Driver probl

My computer was due for a reformat, but after doing so my speakers which were working perfectly fine before the format started giving me problems.
Spec:
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum
Logitec Z-5300 5. Surround Sound
After downloading and installing the newest drivers i ran the Speaker Calibrator; In the initial "speaker identification" test every speaker except for my subwoofer are fine. When it checks for the subwoofer I can hear it over the center speaker as a low rumbling noise, followed by a brief 'beep', then it begins to cycle the sounds over the rest of my speakers.
Anyone have any ideas as to what's going on?

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Do you have any links discussing DRM & removal of the HAL (Hardware Acceleration Layer) from Vista? It would be an interesting read.
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JRe: Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum - Speaker issues not covered by FAQs0 I'm afriad that the CMSS3D option did not work? ? I still cannot get any speakers to play out of the rear of the soundcard.
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I have an Audigy sound card with the latest drivers from the Auto up date on this site.
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