3D Blaster Annihilator 2 MX 17
Beeping Sounds During
System Startup
When the system is starting up, there is a series of prolonged beeps.
Cause
Your 3D Blaster Annihilator 2 MX card may not be firmly inserted into the expansion slot.
Solution
Be sure that the AGP bus connector of the graphics card is fully inserted into the expansion
slot by pressing the card firmly and evenly into the slot. You can also try removing the card
and re-inserting it.
Problems Installing
Software
In Windows 95 or Windows 98, the installation program for BlasterControl does not run
automatically after you have inserted the installation CD into your drive.
Cause
The AutoPlay feature in your Windows 95 or Windows 98 system is not enabled.
Solution
To install the software from the CD:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
2. In the My Computer window, double-click the Creative 3D Blaster Annihilator 2
MX icon.
If the installation program does not run, double-click on Graphics, double-click on
English and double-click the Setup icon.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Problems Using Software
When you restart Windows, one of the following error messages appears:
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“BlasterControl will only work on Creative graphics product drivers.
Do you want BlasterControl to be loaded the next time you start Windows?”
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“BlasterControl will only work on Creative graphics product drivers.”
Cause
3D Blaster Annihilator 2 MX drivers, required by BlasterControl, may have been replaced
by other drivers when you installed DirectX applications.
Solution
Reinstall or revert to the 3D Blaster Annihilator 2 MX drivers.
To revert to the drivers:
1. Right-click your desktop, and then click Properties on the shortcut menu.
2. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, and then click the Change
Display Type button or the Advanced Properties button.
3. In the Adapter Type group box or on the Adapter tabbed page, click the Change
button.
4. In the Select Device dialog box, click Creative GB0030 (AGP version) or Creative
GB0050 (PCI version), and then click the OK button.
