Audigy 2 drive bay with x-fi xtreme mu

I have read through the search in regards to this. I know its not supported. But the only thing i read in here is that the audigy 2 zs platinum dri've?bay?is compatible with the xfi xtreme music. I have an audigy 2 platinum, the non zs version. Will the dri've bay of the audigy 2 platinum work with the x-fi or a "should work" will help me out. I know already the answer that the soundblaster li've dri've bay does not work. Thanks for the help.

Got the X-fi xtreme! Theres a 30 dollar mail in rebate at frys or you can get it at www.outpost .com. I didnt even know they had a rebate. But in any case. Just wanted to let anyone knows who reads through the forums that the dri've bay on my audigy 2 platinum works great with the X-fi extreme music. Although the firewire has no connectivity anymore and also lost my 9 pin game port. ?Also sounds great with my music and games with the P7800. Had no installation problems. Happy camper here. Thanks creative. ?:smileyvery-happy:

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