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Sound Blaster Extigy Web Release Note
April 2002
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CONTENTS
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1. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE
1.1 New and Improved Features
1.1.1 AC3 Decoding
1.1.2 Crossover Frequency and Bass Redirection
1.1.3 3D Audio Processing
1.1.4 MP3 playback with CMSS
1.1.5 Audio restoration
1.1.6 96 kHz / 24 bit playback
1.1.7 Sound Blaster Extigy firmware version
1.1.8 USB device conflicts
2. INSTALLATION NOTES
2.1 Applications updated
2.2 Before you begin
2.3 Important installation notes
2.4 How to install
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1. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE
1.1 New and Improved Features
1.1.1 AC3 decoding
You can now choose to let Sound Blaster Extigy or
your external AC3 decoder process AC3 signals.
See Creative Audio Mixer's online help for
details.
1.1.2 Crossover Frequency and Bass Redirection
A Crossover Frequency option has been added to
enable you to control which frequencies are
directed to the subwoofer. Click the Bass
Redirection option under Advanced Properties in
Creative Audio Mixer to access the Crossover
Frequency control.
1.1.3 3D Audio Processing
3D audio processing has been improved to
enhance your gaming experience.
1.1.4 MP3 playback with CMSS
CMSS now reduces any distortion from the rear
speakers when you play MP3 files.
1.1.5 Audio restoration
During DVD playback, audio that is muted when
you pause or skip chapters can be restored
more quickly.
1.1.6 96 kHz / 24 bit playback
Sound Blaster Extigy now supports 96 kHz/24 bit
wave playback.
1.1.7 Sound Blaster Extigy Firmware version
You can check the firmware version number
for your device under Creative Audio Control.
1.1.8 USB device conflicts
Conflicts between Sound Blaster Extigy and
certain USB cameras have been resolved.
2. INSTALLATION NOTES
2.1 Applications updated
The following applications will be updated:
2.1.1 Sound Blaster Extigy drivers
2.1.2 Sound Blaster Extigy firmware
2.1.3 Creative Audio Mixer
2.1.4 Creative Audio Control
2.1.5 Creative Diagnostics
2.2 Before you begin
Before you attempt to upgrade the firmware for your
device, be sure that:
i) You have already installed the Sound Blaster Extigy
software package in your computer.
ii) You have connected Sound Blaster Extigy to your
computer.
iii) No other applications are running or active in your
computer.
2.3 Important installation notes
While you are installing the upgrade, do not:
i) Disconnect Sound Blaster Extigy.
ii) Start up any other application.
If you want to install software from the original
Installation CD after the upgrade, be sure to reinstall
this upgrade to retain the updated drivers and
applications.
2.4 How to install
i) Double-click the .exe file that you downloaded.
ii) Follow the instructions on screen.
Copyright (c) 2002 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
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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.