X-Fi: Decoder tab miss

I'm using the "2) Decode the AC3/DTS with your Sound Blaster" option from the stickied Digital Connections... thread. The thing is, I don't get any sound although I've set it to do so within PowerDVD (SPDIF out as suggested in the thread above).
After doing some searching I found out that I need to disable SPDIF pass-through in the decoder tab. The thing is, my console doesn't have a decoder tab! I bought an expensi've Fatalty card so I don't have to worry about these kinds of things - I guess I was wrong and was reminded why I haven't used Creative products for years. Should I return the card or is there a way to get the decoder tab visible. (I tried the Dell work-around but it requires Vista.)

Hello every one, I am new to this forum.
I bought Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer sound card last year in August month. I just want to know whether this card does contain in-built decoder or not. Because I dont see any decoder tab in my creative console. I have searched maximum to find out the right answer but I didnt find correct answer to my doubt. I have installed the drivers came with the card. I didnt update the drivers. I am using windows xp sp3. In the forums I have read that driver update will fix this issue(DD and DTS deocoder tab will appear in the console). If so please guide me which drivers will fix or the updated drivers available on the site will fix the issue.
Thanks in Advance.

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