Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS Soundcard Driver 5.12.05.0441 For Win98SE/ME/2000/XP

Driver Brief

Release: 11/18/03
Update: 12/18/03
License:Free Driver
File Name: SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031.exe
File Size: 14 MB
Environment: Windows XP/ 2000/ Me/ 98SE
Category:Soundcard Driver Download
Vendor:Creative
Subcategory:Creative Soundcard Driver Download

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EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Update for Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS.
  • Added Feature:
  • EAX 4.0, containing DirectSound and Open AL API extensions, to utilize the EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Multiple Environment feature
  • Fixes:
  • Removes noise from analog speakers after switching to VXD drivers using Driver Utility.
  • Allows compressed and uncompressed AC-3 signals when using VXD drivers.
  • Resolves noise and distortion issues during extended playback of DVD movies.
  • Removes popping and clicking sounds when decoding AC-3 signals from external DVD players.
  • Updates the speaker settings when connecting or disconnecting headphones from the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive after changing the volume level and returning from Standby mode.
  • Removes popping sounds when compressed .WAV files are played back in Feature Showcase Demonstration.
  • Updates the speaker volume setting after changing the volume level and restarting the computer.
  • Removes distortion on MIDI notes when the latency is set to below 20 ms on ASIO tracks.
  • Removes static from .MP3 and .WAV files during playback.
  • Outputs Dolby Digital and DTS signals from the software DVD player in 'SPDIF In decode' mode.
  • Launches the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu when the remote control's Start button is pressed.
  • Removes the error message when launching Creative Graphic Equalizer.
  • Synchronizes monitored SPDIF In Input signals with Input SPDIF signals.
  • Resolves the volume increase issue when adjusting bass or treble levels during DVD-Audio playback.
  • Mutes all audio output when the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive's 'Push Mute' button is pressed once.
  • Requirements:Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card, Audigy 2 Platinum eX card, Audigy 2 ZS card or Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro card installed, with or without drivers.
  • Notes:
  • This EAX 4.0 driver 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 the EAX 4.0 driver update. Uninstallation steps for the EAX 4.0 driver update is displayed during installation.

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