Creative X-Fi BF2 / BF2 SF

2006-11-16 13:02:47

#1

K.Arathorn: Member; +4|7199|Sweden

Hi, I just bought a SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio card (and a set of new 5.1 speakers) but I can't activate the X-Fi sound setting. I will just have a msg saying something like "Your sound hardwares is incompatible with...".

I've been through all "Tech" msg but can't find a solution. The closest I've come to an answer is that I need to set the card in "Game mode" in the audio console but I can't find that setting.

I have the latest drivers.

Anyone any idea???

Brg
//Sir K.Arathorn

2006-11-16 13:07:43

#2

DeCon_1: Member; +16|6977|Atlanta, Georga U.S.A.

Its because you don't have the XFi with the 64Mb of XRAM. Only those card are supported for the XFi sound setting.

2006-11-16 13:11:18

#3

K.Arathorn: Member; +4|7199|Sweden

Ah, ok thx... ...had to go to the shop once again then.

Girl frien and kids can have the old card... ;-)

2006-11-16 13:58:53

#4

Mad Ad: Member; +178|6967|England, UK

The Xtreme Music doesnt have 64MB ram but does support the ultra high setting....but the Xtreme Audio certainly does not.

You want one with gold jackplugs BUT even then you have to run in Game mode to use Ultra in BF2 or it will complain and re-set itself back to hardware (and put your sound levels back to default).... a little tray app called XFMC will help you remember tho.

I just hope you dont suffer from the XFI snap crackle and pop problems that many get.

2006-11-16 14:15:48

#5

bf2_zspyvin: Member; +17|7141|The Netherlands

You have to activate the GAME MODE when u wanna play games, so u can activate EAX HD and creative X-fi options.

1. Read the manaul
2. Cant find? > http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x- … ware/game/
3. Still dont know what to do: http://www.creative.com/products/soundblaster/howto/

You have to switch between modes! There is a Gamemode, Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode
.
U need to activate the gamemode by clicking on "mode" or something like that.

I dont know what mode u have activated now... but i will post a screenshot of all modes all u have to do is click >mode< and there will open a pop-up and tadam u can change mode.

Entertainment Mode

https://images.soundblaster.com/products/X-Fi/software/entertainment/images/entertainment1.jpg

Audio creation mode

https://images.soundblaster.com/products/X-Fi/software/audio_creation/images/audio_creation1.jpg

GAMEMODE!!!!!!!!

https://images.soundblaster.com/products/X-Fi/software/game/images/gaming1.jpg

No bitching about buying Xfi expensive 300+ euro/dollar card ... they suck because there are ONLY usefull for people which work with audio-creating etc. (or just for people that think that many dollars = good quality , the suck)

DeCon_1 wrote:
Its because you don't have the XFi with the 64Mb of XRAM. Only those card are supported for the XFi sound setting.

And u totally suck...!

i have spended some time in this, in typing etc.... so i hope this helps! gone sleep cya

2006-11-16 14:50:27

#6

DeCon_1: Member; +16|6977|Atlanta, Georga U.S.A.

bf2_zspyvin wrote:
DeCon_1 wrote:
Its because you don't have the XFi with the 64Mb of XRAM. Only those card are supported for the XFi sound setting.
And u totally suck...!

I guest I totally suck for trying to help make suggestions so someone can fix a problem. Lets just ask the fountain of all knowledge in the universe bf2_zspyvin for help next time on problems because it seems that he knows everything and I'm just the tard.

2006-11-16 15:06:29

#7

K.Arathorn: Member; +4|7199|Sweden

Thx, DeCon_1 your first posting was enought to explain why I can't use F-Xi. Still Mad_Ad and bf2_zspyvin gave some more input and I will certainly se computer store once more.

Thx for you input... ...time to see the pillow (Swedish time just past midnight)...

Girl friend and kids will be happy over there new toy... ...no just kidding...

Brg
//Sir K.Arathorn

2006-11-16 15:29:17

#8

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|7124

DeCon_1 wrote:
bf2_zspyvin wrote:
DeCon_1 wrote:
Its because you don't have the XFi with the 64Mb of XRAM. Only those card are supported for the XFi sound setting.
And u totally suck...!
I guest I totally suck for trying to help make suggestions so someone can fix a problem. Lets just ask the fountain of all knowledge in the universe bf2_zspyvin for help next time on problems because it seems that he knows everything and I'm just the tard.

True, zspyvin was totally off base, but your "answer" is completely wrong. Any of the X-Fi cards work fine at Ultra settings on BF2.

2006-11-16 22:05:59

#9

Defiance: Member; +438|7127

I have an x-Fi xtreme music.

It works with BF2 "Ultra High" setting and the x-Fi option in the audio menu.

It sounds amazing.

bf2_zspyvin is a retard.

2006-11-16 23:15:56

#10

K.Arathorn: Member; +4|7199|Sweden

Ilocano, if that's true what is the problem...

2006-11-16 23:19:07

#11

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,074|7228|PNW

Make sure you have the newest drivers from creativelabs.com as well.

2006-11-17 02:04:07

#12

fierce: I love [fiSh]; +167|7025

DeCon_1 wrote:
Its because you don't have the XFi with the 64Mb of XRAM. Only those card are supported for the XFi sound setting.

Totally wrong, he just has to activate the "Game Mode" for his Soundcard and then he can use Ultra High and X-Fi in BF2.

2006-11-17 02:06:52

#13

the_outsider38: Microsoft Poster Child; +83|7151|Vancouver BC Canada

bf2_zspyvin wrote:
You have to activate the GAME MODE when u wanna play games, so u can activate EAX HD and creative X-fi options.

1. Read the manaul
2. Cant find? > http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x- … ware/game/
3. Still dont know what to do: http://www.creative.com/products/soundblaster/howto/

You have to switch between modes! There is a Gamemode, Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode
.
U need to activate the gamemode by clicking on "mode" or something like that.

I dont know what mode u have activated now... but i will post a screenshot of all modes all u have to do is click >mode< and there will open a pop-up and tadam u can change mode.

Entertainment Mode
http://images.soundblaster.com/products … nment1.jpg

Audio creation mode
http://images.soundblaster.com/products … ation1.jpg

GAMEMODE!!!!!!!!
http://images.soundblaster.com/products … aming1.jpg
No bitching about buying Xfi expensive 300+ euro/dollar card ... they suck because there are ONLY usefull for people which work with audio-creating etc. (or just for people that think that many dollars = good quality , the suck)

DeCon_1 wrote:
Its because you don't have the XFi with the 64Mb of XRAM. Only those card are supported for the XFi sound setting.
And u totally suck...!

i have spended some time in this, in typing etc.... so i hope this helps! gone sleep cya

This is correct info. It will not recoginise your card if it isn't in game mode.
Also try switching PCI slots, some mobos are fussy about which one works.

2006-11-17 02:30:23

#14

bf2_zspyvin: Member; +17|7141|The Netherlands

Ilocano wrote:
DeCon_1 wrote:
bf2_zspyvin wrote:
And u totally suck...!
I guest I totally suck for trying to help make suggestions so someone can fix a problem. Lets just ask the fountain of all knowledge in the universe bf2_zspyvin for help next time on problems because it seems that he knows everything and I'm just the tard.
True, zspyvin was totally off base, but your "answer" is completely wrong. Any of the X-Fi cards work fine at Ultra settings on BF2.

Am talking about the X-fi FPS and those other expensive x-fi cards, gamers like us dont need then. Xtrme music = good enough

Last edited by bf2_zspyvin (2006-11-17 02:30:44)

2006-11-17 02:42:19

#15

Dieselboy: Flicker of beans since 1986; +87|7007|Reading, Basingrad

If DeCon_1 is wrong fair enough!
......telling him he sucks is a different matter, makes you look like an ass!

If you can't be nice be silent

2006-11-17 03:39:18

#16

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,074|7228|PNW

bf2_zspyvin wrote:
Ilocano wrote:
DeCon_1 wrote:
I guest I totally suck for trying to help make suggestions so someone can fix a problem. Lets just ask the fountain of all knowledge in the universe bf2_zspyvin for help next time on problems because it seems that he knows everything and I'm just the tard.
True, zspyvin was totally off base, but your "answer" is completely wrong. Any of the X-Fi cards work fine at Ultra settings on BF2.
Am talking about the X-fi FPS and those other expensive x-fi cards, gamers like us dont need then. Xtrme music = good enough

Yup. The only reason I want an uber one is because my place is filled with a bunch of electronic instruments that I don't have the equipment to properly orchestrate. And no, I want one that can double as a gamer's, not a $1500 slab of silicon.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2006-11-17 03:40:11)

2006-11-17 07:17:51

#17

Mad Ad: Member; +178|6967|England, UK

Ilocano wrote:
True, zspyvin was totally off base, but your "answer" is completely wrong. Any of the X-Fi cards work fine at Ultra settings on BF2.

Not true, the model the OP bought doesnt have a game mode. Its a new cheap model for the masses noticable by the use of multicolour jackplugs.

2006-11-20 09:36:01

#18

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|7124

Mad Ad wrote:
Ilocano wrote:
True, zspyvin was totally off base, but your "answer" is completely wrong. Any of the X-Fi cards work fine at Ultra settings on BF2.
Not true, the model the OP bought doesnt have a game mode. Its a new cheap model for the masses noticable by the use of multicolour jackplugs.

I stand corrected. I missed that. Extreme Audio versus Extreme Music. I'd dump Extreme Audio. It's not worth it...

2006-12-26 18:29:35

#19

Greenspan: Fed. Chairman (Ret.); +12|6944

What about the Xmod USB soundcard thing? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6829102009 Creative says it has X-Fi, but it's USB. Would I be able to do UltraHigh and EAX with that? Has anyone tried it yet? I like it because I'd be able to put it on my laptop too, but if it doesn't do the job forget about it.

2006-12-26 19:35:53

#20

Reciprocity: Member; +721|7037|the dank(super) side of Oregon

K.Arathorn wrote:
I just bought a SB X-Fi Xtreme Audio card

yep, you got the wrong card buddy, xtreme audio is not for gaming.

for ~$110, you can now get the bells and whistles equipped gamer edition, i.e. 192KHz sample rate and onboard ram.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6829102005

I bought the xtreme music back when it was over $130, and it's squat compared to the xtreme gamer. Humm, time to give newegg more money.

Last edited by Reciprocity (2006-12-26 19:40:25)

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