I was able to get on the driver page finally and found only the 10/4/2007 update at
http://us.creative.com/support/downl...ype=0&x=13&y=9
The knowledge base however does address the problem of popping and distorted sound with the X-Fi line of SB cards.
http://193.95.171.84/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WE...467):obj(26477)
A bent pin? That always helps!