Basic Sound Utilities for SB16, SB32, AWE32, AWE64
This file contains the basic sound utilties for the SB16, SB32, AWE32 and
AWE64 cards. DOS users can get SBBASIC.EXE for basic DOS and Windows 3.1
utilties.
If you have DOS-based installation software, you should use that software
rather than this package. THIS PACKAGE IS DESIGNED FOR WINDOWS 95 USERS WHO
DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER DOS-BASED INSTALL SOFTWARE. If you have a PnP card,
you must also have a PnP Configuration utility such as ICU or CTCM correctly
installed.
CONTENTS
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This package contains the following:
AWEUTIL.COM - EMU8000 Configuration software v.135 (SB32/AWE32/AWE64 users
only)
AUXDRV.DRV - DOS-based driver for MIXERSET.EXE
CSP.SYS - DOS driver for the Creative Signal Processor
CTMIDI-A.DRV - DOS-based MIDI driver for EMU8000 (SB32/AWE32/AWE64 users only)
CTMIDI-S.DRV - DOS-based MIDI driver for SB16 FM (SB16 users only)
CTMIX.CFG - DOS Mixer configuration file
CTMMSYS.SYS - DOS-level driver for Creative DOS apps
CTSB16.SYS - DOS-level driver for Creative DOS apps
CTWDSK.DRV - DOS-based driver for PLAY.EXE & RECORD.EXE
DIAGNOSE.EXE - DOS diagnostic and configuration program version 4.04
LICENSE.TXT - Creative Labs Software License
MIXERSET.EXE - DOS Mixer software v2.12
MIXERSET.TXT - DOS Mixer documentation
PLAY.EXE - DOS-based .WAV playback software
README.TXT - These installation instructions
RECORD.EXE - DOS-based .WAV recording software
INSTALLATION
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1. Extract the contents of this archive to a temporary directory or empty
floppy. Change to this directory or disk. Install this software from
a boot to a Command Prompt Only. Anytime you are intructed to reboot,
boot to a Command Prompt Only.
(Reminder: If you have a PnP card, you must also have a PnP
Configuration utility such as ICU or CTCM correctly installed).
2. Make a directory for the software. We recommend using C:\SB16:
C:
MD \SB16
3. Make a DRV subdirectory:
C:
MD \SB16\DRV
4. Copy the DIAGNOSE.EXE program to the \SB16 directory:
COPY DIAGNOSE.EXE C:\SB16
SB32/AWE32/AWE64 users ONLY: Copy the AWEUTIL.COM program to the \SB16
directory:
COPY AWEUTIL.COM C:\SB16
6. Copy the mixer files to the \SB16 directory:
COPY MIXERSET.EXE C:\SB16
COPY MIXERSET.TXT C:\SB16
COPY CTMIX.CFG C:\SB16
7. Copy the DOS application drivers to the DRV directory:
COPY AUXDRV.DRV C:\SB16\DRV
COPY CTWDSK.DRV C:\SB16\DRV
COPY CT*.SYS C:\SB16\DRV
8. SB16 users ONLY: Copy the CTMIDI-S.DRV file to both the \SB16 directory
AND the \SB16\DRV directory:
COPY CTMIDI-S.DRV C:\SB16\CTMIDI.DRV
COPY CTMIDI-S.DRV C:\SB16\DRV\CTMIDI.DRV
SB32/AWE32/AWE64 users ONLY: Copy the CTMIDI-A.DRV file to the \SB16
directory and the \SB16\DRV directory:
COPY CTMIDI-A.DRV C:\SB16\CTMIDI.DRV
COPY CTMIDI-A.DRV C:\SB16\DRV\CTMIDI.DRV
9. From a DOS prompt, type SET and press enter. If there is already a
SOUND= line displayed, skip to step 10. If not edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file and add the following line:
SET SOUND=C:\SB16
Reboot to have this change take effect.
10. Change to the \SB16 directory and run DIAGNOSE to test the card and
complete the setup. At the end of the program after the output tests
press <F10> to update the settings for the card.
C:
CD \SB16
DIAGNOSE
11. When prompted to "Enter your boot-up drive for the program to update the
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files" enter the drive that you boot from (if
this is C:, press enter.)
12. When prompted to "Enter the path fo your CTSB16.SYS or VIBRA16.SYS
driver" enter the path that these files were copied to earlier. By
default, this should be C:\SB16\DRV\
13. When prompted to "Enter the path of your WINDOWS directory for the
program to update the SYSTEM.INI file" DO NOT PRESS ENTER, instead press
the <ESC> key.
14. Exit the program and reboot by hand.
15. Edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and add the following lines:
C:\SB16\DIAGNOSE /S
C:\SB16\MIXERSET /P
SB32/AWE32/AWE64 users ONLY, add the following line:
C:\SB16\AWEUTIL /S
(Reminder: If you have a PnP card, you must also have a PnP
Configuration utility such as ICU or CTCM correctly installed).
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DOS APPS
This package includes the following DOS apps:
DOS Mixer
DOS PLAY and RECORD commands
(Reminder: If you have a PnP card, you must also have a PnP
Configuration utility such as ICU or CTCM correctly installed BEFORE
these apps will work).
DOS MIXER
When booting to a Command Prompt Only or shutting down into MSDOS mode this
program can be used to adjust the volume settings on the card. When in Win95
use the native 95 Volume Control or the Creative 95 mixer to adjust volumes.
Add MIXERSET /P to load the last saved set of values into the card (this line
could be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT or DOSSTART.BAT file). See the
MIXERSET.TXT file for a full list of command line parameters for this file.
DOS PLAY AND RECORD COMMANDS
These apps can be used to record and play .WAV files in DOS. Use PLAY /? or
RECORD /? to see command line parameters that are currently available.
NOTE: These programs REQUIRE that the DOS level drivers CTMMSYS.SYS and
CTSB16.SYS be loaded in the CONFIG.SYS to work! To setup these lines, run
DIAGNOSE /A and choose the update option after the sound tests (remember to
press <ESC> when asked for the Windows directory).
The CTMMSYS.SYS and CTSB16.SYS files are ONLY needed by these programs. It
is recommended that these lines be REMed out of the CONFIG.SYS when not in
use to conserve conventional memory.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.