Sound Blaster 32 Listed as Sound Blaster 16 in Windows 2000 (216835)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q216835

SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows 2000, your Plug and Play Sound Blaster 32 sound card may be listed as a Sound Blaster 16 in Device Manager.

CAUSE

A Sound Blaster 32 sound card, based on the CT3600 chip set, is actually a Sound Blaster 16 + AWE, so it is listed correctly in Device Manager .

The Sound Blaster AWE32 sound card is a standard Sound Blaster 16 MultiCD card with the EMU 8000 Advanced WavEffect music synthesizer chip. The card includes all the standard Sound Blaster 16 features. Additionally, the Sound Blaster AWE32 includes an advanced signal processor and multiple interfaces supporting Creative Labs, Mitsumi, and Sony CD-ROM drives.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB216835
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