JUMPERS

Product Information

The CT2230, full name Sound Blaster 16 MCD ASP (Multi-CD with ASP chip) was the first of the 2nd-generation Sound Blaster 16 cards. Like the 1st-gen CT1750 it got The CD Jumper is a stylish and versatile piece that adds a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe. With its classic design and high-quality construction, this jumper is a must-have for any fashion-conscious individual. The CT2291 is the "Value Edition" version of the CT2290. These do not support having a CSP/ASP chip. These cards also only have an IDE connector - no 'Creative/Panasonic Drive' connector.

The CT1740 and CT1750 are the least hassle Sound Blaster 16s to buy (across all the generations). DSP versions 4.05 and lower don't have the hanging MIDI note bug (avoid later CT1750s with 4.11 and 4.12), they output genuine Yamaha FM audio, require no software initialisation, and don't take up any extra system resources. The Sound Blaster 16 ASP has a 20-voice Yamaha YMF-262 chip for MIDI that produces a relatively disappointing range of sounds. (An optional daughterboard with a 32-voice E-MU chip would be a worthwhile Early ViBRA 16S models still had the Yamaha OPL3 FM synthesizer chip onboard as in the image above, whereas later ViBRA 16S, ViBRA 16C and ViBRA 16XV cards all have the CQM (Creative Quadrature Modulation) chips instead. These were Creative's own take on the Yamaha OPL and are generally considered to be sub-par compared to the Yamaha. We recommend when installing a CD-R (compact disc recordable) or CD-RW (compact disc re-writable) drive that the drive be set up as the primary drive on the second IDE/EIDE interface. Having the drive as the primary helps prevent buffer underruns when creating a CD. Attach cablesThe CT2260 appeared to be pretty good compatibility-wise, working well for every game I tried. It has a wavetable connector which I tried and it worked well with my NEC XR385 daughterboard, however I can confirm the presence of the "hanging note" bug with this card. Whether you're heading to the office, meeting friends for a casual outing, or enjoying a cozy evening at home, the CD Jumper is a stylish choice. Pair it with jeans for a relaxed yet chic look or dress it up with tailored pants for a more polished ensemble. Once connected, turn on the computer and enter BIOS setup. Verify that the IDE (integrated drive electronics) device is set up as Auto or CD Drive. Once verified, save the settings and reboot the computer. The CT1703-TBS is apparently decent for noise (low) and is also found on the CT2290, AWE32 and AWE64. Following the success of the CT2260 and its first ViBRA-16 card, the CT2800 or Sound Blaster Vibra 16S, uses an updated chip - the ViBRA 16S (CT2504).

The Sound Blaster 16 ASP follows the very successful 8-bit Sound Blaster Pro Basic and reinforces the notion that most business users require better sound quality. The new 16-bit Sound Blaster sounds far better than its 8-bit predecessor, although its sound quality falls short of the best audio boards. CT2772 was the same as the CT2770A, but got FCC ID: IBACT-SB16NCDR, which I can only assume means "No CD-ROM", as it didn't come with a CD-ROM interface, but this card did come with a wavetable header which is odd for a value edition card... You can also compare this card's audio output side-by-side to numerous other cards in my Sound Blaster CT2770 Retro Review! Cards with DSP version 4.11, 4.12, or 4.13 suffer from hanging notes when digital sounds and MIDI are played at the same time. It does not matter what MIDI device you use (an external device attached to the game/MIDI port or on the Wave Blaster header) - you will get this bug. The best workaround for this is to use a separate card for MIDI. Any card with the Creative CT1747 chip does not suffer from this bug, nor do those with DSP version 4.04, 4.05 or 4.16. The CT2749 was identical to the CT2740 but was marketed without the CSP/ASP chip (though still supported this option). More ImagesOpen your computer and locate the CD-ROM and each of the cables connected to it. Below is an example of a disc drive, including where each of the cables should connect to the drive. The CT2260 was an OEM version of the CT2230, though with some major differences. The CT2330's integrated CT1747 (FM synth chip) was replaced with Creative's new ViBRA-16 chip - CT2501. This was Creative's answer for the OEM market for Sound Blaster 16 - a cheap and cheerful solution that integrated the bus controller interface, DSP, mixer and codec into a single chip. This same chip would go on to be used on the Sound Blaster 32 range and many more budget ("Value edition") cards. CT2770A then followed, removing these obsolete CD-ROM interface headers from the board as well as the CSP/ASP chip area.