Getting Started Guide

72 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Using Game Mode
The Game Mode optimizes the audio card for playing games.
Available features:
Volume, bass, and treble controls
Mixer settings
Configuring speakers and headphones
Configuring surround sound
More information
For more information about configuring and using the audio card, go to the Creative
Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2 Point to All Programs.
3 Click Creative, Sound Blaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation.
4 Click Online Manual.
Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio
Manager
After you have installed and connected your speakers, complete the following steps if your
computer model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multistreaming audio:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2 Click Control Panel.
3 Click Hardware and Sound.
4 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager. The window opens.
5 Click the Speakers tab to open that control screen.
6 Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
7 Select your type of speakers from the drop-down menu.
8 Click OK.
NOTE: You must have your speakers connected for Realtek to display the
Speakers tab.