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  Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi(TM) Xtreme Audio 
  Readme File for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) Operating Systems
  February 2007
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This document provides late-breaking or other information that 
supplements the Sound Blaster Xtreme Audio product documentation.

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CONTENTS
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1. UNINSTALLING WINDOWS XP SOUND BLASTER DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS
2. ENABLING SPDIF OUT DEVICES


    
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1.   UNINSTALLING WINDOWS XP SOUND BLASTER DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS  
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The drivers and applications from your Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Installation CD for Windows XP are not compatible with Windows Vista. Before installing your new Windows Vista drivers and applications, uninstall any existing drivers and applications for Windows XP when you upgrade to Windows Vista. To do so, do the following in Windows Vista:

1) Click Start -> Control Panel -> Uninstall a program.
2) Select your audio device's entry.
3) Click the Uninstall/Change button.
4) In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove All option.
5) Click the Yes button.
6) Restart your computer when prompted.

Creative continues our commitment to providing superior product support with the release of our driver development plan for Microsoft Windows Vista. Visit www.creative.com/support/vista learn more about our product support plans for Windows Vista.

Visit www.soundblaster.com for the latest news and products for Sound Blaster. The site also includes information on making purchases, technical help, and the latest driver updates. 
  

2.   ENABLING SPDIF OUT DEVICES
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Windows Vista may not detect your audio device's SPDIF Out jack.

2.1 To enable SPDIF Out in Windows Vista 

1) Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound.
2) Select the Speakers entry and click the Properties button.
3) Select the Custom tab and select the Digital Output Only check box. Your analog speakers will be muted. 
To disable SPDIF Out, deselect the Digital Output Only checkbox.

Copyright (c) 2007 Creative Technology Ltd. SOUND BLASTER is a registered trademark 
of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd.
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