78 Getting Started (features vary by model)
Using Entertainment Mode
The Entertainment Mode optimizes the audio card for playing movies and music.
Available features:
 Configuring speakers and headphones
 Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX
 Volume, bass, and treble controls
 Mixer settings
Using Game Mode
The Game Mode optimizes the audio card for playing games.
Available features:
 Volume, bass, and treble controls
 Mixer settings
 Configuring speakers and headphones
 Configuring surround sound
More information
For more information about configuring and using the audio card, go to the Creative
Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2 Point to All Programs.
3 Click Creative, Sound Blaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation.
4 Click Online Manual.
Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio
Manager
After you have installed and connected your speakers, complete the following steps if your
computer model has type 6 connectors and is capable of multistreaming audio:
1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2 Click Control Panel.
3 Click Hardware and Sound.
4 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager. The window opens.
5 Click the Speakers tab to open that control screen.
NOTE: You must have your speakers connected for Realtek to display the
Speakers tab.