How to Install ESS 1978 Sound Card Drivers on Windows 7 64 Bit
How to Install ESS 1978 Sound Card Drivers on Windows 7 64 Bit
If you have an old ESS 1978 sound card and want to use it on your Windows 7 64 bit system, you may face some challenges finding and installing the right drivers. The ESS 1978 sound card, also known as the Maestro-2E, is a legacy device that was popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It features a built-in set of high quality sound effects that were sampled in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as a memory card slot for loading additional sound effects.
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Unfortunately, ESS does not provide official drivers for Windows 7 64 bit for this sound card. The latest drivers available from ESS are for Windows XP, which are not compatible with Windows 7 64 bit. However, there are some unofficial solutions that may work for you. Here are two possible methods to try:
Method 1: Use a third-party driver
One option is to use a third-party driver that is compatible with Windows 7 64 bit and supports the ESS 1978 sound card. One such driver is the ASRock X99 Taichi Realtek Audio Driver, which can be downloaded from Softpedia[^1^]. This driver is designed for a different sound card, but it may work with the ESS 1978 sound card as well. To install this driver, follow these steps:
Download the ASRock X99 Taichi Realtek Audio Driver from Softpedia[^1^] and save it to your computer.
Extract the zip file and run the setup.exe file.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
Restart your computer and check if your ESS 1978 sound card is working.
Note: This method is not guaranteed to work and may cause some issues with your system. Use it at your own risk.
Method 2: Use a virtual machine
Another option is to use a virtual machine software that allows you to run a different operating system on your Windows 7 64 bit system. For example, you can use VirtualBox or VMware to create a virtual machine that runs Windows XP. Then, you can install the official ESS Sound Card ES1978 Maestro-2E Driver from Softpedia[^1^] on the virtual machine and use your ESS 1978 sound card on the virtual machine. To do this, follow these steps:
Download and install a virtual machine software of your choice, such as VirtualBox or VMware.
Create a new virtual machine and install Windows XP on it.
Download the ESS Sound Card ES1978 Maestro-2E Driver from Softpedia[^1^] and save it to your virtual machine.
Run the driver installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
Connect your ESS 1978 sound card to your computer and enable it on the virtual machine settings.
Start the virtual machine and check if your ESS 1978 sound card is working.
Note: This method requires more resources and may affect your system performance. You also need a valid license for Windows XP.
Conclusion
The ESS 1978 sound card is an old device that does not have official drivers for Windows 7 64 bit. However, you can try some unofficial solutions to make it work on your system. You can either use a third-party driver that may be compatible with your sound card, or use a virtual machine software that allows you to run Windows XP on your system. Both methods have their pros and cons, so choose wisely according to your needs and preferences. e0e6b7cb5c