[ resolved] Want to get a SB ct5803 running on windows XP \ VOGONS

[ resolved] Want to get a SB ct5803 running on windows XP

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First post, by Alex_03

Posted on 2023-07-09, 14:23

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I wasn't sure exactly where to post this, but here we go!

I am trying to get a creative labs sound blaster ct5803 running on windows XP, but I am having some issues. I have a zip file with drivers that I think have worked in the past for this same computer, but they don't seem to be working now. The install process appears to go fine, no errors or anything, but the card never gets detected as an audio device. How should it show up in device manager? I am not sure windows is even detecting the card.

I have found some sources saying that this card is an oem one from a gateway pre-built, so I doubt it is very good, but it is what I have.

My system is as follows: pentium 4 2.0GHz, windows xp sp3, intel permedia 2 PCI VGA card, some intel motherboard I think from another pre-built.

Any help would be appreciated!

Last edited by Alex_03 on 2023-07-14, 00:23. Edited 1 time in total.

Reply 1 of 6, by Horun

Posted on 2023-07-09, 17:07

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That is SB uses the ES1371/1373 chip (was labeled as Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64/128 and was OEM to both Dell and Gateway according to my SB master # model list).....
The 5801, 5803, 5805 and 5807 all used that same Ensoniq chip IIRC. Picture of the card with some info: https://flaterco.com/kb/audio/PCI/index.html#CT5803
Did you try the WebUpdate or Driver only packages here: https://support.creative.com/Products/Product … Others&CatName=

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Reply 2 of 6, by Alex_03

Posted on 2023-07-10, 17:04

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Thanks for the info!

I did try that driver, but when I run the .exe it loads something for a second then stops and shows a blank window titled "info" with only an "ok" button, so it doesn't seem to work right on my machine.

Reply 3 of 6, by gerwin

Posted on 2023-07-10, 17:33

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This one has a folder "Updated Windows XP Driver". The inf file lists one Gateway card there (ES1371,PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_1371&SUBSYS_8054107B), but no match with the string "5803".
http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?file … menustate=44,37

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Reply 4 of 6, by Alex_03

Posted on 2023-07-11, 20:06

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I may as well give it a shot since the ES1371 is supposedly the same chip as on the ct5803, what could go wrong? 😁

Reply 5 of 6, by Alex_03

Posted on 2023-07-14, 00:22

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I got the card working today, turns out I didn't do my due diligence and check for hardware issues before chasing software. My case is missing a couple of standoffs under the pci slots so the card was not fully inserted into the slot.

Not a very satisfying result, I apologize for wasting time.

anyways, see you folks later!

Reply 6 of 6, by Horun

Posted on 2023-07-14, 01:19

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Great ! Glad you got it working.

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