X-Fi soundcard

[juergen84]

is it possible for the X-Fi (extreme music in particular) to use the front audio panel of your pc case?

[pjak]

Models that support Intel HD Front Panel Audio, are as follows:

• Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio (PCI Express)
  
• Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio (Low-Profile PCI)
  
• Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer (Low-Profile PCI)
  

They are NOT compatible with AC97 or Intel-compatible HD Front Panel Audio.

However, from the list only the XtremeGamer card is actually worth buying. Get it OEM (bulk), if possible, for extra value.

Edited December 29, 2007 by pjak

[juergen84]

just did it!

X-Fi:

1 - Analog Ground

2 - Analog Headphone Out Left

3 - Audio Backpanel Mute -- short to ground to mute the backpanel (when headphones are plugged in)

4 - Analog Headphone Out Right

5 - same as #3

6 - Mic input from front panel

7 - No Connection

8 - VREF out -- voltage reference for Mic

9 - MIC IN MUTE -- ground when mic isn't plugged in, +12VDC when mic is plugged in

10 - Audio cable detect -- will be ground when headphones are plugged in (not normally used)

Frontpanel Anschluss:

1 Mic In

2 AUD_GND

3 Mic VCC

4 AUD_GND / 5V Audio

5 FP_OUT_R

5 FP_RETURN_R

7 Audio 5V / NC

8 Closed

9 FP_OUT_L

10 FP_RETURN_L

X-fi FP

1 2

2 9

4 5

6 1

8 3

works fine here

[null_]

Isn't the XtremeGamer the same thing as the XtremeMusic only with X-RAM and a low profile card?

[pjak]

Isn't the XtremeGamer the same thing as the XtremeMusic only with X-RAM and a low profile card?

No, there are many differences between XtremeMusic and XtremeGamer.

But in terms of Internal Connectors the XtremeMusic has them for the following: Analog CD cable [7], Digital Audio (SPDIF) [9-small] or [11], Internal Console [9-big], Power Input (needed when using external console) [8], and Creative Proprietary [6]. It has NONE for Front Panel Audio [10]!

Here are the board layout diagrams:

SB046X Series (includes XtremeMusic, Platinum and Fatal1ty)

SB055X Series (includes Elite Pro)

SB073X Series (includes XtremeGamer)

Also, I have uploaded the official front panel [10] layout for the SB073X Series.

http://rapidshare.com/files/80191239/SB073X.mht.html

Edited December 30, 2007 by pjak

[OPaul]

just did it!

X-Fi:

1 - Analog Ground

2 - Analog Headphone Out Left

3 - Audio Backpanel Mute -- short to ground to mute the backpanel (when headphones are plugged in)

4 - Analog Headphone Out Right

5 - same as #3

6 - Mic input from front panel

7 - No Connection

8 - VREF out -- voltage reference for Mic

9 - MIC IN MUTE -- ground when mic isn't plugged in, +12VDC when mic is plugged in

10 - Audio cable detect -- will be ground when headphones are plugged in (not normally used)

Frontpanel Anschluss:

1 Mic In

2 AUD_GND

3 Mic VCC

4 AUD_GND / 5V Audio

5 FP_OUT_R

5 FP_RETURN_R

7 Audio 5V / NC

8 Closed

9 FP_OUT_L

10 FP_RETURN_L

X-fi FP

1 2

2 9

4 5

6 1

8 3

works fine here

Sweet, I'll give that a shot when I get home. Nice find.

[HellasVagabond]

Guys since i want to connect my Xtreme Music with my GTX260 graphics card to have sound via HDMI where is the internal SPDIF ?????

I checked the diagram but cant understand it......