Guide: How to install SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS drivers on Live!/Audigy/Audigy 2

The_neo · May 11, 2004, 08:46 AM

Hi BiGBrOWnPimpsta!!!!!!
thanx for reply.....i will install today this package....Let u know the results today in night.......

Yur Guide Rocks,,,So, Simple

The_neo

SlasherKG · May 11, 2004, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by boba23
hey folks,

i followed the guide step by step, though i was still using ctcomp patch version 7.1.0

i got a SBLive 5.1 Digital, the driver seems to work, at least i have sound, but when i try to open surround mixer, i get an error telling me that the required hardware for this driver is not installed. what is more device manager still lists an SB Live!. shouldnt it be showing a SB Audigy ZS now?

using WinXP Pro SP1.....

thanks for any help...

boba

I also have this same problem. EAX Console, Speaker Settings, and Surround Mixer all give his error. The driver is installed and I do have sound so I'm not sure what went wrong. Also, using the control panel addon I can access some of the configuration.

Any news on this? It's really quite annoying not being able to change my volume through the mixer.

Cheers,
SlasherKG

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 11, 2004, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SlasherKG
I also have this same problem. EAX Console, Speaker Settings, and Surround Mixer all give his error. The driver is installed and I do have sound so I'm not sure what went wrong. Also, using the control panel addon I can access some of the configuration.

Any news on this? It's really quite annoying not being able to change my volume through the mixer.

Cheers,
SlasherKG

yeah it won't say audigy 2 zs, mine still says audigy 2. don't worry, really the CTCOMP patch gets rid of a line or adds a line (i forget) to bypass the card detection. its really stupid because creative could so easily make a UDP (unified driver package) but they persist not to. idiots, its more work for both them and us.

well if u used the 7.1.0 ctcomp patch i don't know if it's completely gonna work. best to try the latest which i posted. ask somebody in the other audigy 2 drivers thread also or give that a check. lot of fixes there and more knowledgable people than me haha.

chipp · May 11, 2004, 03:35 PM

is there any chance for the pictures to show up in the guide?

The_neo · May 11, 2004, 03:46 PM

Hi BiGBrOWnPimpsta!!!!!!

I installed ZS package !!!

everything is messed up....here is the list of application which r working on my SBLIVE 5.1(00SB100)

Speaker Calibrater(but,when i press finish at last Cpu goes to 100%)
AudioHQ
THX Console
Drivers installed works fine with others application like winamp...
mediasource
Diagnostic
System information

Well!!! this was results from my comp..Now, Plz somebody suggest to run other application....

One more thing .....Sound is TOO good......

That is the best part....i m not getting 5.1 sound as my MIXER is not working....so i m using my external Decoder to give me 5.1 ....but, it is not so good

Waiting for Suggestions frm DriverMod GOD

Thanx in Advance

The_neo

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 11, 2004, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chipp
is there any chance for the pictures to show up in the guide?

my bandwidth exceeded, i sent the pics to zardon but he hasn't given me a reply yet on them. I will get them up as soon as I get a reply for him, sorry.

neo, really you only need those and is speaker settings and EAX console working? also, audio HQ sucks, it was useful on the live! drivers.

if anyone else got everything working on their live help neo here lol, i dont have a live anymore its been 2 years.

blast · May 11, 2004, 04:31 PM

SBLive 4.1 CT4780

Working:

*Audio HQ- EAX( just don't install from Audigy2ZS )
*Diagnostics
*Mini Disc Center
*Creative restore defaults
*Wavestudio
*Soundfront Bank Manager
*THX console (but wont save settings. Can still use to test speakers)
*Audio stream Recorder
*Mediasource Go/player/organizer
*Sys. Info
*Audio converter
*restore defaults
*device controls
*Surround Mixer from regular Audigy2 software version - 3.00.10
*Speaker Settings from regular Audigy2 software version -1.00.10

Not working:

*Equalizer(even with the patch)

BONEHEAD · May 11, 2004, 04:42 PM

Just checking to see if any has gotten the iso and to see if it unrared w/out errors. I was checking the log files and it listed some errors. It is raining here and a chance for severe storms so cable may go out.

Down1oader · May 11, 2004, 06:45 PM

hi i tried the guide and it works only problem is i get error messages when trying to use the eax console and media sourceplayer, im using an audigy 2 card and winxp sp1. i used all updates from the creative site app and driver

EDIT

got it working, just applied the cms update again

Genius · May 11, 2004, 06:59 PM

You will have to perform a full uninstallation and reinstallation of your Audigy software. Do not install the DTS Neo6 update crap. I believe that's what causes the errors.

Oh nm you got it working.

Down1oader · May 11, 2004, 07:00 PM

i just applied the cms update and didnt bother twith the dts crap

blast · May 11, 2004, 10:53 PM

SBLive Value CT4780 Audigy Driver install tips

When installing choose custom and DO NOT install:

1. Eax
2. Speaker calibration
3. Mixer (by not installing this, the windows 1 will work automatically from the button in the Mediasource player)
4. speaker settings

To get the Surround Mixer back, use the software you where using previously. Do a custom install and install ONLY the mixer.

Works like a champ.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 12, 2004, 02:24 AM

i love to hear

"works perfectly" and stuff i feel satisfied lol. i don't know anything about coding drivers, i barely even know java lol so dont think i did lots of work here lol. i just put scattered info together thats all

chipp · May 12, 2004, 06:32 AM

for those using sblive, if you want the control panel addition you must edit the YourCPLConfig.txt file to correct the path there for the CTPanel.exe :

you must change it from:

C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Program\WDM\COMMON\CtPane l.exe

to:

C:\Program Files\Creative\Program\WDM\COMMON\CtPanel.exe

Well, at least that's the case on my sblive-equipped pc.

sidebar · May 12, 2004, 02:47 PM

thanks to Pimpsta and the host of the files...

works perfectly on my system (WinXP sp2).
My soundcard was an Audigy2.

redpandaroon · May 12, 2004, 03:59 PM

thanks for the tips!

also, for those who are getting the eax console errors on your audigy2 (maybe audigy or sblive), do not install the mediasource or dts neo6 update. i get errors if i did install those 2 updates. without those 2 updates, i do not get the eax console error.

i think something about the mediasource or dts neo6 update screws up the eax console. so stick with the mediasource on the cd for now.

cheers.

sidebar · May 12, 2004, 04:17 PM

REDPANDAROON : this free upgrade must have really made you happy to inspire your first post after 7 months registered, lol.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 12, 2004, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sidebar
REDPANDAROON : this free upgrade must have really made you happy to inspire your first post after 7 months registered, lol.

rofl, he is just like me, i joined DH to get the audigy 2 drivers working on my audigy 1. then made a small readme. and i saw hmm this place isn't bad and just kept coming and coming lol. now im a gold member and news poster

BONEHEAD · May 12, 2004, 10:34 PM

I will be going offline for about an hr. for Driver updates tonight. I will keep the site up till Fri. night. If the Iso is still needed after that let me know.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 12, 2004, 10:35 PM

i think it is bonehead, as long as you can. it all depends on how much traffic you see. i'll leave the judgement to you

BONEHEAD · May 12, 2004, 10:42 PM

Yah that's what I was thinking but, weekends I tend to beat the crap outa my comp. I burn movies etc. + my wife is mad cuz internet is slow

(anything makes her mad)

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 13, 2004, 05:17 AM

all your choice just give us a warning here

Dormidont · May 13, 2004, 07:15 AM

Patched driver works perfectly well, but are there any suggestions about what to do with EQ, EAX Console and Speaker Settings? They refuse to work even with patch...

sidebar · May 13, 2004, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dormidont
Patched driver works perfectly well, but are there any suggestions about what to do with EQ, EAX Console and Speaker Settings? They refuse to work even with patch...

what updates did you install?
in what order?

try re-installing the CMS patch.

Dormidont · May 13, 2004, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sidebar
what updates did you install?
in what order?

try re-installing the CMS patch.

no updates at all, just the soft from original (I mean patched original) CD...
and after that I applied an EQ patch mentioned above.

x0ph3r · May 13, 2004, 12:47 PM

Hmm, kinda off-topic, but I think I could host those pictures for the guide. I've only got 50mb space (or so they say, there's no absolute limit

) and I dont have any bandwidth limitations :P So email me if you're interested, Im not too good at reading PM's..

sidebar · May 13, 2004, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dormidont
no updates at all, just the soft from original (I mean patched original) CD...
and after that I applied an EQ patch mentioned above.

you're probably the only person who has not applied the driver updates, lol.

My recommendation is a complete uninstall via control panel, then go into safe mode and use Driver Cleaner (selecting creative audio).

If you don't know what Driver Cleaner is, it's available on this site for download.

I may have missed what card you are using to apply the drivers, what is it.

After the clean install, you need to follow the install guide exactly. It's relatively simple so I assume yours isnt working properly because of your card itself or you forgot something simple, like not booting to safe mode to apply the patch.

black hole sun · May 14, 2004, 06:11 PM

I've got an Audigy 2 Platinum. Is there really much of a difference when installing these drivers? Like lower CPU usage, better sound? Or am I just better off leaving my defacto Creative drivers installed (latest version of course) alone?

OpusP.Gladiator · May 14, 2004, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by black hole sun
I've got an Audigy 2 Platinum. Is there really much of a difference when installing these drivers? Like lower CPU usage, better sound? Or am I just better off leaving my defacto Creative drivers installed (latest version of course) alone?

Same card here.... I really wanted to get the eq patch working but my raid drvrs or something is preventing my safe mode.... anyways everything else works like a charm....oh yea 'cept still havin a prob with the dvd-audio player not recognizing my samsung combo....
that's really what I need since I love my dvd-audio discs........ Low-bit MP3's are Crap and hurt my ears!!!!
--In other words... Everythings working great 'cept 1 or2 2 minor probs on my end

Thanks again!

ronnn · May 14, 2004, 08:05 PM

Sorry if this has been asked. Does the stereo x 2 feature work on an Audigy 2 oem? If so I will update.

May 11, 2004, 04:31 PM	#97
blast DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 110 Rep Power: 0	SBLive 4.1 CT4780 Working: Audio HQ- EAX( just don't install from Audigy2ZS ) Diagnostics Mini Disc Center Creative restore defaults Wavestudio Soundfront Bank Manager THX console (but wont save settings. Can still use to test speakers) Audio stream Recorder Mediasource Go/player/organizer Sys. Info Audio converter restore defaults device controls Surround Mixer from regular Audigy2 software version - 3.00.10 Speaker Settings from regular Audigy2 software version -1.00.10 Not working: Equalizer(even with the patch) Last edited by blast; Jun 10, 2004 at 05:29 AM.

May 11, 2004, 04:42 PM	#98
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May 11, 2004, 06:45 PM	#99
Down1oader DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Uk, England Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	hi i tried the guide and it works only problem is i get error messages when trying to use the eax console and media sourceplayer, im using an audigy 2 card and winxp sp1. i used all updates from the creative site app and driver EDIT got it working, just applied the cms update again Last edited by Down1oader; May 11, 2004 at 06:58 PM.

May 11, 2004, 06:59 PM	#100
Genius ID10T Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 146 Rep Power: 0	You will have to perform a full uninstallation and reinstallation of your Audigy software. Do not install the DTS Neo6 update crap. I believe that's what causes the errors. Oh nm you got it working. __________________ [color=White]Abit NF7-S v.2.0 1.5gb ram at 10-3-3-2.5 AMB Barton 2500+ @2215MHz (211x10.5) Dual WD800JB (Raid 0) / WD1600JB / WD800BB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Logitech Z-680 5.1 speakers Radeon 9800 Pro Sony G420 19"[/color]

May 11, 2004, 10:53 PM	#102
blast DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 110 Rep Power: 0	SBLive Value CT4780 Audigy Driver install tips When installing choose custom and DO NOT install: 1. Eax 2. Speaker calibration 3. Mixer (by not installing this, the windows 1 will work automatically from the button in the Mediasource player) 4. speaker settings To get the Surround Mixer back, use the software you where using previously. Do a custom install and install ONLY the mixer. Works like a champ. Last edited by blast; May 12, 2004 at 01:51 AM.

May 11, 2004, 08:46 AM	#91
The_neo DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: india Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	Hi BiGBrOWnPimpsta!!!!!! thanx for reply.....i will install today this package....Let u know the results today in night....... Yur Guide Rocks,,,So, Simple The_neo

May 11, 2004, 03:35 PM	#94
chipp the butterfly lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,462 Rep Power: 0	is there any chance for the pictures to show up in the guide?

May 11, 2004, 03:46 PM	#95
The_neo DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: india Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	Hi BiGBrOWnPimpsta!!!!!! I installed ZS package !!! everything is messed up....here is the list of application which r working on my SBLIVE 5.1(00SB100) Speaker Calibrater(but,when i press finish at last Cpu goes to 100%) AudioHQ THX Console Drivers installed works fine with others application like winamp... mediasource Diagnostic System information Well!!! this was results from my comp..Now, Plz somebody suggest to run other application.... One more thing .....Sound is TOO good...... That is the best part....i m not getting 5.1 sound as my MIXER is not working....so i m using my external Decoder to give me 5.1 ....but, it is not so good Waiting for Suggestions frm DriverMod GOD Thanx in Advance The_neo

May 11, 2004, 07:00 PM	#101
Down1oader DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Uk, England Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	i just applied the cms update and didnt bother twith the dts crap

May 12, 2004, 02:24 AM	Thread Starter #103
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	i love to hear "works perfectly" and stuff i feel satisfied lol. i don't know anything about coding drivers, i barely even know java lol so dont think i did lots of work here lol. i just put scattered info together thats all __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

May 12, 2004, 06:32 AM	#104
chipp the butterfly lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,462 Rep Power: 0	for those using sblive, if you want the control panel addition you must edit the YourCPLConfig.txt file to correct the path there for the CTPanel.exe : you must change it from: C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Program\WDM\COMMON\CtPane l.exe to: C:\Program Files\Creative\Program\WDM\COMMON\CtPanel.exe Well, at least that's the case on my sblive-equipped pc.

May 12, 2004, 02:47 PM	#105
sidebar DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trinidad Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	thanks to Pimpsta and the host of the files... works perfectly on my system (WinXP sp2). My soundcard was an Audigy2.

May 12, 2004, 03:59 PM	#106
redpandaroon DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So. California Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	thanks for the tips! also, for those who are getting the eax console errors on your audigy2 (maybe audigy or sblive), do not install the mediasource or dts neo6 update. i get errors if i did install those 2 updates. without those 2 updates, i do not get the eax console error. i think something about the mediasource or dts neo6 update screws up the eax console. so stick with the mediasource on the cd for now. cheers.

May 12, 2004, 04:17 PM	#107
sidebar DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Trinidad Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	REDPANDAROON : this free upgrade must have really made you happy to inspire your first post after 7 months registered, lol.

May 12, 2004, 10:34 PM	#109
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	I will be going offline for about an hr. for Driver updates tonight. I will keep the site up till Fri. night. If the Iso is still needed after that let me know. __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR]

May 12, 2004, 10:35 PM	Thread Starter #110
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	i think it is bonehead, as long as you can. it all depends on how much traffic you see. i'll leave the judgement to you __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

May 12, 2004, 10:42 PM	#111
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	Yah that's what I was thinking but, weekends I tend to beat the crap outa my comp. I burn movies etc. + my wife is mad cuz internet is slow (anything makes her mad) __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR]

May 13, 2004, 05:17 AM	Thread Starter #112
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	all your choice just give us a warning here __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

May 13, 2004, 07:15 AM	#113
Dormidont DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	So what about Live? Patched driver works perfectly well, but are there any suggestions about what to do with EQ, EAX Console and Speaker Settings? They refuse to work even with patch...

May 13, 2004, 12:47 PM	#116
x0ph3r DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Hmm, kinda off-topic, but I think I could host those pictures for the guide. I've only got 50mb space (or so they say, there's no absolute limit ) and I dont have any bandwidth limitations :P So email me if you're interested, Im not too good at reading PM's.. __________________ - x0ph3r

May 14, 2004, 06:11 PM	#118
black hole sun DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	I've got an Audigy 2 Platinum. Is there really much of a difference when installing these drivers? Like lower CPU usage, better sound? Or am I just better off leaving my defacto Creative drivers installed (latest version of course) alone?

May 14, 2004, 08:05 PM	#120
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Sorry if this has been asked. Does the stereo x 2 feature work on an Audigy 2 oem? If so I will update.