X-Fi XtremeMusic installation, Audio Console probl

Shortly after learning I'd been fooled into buying a rebranded Audigy card instead of a real X-Fi, I picked up an X-Fi XtremeMusic online. Immediately after installing it the problems hit me from every direction. The PCI slot I had installed it in absolutely refused to recognize it - and this was the exact same slot my previous "Xtreme Audio" had occupied! Regardless, I switched up the PCI slot after reading dozens of forum posts both here and elsewhere and found that my card was immediately seen by the system... or so I thought. When I tried again to install the software, I was hit with the exact same error message as before "Setup is unable to detect a supported device on your system." Back again to the forums. After learning more, I wondered if it would be a driver issue, and found the Web Update 4. I installed this, and lo and behold I got sound and an incredibly basic version of the Audio Console. No nice graphics (think Win98 style), no graphic equalizer, just a series of mundane, and to be honest, quite useless tabs like something straight out of the system device manager. I thought I might be able to get back the Audio Console like I had with the NotX-Fi I was running before by attempting to use the installation disc again, and I was hit with the Exact. Same. Error.
How is it possible for me to have the surround sound and other features from my card without being able to complete an installation from the disc? How is my system not aware of the X-Fi when I'm clearly getting good sound out of it's Lastly, does anyone know if I can get the -real- version of the X-Fi XtremeMusic Audio Console instead of the pitiful tab based garbage I'm stuck with at the moment? Thanks in advance.

I am having a similar problem, I replaced my audigy 2 platinum card with the xfi extrememusic but now I try to open "audio console" but get a message stating audio device supported by this application is not detected. Any ideas on a fix? System specs follow
AMD64 3200+ Winchester (90 nm)
MSI K8Nneo2 Platinum
GB Kingston Value Ram PC3200 (2x52)
GB Kingston Hyperx PC3200 (2x52)
2x WD 80 GB 7200 RPM (IDE) (Not raided)
WD 36 GB Raptor 0000 RPM (SATA)
Maxtor 60 GB 7200 RPM
Maxtor onetouch2 200GB External HDD
Maxtor 00GB Basic External HDD
eVGA 6800GT Video
Soundblaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum
Samsung DVD burner
OCZ 520 watt Powerstream +3.3v=28a +5v=30a +2v=33a
NZXT Nemesis Case
Windows XP pro SP2
Logitech G5 Keyboard
Logitech MX000 Mouse
Saitek x52 HOTAS
CH Pro USB pedals
TrackIR 4pro
Trackir 4 ProClip
Klipsch Pro v2 400 Speakers
Mitsubishi 9 inch CRT monitor
Acer 24 inch LCD

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X-fi Xtrememusic doesn't have the bottoms of DD and DTS in the audio console

Hellow every body!....
I have a little problem with the Creative X-fi Xtrememusic OEM that I bought...:
) The issue is that when the card is instaled withthe drivers, I notice that the windows detect the sound card as a X-fi audio, and not with the name of x-fi xtreme music.... this is normal? all the x-fi are detected as a x-fi audio?... Because this card that I have, is the xtrememusic sure.... because the audio is blue and its diferent like the sound card that I have...
2) Thats is the light problem.... Now the heavy xD: After installed the sound card I notice that in the audio console there is NO bottoms of the options "DD and DTS"... this sections are missing...
I try to uninstall the cd drivers... download the last drivers of this page... and when the last drivers are installed... there is no audio console and nothing.... only the driver and a old audio console... (not the with moder audio console that shows up in the current x-fi)
- Know I format my PC and I installed all again.... and the same problems shows up...
I have the windows xp ue v7....
Any how can help me? I don't know what to do... I try anything and nothing works...

when did you purchase this xtrememusic? if I don't remember wrongly.... the newer refresh doesn't have dd and dts decoding anymore and have to use the included powerdvd to do it. only the older refresh of xtrememusic include dd/dts decoding via creative driver. furthermore yours is an oem version....it may also have different function/feature. you can try searching the CD and see if there is any folder by the name of "PDVD" or something?with?"dvd",?can't?really?remember?the?ex act?name... if?the?CD?you?have?have?this?folder,?then?you?won' t?have?the?ddd/dts?function?in?the?audio?console.

Where can I download the FULL driver for my XtremeMusic? (eg. more than just the audio consol

I just bought an OEM XtremeMusic and I downloaded the latest (from 2006) driver from the Creative Lab's website but all it installed was an audio console and the driver itself. I can change most of the settings I need inside the audio console, but isn't there an equalizer I can adjust and more settings? The screenshots of the XtremeMusic software from the website is definitely not the same as the audio console I have. Also, isn't there a CMSS-3D test somewhere? I can't find any of this. Did I miss something on the website that I could download?

Here you go:
http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=soundblaster&message.id=25677

X-Fi Audio Console won't save chan

shame on me for buying an immature Creative product, but i got the XtremeMusic edition of this card. While it sounds amaizing the software continues Creative Lab's outstanding tradition of being buggy and horrible. I could probably get by without returning this product but....
the audio console does not retain my settings when i reboot.
am i the only one suffering this problem? as every time the PC restarts it defaults all the audio console settings.
I did download and install the SBXF_PCDRV_LB_2_07_0004.exe update from the support page.
thx in advance
*ps, the bold is not intended to be shouting, but to assist all those speed readers out there

Mine hasn't been resetting....so far. I know mines a Fatalty but sw wise it should be same for all the cards. The only thing I can think of is that it has something to do with option for syncing with control panel. I have that option unchecked in the creative mixer speakers tab. Maybe try disabling it if its currently enabled and see if that stops the resetting. No idea if it will help but thats the only thing I can think of, can't hurt to at least give it a shot.
Hope it helps

X-fi audio console problem (winXP

The audio console stop work and i get this error msg "The audio device supported by this application is not detedted. The application will exit."
My system is on for like 22day now and it's working fine until today.
Any have a idea why it doesn't detect it's
When i check system info---> Conflicts/Sharing, the Memory Address is the same/share by PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge and X-fi.
Is there something i could do about that? will that cause a problem?Message Edited by snakebite2 on 05-0-2006 02:40 PM

I am now having the same problem!! I have done everything under the sun and nothing seems to work... Any ideas.. Tried clean installs of drivers and creative software and still Nothing works!!
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No Dolby/DTS decoder tab in audio console after installing new driv

Using X-Fi Elite Pro and Vista 64-bit /w new 2.8.0004 drivers. Notes in the lastest driver says that Dolby/DTS encoding is enabled for Vista, but I'm not seeing the decoder tab like other people have. Can I still decode with my soundcard using method 2 in this thread

doughnut wrote :
I don't have decoder tab with X-Fi XtremeMusic either in Vista x64. Is that normal And what does that "Dolby Digital and DTS decode re-established for sound cards that included decoding in their Windows XP drivers" feature introduced with latest X-Fi drivers mean if there's no decoder options at all
I have the X-Fi XtremeMusic soundcard and Vista Ultimate x64 SP, I get the decoder tab in both creative audio console and Creative Console Launcher (All modes). In order to get the Dolby Digital and DTS decoder tab in both creative audio console and Creative Console Launcher (Entertainment mode, game mode, ect) you have to install the following. Later, you can buy the Dolby Digital Li've as a add on.
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series Driver 2.8.0004 and Creative Console Launcher 2.60.29

Sb x-fi xtreme audio console launcher problems on windows 7 32bit

Asb x-fi xtreme audio console launcher problems on windows 7 32bit'sI recently installed windows 7, because I was tired from Windows XP, but unfortunately after installing all the drivers for my hardware I realized my 5. isn't working quite as expected.
My first problem was, that the Crystalizer didn't work, after installing tons of different software, found on creative labs forums the crystalizer started working.
Then I realized that the CMSS-3D wasn't (and still isn't working). How do I fix that ? I've tried numerous ways but nothing happens, while in windows XP everything worked fine after installing the drivers.
I also miss some configuration options in the Creative Console Launcher, namely the check boxes:
?"Automatically enable headphone settings" and "Automatically mute speakers".
Where the hell did they go?! I use them, I need them. How do I get them back? Is XP somehow privileged than 7? Isn't it supposed to be the opposite?
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To : woj2322, You may need to download and install the Dell Notebook System Software version 5.0.5. This installs patch fixes to solve the PCI ExpressCard device not work correctly. This is only for the DELL Inspiron 520 Notebook (See Below). Microsoft patch fix info below also. Also, I see there's other people that are having the same issue, maybe you to need to download and install the patch fix for your notebook's on dell's website. It's called "Dell Notebook System Software" under "System Utilities"
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http://support.dell.com/support/down...=7&fileid=9736 Direct Download :
http://ftp.us.dell.com/utility/R43625.EXE Part of what it fixes from micrsoft.When you connect a PCI ExpressCard device to a portable Windows Vista-based computer, the device may not work correctlyhttp://support.microsoft.com/ kbid=929550

SB Xfi Xtremegamer...no sound, Audio Console doesnt detect audio devi

I recently did a fresh install of Windows XP MC edition 2005.
Now, among many other problems, Creative Audio Console won't start, saying it cannot find the audio device. I am getting no sound at all. Add Hardware says my card is installed and working properly. So? go to device manager, and there is an exclamation point next to Game Port for Creative and it says "this device cannot start" with a " Code 0".
I downloaded the latest Creative drivers when I did the install of XP because I dont have the original CD from the card which I bought about 6 months ago. The card worked fine until I did the fresh XP install and applied the latest drivers.
Any advice would be appreciated
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Hmm, well, what's showing up in your Control Panel. There should be an Audio Console in there. Also, go to your add/remove programs. Is? anything creative showing up there? The? console that's included with the drivers is not the complete? console, it's very basic and not so great. Also, look at what card that console is showing up as. It's kind of an off-white rectangular box and will have tabs something like:
Device Information? Mode? Speakers? EAX Effects CMSS-3D Headphone Detection Restore Defaults?
If you're trying to access this? minimal console from your taskbar? there's a good chance you will get an error. I had it happen. The only way to access it is to go through the Control Panel.
I sent my computer in for a rebuild, they put an extrememusic in but did not install the software - just the drivers. An icon was in my taskbar, but I couldn't access it from there. I had to go in through the Control Panel. ? I have an XtremeGamer. In my control panel/Audio Console there it says SB X-Fi[9800] which even Creative support says is wrong, but no one has been able to fix it - not Creative, not the techs from the computer company. And in trying to get all the drivers/software uninstalled, it's either corrupted or disabled other programs that have nothing to do with Creative. I swear, their stuff is the AOL of soundcards. Leaves crap everywhere that's close to impossible to remove.
Also, check your DirectX version since you have done a reinstall. I'm grasping at straws here trying to think of what else could be the problem.
The only other suggestion I can make is to try contacting customer support and see if you can get a replacement installation CD. They really should have ALL the components needed for installing a card here on the site. CDs do get lost, they get scratched, broken, whatever.
http://us.creative.com/support/custsup/welcomeds.asp that's Creative's Customer support page.

How to get that fancy audio console

Hi can somebody tell me how Can I get that nice audio console?
I dl:ed the new drivers for my card and when installed I only have the basic audio console and I would like to get that nice which came with the cd... can someone help me?
Thank you

Ok, but What's that in the cd? I don't wanna accidentally install old drivers over the new ones :E so how Can I only installe the console thing?
And I forgot to mention that I have X-Fi xtreme musicMessage Edited by elmonen on 09-07-2006 0:03 PM

X64 bit audio console - bass redir

Hi, I agree with this guy:
http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=soundblaster&message.id=30340&que ry.id=45253#M30340
When is there going to be bass redirect in the windows 64 bit audio console. I have just installed the latest version of the driver and console. I have a sub that's worth almost as much as my computer and it's useless with out the bass redirect option.
Is there any way to turn this on even if some reg editing is involved ?

Note: this is to get bass redirection working for a sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platnium in XP Pro x64
Ok I have found an even better way. Uninstall everything:
http://ask.americas.creative.com/SRV...ve.com,case=72
Install the Latest Web Drivers and apps
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
Install the Mixer (only!) from the Audigy 2 CD (exit the cd autorun)
<D:\Audio\SurMixer\setup.exe
Next Download (do not install) the Latest XFI Elite Pro driver
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
Next run the installer's first step
<SBXF_PCDRV_LB_2_07_0004.exe
Find the creaf_ms.cab in the Temporary files the installer creates in
<c:\windows\temp\crf000\creaf_ms.cab (or whatever the highest numbered crf00 or crf002 etc)
Double click the creaf_ms.cab file (windows will open this , its like a zip) find CtPanel.exe and double click it to extract it to your desktop
Cancel the installer now. (deletes temp files)
Double click the CtPanel.exe (nice new icon) on your desktop and poof! you now have bass Management again.
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Trouble with Audio Console "Unable to find Audio device.

I have an Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and run XP Pro. Recently lost my install CD when moving back to school (crap...)
I was able to download and install the drivers for the card from creative. Windows Hardware manager says the device is working properly (more accurately the many devices associated with the sound card) and I know the device is functioning (at least in part) because I am able to play music through the digital optical out on the dri've bay panel.
At this point I am trying to install Audio Console.
I have downloaded and installed Audio Console from creative's website and then restarted my computer. Upon trying to launch the program the following message appears in a pop up:
"Unable to find Audio device. Please make sure that your audio device is enabled and installed with it's driver. This application will be closed."
I have checked 'Sounds and Audio Devices' in the control panel and it has "SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [B400]" for all selected audio devices.
What's the problem here? Has anyone encountered this problem before?
The Audigy 2 ZS Platinum is listed as compatible with the Audio Console software.
Thanks for any help you can offer!

jsilverman wrote:
I have an Audigy 2 ZS Platinum and run XP Pro. Recently lost my install CD when moving back to school (crap...)I was able to download and install the drivers for the card from creative. Windows Hardware manager says the device is working properly (more accurately the many devices associated with the sound card) and I know the device is functioning (at least in part) because I am able to play music through the digital optical out on the dri've bay panel.At this point I am trying to install Audio Console. I have downloaded and installed Audio Console from creative's website and then restarted my computer. Upon trying to launch the program the following message appears in a pop up: "Unable to find Audio device. Please make sure that your audio device is enabled and installed with it's driver. This application will be closed." I have checked 'Sounds and Audio Devices' in the control panel and it has "SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [B400]" for all selected audio devices. What's the problem here? Has anyone encountered this problem before?The Audigy 2 ZS Platinum is listed as compatible with the Audio Console software. Thanks for any help you can offer!
Thanks to BadBoy, you can find the link to download the A2Zs Installation CD from HERE
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Audio console err

Hey,
Ive purchased a SB X-Fi XtremeGamer edition 2 days ago and installed in my computer.
But there are some problems with the software included with the CD, after the installation is complete the driver is installed but all the other software (Audio console, THX Setup, Wizard speaker setup) wont work.
The audio console cant find the driver and the THX setup says that its not compatible with the driver.
Tried the following:
- Reinstalled drivers like 3 times
- Updating drivers with auto update
- Disabled the onboard audio in the BIOS
My specs:
- Windows XP 32bit SP2
- Intel e6600
- Abit mobo
- Geforce 8800gtx
- 2GB 800MHz DDR
Can anyone help me with this problem? due this i cant use the Entertainment/Game/Audio mode and the other stuff

I have the same problem. I ran the diagnostics and all but the hardware detect failed (odd, considering the console says it cant detect it...) sound still works, just nothing else.

No Audio Console! He

Hey guys,
I just installed the newest drivers (2.8.0004) and Console Launcher (2.60.29) on my 32-bit Vista machine, and there is no Audio Console available. Was this feature removed from this version, or is there a problem with my installation Before updating, I uninstalled all of my Creative software using the default software, followed by a driver cleaner .net sweep, followed by a driver sweeper uninstall. I was fairly certain that everything was taken care of. Please let me know if there is any way to fix this!
Thanks,
Charlie

it will be no consolation but i have just done all those things too. to no avail. but you do have an audio console, its just all low tech, if you single click on your volume knob and launch the "audio console" it launches this ugly thing with tabs. and you can still adjust everything you could with the cool graphical interface one. i do not understand why a complete uninstall and reinstall wouldnt put me where i was when i bought it two weeks ago, but im at my wits end and am just happy it works for now i guess. btw **** Vista!!

Audio Console Quest

Installing a fresh copy of windows has left me without that nice looking audio console. This is a Dell computer, and they did not include that setup file with the computer, and they don't provide it on their website.
Is there any other way of obtaining it's
I have a SB Audigy 2 ZS.
Thank You.Message Edited by Xeno057 on 03-25-20070:9 PM

Check this thread:http://forums.creative.com/creativel...ssage.id=25677?You can download an ISO image of the installation CD with all the bells and whistles, however it may not recognize your card as it's an OEM model, in that case you may need an additional "patch".

Empty Drop-Down Box in Audio Console Speaker/Headphone Select

I'm running Vista 32bit with a SB Audigy 2 ZS Platinum with the Inspire T7700 7. speakers. I installed Creatives latest driver and no matter what I selected under Vista's Sound controls (Stereo, 5., 7.) I only got sound out of front left and right. It played all of the test sounds, but just in those two speakers.
I uninstalled all that stuff, and installed the SB Audigy Support Pack 2 by daniel_k. The same thing is still happening, and if I go to the Audio Console, there is nothing in my Speaker / Headphone Selection box under the "Speakers" tab.

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