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X-Fi functionality on any Realtek HDA Codec

Doesn't the DFI use a Bernstein module and the Maximus a Soundmax PCI-E card?

my board has a bernstein 885, and it works.
 
ok... somehow i got it to work but im stuck at the previously mentioned activation screen.

is there anyway around this? i'll take a PM if anyone knows how.
 
ok... somehow i got it to work but im stuck at the previously mentioned activation screen.

is there anyway around this? i'll take a PM if anyone knows how.

the activation cant be bypassed, you either use it til the trial goes out or you pay for it.
 
trial was up by the end of the install.
 
trial was up by the end of the install.

then your only option is to buy a key.
Even if you wanted to, there are no cracks or serials available for this.
 
then your only option is to buy a key.
Even if you wanted to, there are no cracks or serials available for this.

Is that just for the software or for the driver and the software?
 
so the driver is what makes it better? i thought it was the software from what ketxxx said.

so in order for this to work you have to have a xfi card to get the key for the software, then ditch the card and use your onboard.
 
Is that just for the software or for the driver and the software?

oh okay good. Im gonna have to give this a try after all then. Could care less about the software. I just want onboard sound drivers that will work with bioshock. Wish this cameout before I bought a sound card.
 
The soundcard you bought wasn't much of a upgrade from on-board sound :p So don't feel too bad :D
 
The soundcard you bought wasn't much of a upgrade from on-board sound :p So don't feel too bad :D

Well I am not too picky when it comes to sound. As long as I can hear it and it is not scratchy I am fine. I only use the built in speakers on my LCD. I bought it just for Bioshock. But now looks like I won't need it. :p
 
lol :D I envy you in a way, my sound has to be perfect or I'll mess with settings all day to get it right :p
 
lol :D I envy you in a way, my sound has to be perfect or I'll mess with settings all day to get it right :p

Ha well if I could care I would. But I am on such a tight budget and my space is so small that Ive just learned to let it not bother me. Yes I need the quality to be good, but I can let it slide if its not perfect or near perfect. Now picture quality is another thing. I definitely do care a lot about that.
 
I'm a little different there, as long as picture quality is above average then thats fine by me. Those panels with glossy screens do annoy me though, they capture so many reflections yet what are supposed to be highend panels almost always use those kinds of screens :shadedshu
 
Probably, eventually, maybe, time permitting.
 
doesnt that card already HAVE this stuff?

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http://www.techspot.com/review/105-asus-maximus-2-formula/page2.html

the EAX 4.0 and CMSS 3D kinda imply your card needs no mods?
 
Moonpig is talking about his driver not working in W7 at all.
 
Its fine, we all don't work right when its late ;)
 
Yea, iam. Hopefully Kyle's SoundCard will cure my Win7 issues :-(
 
will this work on a laptop?

EDIT: nvm it works lol
 
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If the laptop uses a Realtek HDA codec, yes.
 
Hey nice to see this thread again.

I will definitly try the new drivers!

:):toast:
 
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