Odd X-Fi problems

[Ika]

I've been having some strange issues with my X-Fi. It's one of the OEM ones that AscendTech sold for around $55 for a while; I believe the model number is X-Fi SB0460.

When I installed it I used the modded support.cab files and Vista x64 ISO install disc provided in this thread. 5.1/headphone sound works fine, I believe EAX and CM3D-SS or whatever works fine, except that some features wouldn't install, including DTS settings and the EAX console.

Here are some problems/questions:

1) When I see screenshots of other people's settings, I always see a pretty GUI. I can't seem to find that; the closest I've got is Creative Audio Console (which is pretty weak when it comes to configuration). Is that the EAX console?

2) Does anyone know how I can install the programs I'm missing? Whenever I try to install, it gives me some strange error with something like DoInstall failed at xxxxxblahblah... something like that.

3) How do I configure my flexijack, through the EAX console?

4) My microphone acts weird when I use it. Whatever input goes into it comes out through the speakers (i.e. it's capable of causing feedback). If I put on headphones and blow into the mic I can hear it. I have absolutely no idea how to fix this; I've already spent a lot of time in the Vista Sound options and the Creative Audio Console.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Ika]

Anyone?

 

[Ika]

Last try...

 

[ViRGE]

0) You really shouldn't use modified drivers. The latest driver release is actually very nice.

1) You can order a CD from Creative containing the Vista version of all of their utilities.

2) I'm assuming they're the XP versions. You need #1.

3) The audio console controls it AFAIK.

4) Fixed in the latest drivers.

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: ViRGE
0) You really shouldn't use modified drivers. The latest driver release is actually very nice.

1) You can order a CD from Creative containing the Vista version of all of their utilities.

2) I'm assuming they're the XP versions. You need #1.

3) The audio console controls it AFAIK.

4) Fixed in the latest drivers.

The modified drivers I was using only modified the support.cab file on the CD. From the thread that I linked to, it was so that the drivers would see my card as a full retail version, instead of a crippled OEM version.

The funny thing is that at first, none of the programs would install; I then uninstalled everything and reinstalled, and about half the programs installed correctly. I did eventually find an unmodified Vista version of the install CD, but that didn't help. The XP CD won't even begin to install on my system.

I did install the Creative Console Launcher and now I have the GUI interface that everyone else has. Brings a few more options to the table.

I'm using the latest 2.15.0004 drivers, but the mic still has the input->output problem. At this point I've learned to deal with it, because I guess I sound fine on Skype, but if I could figure out a way to fix it that would be great.

 

[ViRGE]

The mic thing may also be a simple setting issue. Control Panels -> Sound -> Right Click On Speakers -> Properties -> Levels -> Microphone, should be muted.

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: ViRGE
The mic thing may also be a simple setting issue. Control Panels -> Sound -> Right Click On Speakers -> Properties -> Levels -> Microphone, should be muted.

Wow, I'm stupid. Thanks!