Creative SB0460 Sound Card User Manual

1. Муқаддима

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Creative SB0460 sound card. The Creative SB0460 is designed to enhance your audio experience with advanced features, including Dolby Digital and 5.1 surround sound capabilities. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper setup and optimal performance.

2. Маълумот оид ба бехатарӣ

Барои пешгирӣ аз осеб дидани дастгоҳ ё ҷароҳат ба худ, чораҳои бехатарии зеринро риоя кунед:

• Корти садоиро дар зери намӣ ё ҳарорати аз ҳад зиёд нагузоред.
• Ensure your computer is powered off and unplugged before installing or removing the sound card.
• Handle the sound card by its edges to avoid touching components or connectors.
• Refer to a qualified technician for any repairs not covered in this manual.

3. Мундариҷаи баста

Боварӣ ҳосил кунед, ки ҳама ҷузъҳо дар бастаи маҳсулоти шумо мавҷуданд:

• Creative SB0460 Sound Card
• Driver Installation CD (may vary by region/package)
• Дастури оғози зуд

4. Танзимот

4.1 Насби сахтафзор

1. Компютери худро хомӯш кунед ва сими барқро ҷудо кунед.
2. Корти компютери худро кушоед.
3. Дар motherboard-и худ як слоти васеъкунии PCI-и дастрасро пайдо кунед.
4. Carefully insert the Creative SB0460 sound card into the PCI slot, ensuring it is firmly seated.
5. Secure the sound card with the retaining screw or clip provided by your computer case.
6. Қуттии компютери худро пӯшед ва сими барқро аз нав пайваст кунед.

Image 1: The Creative SB0460 sound card, showing its various ports and connectors for audio input and output.

4.2 Насби драйверҳо

1. Компютери худро фаъол созед. Системаи оператсионӣ метавонад сахтафзори навро муайян кунад.
2. Insert the Creative driver installation CD into your optical drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the necessary drivers and software. If the auto-run does not start, navigate to the CD drive in 'My Computer' and run the setup executable.
4. Alternatively, download the latest drivers from the official Creative support webсайт барои системаи оператсионии мушаххаси шумо.
5. Пас аз анҷоми насб компютери худро бозоғоз намоед.

4.3 Пайваст кардани дастгоҳҳои аудиоӣ

Connect your speakers or headphones to the appropriate ports on the sound card. For 5.1 surround sound, connect each speaker (front, rear, center/subwoofer) to its designated output port.

5. Дастурҳои истифодабарӣ

5.1 Навозишҳои асосии аудио

• After driver installation, the Creative SB0460 should be set as your default audio playback device.
• Adjust volume levels using your operating system's sound mixer or the Creative audio control panel software.

5.2 Surround Sound Configuration (5.1)

To utilize the 5.1 surround sound capabilities:

1. Ensure your 5.1 speaker system is correctly connected to the sound card's output jacks.
2. Open the Creative audio control panel software (usually found in your system tray or Start menu).
3. Navigate to the speaker configuration settings.
4. Select '5.1 Surround' as your speaker setup.
5. Use the test function within the software to verify each speaker is working correctly.

5.3 Dolby Digital Settings

The Creative SB0460 supports Dolby Digital audio output. To enable this:

• Access the Creative audio control panel.
• Look for a 'Decoder' or 'Dolby Digital' section.
• Enable Dolby Digital processing for compatible content. This may require a digital audio connection to a compatible receiver.

6. Нигоҳдорӣ

6.1 Тозакунӣ

To maintain optimal performance, periodically clean the sound card:

• Боварӣ ҳосил кунед, ки компютер хомӯш ва ҷудо карда шудааст.
• Use a can of compressed air to gently remove dust from the sound card's components and ports.
• Тозакунандаҳои моеъро мустақиман дар болои корт истифода набаред.

6.2 Навсозии нармафзор

Regularly check the official Creative website for updated drivers and software. Keeping your drivers current ensures compatibility and access to the latest features and bug fixes.

7. Баррасии мушкилот

7.1 Натиҷаи садо нест

• Пайвастҳоро тафтиш кунед: Ensure speakers/headphones are securely plugged into the correct ports on the sound card.
• Сатҳи садо: Verify that volume is not muted or set too low in both the operating system and the Creative audio control panel.
• Дастгоҳи пешфарзии бозикунӣ: Confirm that the Creative SB0460 is selected as the default playback device in your operating system's sound settings.
• Насби драйвер: Reinstall or update the sound card drivers.

7.2 Distorted or Poor Audio Quality

• Масъалаҳои ронандагӣ: Боварӣ ҳосил кунед, ки шумо драйверҳои навтаринро насб кардаед.
• дахолат: Check for potential electromagnetic interference from other components inside your PC.
• SampСуръат/Чуқурии бит: Adjust audio quality settings in the Creative control panel or OS sound settings to a lower sample rate if issues persist.

8. Мушаххасоти

9. Кафолат ва дастгирӣ

9.1 Маълумот дар бораи кафолат

Creative products are covered by a limited warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Creative webсайт барои шартҳои кафолати муфассал ва шартҳои мушаххаси минтақаи шумо.

9.2 Дастгирии техникӣ

For technical assistance, driver downloads, or further product information, please visit the Creative support webсайт:

Creative Official Store and Support Page