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Introduction
Sound Blaster PCI128 uses the latest music synthesis technology to play many notes simultaneously,
creating a new dimension for musical and multimedia applications. Creative’s Sound Blaster PCI128 is
upgradeable with user-selectable banks for loading wave-table samples (digital instrument and sound
samples).
After installing the Creative audio software, refer to the on-line
User’s Guide
, located in the audio card
group, and on-line Help for detailed information about the Creative Mixer and other utilities.
System
Requirements
For the best results from your audio card, you need:
• IBM-compatible PC with an Intel® Pentium or AMD-K5™ Series processor rated at 133 MHz
• 16MB RAM (Random Access Memory)
• 6MB of storage space on your hard disk
• Windows® 95, Windows® 98, or Windows NT 4.0
• SVGA display card that supports 640x480 resolution and a minimum of 256 colors
• CD-ROM drive
• PCI 2.1 compliant expansion slot for the audio card
• Headphones or amplified speakers
Latest Information
The README file on the Sound Blaster PCI128 installation CD contains information and changes not
available at the time of printing. Read the file before you begin.
The colored insert in this manual
gives you the latest information
about your audio card, and contact
information for Creative Labs.