Microsoft KB Archive/158976

Updated Audio Drivers Included with DirectX 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0

PSS ID Number: Q158976 Article last modified on 04-30-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

 DreamWorks Interactive, The Neverhood, version 1.0 Microsoft Close Combat for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.0a Microsoft Deadly Tide for Windows, version 1.0 Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 Microsoft GEX, version 1.0 Microsoft Hellbender for Windows, version 1.0 Microsoft Monster Truck Madness, version 1.0 Microsoft NBA Full Court Press for Windows, version 1.0</li> == Microsoft Soccer, version 1.0 == </li></ul>

= SUMMARY =

The following article contains a list of updated audio drivers included with DirectX versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. These drivers are newer than those on the Windows 95 compact disc and are all certified for use with DirectX DirectSound.

NOTE: A DirectX-certified audio driver is not required to play these games. However, performance is improved with a certified driver.

NOTE: There may be newer drivers available from your hardware vendor.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Updated Audio Drivers Included with DirectX 1.0 and 2.0
All drivers are listed as version 4.02.0095, except as noted. The version number are those listed by DirectX Setup (Dxsetup.exe).

Aztech Labs:


 * Aztech Sound Galaxy Pro 16
 * Aztech Sound Galaxy Nova 16
 * Aztech Sound Galaxy Washington 16

Compaq:


 * Compaq Business Audio

ESS Technology, Inc.:


 * ESS ES1488 AudioDrive
 * ESS ES1688 AudioDrive
 * ESS ES1688 Plug And Play AudioDrive
 * ESS ES488 AudioDrive
 * ESS ES688 AudioDrive
 * ESS ES688 Plug And Play AudioDrive

Creative Labs:


 * Creative Labs Sound Blaster
 * Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro
 * Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or AWE-32; driver version 4.20.0095
 * Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play; driver version 4.20.0095
 * Creative Advanced Wave Effects Synthesis for AWE 32; driver version 4.20.0000

Intel:


 * Intel Native Audio

Microsoft:


 * MS Windows Sound System Compatible
 * Windows Sound System Sound Blaster Emulation

Media Vision:


 * Media Vision Thunder Board
 * Media Vision Pro/Premium 3D
 * Media Vision Pro Audio Deluxe/ProSonic/Jazz-16
 * Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16/Basic
 * Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16/Studio with SCSI
 * Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum Plus
 * Media Vision Sound Blaster Compatibility
 * Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16/Plus/Studio Audio

NewMedia:


 * New Media .WAVjammer audio adapter

Updated Audio Drivers Included with DirectX 3.0
DirectX 3.0 includes all of the drivers packaged with DirectX 1.0 and 2.0, a few of which have been updated. DirectX 3.0 also includes ESS 1788 audio drivers.

New - ESS Technology, Inc.:


 * ESS ES1688 AudioDrive; driver version 4.04.00.0068
 * ESS ES1688 Plug And Play AudioDrive; driver version 4.04.00.0068
 * ESS ES1788 AudioDrive; driver version 4.04.00.0068
 * ESS ES1788 Plug and Play AudioDrive; driver version 4.04.00.0068

Updated - Microsoft:


 * Windows Sound System Sound Blaster Emulation; driver version 4.03.00.2068

Updated - Creative Labs:


 * Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or AWE-32; driver version 4.31.00.0068
 * Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play; driver version 4.31.00.0068
 * Creative Advanced Wave Effects Synthesis for AWE 32; driver version 4.31.00.0068

Additional query words: 1.00 1.00a dx direct-x cd-rom disk directory ts

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