kacklepatra Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Most Nforce4 motherboard vendors are releasing bios updates to fix the compatability issues with the soundblaster x-fi. WIll DFi be releasing such a bios? Is one really needed? thx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacklepatra Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 I know theres official DFi reps on these forums, abit and asus have released bios updates for thier nforce4 motherboards to fix the problems with soundblaster x-fi. What are DFi's plans in this matter? or will my first dfi board also be my last? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 i dont have an answer you should try [email protected] as that is where the bios engineers are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneC Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 What compatibilty issues? I'm thinking of getting Santa to bring me one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_xhp_ Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 Hi everyone, First of all I'd like to thank you all again for your feedback, both here on the forum and in direct contact with Customer Support. A problem was identified on nForce4 based systems where the system ran into difficulties, related to the enumeration of the cards with 2MB (X-Fi XtremeMusic and X-Fi Platinum). This resulted in a variety of symptoms: - The system may freeze or not boot - The system may list multiple "Unknown PCI Device" entries and lead to a BSOD - The system may reboot repeatedly (when "Automatically Restart" is enabled in the Advanced system settings) Some motherboard manufacturers have already acknowledged this issue and released a BIOS update to resolve it. For systems where a BIOS update is not available we will be providing an alternative resolution in the form of a replacement card with modified firmware. Please contact Customer Support for your region for further details. You can find out more on the creative forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldamon Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Last month, eVGA fixed this problem as well. I don't believe Creative is 100% at fault here if this is only an nForce4 problem. Finger-pointing may ensue because of this, but I just want a working system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craniumxd Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 I am running an X-Fi and havent had any issues I can tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldamon Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 My NF4X hasn't been updated since August, which was prior to the X-Fi release. I'm hoping the next NF4X BIOS has the X-Fi updates in it. i dont have an answer you should try [email protected] as that is where the bios engineers are Thank you! I'll give that address a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldamon Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Word's out: http://www.nforcershq.com/article4248.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gear Junkie Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 The latest official BIOS fixed the problem for me. I was having all of the problems described on the creative forums. Someone suggested that I install the latest m/b bios and the latest nvidia chipset drivers (i think they were the nForce4 AMD Edition (6.66) drivers). After I did this, the X-Fi worked properly. I haven't had any (related) problems since. The problem is related to IRQ availability and how they are assigned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldamon Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Then I hope the same effort is extended to the NF4X, even though it's a Socket 754/budget board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcillig Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 The latest official BIOS fixed the problem for me. I was having all of the problems described on the creative forums. Someone suggested that I install the latest m/b bios and the latest nvidia chipset drivers (i think they were the nForce4 AMD Edition (6.66) drivers). After I did this, the X-Fi worked properly. I haven't had any (related) problems since. The problem is related to IRQ availability and how they are assigned. gonna install them & see if it help me out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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