CT2230: Should I use SBBASIC drivers or the 3 disk SB16 MCD drivers? \ VOGONS

CT2230: Should I use SBBASIC drivers or the 3 disk SB16 MCD drivers?

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First post, by telecommand

Posted on 2020-11-12, 00:26

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Just acquired a CT2230 card and I'm wondering if I can just use the sbbasic.exe install for drivers, or do I need to use the 3 disk install found here? http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1135

I'd prefer to use sbbasic due to its small size and ease of use, but will I lose functionality if I don't use the disks in the .zip above? What are the differences between the two driver sets? They're both for SB16.

Reply 1 of 2, by maxtherabbit

Posted on 2020-11-12, 00:32

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The 2230 doesn't require memory resident drivers at all. If you install the full set you will not gain any meaningful function. Just use sb basic and stick your set blaster and diagnose /s in the autoexec.bat to initialize the card

Reply 2 of 2, by telecommand

Posted on 2020-11-12, 02:58

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Thanks! Just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to lose functionality if I didn't use the included driver disks (they appear to add on a bunch of apps I don't want).

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