elmatic0ne

Does the 5.1 from the optical (spdif) in work for you? I'm only able to get stereo sound from there...

NumberSix

My apologize since I'm sure the answer to my question already exists here, but I've looked and looked and just cant seem to find it!

Now that I've admitted I'm a moron, I hope you'll forgive me.

I just recieved a Dell 420, w/ a Soundcard that the details are not listed anywhere, it's only listed as a Creative SB X-Fi, and after searching about, based on searching google, pictures other forums and such, it seems like its OEM Model #SB0770 (B) (has optical in/out as well as the usual suspects)
However Dell seems to buy things in OEM fashion and disable a lot of stuff for pricing.
Heck, they dont even show that they have this card for sale as a option on their site, so theres always that bit of joy and ease of information gathering

My issue is that I have always used the optical out on other computers, and I have a good home theater amp that I use for decoding etc.
However I cannot get anything but stereo from the PC sound. Even when the source is DD or any 5.1 sound.

For movies I'd use VLC with FFshow and on other, slower computers it was close to flawless, this gives me zero sound, unless I set everything for stereo.

I was thinking I just need the ability to use the card to pass through the sound?

Any help in drivers to use, and best way to set this up would be great.
The only options for 5.1 sound I have on my reciever is either optical or the one copper wire, there isnt a multi-cable option,and to be honest, I would like to use the optical because I already have that wire laid, and its handy-dandy.

What I want to be able to do is to be able to use the optical out for everything from 5.1 to stereo sound, in games, moveis etc etc.
And the front panel for microphone and headphone usage.


My list of Drivers etc that are installed from Belarc are (sorry if it's more info than needed, I just want to be sure that I'm giving you all the info you need!)

Thanks so much for any help or tips!



Creative 3D MIDI Player Version 1.0.49.0 *
Creative ALchemy AL1 Licensing Service Version 2.80.12.6 *
Creative ALchemy Version 1.0.0.0 *
Creative Audio Console Version 2.0.0.0 *
Creative Karaoke Player Version 1.0.0.0 *
Creative MediaSource Go! Version 5.0.0.0 *
Creative MediaSource Version 1.0.0.0 *
Creative Smart Recorder Version 2.4.8.0 *
Creative Technology Ltd - Audio Converter Version 1.0.0.0 *
Creative Technology Ltd - Auto Mode Switcher Version 1.0.0.0 *
Creative Technology Ltd - Console Version 2.30.0.0 *
Creative Technology Ltd - THX Console Version 3.0.0.0 *
Creative Technology Ltd. - Vienna SoundFont Studio Version 2.40.0.0 *
Creative Techology, Ltd. - SFBM Application Version 3.0.1.0 *
Creative Updreg Version 1.0.2 *
Creative Volume Panel Version 2.30.0.0 *
Creative WaveStudio Version 7.0.0.0 *

Dr4g0n

Any driver for X-fi extreme audio to work under win98 ?

Robert McClelland

nope. Only XP and up. there no way get driver work with 98 I don't have files for that.

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Robert McClelland

Woot great news people I got EQ and EAX working with beta driver set now it's fix wahooo Plus EQ preset really work! Who smart? haha.

Maybe new set tomorrow

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bigboerner

yep, i use the optical out with 5.1 DTS sound

edit: oh, you wrote optical in... sorry i dont have a input device for this

thinhint

Hi Rob, The Driver Beta 2.18.000.6 was release 17 Oct, But the your driver PAX 6.15 was set on Base 2.18.000.6 ???? It that true?

Robert McClelland

Yes I be release new set with EQ and EAX fix soon I have installed MS Word yet. hehe
Ya Other beta driver was from Sept. That I used. This new updated came out on 17 .

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thinhint

I mean the 6.15 that you was sent me ago 1 month, you were use 2.18.000.6 beta, while beta is set on 17 OCT?????

Robert McClelland

Ya I know weird isn't it lol?

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Robert McClelland

NumberSix your sound card does support my set

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NumberSix

Awesome!

Thanks for the info!
I admit, I haven't used a sound card since... well in forever since onboard sound has been hunky dory as long as it had optical out.

And the fact that this is a "mystery card" that even Dell doesn't know exists doesn't help matters much. Although they were happy to charge for it, but that's another story!

I'll look through your read me's etc for setup help, because this doesnt even have a real setup guide/manual that really pertains to it.
this is why i like to build my own systems, alas, this was also such a stupid deal, its worth the headache.

thanks again, it's crazy nutcases like you that make their own drivers that make the world more awesome!

8^)

Robert McClelland

Ya if you download from my filefront I forget the read me opps hehe. I release new set in afternoon after I get up

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eSp!s0

Great Robert

(have to say that I can understand much better what you are writing then in beginning of my visits in the forums you use, very good improvement )

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thinhint

Remember sent me link your new set. THanks man!!^^

TheProphetGER

Hey there,
is the new set for the PCI-e also ore only for special cards?! and hows it going with dd and dts decoding, will it work in the near future?! PS: the driver for the Titanium works great, nothing to say than great sound and great stability! Thanks a lot,

greetings...

Robert McClelland

New XFI Set base on Oct 17 release be out soon just have fix readme. That I don't know yet lol dd and dts decoding on Titanium will see I only take small steps at a time hehe.

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Robert McClelland

PAX X-FI OS Driver V6.20 codename “Wing Foot”
Special Bass + Treble Edition

Crystal clear true 24bit sound
Supported cards:
PCI XFI
Supported OS:
XP
X32
X64
Vista
X32
X64
Based on:
Release on Oct 17 SBXF_PCDRVBETA_US_2_18_0006.10


Changes:
+ World first Creative Console Launcher
+ Fix all sound to 24bit level
+ Fix all sound cards to make mic work
+ Fix stuff in infs
+ Perfect Bass sound
+ Added nice crisp bass to it.
+ Super Bass in Games Boost bass level fight off weak bass in games.
+ Added Bass in ENT mode for movies and music
+ Added Bass in Audio creation mode
+ Added support in infs
+ Added support in XP x64
+ Added support in Vista x64
+ 100% working Dolby in Vista and XP
+ Dell support should work now!
* Fix EAX and EQ Presets they all work now!
* Added more Treble please let me know how it goes.
Platforms tested:
XP and Vista

PAX_X-Fi_OS_V6.20.rar - FileFront.com
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JTKV56RD
Sorry Audigy no set this time there no need to updated since I don't hear any complain about it hehe.

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elcondor

Robert,
I take it these will not work with X-Fi PCI Xpress xtreme audio card??

Robert McClelland

No I allready have mod for that if you miss V2.50 mod
Sorry I just notice worng link hehe here right one for that PAX_XFXA_Vista_V2.50.rar - FileFront.com This is Special bass edtion for Xtreme Audio

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kynolin

This might be a dumb question. Should I not install the new drivers on a pci-e card?

Robert McClelland

No you need the PCI Express T drivers if you have that card?

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elcondor

Thank you. This is for PCI - E card yes?

Robert McClelland

yes

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eSp!s0

Just downloading the 6.20

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kynolin

Ok. I'm not sure if you attempted changing the SPDIF input settings under the SPDIF I/O tab, but it's still grayed out.

eSp!s0

Can you explain that a bit, I can`t imagine what you mean with it.


By the way, I think it`s a good idea from the guy who did first reply on 6.20 topic at you-pax forum to call your "Changes" -> "Features", because they are
And with "Changes" you could explain what changed to the last version.
For example:
"Changes: - based on new SBXF_PCDRVBETA_US_2_18_0006.10"
if version before based on an older one.

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elcondor

Thanks. Actually installed this time! All the features seem to be there and sounds great, but when I check my drivers to see what it is it shows standard Creative drivers. I take it you didn't change the driver number or mod the signature to show PAX??

Robert McClelland

Ya There no logo support yet I want make sure it works
Ya sorry for confusion hehe. Ya 6.20 set base on new release set.

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elmatic0ne

Robert,

If I want 5.1 sound from my ps3/360 would you recommend that I return the x-fi titanium pcie and get an older pci card - or should I just hold on to it and have faith that you will eventually figure this thing out?

Everything thus far sounds amazing and so crystal clear - especially the bass but I would love to enjoy the sound from the game consoles to appreciate them that much more...