Amnon82
29th March 2006, 01:24
Softmod your Audigy(2) to Audigy4|x-fi - Guide for PAX Drivers 2.33
It is always the same. You buy a hardware and after an half year it is old. Soundcards like the Audigy Series are the top hardware atm. Why not using the newest drivers on older models? Some asian people hacked the driver cd and created their own driver packages. PAX was born.
Supported Creative Soundcards:
-SB Audigy (not include SB Audigy LS, Audigy value)
-SB Audigy 2 (include SB Audigy2 value)
-SB Audigy 2 ZS series (not include Gateway OEM)
-SB Audigy 2 ZS Notebook
-SB Audigy4 series
-SB X-Fi series
Supported OSs:
-Windows 2000 SP4 or higher
-Windows XP SP2 or higher
-Windows XP 64bit edition
-Windows Vista CTP 5308
Features:
-based on Creative X-Fi 5.12.14.1144 drivers.
-include Creative official soundNew!
note: for those who like Creative official drivers and sound quality, but it includes Softmod Audigy2--->Audigy4 patch.
-Support "AC3-DTS SW Decoder". New!
note: this stuff is to fix issues for AC3-DTS playback with different CPU, refering to YouP. So far I haven't used it.
-support Windows XP-64bit
-Integrate Softmod Audigy2--->Audigy4 patch.
-new sound quality mod. New!
note: refer to YouP, it sounds awful but I haven't got any chance to test it.
-fix Audio Console not working when clicking the shortcut of desktop
With this guide I'll show you how to update your drivers for your audigy cards. Keep in mind that ONLY the cards in the list above are supported.
To begin with the guide your windows should be a clean install. If you run a working system uninstall all creative software first. Also you can use DriverCleanerPro to get rid of the last driver pieces (try using also the safe mode). Do a reboot and then start with the install ...
You should have creative_youppax232sp2.zip and creative_youpax233.zip.
1. Unzipp both files and start the install of the PAX 2.32 driverset. Select english interface and click on next.
2. Select 'Install YouP-PAX fi 2.32 Drivers and related software. Click on next. Agree and click on next.
3. A page 'Select program features' should appear.
4. Select 'Creative AudioHQ + Surround Mixer', part of audigy4 package module', 'Creative MediaSource' (if you want), part of X-Fi software package module'. DON'T select the PAX 2.32 drivers cos we will install PAX 2.33 drivers later. Hit next.
5. Follow the installer and install the Creative software in your wanted language with 'custom install'. DON'T change anything. Let it marked as default. After finishing installing all reboot your PC.
6. Start the installer of PAX 2.33 driver. Follow also here the installer.
7. A page should appear with different music presets (Music Edition, Music II female voice, Game/DVD Edition or Creative official Edition). Select the one that fits for you best. Click on next.
8. Select now your CPU and click on next.
9. Now try installing the pax drivers. While the drivers are installing, you may have to use ALT + TAB to bring forward hidden "Continue" dialog or the driver will not install.
10. After rebooting you should have the new software and drivers working on your old audigy model.
11. Have fun.
**NOTE**
It's VERY importand that during installing everything you DO NOT change any of the default installation paths and settings. If you do something might not work/crash. So, I warned you.
**LINKS**
* DCProSetup_12.zip - Driver Cleaner
* creative_youpax233.zip - YouP Audigy Pax 2.33 Driver
* creative_youppax232sp2.zip - YouP Audigy Pax 2.32 Driverset + newest Software
Normaly you'll find the links here. I think I can't post them here. Try using www.google.com to find the files ;).
It is always the same. You buy a hardware and after an half year it is old. Soundcards like the Audigy Series are the top hardware atm. Why not using the newest drivers on older models? Some asian people hacked the driver cd and created their own driver packages. PAX was born.
Supported Creative Soundcards:
-SB Audigy (not include SB Audigy LS, Audigy value)
-SB Audigy 2 (include SB Audigy2 value)
-SB Audigy 2 ZS series (not include Gateway OEM)
-SB Audigy 2 ZS Notebook
-SB Audigy4 series
-SB X-Fi series
Supported OSs:
-Windows 2000 SP4 or higher
-Windows XP SP2 or higher
-Windows XP 64bit edition
-Windows Vista CTP 5308
Features:
-based on Creative X-Fi 5.12.14.1144 drivers.
-include Creative official soundNew!
note: for those who like Creative official drivers and sound quality, but it includes Softmod Audigy2--->Audigy4 patch.
-Support "AC3-DTS SW Decoder". New!
note: this stuff is to fix issues for AC3-DTS playback with different CPU, refering to YouP. So far I haven't used it.
-support Windows XP-64bit
-Integrate Softmod Audigy2--->Audigy4 patch.
-new sound quality mod. New!
note: refer to YouP, it sounds awful but I haven't got any chance to test it.
-fix Audio Console not working when clicking the shortcut of desktop
With this guide I'll show you how to update your drivers for your audigy cards. Keep in mind that ONLY the cards in the list above are supported.
To begin with the guide your windows should be a clean install. If you run a working system uninstall all creative software first. Also you can use DriverCleanerPro to get rid of the last driver pieces (try using also the safe mode). Do a reboot and then start with the install ...
You should have creative_youppax232sp2.zip and creative_youpax233.zip.
1. Unzipp both files and start the install of the PAX 2.32 driverset. Select english interface and click on next.
2. Select 'Install YouP-PAX fi 2.32 Drivers and related software. Click on next. Agree and click on next.
3. A page 'Select program features' should appear.
4. Select 'Creative AudioHQ + Surround Mixer', part of audigy4 package module', 'Creative MediaSource' (if you want), part of X-Fi software package module'. DON'T select the PAX 2.32 drivers cos we will install PAX 2.33 drivers later. Hit next.
5. Follow the installer and install the Creative software in your wanted language with 'custom install'. DON'T change anything. Let it marked as default. After finishing installing all reboot your PC.
6. Start the installer of PAX 2.33 driver. Follow also here the installer.
7. A page should appear with different music presets (Music Edition, Music II female voice, Game/DVD Edition or Creative official Edition). Select the one that fits for you best. Click on next.
8. Select now your CPU and click on next.
9. Now try installing the pax drivers. While the drivers are installing, you may have to use ALT + TAB to bring forward hidden "Continue" dialog or the driver will not install.
10. After rebooting you should have the new software and drivers working on your old audigy model.
11. Have fun.
**NOTE**
It's VERY importand that during installing everything you DO NOT change any of the default installation paths and settings. If you do something might not work/crash. So, I warned you.
**LINKS**
* DCProSetup_12.zip - Driver Cleaner
* creative_youpax233.zip - YouP Audigy Pax 2.33 Driver
* creative_youppax232sp2.zip - YouP Audigy Pax 2.32 Driverset + newest Software
Normaly you'll find the links here. I think I can't post them here. Try using www.google.com to find the files ;).