Falcosoft wrote on 2023-08-02, 10:32:

Yes, but the echoed messages sound like simple information, not like a warning ( I mean there is no emphasis on that you actual […]
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Yes, but the echoed messages sound like simple information, not like a warning ( I mean there is no emphasis on that you actually have to use another ecw file for normal Midi operation).
The messages do not tell you that if you experience Midi playback problems it's because of the included DEFAULT.ECW.
As a compromise 😀 :
ECHO The default ECW wavetable file "DEFAULT.ECW" is a copy of "DOSTEST.ECW".
ECHO This means it contains only piano and no drum kits at all.
ECHO If you want to use Midi you should use another ECW wavetable file.
ECHO Find one and replace the default wavetable file "C:\SBA2ZS\DEFAULT.ECW" keeping the name "DEFAULT.ECW".

I'll change the message, which is related to limited default wavetable file, to this:

1...
2ECHO ATTENTION!!!
3ECHO In order to work properly the driver needs EMM386 or another DOS memory manager!
4ECHO.
5ECHO The default ECW wavetable file "DEFAULT.ECW" is a copy of "DOSTEST.ECW".
6ECHO This means that it only contains very limited MIDI instrument sets.
7ECHO If you want to use more of MIDI capabilities of your SB Audigy 2 ZS in pure DOS,
8ECHO you have to use another ECW wavetable file!
9ECHO Find yourself a suitable ECW wavetable file (i.e. "EAPCI8M.ECW")
10ECHO and replace the default wavetable file "C:\SBA2ZS\DEFAULT.ECW",
11ECHO keeping the name "DEFAULT.ECW"!!!
12ECHO.
13ECHO REBOOT THE SYSTEM NOW TO LOAD THE DRIVER!!!
14ECHO.
15ECHO You can then check the audio with "C:\SBA2ZS\SBEGO.EXE".
16...

What do you think about that? Is it clear enough?

P.S. Silence is sign for acceptance.

Here is the link to the new files with updated warning messages in installer batch-script:

https://www.sendspace.com/filegroup/c%2BVCHOC … C7Zec%2BTUf99lU

analog_programmer wrote on 2023-08-02, 14:05:

I'll change the message, which is related to limited default wavetable file, to this: […]
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Falcosoft wrote on 2023-08-02, 10:32:

Yes, but the echoed messages sound like simple information, not like a warning ( I mean there is no emphasis on that you actual […]
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Yes, but the echoed messages sound like simple information, not like a warning ( I mean there is no emphasis on that you actually have to use another ecw file for normal Midi operation).
The messages do not tell you that if you experience Midi playback problems it's because of the included DEFAULT.ECW.
As a compromise 😀 :
ECHO The default ECW wavetable file "DEFAULT.ECW" is a copy of "DOSTEST.ECW".
ECHO This means it contains only piano and no drum kits at all.
ECHO If you want to use Midi you should use another ECW wavetable file.
ECHO Find one and replace the default wavetable file "C:\SBA2ZS\DEFAULT.ECW" keeping the name "DEFAULT.ECW".

I'll change the message, which is related to limited default wavetable file, to this:

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1...
2ECHO ATTENTION!!!
3ECHO In order to work properly the driver needs EMM386 or another DOS memory manager!
4ECHO.
5ECHO The default ECW wavetable file "DEFAULT.ECW" is a copy of "DOSTEST.ECW".
6ECHO This means that it only contains very limited MIDI instrument sets.
7ECHO If you want to use more of MIDI capabilities of your SB Audigy 2 ZS in pure DOS,
8ECHO you have to use another ECW wavetable file!
9ECHO Find yourself a suitable ECW wavetable file (i.e. "EAPCI8M.ECW")
10ECHO and replace the default wavetable file "C:\SBA2ZS\DEFAULT.ECW",
11ECHO keeping the name "DEFAULT.ECW"!!!
12ECHO.
13ECHO REBOOT THE SYSTEM NOW TO LOAD THE DRIVER!!!
14ECHO.
15ECHO You can then check the audio with "C:\SBA2ZS\SBEGO.EXE".
16...

What do you think about that? Is it clear enough?

P.S. Silence is sign for acceptance.

Here is the link to the new files with updated warning messages in installer batch-script:

https://www.sendspace.com/filegroup/c%2BVCHOC … C7Zec%2BTUf99lU

Yes, I think it's more than OK 😀

I am still Rockin my Audigy 2ZS in my “HP z440 workstation”.
I can’t seem to get rid of this card.
It has served me great for many years since Win98

I think this is the Last Fastest Modern Computer that will support it.
It’s not easy finding computers with PCI slots anymore.

My Specs
HP z440
Xeon 1660v4 ( 8-cores, 16-threads )
64gb DDR4 2133p ECC REG. RAM
Nvidia 3060ti
Sound cards - Creative X3 USB and Audigy 2ZS

Intel486dx33 wrote on 2023-08-07, 08:07:

I am still Rock-in my Audigy 2ZS in my “HP z440 workstation”. I can’t seem to get rid of this card. It has served me great for […]
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I am still Rock-in my Audigy 2ZS in my “HP z440 workstation”.
I can’t seem to get rid of this card.
It has served me great for many years since Win98

I think this is the Last Fastest Modern Computer that will support it.
It’s not easy finding computers with PCI slots anymore.

My Specs
HP z440
Xeon 1660v4 ( 8-cores, 16-threads )
64gb DDR4 2133p ECC REG. RAM
Nvidia 3060ti
Sound cards - Creative X3 USB and Audigy 2ZS

Very nice machine for such a soundcard 😀

For about 17 years I have an SB X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS with very similar front panel and I still use it in my old desktop "daily driver" machine (Phenom II x6 1055T, 8GB DDR2-1000, Asus M4A79 Deluxe - yeah, I know it's old, but still do its job). I've once tested my X-Fi soundcard with adapter and cable from PCI to PCIE x1 slot and it turned out that it works with no problems. I think that the Audigy 2 ZS cards will work the same way with newer motherboards without PCI slots, but I haven't tested yet my resurrected card with PCI-PCIE adapter.

I don’t see an end for this card yet as it still works in Win-11 and in most Linux.
And in other operating systems.