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Install Your Hardware

PN 03SB150600000 Rev.A

Sound Blaster Zx

Quick Start

Model No.: SB1506

Remove the power cable.
Remove the computer cover.

Gently but firmly slot the Sound Blaster Zx 
sound card into the PCIe slot

Replace the outer casing.
Reconnect the power cable.

Remove the existing sound card.
Remove the metal casing of a PCIe slot.

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Jacks & Connectors

Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Zx audio card. Welcome to a world of sound never before experienced.

SB1506

Audio Control Module

(a) Headphone Volume 

Control  Knob

(b) Built-in Beamforming 

Microphones (Stereo)

(c) Microphone In jack

(6.3mm)

(d) Headphone jack

(6.3mm)

(e) Microphone In jack 
  

(3.5mm)

(f) Headphone jack 
 (3.5mm)

1. Prepare it

SB1506

(a) Line In / Mic In
(b) Headphone
(c) Front (L/R)
(d) Rear (L/R)

(e) Center / Subwoofer
(f)  Optical Out
(g) Optical In
(h) Front Panel Header

Audio Control Module

(a) Headphone Volume Control Knob
(b) Built-in Beamforming Microphones (Stereo) 
(c) Microphone In jack (6.3mm)
(d) Headphone jack (6.3mm)
(e) Microphone In jack (3.5mm)
(f)  Headphone jack (3.5mm)

Install Your Hardware

(a) Remove the power cable.
 

Remove the computer cover.

(b) Remove the existing sound card.
 

Remove the metal casing of a PCIe slot.

 

(i)  PCI slot

 

(ii) PCIe slot

(c) Gently but firmly slot the Sound Blaster Zx 

sound card into the PCIe slot.

(d) Replace the outer casing.
 

Reconnect the power cable.

Jack & Connectors

Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Zx 
audio card. Welcome to a world of sound never 
before experienced.

Install Your Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster audio 
card, you need to install device drivers and 
applications.

For Windows 7: 

1.

 

Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD 

drive.Your CD should start automatically. If it 
does not, follow the steps below:

 

i.

  

Click

 Start > Computer.

 

ii.

 

Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon

and then 

click

 Open AutoPlay.

2.

 

To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

 

If you encounter the following message, click 

Install

.

3. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Windows 8:

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD 

drive.

2. In a short while, a drive icon will be displayed.  

Click on the icon, and then choose 

Run 

setup.exe

 

If you do not see the drive icon, follow the steps 
below:

 

i.   Right-click on the background of the Windows' 

start screen, and then click

 All apps.

 

ii.  Click

 Computer

 

iii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then 

click

 Open AutoPlay. 

3. To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

 

If you encounter the following message, click 

Install

.  

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

  

NOTE:  

The ACM Volume Control Knob allows you to 
adjust headphone levels conveniently based on 
the maximum level set by your computer's 
master volume control. We recommend that you 
determine the desired maximum volume on your 
computer before using the ACM.

1. Prepare it

SB1506

(a) Line In / Mic In
(b) Headphone
(c) Front (L/R)
(d) Rear (L/R)

(e) Center / Subwoofer
(f)  Optical Out
(g) Optical In
(h) Front Panel Header

Audio Control Module

(a) Headphone Volume Control Knob
(b) Built-in Beamforming Microphones (Stereo) 
(c) Microphone In jack (6.3mm)
(d) Headphone jack (6.3mm)
(e) Microphone In jack (3.5mm)
(f)  Headphone jack (3.5mm)

Install Your Hardware

(a) Remove the power cable.
 

Remove the computer cover.

(b) Remove the existing sound card.
 

Remove the metal casing of a PCIe slot.

 

(i)  PCI slot

 

(ii) PCIe slot

(c) Gently but firmly slot the Sound Blaster Zx 

sound card into the PCIe slot.

(d) Replace the outer casing.
 

Reconnect the power cable.

Jack & Connectors

Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Zx 
audio card. Welcome to a world of sound never 
before experienced.

Install Your Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster audio 
card, you need to install device drivers and 
applications.

For Windows 7: 

1.

 

Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD 

drive.Your CD should start automatically. If it 
does not, follow the steps below:

 

i.

  

Click

 Start > Computer.

 

ii.

 

Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon

and then 

click

 Open AutoPlay.

2.

 

To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

 

If you encounter the following message, click 

Install

.

3. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Windows 8:

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD 

drive.

2. In a short while, a drive icon will be displayed.  

Click on the icon, and then choose 

Run 

setup.exe

 

If you do not see the drive icon, follow the steps 
below:

 

i.   Right-click on the background of the Windows' 

start screen, and then click

 All apps.

 

ii.  Click

 Computer

 

iii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then 

click

 Open AutoPlay. 

3. To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

 

If you encounter the following message, click 

Install

.  

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

  

NOTE:  

The ACM Volume Control Knob allows you to 
adjust headphone levels conveniently based on 
the maximum level set by your computer's 
master volume control. We recommend that you 
determine the desired maximum volume on your 
computer before using the ACM.

1. Prepare it

SB1506

(a) Line In / Mic In
(b) Headphone
(c) Front (L/R)
(d) Rear (L/R)

(e) Center / Subwoofer
(f)  Optical Out
(g) Optical In
(h) Front Panel Header

Audio Control Module

(a) Headphone Volume Control Knob
(b) Built-in Beamforming Microphones (Stereo) 
(c) Microphone In jack (6.3mm)
(d) Headphone jack (6.3mm)
(e) Microphone In jack (3.5mm)
(f)  Headphone jack (3.5mm)

Install Your Hardware

(a) Remove the power cable.
 

Remove the computer cover.

(b) Remove the existing sound card.
 

Remove the metal casing of a PCIe slot.

 

(i)  PCI slot

 (ii) 

PCIe 

slot

(c) Gently but firmly slot the Sound Blaster Zx 

sound card into the PCIe slot.

(d) Replace the outer casing.
 

Reconnect the power cable.

Jack & Connectors

Thank you for choosing the Sound Blaster Zx 
audio card. Welcome to a world of sound never 
before experienced.

Install Your Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster audio 
card, you need to install device drivers and 
applications.

For Windows 7: 

1.

 

Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD 

drive.Your CD should start automatically. If it 
does not, follow the steps below:

 

i.

  

Click

 Start > Computer.

 

ii.

 

Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon

and then 

click

 Open AutoPlay.

2.

 

To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

 

If you encounter the following message, click 

Install

.

3. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Windows 8:

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD 

drive.

2. In a short while, a drive icon will be displayed.  

Click on the icon, and then choose 

Run 

setup.exe

 

If you do not see the drive icon, follow the steps 
below:

 

i.   Right-click on the background of the Windows' 

start screen, and then click

 All apps.

 

ii.  Click

 Computer

 

iii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then 

click

 Open AutoPlay. 

3. To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

 

If you encounter the following message, click 

Install

.  

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

  

NOTE:  

The ACM Volume Control Knob allows you to 
adjust headphone levels conveniently based on 
the maximum level set by your computer's 
master volume control. We recommend that you 
determine the desired maximum volume on your 
computer before using the ACM.

Install Your Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster audio card, you need to install device 
drivers and applications. 

For Windows 7:   

 

 

1.

 

Insert the Installation CD into your CD or 
DVD drive.

  Your CD should start automatically. If it 

does not, follow the steps below:

 

i.

  

Click

 Start > Computer.

 

ii.

 

Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon

and 

then click 

Open AutoPlay

.

2.

 

To complete the installation, follow the 
instructions on the screen.

  If you encounter the following message, 

click 

Install

.

3. When prompted, restart your computer.

For Windows 8:   

 

1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD or 

DVD drive.

2. In a short while, a drive icon will be 

displayed. Click on the icon, and then 
choose 

Run setup.exe

  If you do not see the drive icon, follow the 

steps below:

 

i.  Right-click on the background of the 

Windows' start screen, and then click

 

All apps.

 

ii. Click

 Computer

 

iii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, 

and then click

 Open AutoPlay. 

3. To complete the installation, follow the 

instructions on the screen.

  If you encounter the following message, 

click 

Install

4. When prompted, restart your computer.

Note: 

The ACM Volume Control Knob allows you to adjust headphone levels conveniently based on 
the maximum level set by your computer's master volume control. We recommend that you 
determine the desired maximum volume on your computer before using the ACM.

(h) Front Panel  
 Header

(g) Optical In

(f) Optical Out

(e) Center / Subwoofer

(d) Rear (L/R)

(c) Front (L/R)

(b) Headphone

(a) Line In / Mic In

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative 
Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, 
including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.

Copyright © 2012 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Creative, the Creative logo, Sound Blaster, the Sound Blaster logo,  
the SBX logo and CrystalVoice are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or 
other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All specifications are subject to change without prior 
notice. Use of this product is subject to a limited hardware warranty. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured. The 
software that is downloadable from the website may not be used separately from the hardware. Before using the software, your 
must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the end user license agreement.

Product Registration

Technical & Customer Support Services

Other Information

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support 
available. You can register your product during installation or at 

www.creative.com/register.

Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on registration.

Go to 

www.creative.com/support 

to

 

resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative’s 

24-hour self-help Knowledge Base. You can also find customer support services and other helpful 
information here.

Keep this document for future reference.

You can find the following information on the Installation CD.

Warranty 

d:\warranty\<region>\warranty.pdf

 

Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of the Warranty period.

Safety 

d:\notices\<language>\Safety_Regulatory.pdf

Regulatory 

d:\fcc\<model>\FCC-DoC.pdf

User’s Guide 

d:\manual\<language>\manual.pdf

(replace 

d:\

 with the drive letter of your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, 

<region>

 with the region you 

are in, and 

<language>

 with the language that the document is in.)

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