Technical Specifications Technical Specifications
Playback: 24-Bit/96kHz up to 7.1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz: <0.007% (20kHz Low-pass filter)
Recording: 24-bit/96kHz
X-Fi Technology
X-Fi Crystalizer
X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual
X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone
Connectivity
Line in / Microphone in (shared 1/8" mini jack)
Speaker out (4x 1/8" mini jacks)
Optical out (TOSLINK)*
Optical in (TOSLINK)
Intel HD Audio Compatible Front Panel Header (2x5pin)
* Digital Out supports stereo SPDIF out and pass through of multichannel DVD sound
Bundled Software Bundled Software
Creative Audio Console
Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer
Get PowerDVD
Creative Volume Panel
Creative SoundFont Bank Manager (Windows XP Only)
Creative Software Autoupdate
Creative Console Launcher
Creative Diagnostics
Creative ALchemy
System Requirements Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows Vista?, Microsoft Windows® XP (Professional x64 Edition, Service Pack 2 or Media Center Edition)
Intel® Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz, AMD® Athlon XP 2000+ processor or equivalent
Available PCI Express® (x1, x4, x8 or x16) slot
256MB RAM (512MB RAM for Windows Vista?)
600MB of free hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
Internet connection to download PowerDVD software
Package Contents Retail Box Contents
PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio sound card
Installation CD
Quick Start leaflet
* Product descriptions and part numbers are subject to change, and may not reflect
manufacturer product changes. Please check the manufacturer's website and use the
item's manufacturer part number to find the most up to date product description.
Warranty: 12 months manufacturer warranty