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Digital Rights Management 1.84.0055 for Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS series audio devices
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This web update combines the features and fixes of three previous updates:

- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS Driver Update (released on 29 July, 2004)
- EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Patch Update for Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS (released on 29 March, 2004)
- EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Update for Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS (released on 19 November, 2003).

In addition, this update adds Digital Rights Management (DRM) support for Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 and Audigy 2 ZS series internal audio devices.

Added Features or Enhancements:

- Enables Digital Rights Management support.
- Features and enhancements provided by the above three updates.

Requirements:

- Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
- Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 or Audigy 2 ZS series internal audio device
- EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Patch Update for Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS (released on 29 March, 2004) installed
- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS Driver Update (released on 29 July, 2004) installed.

Notes:

- You can install this update in place of the following:
o EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Update for Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS (released on 19 November, 2003)
o EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Patch Update for Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS (released on 29 March, 2004)
o Sound Blaster Audigy 2 and Audigy 2 ZS Driver Update (released on 29 July, 2004).
- Do not install this update for a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value or an external Sound Blaster audio device.

Note: Before proceeding with your driver installation we suggest you make sure you are installing the latest version available and for the appropriate model/revision and Operating System. We strongly suggest following 'readme' instructions for installing drivers when available. Often restarting your system will be necessary for the new driver to become active and start functioning properly.

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