Realtek R2.16 X-Fi mod driver

[Broken]

But will the tv cut you back down? Since you are not sending the sound to a receiver but to a tv you might have issues going from tv to normal receiver because the limitations of Optical. Don't believe Optical has the bandwidth to support Multi Channel LPCM so it would probably downmix to 2-channel as it is not receiving a DD or DTS signal to pass through... I am using a Sony receiver with HDMi in, then to my TV.

 

[Mussels]

But will the tv cut you back down? Since you are not sending the sound to a receiver but to a tv you might have issues going from tv to normal receiver because the limitations of Optical. Don't believe Optical has the bandwidth to support Multi Channel LPCM so it would probably downmix to 2-channel as it is not receiving a DD or DTS signal to pass through... I am using a Sony receiver with HDMi in, then to my TV.

Optical can handle whatever gets thrown at it, however i dont know if my TV supports HDMI->optical out like it does TV signal -> optical out.

Cant test it til my ATI HDMI adaptor arrives anyway.

 

[Broken]

Ok cool. Swore I saw somewhere there was a bandwidth issue with Multi-channel LPCM and Optical... Something like Optical couldn't handle 7.1 96KHz, which is why to get Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS HD (HDDVD and Bluray) you have to run HDMI 1.3 to a Receiver that can decode it. You can not get these over Optical....

 

[Mussels]

Ok cool. Swore I saw somewhere there was a bandwidth issue with Multi-channel LPCM and Optical... Something like Optical couldn't handle 7.1 96KHz, which is why to get Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS HD (HDDVD and Bluray) you have to run HDMI 1.3 to a Receiver that can decode it. You can not get these over Optical....

thats possible. since i only have 5.1 speakers i dont mind

 

[hema]

Why would you want a trial period anyway.

the control panel not start so I need another trail period or full version
any solution for this situation

 

[Mussels]

the control panel not start so I need another trail period or full version
any solution for this situation

the solution is "reading the god damned thread"

seriously. you have made zero effort to look into this, and i'm sick of people asking the same damned question over and over without reading the answer we gave the last 20 people to ask it.

 

[Ketxxx]

Gets frustrating, doesn't it? Now you know why some of my responses can be very blunt

 

[hema]

For your information I have read the entire subject, but were confused on the matter of the large subject and this you need a quick answer to My question is how to get rid of the message activation only
Thanks to the refined style of others

 

[hema]

Gets frustrating, doesn't it? Now you know why some of my responses can be very blunt

First, write a thank values and trying to help others
I have read the topic, as I said I did not find a definitive answer to My question
That is all, and if the subject was frustrated My question to you to this degree, I withdraw it

 

[Shou Miko]

i read that it should work on Realtek too, is that true? and if it is, do it work with Realtek ALC889A?

 

[Sasqui]

the solution is "reading the god damned thread"

seriously. you have made zero effort to look into this, and i'm sick of people asking the same damned question over and over without reading the answer we gave the last 20 people to ask it.

You know that reading a 19 page, 460+ post thread is not really a constructive suggestion, especially paried with "god damned" thrown in.

I suggest Ket add the obvious (FAQ) to the original first post. Will save a lot of headaches.

 

[Ketxxx]

You know that reading a 19 page, 460+ post thread is not really a constructive suggestion, especially paried with "god damned" thrown in.

I suggest Ket add the obvious (FAQ) to the original first post. Will save a lot of headaches.

Already done. People just aren't reading the thread, or even the first post for that matter.

The Crapative software does NOT work in Vista. You may try running it in compatibility mode, but if that doesn't work your out of luck

Install issues

If your having trouble installing the modded driver ensure that;

- Your onboard codec is a Realtek chip and that it is *HDA capable
- Be SURE the Realtek codec is set to work in *HDA in your BIOS
- Disable digital signing in Vista

* HDA = High Definition Audio

To try and stop the flood of PMs I seem to be getting about a serial for the crapative software, I do NOT have one, nor do I know of anybody that does.

 

[Sasqui]

You may want to bold the two about Vista, x64 and the serial #

 

[Ketxxx]

Its worth a try, but without people reading anything, it'll probably have little effect still

 

[Sasqui]

Its worth a try, but without people reading anything, it'll probably have little effect still

I'm just suggesting it as I went back and looked at your original post and actually looked for the part about Vista - I didn't find it till you just pointed it out.

 

[Ketxxx]

Odd.. its been there for ages anyway its in bold, it may work, it may not.. in the case of the latter i'll take things to extremes if needed and have MASSIVE text so nobody can miss it

 

[seriousClown]

Odd.. its been there for ages anyway its in bold, it may work, it may not.. in the case of the latter i'll take things to extremes if needed and have MASSIVE text so nobody can miss it

Dear Ketxxx,

I'm not sure if I notice any difference between your 2.18 and the original realtek 2.21 drivers. I can't hear a difference, and I don't see any extra features or options in control panel.

Can you please tell me what I should be looking for? Are there any addition features or improvements over stock? I have good speakers Logitech Z-5500 but again, I'm not sure if I can hear any difference. The speakers are connected through the 3 wire direct analog connection (96/24bit). Vista64. ALC 888S.


Thanks for the drivers, it is an interesting development nonetheless.

I would love to see the ability to do Dolby digital live and/or DTS connect with my realtek hardware!

 

[Ketxxx]

Dear Ketxxx,

I'm not sure if I notice any difference between your 2.18 and the original realtek 2.21 drivers. I can't hear a difference, and I don't see any extra features or options in control panel.

Can you please tell me what I should be looking for? Are there any addition features or improvements over stock? I have good speakers Logitech Z-5500 but again, I'm not sure if I can hear any difference. The speakers are connected through the 3 wire direct analog connection (96/24bit). Vista64. ALC 888S.


Thanks for the drivers, it is an interesting development nonetheless.

I would love to see the ability to do Dolby digital live and/or DTS connect with my realtek hardware!

DDL and DTS are tricky, I have limited time to look into things, it may or may not be possible to enable those features on all Realtek HDA codecs. ATM these drivers just improve audio quality, all listening experiences are very subjective, heres a some screenshots you may find useful.

RightMark Audio Analyzer test results.

Before (2.17)

http://i44.tinypic.com/kf1c7a.png

After (2.17 modded)

http://i43.tinypic.com/2h4wz9j.png


Bernstein audio module - Realtek ALC885, Win 7 x64

 

[Super XP]

My Onkyo displays Multi-Channel PCM from what I remember. I am in the process of putting my HD 4870 back on my Onkyo and not to my HDTV.

 

[seriousClown]

DDL and DTS are tricky, I have limited time to look into things, it may or may not be possible to enable those features on all Realtek HDA codecs. ATM these drivers just improve audio quality, all listening experiences are very subjective, heres a some screenshots you may find useful.

RightMark Audio Analyzer test results.

Before (2.17)

http://i44.tinypic.com/kf1c7a.png

After (2.17 modded)

http://i43.tinypic.com/2h4wz9j.png


Bernstein audio module - Realtek ALC885, Win 7 x64

Here are my Rightmark audio results (v. 6.2.3)

Original Realtek (2.21)

Modified Realtek (2.18)

Asus IPIBL-LB (OEM HP Motherboard) ALC 888S, Vista64.


Any idea why my numbers are significantly below yours, and also don't improve as much as yours?

 

[Ketxxx]

Its to do with the implementation of the CODEC. Different motherboard makers use different techniques. You could try to "clean" things by placing a heatsink over the audio chip on your board, this will help isolate it from electronic crosstalk.

 

[pdxer1]

hey Ketxxx,

I just wanted to make sure I was doing things right. I installed everything as was explained. I found the Creative CP in my Start/Control Panel, but it wont turn on, error message says-

The Audio Device Supported By This Application Is Not Detected. The Application will Exit.

After uninstalling all audio device drivers and applications and than reboot, I started by changing the reg to sp2, loaded up 888111 and restarted, the kb888111 showed up in Add/remove, but did not show in 'System Devices'.

"It was in Add/Remove at one point", but I fudged up and had to start the process all over again! Upon the second try, after running kb888111xpsp2.exe and getting a message about a "successful install", I could not find "kb888111" in Add/Remove(remember, this is the second attempt at an install)After another reboot I installed the X-fi 2.18 modded driver(Realtek R2.18 XP X-Fi mod driver 32-64bit). It shows up in Add/Remove(Realtek HD/AD) and in Device Manager: 'sound, video and gaming controllers'(Realtek X-fi). So, with that done, I moved to extracting the 'AppSetup.exe' from X-fi 'SBXF_PCDRV_LB_2_18_0008.exe', than preformed the install.

After running/installing Appsetup.exe, I went to my control Panel to see if 'Creative Audio CP' is present, It is! However, when I try to run 'Creative Audio CP' it gives me the above statement quoted. I can play music and movies in vlc, which does sound better all around, but, with passing on the info I've submitted, have I done something wrong? I'm new at modding software, so please let me know! Should the 'Creative CP' load to an interface?

The nub,
Mark

Silent Chill-
eXPerience 32bit-OS
e8400 @ 3.6GHz 1.136vcore(CPUID), ITB on air max-load 43c
GA EP45 UD3R/ alc889a
HyperX 1066 2.2v/ 4-4-4-12
eVGA 9600GT 2000MHz
WD 160GB HDD 7200rpm
WD 1T SATA2
Antec 300, Air conduit mod, all 12v fans at 5v


Added a pic, hope it helps giving me an answer, if not, please direct me on what info you need to help me.
Thanks in advance - marK


A pic of everything open on the Desktop, if that helps?

The E8400 / GA EP45 UD3R / eVGA 9600GT
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/PDXMark/retro-computer_1449.jpg

 

[hema]

Get a definite answer to the usual
Read the entire topic first
And read every issue as if the imposition of a duty to you prior to a person who has succeeded with the idea to respond
I hope to find help here
Accept greetings

 

[hema]

Try the definition of Annex X-Fi Software on the first page
Able to use the definition of the sound card
But the problem is that the program to void well with vista need to serial No. activation

 

[pdxer1]

Get a definite answer to the usual
Read the entire topic first
And read every issue as if the imposition of a duty to you prior to a person who has succeeded with the idea to respond
I hope to find help here
Accept greetings

I read from page 1 to 19, but like a stated, "I'm nub", so I'm unsure(lack of experience) if I've done it right. The reason why I chose to do this was for the horrible microphone issues with the Alc889a or the software that realtek issued for the chip. Since the mod, audio sounds much better, but I've not got to test the mic yet.

Try...Annex X-Fi Software...link on front page

I didn't see a link, but I'll go back and check again. Will this 'Annex software' give the ability to XP32 to use the 'Creative Audio CP'?

Thanks for the pointers,
Mark