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OMNI CD-ROM Drive Does Not Recognize a Sound Card as the Drive Controller
Interface
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Symptom:
When connecting an OMNI CD kit to the interface on a Sound Blaster Pro or
Sound Blaster 16 to control the drive the following Error Message is
encountered:
"Interface Board or CD-ROM Drive not Ready"
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Solution:
Some OMNI CD-ROM kits come with two installation diskettes. One of the
installation diskettes should be used when using the interface card as the
controller, while the other diskette is for use when a Sound Blaster Pro or
Sound Blaster 16 is used as the drive controller. Frequently, the cause of
the above Error Message is using the incorrect installation diskette for the
CD-ROM controller. To determine if the cause of the error message is
incorrectly configured drivers, edit your CONFIG.SYS file and compare the
syntax of the CD-ROM driver to those listed below.
Correct syntax when using the CT-1810 interface card at defaults:
DEVICE=C:\SBCD\SBCD.SYS /P:250 /D:MSCD001 /T:2 /A:0
Correct syntax when using a Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16 as the
CD-ROM controller when set at defaults:
DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\SBCD.SYS /P:220 /D:MSCD001 /A:0
The syntax of the driver statement in the CONFIG.SYS file should closely
match one of the examples above. In the event the driver statement does
not correctly reflect the hardware settings for the CD-ROM controller in
use, re-install the driver using the correct installation diskette.
However, simply changing the driver statement in the CONFIG.SYS file
(** SEE DRIVER INFORMATION BELOW **) may also correct the error. Once
the changes have been made and the system has been rebooted, the Error
Message should be resolved.
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If the above steps do not resolve the error, it may be necessary to contact
our Technical Support Service by voice. The Technical Support Center is open
from 8am to 10pm CST, seven days a week. Technical Support may be reached at
(405) 742-6622. When calling the Technical Support Center, please have the
following information available, and preferably be at the computer with the
system turned on.
1) The version and publisher of the DOS being used.
2) The make and model of the computer system.
3) A list of the other cards and peripherels installed in the computer.
4) Copies of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
5) A description of any error messages and when they occur.
With the above information available, our Technical Support Staff will be able
to offer further solutions.
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SBCD.SYS settings:
There are some SBCD.SYS parameters that can be edited. To edit the
parameters, use any text editor. The syntax of the SBCD.SYS entry in the
CONFIG.SYS file is:
DEVICE=\[path]\SBCD\SBCD.SYS /D:[device name] /P:[xxx] {/N:[x]}
{/S:[mode][ID]} {/A} {/X:1} {/T:[x]}
The parameters are as follows:
Parameter Description
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/D:[device name] Name of the CD-ROM drive; must be identical
to the device name in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Default is /D:MSCD001.
/P:[xxx] Base address used by your audio card. XXX
can be 220, 240, 260, or 280. Factory
default is 220. When using CT-1810 interface
card this value is either 250 or 260. Factory
default for the CT-1810 is 250.
/N:[x] Number of CD-ROM drives connected. X ranges
from 1 to 4. When adding this entry, it is
important to specify the correct number
because X determines the number of drives
accessible.
/S:[mode][ID] [mode] can be A (Auto), N (Normal), and D
(Double Speed). Default is Double Speed mode.
For Auto mode, the transfer speed is dependent
on the type of disc. For data disc, the
transfer speed is 300 K/sec. For mixed mode
CD containing audio and data, transfer speed is
150 K/sec. For Normal and Double mode,
transfer speed regardless of the type of disc
is 150 K/sec and 300 K/sec respectively.
[ID] is the drive's ID number. Value ranges
from 0 to 3. If it is specified after [mode],
the setting for ID applies only to the drive
specified by [ID]. For example, /S:A3 means
only drive 3 is in auto mode. If [ID] is
omitted, the setting for [mode] is effective
for all drives connected. For example, /S:N
means all connected drives are in Normal mode.
/A Enables sound to be sent to both channels even
when the application software sends it to one
channel.
/X:1 Prevents the application from giving an error
message when software eject is not available.
This applies only when using CD-ROM drive
model 521 or 523 as the first drive for
daisy-chaining.
/T:[x] Determines the type of interface the CD-ROM
drive is connected to. When connecting to
the CT-1810 interface, the value of X should
be 2. When connecting to a Sound Blaster Pro
or Sound Blaster 16, the value should be 1.
The default is 1.
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MSCDEX.EXE Settings
Version 6.0 and 6.2 of MS-DOS ship with their own version of the MSCDEX.EXE
program. When using version 6.0 or 6.2 of MS-DOS use the MSCDEX that was
included with DOS in place of the MSCDEX included with the CD-ROM drive. Some
MSCDEX.EXE parameters can be edited. To edit the paramters, use a text editor.
The syntax of the MSCDEX.EXE entry in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file is:
[drive]\[path]\MSCDEX.EXE /D:[device name] /L:[drive letter] {/E} {/M:[xx]}
{/V} {/S}
The parameters are as follows:
Parameter Description
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/D:[device name] Name of the CD-ROM drive as specified in the
CONFIG.SYS. Default is /D:MSCD001.
/L:[drive letter] Drive assigned to the CD-ROM drive. If this
is not specified, the next available drive is
used.
/E Uses expanded memory, if available. (This is
only applicable to Expanded Memory Manager LIM
version 3.2 or later.)
/M:[xx] Specifies the number of buffers for temporary
storage of the most recent data. XX ranges
from 2 to 30. Each buffer uses about 2 KB or
memory and specfying too many buffers may
interfere with programs that have larger
memory requirements. The performance of your
drive increases with the value of XX.
/V Displays a summary of the RAM allocation and
expanded memory usage at boot up.
/S Allows sharing of CD-ROM drives on MS-NET
based file servers.
No I/O Address Found When Running the Test Program With a CD ROM Drive
Attached to the CD ROM Interface
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Symptom:
When the test program for the Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16
is run when a CD ROM drive is connected to the CD ROM interface,
the card is not detected or an I/O address cannot be found.
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Solution:
The most frequent cause of this error message is connecting the data cable
from the CD ROM drive to the Sound Blaster incorrectly. The data cable is
the wide 40 pin cable that transfers digital data. One edge of the data
cable has a red or pink stripe. The red edge of the data cable should be
connected to the CD ROM drive facing AWAY from the power connector located
on the back of the drive. The red edge of the data cable should be connected
toward the TOP of the Sound Blaster card or away from the motherboard.
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Extended Answer:
For testing purposes, follow the steps listed below:
Turn the computer system OFF.
Unplug the power cable from the computer.
Remove the case from the computer.
Locate the Sound Blaster card.
Remove the data cable from the CD ROM interface.
Replace the computer case.
Re-Connect the power cable to the computer.
Turn the computer on.
Change to the Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16 directory.
Run the test program.
If the test program functions without error at this point, the error message
is most likely caused by one of the following:
1) The CD ROM data cable is incorrectly installed.
2) The CD ROM data cable is not fully seated.
3) The CD ROM drive is not compatible with the interface on the Sound
Blaster card. The CD ROM interface on the Sound Blaster Pro Deluxe or
Sound Blaster 16 Basic supports the Panasonic CR-521, CR-523, CR-531 or
CR-563. If attempting to install a CD ROM drive other than these, use
the interface card shipped with the CD ROM drive.
If the error message is caused by option 1 or option 2 above, follow the
directions listed below. If the error message is caused by option 3,
consult the CD ROM drive manual for information on how to install the
drive interface board.
Turn the computer OFF.
Unplug the power connector from the computer.
Remove the case from the computer.
Check that the data cable connected to the CD ROM drive is fully seated.
Also, check to ensure that the red edge of this data cable is AWAY from
the power connector on the CD ROM drive.
Re-Connect the data cable to the Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16.
When connecting the data cable, make sure the red edge of the data cable
is toward the TOP of the card. The top of the card is AWAY from the
motherboard. Also, when connecting this cable make sure that the connector
is fully seated.
Replace the computer case.
Re-Connect the power cable.
Turn the computer on.
Change to the Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16 directory.
Run the test program.
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If the above steps do not resolve the error, it may be necessary to contact
our Technical Support Service by voice. The Technical Support Center is open
from 8am to 10pm CST, seven days a week. Technical Support may be reached at
(405) 742-6622. When calling the Technical Support Center, please have the
following information available, and preferably be at the computer with the
system turned on.
1) The version and publisher of the DOS being used.
2) The make and model of the computer system.
3) A list of the other cards and peripherels installed in the computer.
4) Copies of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
5) A description of any error messages and when they occur.
With the above information available, our Technical Support Staff will be able
to offer further solutions.
No Sound When Playing CD Audio
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Symptom:
When trying to play audio CD ROM's in Windows, no sound is heard.
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Solution:
When trying to play audio CD's in Windows and no sound is heard, there
are several possible solutions.
1) Check to see if an audio CD will play in DOS, by running either
CDPLYR.BAT or QCD.BAT. These files may be found in the SBPRO or SB16
directory. If the audio CD will play in DOS, then the required solution
is to re-install the [MCI] CD Audio driver in Windows.
The [MCI] CD Audio driver is a driver included with the Microsoft Windows
3.1 installation diskettes. To install this driver, insert a data disk
in the CD-ROM drive, start Windows, go to the Control Panel and select the
Drivers Icon. Once this has been selected, select the ADD button and select
the [MCI] CD Audio option. At this point, it may be necessary to have the
original Windows installation diskettes. Once the [MCI] CD Audio driver has
been installed, CD Audio should be available in Windows. For further
information on the use or installation of the [MCI] CD Audio you may need
to contact Microsoft Technical Support.
2) If an audio CD will not play in DOS, check to insure the CD Audio and
Master volume controls are adjusted to an adequate level. The volume levels
may be adjusted from either DOS or Windows. In Windows, launch the mixer
application which may be found in the SB16 group or the SBPro group. To
adjust the volume levels from a DOS prompt, switch to the SBPRO or SB16
directory and type the following:
SBP-SET /M:15 /CD:15 <-- For a Sound Blaster Pro
SB16SET /M:255 /CD:255 <-- For a Sound Blaster 16
Again, attempt to play an Audio CD from a DOS prompt. If CD Audio in DOS is
still not audible,proceed to step 3.
3) If neither step 1 or step 2 resolves the problem, it may be necessary to
check the condition of the audio cable between the CD ROM drive and the SBPRO
or SB16 card. Check this cable for proper connection and for any physical
defects. Additionally, when using a non Creative Labs CD ROM drive, check to
ensure the pinout of the CD Audio output of the drive matches the pinout of
the CD Audio input on the sound card. The pinout of the CD Audio input on
a Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16 is:
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Left Channel
Pin 3: Ground
Pin 4: Right Channel
If the pinout does not match between the the CD ROM drive and the Sound
Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster 16, CD Audio will not be heard under any
circumstances and it will be necessary to modify the audio cable or obtain
the proper cable from a third party source. (One source of such cables
may be the CD ROM drive manufacturer, or for the Sony CDU-31A or CDU-33A,
the Mitsumi CRMC LU005S or Mitsumi CRMC FX001/FX001d, or an NEC, Hitachi or
Toshiba CD ROM drives the Creative Labs Customer Service department at
(800) 998-1000.)
4) Finally, many CD-ROM drives have the ability to allow a pair of
headphones to be connected via a headphone connector jack on the front
panel. Disconnect the internal CD audio cable and connect a pair of 1/8
inch stereo headphones to see if the CD Audio may be heard when connected
directly to the CD-ROM drive. If no sound is heard through the headphone
jack try a different CD Audio disk to see if sound is heard. If no sound
is heard at this point, it may be necessary to contact the CD-ROM drive
manufacturer for further troubleshooting information.
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If the above steps do not resolve the error, it may be necessary to contact
our Technical Support Service by voice. The Technical Support Center is open
from 8am to 10pm CST, seven days a week. Technical Support may be reached at
(405) 742-6622. When calling the Technical Support Center, please have the
following information available, and preferably be at the computer with the
system turned on.
1) The version and publisher of the DOS being used.
2) The make and model of the computer system.
3) A list of the other cards and peripherels installed in the computer.
4) Copies of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
5) A description of any error messages and when they occur.
With the above information available, our Technical Support Staff will be able
to offer further solutions.
CD Audio Cable for non-Creative Labs CD-ROM Drive
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Symptom:
Where may an audio cable to connect a Sound Blaster Pro or Sound Blaster
16 to a non-Creative Labs CD-ROM drive be obtained?
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Solution:
There are several places to check to obtain an audio cable to connect
between an SBPRO or SB16 and a third party CD-ROM drive. Many CD-ROM
manufacturers can provide a cable which will connect the CD-ROM to the
SBPRO or SB16. Additionally, there are several other cable companies
that specialize in making cables to connect between a CD-ROM drive and
a sound card. Some big chain stores carry such cables as well. If
however, the drive is a Sony CDU-31A or CDU-33A, Mitsumi CRMC
FX001/FX001d or CRMC LU005, an NEC, a Hitachi, or Toshiba, a cable may
be purchased directly from Creative Labs Customer Service department
at (800) 998-1000.
Some third party companies may be able to supply audio cables for drives
not listed above. Creative Labs cannot, however, endorse, warranty or
guarantee cables purchased from third party sources. For your
convenience, two such companies are listed:
SC&T (800) 208-2080
TTS (800) 887-4968
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If the above steps do not resolve the error, it may be necessary to
contact our Technical Support Service by voice. The Technical Support
Center is open from 8am to 10pm CST, seven days a week. Technical Support
may be reached at (405) 742-6622. When calling the Technical Support Center,
please have the following information available, and preferably be at the
computer with the system turned on.
1) The version and publisher of the DOS being used.
2) The make and model of the computer system.
3) A list of the other cards and peripherels installed in the computer.
4) Copies of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
5) A description of any error messages and when they occur.
With the above information available, our Technical Support Staff will be
able to offer further solutions.
ERROR 8004: Blaster Environment String Not Set
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Symptom:
When the computer system is booted or when trying to run software
that came with a Sound Blaster card, an Error Message "ERROR 8004:
Blaster Environment String Not Set" is encountered.
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Solution:
Many programs rely on the Blaster Environment Variable to determine
the settings of the Sound Blaster Card. When the Blaster Environment
Variable is not set or not set correctly, these programs will either
not work correctly or will generate the above Error Message. There
are several items to check to ensure this statement is set correctly.
First, from a DOS prompt, run the test program that was included with
the sound card. This program will report the current configuration of
the sound card. When running the test program, make sure to write down
the proper settings of the card. Next, check the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to
be sure the SET BLASTER is the first line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and
that the statement is correct. The proper statement for a Sound Blaster
or Sound Blaster Pro will appear as follows:
SET BLASTER=Awww Ix Dy Tz
Where: Awww represents the I/O Address
www = 220 or 240
Ix represents the IRQ
x = 2,3,5,7 or 10
Dy represents the DMA channel
y = 0,1 or 3
Tz represents the type of card
(Note: the only way to definitively determine
the card type is to check the CT number which
is found in the UPPER LEFT hand corner of the
card.)
T1 = CT1320
T2 = CT1330
T3 = CT1350, CT5320
T4 = CT1600
T5 = CT5330
The proper statement for any of the SB16 cards will appear as follows:
SET BLASTER=Avvv Iw Dx Hy Pzzz T6
Where: Avvv represents the I/O Address
vvv = 220, 240, 260 or 240
Iw represents the IRQ
w = 2,5,7 or 10
Dx represents the DMA channel
x = 0,1 or 3
Hy represents the HDMA channel
y = 5, 6, 7 or the value of the DMA channel
Pzzz represents the MIDI port setting
zzz = 300 or 330
T is always 6 for a SB16.
Once the SET BLASTER statement has been correctly set, the computer
should be re-booted for the new changes to take effect. After the
system has been reset, the Error Message should not re-appear.
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NOTE:
When using DR-DOS version 5.0 or 6.0, this error message may be
encountered even when the BLASTER statement is correct. This is caused
by the memory manager included with DR-DOS. To resolve this error,
place the statement MEMMAX -U on the first line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file and the SET BLASTER statement on the second line of the AUTOEXEC.BAT.
For further information on this subject, consult the DR-DOS manual or
Digital Research Technical Support.
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If the above steps do not resolve the error, it may be necessary to
contact our Technical Support Service by voice. The Technical Support
Center is open from 8am to 10pm CST, seven days a week. Technical Support
may be reached at (405) 742-6622. When calling the Technical Support Center,
please have the following information available, and preferably be at the
computer with the system turned on.
1) The version and publisher of the DOS being used.
2) The make and model of the computer system.
3) A list of the other cards and peripherels installed in the computer.
4) Copies of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
5) A description of any error messages and when they occur.
With the above information available, our Technical Support Staff will be
able to offer further solutions.
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