Joseph_Joestar wrote on 2025-05-13, 11:51:

Also, for use cases when a LiveDrive is present, I definitively recommend using the original driver CD that came with the card. It's easier that way, as the setup program will usually detect the LiveDrive during the installation process, and configure everything automatically.

What was odd to me was the LiveDrive worked the first few days. After that, I never got the headphone port to function. I thought the LiveDrive had failed, but it started working after the OS and driver reinstall. Hopefully it keeps working more than a few days this time. 😀

Anybody that could help setting the MS-DOS emnulation up?
Seems like my system hangs when loading the DOS driver for the SB-16 emulator.
I don't have anything on IRQ5 that could conflict, that I know of.
I tried turning off and on the PnP OS option form my BIOS
I do have an Ultra-ATA PCI card running the main drive but I don't think that would be conflicting?

As soon as I skip SBINIT.COM on a step-by-step startup, Windows seems to boot fine. I even see the SB16 Emulation device in the Device Manager.

boxpressed wrote on 2020-06-07, 17:50:

I finally got around to testing this method with a CT4830 card that I couldn't get working with ANY Live! installation CD, and . […]
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Joseph_Joestar wrote on 2020-06-06, 06:52:

I finally got around to testing this method with a CT4830 card that I couldn't get working with ANY Live! installation CD, and ...

IT WORKS PERFECTLY!

Honestly, I don't know why I'm the only other one posting in this thread. This is such a significant development, especially for people running 98SE on motherboards without an ISA slot. And it's such a great solution for people who want high-quality wavetable sound in later DOS games for the low cost of a Live! card.

It would be hard to beat a Live! + non-PNP OPL3 combo. We're talking the best of both worlds for about $30.

Thanks again for such a great guide. It was well-written and easy to follow. My Device Manager looked a little different with the CT4830, but everything works as it should.

Is it OK to delete C:\AU1 now?

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Hi there,

I know it’s been a while since your original post, but I’ve recently gotten into retro PCs and I'm currently having trouble with a Sound Blaster Live! model CT4830—same as yours, I believe.
Every time I try to install it, the system freezes during the hardware installation of the VxD driver. I’ve even left it for over three hours, but it never progresses past that point.

Would you mind sharing what steps you took to get yours working? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
1. Disabled onboard audio
2. Disabled all ports (COM, LPT, USB)
3. Performed a clean installation of Windows 98 (retail version)

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!