This update contains additional features and fixes to improve the performance of your Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 or Audigy 2 ZS series audio card.
Fixes- Resolves the issue of THX® Setup Console resetting to default values whenever it is launched.
- Removes noise and distortion when THX Setup Console is used.
- Synchronizes the settings between EAX® ADVANCED HD and Creative Graphic Equalizer.
- Enables MIDI device name display in Windows® Multimedia Device and SoundFont® Bank Manager.
- Enables the activation of imported EAX effect presets.
- Resolves the audio mute issue that is encountered when certain EAX effect presets are activated.
- Resolves the system stall issue that is encountered when rewinding or fast-forwarding DTS®-encoded audio CDs, on external DVD players that are playing back through your audio card.
- Enhances the performance of PC games that use native OpenAL API extensions.
Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows XP SP1, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition.
- For Audigy 2 series audio cards:
- The updated EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD driver available on the web (released on 19 November 2003).
- For Audigy 2 ZS series audio cards:
- The original EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD driver from the Installation and Applications CD; or
- The updated EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD driver available on the web (released on 19 November 2003).
Notes
- This update is for all Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS series audio cards, which include the Platinum, Platinum eX, Platinum Pro, Digital Audio and Gamer versions.
- This update is not meant for original Audigy series audio cards.
- This update is not meant for USB Audigy 2 NX or other external Sound Blaster audio products.
- If you later wish to install older or newer versions of Audigy 2 or Audigy 2 ZS drivers, you must first uninstall this update. Uninstallation steps are displayed during installation.