Creative Video Webphone	66
Bandwidth and your Answering Machine	67
Troubleshooting	67
DOS/Windows 3.1x Plug & Play Installation tips	69
Installing CTCM & CTCU	70
Using CTCM	71
Using CTCU	72
The CTCU Interface	73
PnP Cards Section	74
Resources Window	74
Reconfigure Button	75
Test Button	76
Legacy Cards Section	76
View All Button	76
View Button	77
Add Button	77
Remove Button	77
Change Button	78
System Devices Section	78
PCI Devices Section	78
View All Button	79
View Button	79
PnP Concepts	79
PnP System BIOS	80
PnP Operating System	80
PnP Configuration Drivers and Utilities	81
PnP in DOS/Windows 3.1x	81
Creative’s Approach to PnP	82
Why Use CTCM and CTCU?	83
Limitations of CTCM and CTCU	83
Common Questions and Answers	84
General Questions	84
ICM (or other Configuration Manager) Questions	84
CTCU Question	85
CTCM Questions	85
Notes for WaveSynth/WG Users	87
Full-Duplex Mode	87
Half-Duplex Mode	88
Knowing Your Audio Card	89
On the Audio Card	89
Checking System Requirements	90
Changing Audio Card Settings	90
Changing Hardware Resource Settings	90
Enabling/Disabling Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement ...	91
Enabling/Disabling Full Duplex Operation	91
Enabling/Disabling Joystick Interface	92
Enabling/Disabling the Built-in Amplifier	93

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