Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Manual

Overview

1. RGB Header
2. Line-in / Mic-in
3. Headphone Jack
4. Front (L / R)
5. Rear (L / R)
6. Center / Subwoofer
7. Optical-out
8. Front Panel HD Audio Header
9. Power Connector

Installation

1. 
   
   1. Remove the computer power cable
   2. Remove the computer cover
2. 1. Remove the existing sound card
      
   2. Remove the metal casing of a PCI-e slot
      
3. Gently but firmly slot the Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus sound card into the PCI-e slot
   
4. 
   
   1. Connect extension cable
   2. Connect LED strip
   3. Connect front panel HD audio connector
   4. Connect power connector for RGB lighting
5. The LED strip comes with magnet and double-sided tape on the back
   1. Place the strip directly on the inner steel frame
      
      OR
   2. Use the double-sided tape to paste the strip on plastic / aluminum surfaces
      
6. 
   
   1. Replace the outer casing
   2. Reconnect the power cable

Download

Unlock your Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus with Sound Blaster Command software. Download the software and its user manual at creative.com/support/ae5plus.

With Sound Blaster Command, you can:

• Experience professionally-tuned audio presets for gaming, movies, and music
• Personalize audio effects with Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine
• Set up speakers and headphones configuration
• Adjust playback and recording settings

Connection

1. Pin	Definition
   1	Ground (G)
   2	Clock (C)
   3	Data (D)
   4	+5V (V)

2. Pin	Definition
   1	MIC2_L
   2	GND
   3	MIC2_R
   4	+AC2_DET
   5	LINE2_R
   6	NC
   7	GND
   8	No Pin
   9	LINE2_L
   10	FAUDIO_JD

3. Pin	Definition
   1	NC
   2	COM
   3	COM
   4	+5V DC

Product Registration

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product within Sound Blaster Command software or at creative.com/register.

Technical & Customer Support Services

Go to creative.com/support/ae5plus 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.

Other Information

Supplementary documentation for this product includes a detailed user guide, DoC and safety and regulatory information. These documents can be found on the creative.com/support/ae5plus site.

Keep this document for future reference.

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