HP Xw4400 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Quick Start Manual
Creative sound blaster x-fi
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi
This document describes the hardware and software installation of the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi. For
more information, refer to the Installation and Application CD.
Package Contents
■ Sound Blaster X-Fi audio card
■ Front audio adapter cable (for HP Workstation
xw6 or xw8 series systems, see the system
requirements section)
■ Cable clip
System Requirements
■ HP Workstation xw series (except xw3100)
■ Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or newer operating system
■ Optical drive
■ Empty PCI slot
Warranty Information
Any warranty information is superseded by the HP warranty term provided in the warranty document.
Installing the Card and Software
To install the X-Fi card:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the AC power cable.
2. Open the chassis and remove the rear PCI metal slot cover where you plan to install the sound card.
3. Disconnect the front audio cable from the front audio header on the system board.
If your system came with a CD audio cable that connects the optical drive to the system board,
disconnect the cable from the system board end only and leave the optical drive end conneted.
Quick Start Guide
■ Support arm
■ Installation and Application CD
■ Regulatory compliance notices
■ Warranty information
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Summary of Contents for HP Xw4400 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
■ Optical drive ■ Empty PCI slot Warranty Information Any warranty information is superseded by the HP warranty term provided in the warranty document. Installing the Card and Software To install the X-Fi card: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the AC power cable. - Page 2 3.) 8. Install the sound card and secure the brackets. NOTE: The audio card can be installed in any PCI slot, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. When the sound card is installed in a 64-bit PCI slot, the entire 64-bit bus runs at 32-bit mode. This action can degrade the system performance if another 64-bit PCI device is installed on the same bus.
- Page 3 Shipping your HP Workstation If shipping your HP xw6, HP xw8 or HP xw9 series Workstation, it is recommended to install the shipping support arm. For standard desktop use, the shipping support is not required. Adding Support Arm to Card Support Assembly (xw8 and xw9 Series Only) 1.
- Page 4 1. Insert the arm by engaging the hooks in the openings along the edge of the rear of the chassis. 2. Lower the arm over the card. 410708-001 © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The HP Invent logo is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.