Jimmy
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Welcome to this thread 
I introduce you the one of the first modders mod called chmdream, before Gamespirit was taken into his step, and in towards the end of 2013 other modders followed, but I tell you later that story.
chmdream modded first in 2011 and posted in chinese and other sites
His legacy ended in 2013-2014 and he disappeared at end of 2014
Gamespirit had first appeared in 2011 when he had a blog (now defunct for many years)
This was done by a Spanish and a Chinese guy, they previously even did a Creative Mod with CMSS and Crystalizer.
These are his fabulous mods that he made.
Install for Gamespirit mod:
This tutorial describes how to unlock the onboard Realtek ALC chip's locked features and to use Creative X-FI MB software without a creative soundcard, with onboard Realtek audio chip.
These features include Dolby Advanced Audio v2, SRS Premium, Sonic Focus, DTS, THX Pro Studio, etc. Additionally, fetures such as Crystalizer, EAX Effects, X-Fi CMSS 3D, SVM, etc can me made available via Creative's X-Fi MD 2 software.
Please note that these features will depend on which Realtek chip you have onboard (steps on how to check this is provided below). On my ALC 892, I got SRS Premium, Dolby Advanced v2, DTS for playback and Andrea microphone enhancement for recording.
System Requirements:
Supported OS: Windows 7 and 8 (both 32 and 64 bit versions are supported)
Supported Chips (as mentioned at the source): ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC887, ALC888, ALC889, ALC892, ALC861VC, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC680, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267, ALC268, ALC270, ALC272, ALC273, ALC670, ALC275, ALC233, ALC284, ALC286, ALC292, ALC383, ALC668, ALC900
NOTE: the features unlocked will purely depend on the chip you have.
How to check onboard chip version:
To check which Realtek chip you have onboard, follow these steps:
1. Go to Control Panel and open 'Realtek HD Audio Manager'.
2. In Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 'i' button at the bottom-right corner.
3. In the windows that opens, check the text written with 'Audio Codec' (eg. ALC892, 896), this is your onboard Realtek chip version. Only ALC chips are supported by this mod.
Stuff to download:
> Modded realtek drivers.
> Creative X-FI MBII software
Steps to install modded drivers:
Code:
Windows 8 users need to disable "driver signature enforcement". Steps to do the same are below:
1. Open charms bar by pressing "Win + c".
2. Select Settings > Change PC Settings > General.
3. Click on "Restart now".
4. Select Troubleshooting > Advanced > Startup Settings > Restart.
5. Press 7 or F7 when prompted to disable Driver Signature Enforcement.
1. Extract the downloaded driver file.
2. Run Setup.exe from the extracted location.
3. The installer will ask to uninstall current audio drivers, allow it to do so. Reboot when prompted.
4. After reboot, the modded driver installation will continue. Allow it to do so.
5. If you get any warning about lack of digital signature by driver or something related to identity not verified, then select "Install anyways" to allow the installer to install modded drivers.
6. Reboot when prompted.
7. You are done.
Windows Security warning When Prompted During driver installation with: "Windows can not Verify the publisher of this driver software", choose "Install this driver software anyway".
NOTE: the features unlocked will purely depend on the chip you have.
Steps to use Creative X-FI MB II software:
1. Extract the downloaded creative software file.
2. Run "setup.exe" from the extracted location.
3. Complete the installation. DO NOT RUN THE SOFTWARE NOW. Ignore any warnings about audio chip not supported.
4. Boot into Safe Mode.
5. Extract "Activator.7z" and run the activation file. this will allow to run Creative X-FI software on onboard Realtek chip.
6. Reboot normally.
7. Enjoy.
Note: please make sure you use only 48 KHz as the default sound format, there may be playback problems above 48 KHz.
SRS Effect can be found in Realtek control panel. Other effects like SonicFocus, Dolby, DTS etc can be found under specific playback device settings. Steps to reach there are below:
1. Right click on volume icon in taskbar.
2. Click on "Playback Devices".
3. Double-click on the playback device you use, eg. speaker , headphones or digital audio.
here you fill find all the unlocked effects.
There are various versions to select from and here they are :
1.-Realtek Win7 x64 2.67 MOD [v2.1]. SRS * - Sonic Focus (only 24bits @ 48kHz) * - Dolby * - DTS * - X-Fi MB (EAX ** - CMSS3D - Crystalizer - SVM - EQ) - THX ProStudio ** ETC
Fixed:
- Integration of HDMI Driver V2.67 (AMD Radeon).
- Best Support EAX 4.0 - EAX 5.0 (In plates that support it).
- High Fidelity.
- 24 bits deep.
- Emulation of 26 sound enclosures (Internally) (limit of the chip).
- Debug of libraries.
- Best Response Time.
- Increased stability in both Coaxial Digital settings as Opticians (Connection Receiver).
- High Volume without Distortion in Audio.
- Best Low Frequency response.
2.-MOD 2.68b Realtek Win7 x64 [v2.2a]. Performance edition (based on alexa):
Fixed:
- No (Without) Sonic Focus, Dolby Digital, DTS, Messrs.
-Driver designed (design) to (for) performance (performance).
-Fixed Stereo-2.1-5.1-7.1 -----------> MAX. 24bit @ 192kHz
Shorter-name driver (Device short name).
-Integration of HDMI Driver V2.67 (AMD Radeon).
-Eax 4.0 -5.0
- Other ....
3.-Realtek Win7 MOD 2.70 - 8 x64 FINAL VERSION! :
Fixed:
-Support Windows 8 x64.
-This is the last stable version has been accomplished driver.
Realtek hdmi does not work on Windows 8, please stop windows from installing default driver.
4.-2.71 MOD Realtek Win7 - x64 Alpha 8! :
Fixed:
-Updated a few libraries
-Better compatibility with some chips.
Realtek hdmi does not work on Windows 8, please stop windows from installing default driver.
5.-Realtek Win7 MOD 2.71 - 8 x64 RTM :
Fixed:
Based on the 2.71-alpha.
-Updated a few libraries.
-Added settings serious headphones ~ 200hz +12 db cut.
-High fidelity under 5.1 & 7.1 configurations bass boost
-On some computers with Windows 8 failure occurs with hdmi Realtek 2.70, please stop windows from installing default driver.
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**Notes :
These drivers work best on 2.1 (most new features can be used) but you can still benefit from the driver if ur on higher channel (5.1-7.1..)
You need to remove stock drivers before installing the modded one
If you face problems with the modded drivers its better to go back to stock drivers
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All credits go to Gamespirit and chmdream and all who contributed into creating these drivers.
For chmdream mod:
This package includes 2 compressed archives from 2013 10 03
01-6017040-x64.rar
02-Realtek_Audio_7040_Mod.rar
Download links:
01-6017040-x64.rar
y.dog
hifi.ooo
2-Realtek_Audio_7040_Mod.rar
y.dog
hifi.ooo
Have a look "00-Important Readme.txt"
You will get:
1.SRS
2.Sonic Focus Master 3
3.Dolby Home Theater V4
4.DTS Ultra PC
5.Dolby Digital Plus function (working in four channel)
Not includes:
THX pro
SoundMax
Sound Blaster
Enjoy!
I introduce you the one of the first modders mod called chmdream, before Gamespirit was taken into his step, and in towards the end of 2013 other modders followed, but I tell you later that story.
chmdream modded first in 2011 and posted in chinese and other sites
His legacy ended in 2013-2014 and he disappeared at end of 2014
Gamespirit had first appeared in 2011 when he had a blog (now defunct for many years)
This was done by a Spanish and a Chinese guy, they previously even did a Creative Mod with CMSS and Crystalizer.
These are his fabulous mods that he made.
Install for Gamespirit mod:
This tutorial describes how to unlock the onboard Realtek ALC chip's locked features and to use Creative X-FI MB software without a creative soundcard, with onboard Realtek audio chip.
These features include Dolby Advanced Audio v2, SRS Premium, Sonic Focus, DTS, THX Pro Studio, etc. Additionally, fetures such as Crystalizer, EAX Effects, X-Fi CMSS 3D, SVM, etc can me made available via Creative's X-Fi MD 2 software.
Please note that these features will depend on which Realtek chip you have onboard (steps on how to check this is provided below). On my ALC 892, I got SRS Premium, Dolby Advanced v2, DTS for playback and Andrea microphone enhancement for recording.
System Requirements:
Supported OS: Windows 7 and 8 (both 32 and 64 bit versions are supported)
Supported Chips (as mentioned at the source): ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC887, ALC888, ALC889, ALC892, ALC861VC, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC680, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267, ALC268, ALC270, ALC272, ALC273, ALC670, ALC275, ALC233, ALC284, ALC286, ALC292, ALC383, ALC668, ALC900
NOTE: the features unlocked will purely depend on the chip you have.
How to check onboard chip version:
To check which Realtek chip you have onboard, follow these steps:
1. Go to Control Panel and open 'Realtek HD Audio Manager'.
2. In Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 'i' button at the bottom-right corner.
3. In the windows that opens, check the text written with 'Audio Codec' (eg. ALC892, 896), this is your onboard Realtek chip version. Only ALC chips are supported by this mod.
Stuff to download:
> Modded realtek drivers.
> Creative X-FI MBII software
Steps to install modded drivers:
Code:
Windows 8 users need to disable "driver signature enforcement". Steps to do the same are below:
1. Open charms bar by pressing "Win + c".
2. Select Settings > Change PC Settings > General.
3. Click on "Restart now".
4. Select Troubleshooting > Advanced > Startup Settings > Restart.
5. Press 7 or F7 when prompted to disable Driver Signature Enforcement.
1. Extract the downloaded driver file.
2. Run Setup.exe from the extracted location.
3. The installer will ask to uninstall current audio drivers, allow it to do so. Reboot when prompted.
4. After reboot, the modded driver installation will continue. Allow it to do so.
5. If you get any warning about lack of digital signature by driver or something related to identity not verified, then select "Install anyways" to allow the installer to install modded drivers.
6. Reboot when prompted.
7. You are done.
Windows Security warning When Prompted During driver installation with: "Windows can not Verify the publisher of this driver software", choose "Install this driver software anyway".
NOTE: the features unlocked will purely depend on the chip you have.
Steps to use Creative X-FI MB II software:
1. Extract the downloaded creative software file.
2. Run "setup.exe" from the extracted location.
3. Complete the installation. DO NOT RUN THE SOFTWARE NOW. Ignore any warnings about audio chip not supported.
4. Boot into Safe Mode.
5. Extract "Activator.7z" and run the activation file. this will allow to run Creative X-FI software on onboard Realtek chip.
6. Reboot normally.
7. Enjoy.
Note: please make sure you use only 48 KHz as the default sound format, there may be playback problems above 48 KHz.
SRS Effect can be found in Realtek control panel. Other effects like SonicFocus, Dolby, DTS etc can be found under specific playback device settings. Steps to reach there are below:
1. Right click on volume icon in taskbar.
2. Click on "Playback Devices".
3. Double-click on the playback device you use, eg. speaker , headphones or digital audio.
here you fill find all the unlocked effects.
There are various versions to select from and here they are :
1.-Realtek Win7 x64 2.67 MOD [v2.1]. SRS * - Sonic Focus (only 24bits @ 48kHz) * - Dolby * - DTS * - X-Fi MB (EAX ** - CMSS3D - Crystalizer - SVM - EQ) - THX ProStudio ** ETC
Fixed:
- Integration of HDMI Driver V2.67 (AMD Radeon).
- Best Support EAX 4.0 - EAX 5.0 (In plates that support it).
- High Fidelity.
- 24 bits deep.
- Emulation of 26 sound enclosures (Internally) (limit of the chip).
- Debug of libraries.
- Best Response Time.
- Increased stability in both Coaxial Digital settings as Opticians (Connection Receiver).
- High Volume without Distortion in Audio.
- Best Low Frequency response.
2.-MOD 2.68b Realtek Win7 x64 [v2.2a]. Performance edition (based on alexa):
Fixed:
- No (Without) Sonic Focus, Dolby Digital, DTS, Messrs.
-Driver designed (design) to (for) performance (performance).
-Fixed Stereo-2.1-5.1-7.1 -----------> MAX. 24bit @ 192kHz
Shorter-name driver (Device short name).
-Integration of HDMI Driver V2.67 (AMD Radeon).
-Eax 4.0 -5.0
- Other ....
3.-Realtek Win7 MOD 2.70 - 8 x64 FINAL VERSION! :
Fixed:
-Support Windows 8 x64.
-This is the last stable version has been accomplished driver.
Realtek hdmi does not work on Windows 8, please stop windows from installing default driver.
4.-2.71 MOD Realtek Win7 - x64 Alpha 8! :
Fixed:
-Updated a few libraries
-Better compatibility with some chips.
Realtek hdmi does not work on Windows 8, please stop windows from installing default driver.
5.-Realtek Win7 MOD 2.71 - 8 x64 RTM :
Fixed:
Based on the 2.71-alpha.
-Updated a few libraries.
-Added settings serious headphones ~ 200hz +12 db cut.
-High fidelity under 5.1 & 7.1 configurations bass boost
-On some computers with Windows 8 failure occurs with hdmi Realtek 2.70, please stop windows from installing default driver.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**Notes :
These drivers work best on 2.1 (most new features can be used) but you can still benefit from the driver if ur on higher channel (5.1-7.1..)
You need to remove stock drivers before installing the modded one
If you face problems with the modded drivers its better to go back to stock drivers
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All credits go to Gamespirit and chmdream and all who contributed into creating these drivers.
For chmdream mod:
This package includes 2 compressed archives from 2013 10 03
01-6017040-x64.rar
02-Realtek_Audio_7040_Mod.rar
Download links:
01-6017040-x64.rar
Enter your password to unlock this link - yDog Short URL Link Service
The access to this link is restricted. Please enter your password to view it.
y.dog
2-Realtek_Audio_7040_Mod.rar
Enter your password to unlock this link - yDog Short URL Link Service
The access to this link is restricted. Please enter your password to view it.
y.dog
Have a look "00-Important Readme.txt"
You will get:
1.SRS
2.Sonic Focus Master 3
3.Dolby Home Theater V4
4.DTS Ultra PC
5.Dolby Digital Plus function (working in four channel)
Not includes:
THX pro
SoundMax
Sound Blaster
Enjoy!
