Release Notes for the Aureal Vortex Linux Driver
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The following files are distributed in this release:

README		this file
Makefile	used to build and install the driver
COPYING		GPL information
ChangeLog	Version change information
mod_conf	script used by make install
vortex.c	driver source file
asp30.o		object file containing Au8830 core
asp10.o		object file containing Au8810 core
asp20.o		object file containing Au8820 core

See http://linux.aureal.com for the latest driver and
bug list.

NOTE: the GPL applies to the source modules only.
Redistribution of the binary modules requires
explicit permission from Aureal.

System Requirements
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This driver is for Intel x86 systems only.

If your BIOS has an option for "PnP OS", it must be disabled.
Note: if you get "device busy" error messages this might be
the problem.

This driver has been tested on the following distributions:

Red Hat 6.0, kernel version 2.2.5-15.
Red Hat 6.1, kernel version 2.2.12-20.
Red Hat 6.1, kernel version 2.2.13.

Installing the Driver
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1. Unpack the distribution:
tar xvzf au88xx*.tar.gz

2. Change to the driver directory and become root:
cd au88xx*
su

3. Type the following install commands:

If you have an 8830-based card:
make install

If you have an 8810-based card:
make install10

If you have an 8820-based card:
make install20

There is no need to reboot.

Note: if you get "unresolved symbol" errors during the install,
rebuild your kernel with sound support (soundcore) built in
(not a module).

Supported Sound Cards
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Aureal SQ2500 (8830-based)
Aureal SQ1500 (8810-based)
Diamond MX300 (8830-based)
Turtle Beach Montego (8820-based)

Features
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1. OSS compatible.

2. Full duplex PCM playback and record, multiple channels (/dev/dsp).

3. Mixer support (/dev/mixer).

4. MPU-401 support (/dev/midi).

5. Joystck support at port 0x201.

6. Supports games such as Quake2.

7. Supports Vortex 8830, 8810, and 8820 based cards.

8. Supports /dev/audio and /dev/sndstat.

Midi synthesis is supported through a software midi synth, such as Timidity.

Missing Features (UNDER DEVELOPMENT)
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1. /dev/sequencer (hardware wavetable)

2. A3D

3. Spdif

4. EQ/Tone control

Known Problems
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1. SMP is not supported.
