User`s guide

Installing Software 2-1
Installing Software
Installing 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).