X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook not outputing sound during game

This only happens sometimes for some games, the card doesn't output any sound through my speakers. I have everything updated with the latest drivers, but still the same problems.
Help please? Thanks

Any help guys? thanks

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Here's the text of the e-mail I received:
Thank you for writing back and letting me assist you further with your concern.
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I understand that you are having difficulties with your X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook using with your onboard speakers. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. I know how something like this can really try your patience. Please allow me to explain this further.
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Please be informed that the sole purpose of your sound blaster is to be used with external speakers and not with the onboard speakers on your laptop. This is also the reason why the effects on the sound card's software have no effect on the onboard speakers.
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Also, you can only control the onboard speakers through the Sound Blaster volume control when the "Enable Audio Playback Through Notebook Speakers" option is enabled in the Entertainment Mode. If this is disabled, you will not be able to control the onboard speakers.
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With regards to the effects (CMSS, Crystalizer, Mixer, and Equalizer), you will need to use an external speaker to enjoy these features. These are not applicable with the onboard speakers.
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Thank you again for visiting Creative Customer Support Services. I hope the information provided was helpful. If you still require assistance, please reply to this email with any previous correspondence to ensure the quickest and most accurate service.

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MBest Official way to install drivers on Win7 with Xtrem Audio Notebook (Gray)? Hi Guys and Creative Gurus,
I have a lot of configuration problem with my Windows 7 configuration and my Xtreme Audio Notebook expresscard (gray one). Mostly due to Creative Drivers installation order. For example, right now the Software Update don't detect my card, even if all seems to work nearly fine (popping and crashing on small sound like directory navigation on Win 7).
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Do I have to, from a clean Windows 7, to plug my card, wait for Win 7 to detect and donwload drivers, and instal after that my original XP CD drivers coming with the card to have the Console Launcher?
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Or does Creative made a great full package for my card "a la" Daniel_K for Win 7 I just have to install?
I'm asking because for my XtremGamers I use Daniel_K Drivers and this guys just made it simple and working!
Unfortunatly I don't think he have a package for my Xtreme Audio ExpressCard notebook. Anyway, I still apreciate his work !
And additionnaly: Does Win 7 recquire use of OpenAL (like vista)?
That sound some stupids question but guess what, I didn't find those simples information in the whole Creative web site or forum!
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MBest Official way to install drivers on Win7 with Xtrem Audio Notebook (Gray)? Hi Guys and Creative Gurus,
I have a lot of configuration problem with my Windows 7 configuration and my Xtreme Audio Notebook expresscard (gray one). Mostly due to Creative Drivers installation order. For example, right now the Software Update don't detect my card, even if all seems to work nearly fine (popping and crashing on small sound like directory navigation on Win 7).
So I'm asking: What is the best and official way to install those drivers, including the Console Launcher, on Win 7 ?
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Or: Do I have, from a clean Win 7 configuration, to remove my internet connection to avoid Win 7 to find a drivers, to install first my XP CD comming from Creative (to have the Console Launcher), and after that to install official Win 7 drivers from Creative web site ?
Or, do I have, from a clean Win 7 configuration without any internet connection, to first install official Creative Win 7 drivers for my card, and after that to install "something" from "somewhere"? to get the last Console Laucher application?
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Unfortunatly I don't think he have a package for my Xtreme Audio ExpressCard notebook. Anyway, I still apreciate his work !
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Dear All and Creative Gurus,
I search through the forum and read all sticky thread and didn't find an answer, so I need to post here:
I just bought this ExpressCard sound card for my laptop, and nearly all work fine. I know pretty well Creative tools and settings for years as I already have an XtremeGamer PCI card for my desktop PC.
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Edit few minuts after : All work fine if I use the "Creative MediaSource 5 Player" !
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XI FI Xtreme Audio Notebook - Package conten

Hi everybody,
I hope somebody can help me with confirming the package contents of the xi fi notebook card.
Here the Creative card clearly comes with a 7.l docking module for the 7. sound.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals/sound-blaster-x+fi-extreme-audio-notebook-from-creative-258899.php
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http://www.soundblaster.com/products/product.asp?category=&subcategory=208&product=6642 &nav=3
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Benhttp://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/post?board.id=soundblaster#
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Hi Ben,
The docking module is an upgrade kit (optional extra), you can see the package contents here:
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...ackageContents.
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Craetive Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook will not work in just any Lapt

The following is an email I just sent to Creative support ear Sirs or Madam:
I have been a Creative user ever since I've been using computers.
Recently I visited your website in search of a better sound card for my laptop as I work in Iraq and I'm home on R&R. In Iraq all we have to do on our off time is listen and share music files. On your website I found a Creative sound blaster X-Fi sound card which fit my needs perfectly. I called Creatives support number and the lady that answered informed me that they did not have any in stock at the Creative center,,,,she refered me to the Dell website for purchase. I indeed ordered the th blaster X-Fi. When the sound card arri'ved I was very excited. I plugged in the card and nothing ! I went over the instructions several times before calling the Creative tech line. I was informed after 20 minutes with the tech person that it would not work in my laptop. the tech person told me it will only work in newer lapto
ps.
My laptop is a one year old toshiba satellite A05-S7 which I bought at the military PX in Iraq april 06. No where on your website did it say that it wouldn't work in my particular laptop. because of shipping charges and restocking fees I am forced to keep this card which will not work of course until I buy a new Laptop. I was informed buy your Tech support person that I needed an Audigy 2 zs notebook card for my laptop,,,well Creative of course didn't stock or have that card so I have searched High and low on the internet for this card with no avail. Today ( 6 nov 07 ) I am forced to order a **competitor** sound card which will fit my laptop. I am very upset and disillusioned with Creative at this point. I am sure my email will most likely go un-noticed as does most emails or letters to manufacturer's complaining about there products or service. It looks like when I return to Iraq I will have to promote the **competitor product** sound card as the card to use. I am very sorry this has happened and I hope you ad to your website the laptops this X-Fi card will work and not work in.
Message Edited by Dale-CL on -6-2007 :29 AM

First, please refrain from mentioning/discussing competitor products on this forum, as it is against the rules.
Next, you are correct that the X-fi Xtreme Notebook will not work in any notebook. As it states in the System Requirements, it requires a ExpressCard slot to function. The Audigy notebook card requires an older PCMCIA slot, which is what your laptop has. I'm sorry the Xfi card didn't suit your needs, but you will have to have the newer, faster slot in order to use it as it states in the requirements.
DaleMessage Edited by Dale-CL on -6-2007 :5 AM

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