Sound Blaster: Built-In Game I/O Port Feature (76811)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows with Multimedia Extensions 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
This article was previously published under Q76811

SUMMARY

This article discusses the Built-In Game I/O Port feature of the Sound Blaster card hardware and how it works with Windows with Multimedia Extensions version 1.0 and Windows version 3.1.

MORE INFORMATION

The Built-In Game Port is a standard 15-pin D-Sub PC analog joystick adapter port. The Sound Blaster allows two joysticks to be connected through this port with the aid of a Y-cable (sold separately). Windows with Multimedia Extensions can be configured to use this as two normal two-dimensional joysticks or one three-dimensional joystick.

The only confusing part is Creative Lab's use of "I/O" for this joystick port. Joysticks are INPUT devices only. The only OUTPUT that this port provides is for musical instrument digital interface (MIDI).

Sound Blaster is manufactured by Creative Labs, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/20/2003
Keywords:KB76811
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