Intl El XPV Release Notes

**For a description of IDT behavior that is working as designed, please
see end of this document.**]

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2011-11-03 v189_Intel_EL_6224.6XP_6370V_SDC_WHQL
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Release Notes:
Configuration Changes (All platforms):
--Fixed Bug : IDT control panel section will freeze and become non-responsive(Win7)
--Fixed Bug : Dolby APO doesnt work on speaker/headphone,but dolby APO works on
SPDIF OUT(Win7)
Known Issues and Limitations
Win 7:
none
Vista:
none
XP:
none
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2011-09-08 v187_Intel_EL_6224.6XP_6224.7V_SDC
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Release Notes:
none
Win 7:
IDT control panel section will freeze and become non-responsive
Vista:
IDT control panel section will freeze and become non-responsive
XP:
none
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2010-07-13 v185_Intel_EL_6224.6XP_6224.7V_SDC
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IDT Binary Changes:
6224.7 Latest validated release
Release Notes:

none
Win 7:
Icedale Dolby issue on Win7 64bit
Vista:
Icedale Dolby issue on Win7 64bit

XP:
none
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2010-03-17 v184_Intel_EL_6224.6XPV_SDC_WHQL
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
Update binary for WLK 1.5 test
Win 7:
none
Vista:
none
XP:
none
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2009-11-06 v183_Intel_EL_6224.4XPV_SDC
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
Add configuration to support platform of Niveus Media
Win 7:
none
Vista:
none
XP:
none
**For a description of IDT behavior that is working as designed, please

see end of this document.**
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2009-10-12 v181_Intel_EL_6224.3XPV_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
Bug fixed: #204sha-422Port D can not switch between HP and speaker.
Win 7:
#197PCA-2157: PLIIx for quad config cannot be disabled.
Vista:
XP:
none
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2009-09-10 v180_Intel_EL_6224.2XPV_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
Bug fixed: #202PCA-2374IDTGUI2.0:Win7: Master Volume cannot be
unmuted.
Win 7:
Vista:
XP:
none
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2009-08-26 v179_Intel_EL_6224XPV_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:
6224 Latest validated release
Release Notes:
PCAT-1701 - Connecting jack to FP HP sets Headphones (RTC) to default
playback
PCA-2375 - Enabling DDL on Front SPDIF renders front SPDIF mute button
useless. (EL)
Win 7:
PCA-2374 :Master Volume cannot be unmuted. (EL)
Vista:
PCA-2374 :Master Volume cannot be unmuted. (EL)
XP:
none
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2009-08-14 v178_Intel_EL_6224XPV_AUS_WHQL
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
CP-512 Intel EagleLake XP/Vista/Win7 WHQL
Win 7:
Vista:
none
PCA-2158 :Dual Dolby Digital Live operations on two SPDIFs might

cause high CPU loading which may result audible crackling.
XP:
none
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2009-07-26 v178_Intel_EL_6224XPV_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
- Bug fixed: Enabling Dolby on the SPDIF endpoint causes the master
-
mute function to stop working.

o IDT PCA-1493
Line In endpoint now works correctly on all platforms/OSes.
o IDT PCA-2223
Audio now correctly reroutes from rear panel speakers to
headphones in the middle of an audio stream.
o ICT PCAT-1571

Win 7:
- Dolby menu options only appear after the endpoint has been
activated by plugging into the appropriate jack.

o This is a partial bug fix and improvement over previous
behavior, wherein Dolby options would only appear after the
endpoint was activated, then the GUI rebooted. A full fix
to expose Dolby options at all times is currently being
scheduled.
o IDT PCA-2136 (Also on Vista)
When default endpoint is changed, previous default endpoint is
indicated (by blue highlighting) as well as the new endpoint until
the GUI is reopened.
o IDT PCA-2268 (Also on Vista)
Cannot set RTC endpoint as default endpoint
o IDT PCA-2269 (Only on Win7)
Sporadic bug, still under investigation: Unplugging RTC HP during
RTC stream with RTC-configured player will crash IDT audio. Only
seen right after installation.
o IDT PCA-2270 (Only on Win7)
Vista:
- See two bugs under Win7 section.
XP:
Working as designed: The master volume slider may seem to not

affect both SPDIF devices in EL2 model, however, there are
actually two master sliders to control the main stream and another
to control the RTC endpoint (on which SPDIF2 resides). The second
master volume slider can be accessed by selecting IDTAudio2 from
the Device pulldown on the volume tab of the IDTGUI.
o This information has also been amended to the intended
behavior section at the end of this document.
o IDT PCAT-1611
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2009-06-19 v169_Intel_EL_6212XPV7_AUS-WHQL
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
PCAT-1484 Intel WHQL issue
PCAT-1485 I92XXD6R.INI is blank
Win 7:
PCAT-845 Enabling Dolby on the SPDIF endpoint causes the master mute
function to stop working.
Vista:
PCAT-845 Enabling Dolby on the SPDIF endpoint causes the master mute
function to stop working.
XP:
none
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2009-06-10 v164_Intel_EL_6210XPV7_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:
Release Notes:
none
Win 7:
none
Vista:
none
XP:
none
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2009-05-09 v158_Intel_EL_20005.0XPV_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:
20005.0 Dolby certified implementation;
20005.0 Binaries are OEMReady-compliant for Win7;
Release Notes:
Special Note (All platforms, All OSs):
Code refactoring directed at our Command and Control Performance has
increased the throughput of our Get and Set Interfaces. Less CPU usage
and faster response time would be the benefits of this implementation.
none
Win 7:
none
Vista:
none
XP:
PCA-1805 A windows error appears after uninstalling from a silent

install in XP
PCA-1916 Selecting the "Mute rear speaker jacks" option in the idt
cpl doesn't work if it is selected while HPs are plugged into the
front panel
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2009-05-01 v157_Intel_EL_20002.0XPV_AUS
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IDT Binary Changes:

XP:
DDL is disabled by default in IDT GUI.

o IDT PCAT-1283

Win 7:
none
Vista:
none
XP:

install in XP
front panel
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2009-04-06 v155_Intel_EL_20002.0XPV_RC_AUS.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
Win 7:
- Bug Fixed: Unable to change default endpoint through IDTCPL

o IDT PCA-1493
Vista:
none
XP:
none
Configuration Changes (individual platforms):

- none

Win7:
With InstallShield 2008 fails over-installation while driver is

currently installed and running.
o IDT PCA-1653, issue is currently being addressed
Vista:
none
XP:

install in XP
front panel
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
Bug fixed: Volume slider in jack setup and levels sections are now
synchronized.
o IDT PCA-1306
XP:
none
Configuration Changes (individual platforms):

- none
Vista:
We found that there is a rare scenario where Dolby HP processing

is not enabled appropriately for RTC HP.
o IDT PCA-1498
XP:
none
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
Bug no longer reproducible: Vista 32-bit, SP1 - Intel Eagle Lake Hear beeps on stream start and stop on RTC HP endpoint
o IDT PCA-1109
XP:
Bug solved: XP 32-bit SP3, Intel EL; Bug6: Aux left and right
channels lost entirely from audio
o IDT PCA-1247
Bug solved: Lose center channel in Quad Dolby mode
o IDT PCA-1251
Bug solved: Intel EL, Legacy, XP32 &64; Rear right channel's
output is missing when speaker configuration is set to Quad.
o IDT PCA-1341
Bug solved: Intel Legacy & EL, XP32 SP3 - Bass Management has no
effect on audio output.
o IDT PCA-892
Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Configuration Changes (Icedale i73E-EL2.ini):
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Configuration Changes (Skyberg i73E-EL1.ini):
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
XP:
Speaker selection in GUI corresponds to hardware configuration and

not software pulldown menu
o IDT PCA-1337
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
IDT GUI speaker graphics are now set to reflect all speakers
available in a specific speaker configuration (stereo, 5.1, etc),
and will show speakers that are plugged in with a light gray
color.
o IDT PCA-515
Rear microphone works correctly with input monitor.
o IDT PCA-1104
XP:
Removed bug that causes input monitor to disable all audio output.
o IDT PCA-1118

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
-
none

Vista:
IDT is working to reproduce a bug that causes audio to stop

working. Any input that you can provide regarding reproducible
steps related to this bug would be very helpful in delivering a
quick solution.
o IDT PCA-1038
Mono mic setting for front mic will be implemented in next release
o IDT PCAT-261
XP:
The IDT speaker setup GUI displays all speakers (up to 7.1) that
are plugged in despite the user's selection of another speaker
configuration such as stereo.
o IDT PCA-1189
The Dolby Master Studio Logo is being replaced by the Dolby Home
Theater logo (same as in Vista) for the next release.
o IDT PCA-1224
In specific scenarios, back left and right channels play through
both of the back left and back right speakers.
o PCA-1246
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
Reduced occurrence of bug that causes audio output to stop working

(see known issues).
o IDT PCA-1038
XP:
Removed bug that causes input monitor to disable all audio output
o IDT PCA-1118

Vista:
- none
XP:
-
none

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
IDT is working to reproduce a bug that causes audio to stop

working. Any input that you can provide regarding reproducible
steps related to this bug would be very helpful in delivering a
quick solution.
o IDT PCA-1038
Intel-reported bug #160: RTC HP and the EQ
o This issue is a byproduct of the current RTC design and the
FFT/EQ display. When the GUI is running FFT/EQ display, it
creates a stream which is looped back to the GUI. The idea
is that the GUI needs to be able to listen to the playing
stream. In addition, when the RTC endpoint is streaming,
whichever endpoint the RTC is sharing a *port* with will
have to be pre-empted so the RTC stream can be played
through the port. When the RTC endpoint stops streaming,
then the other endpoint will resume streaming. Because of
the above requirements, displaying RTC endpoint FFT/EQ
display will hijack the currently playing musing on the
other endpoint (i.e. speaker).
o IDT PCA-521
XP:
The IDT speaker setup GUI displays all speakers (up to 7.1) that
are plugged in despite the user's selection of another speaker
configuration such as stereo. This bug has been active for a few
deliveries, but has just been officially reported.
o IDT PCA-1189
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IDT Binary Changes:
6119.0 Dolby certified implementation; Microsoft WHQL certified
Vista:
SRS icon no longer appears in IDT GUI

o IDT PCA-1029
RTC HP speaker test works correctly
o IDT PCAT-259
Speaker configuration settings from before HP are plugged in are
preserved and reset after HP are removed. Dolby settings are also
preserved for correct operation.
o IDT PCAT-369
XP:
none

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
RTC HP has minor beep sounds on stream start and stop.

o IDT PCA-1109
XP:
When Dolby is disabled, 5.1 and 7.1 channel data rear and side
data is down-mixed into front right and left channels
o IDT PCA-1033
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
Corrected GUI performance on front HP jack event

Added larger GUI jacks that have pipes when jack is plugged in
Dolby Digital Live can now be enabled/disabled successfully for
SPDIF
o Intel-reported bug #151
GUI no longer blinks when input monitor slider is adjusted
XP:
Enabling Dolby headphone now turns on the GUI LED during active
mode
Dolby enabled for all Eagle Lake models
Dolby Digital Live can now be enabled/disabled successfully for
SPDIF
o Intel-reported bug #151, 156
Dolby Virtual Speakers and Virtual Headphone mode works
o Intel-reported bugs #145, 146
When Dolby HT is enabled, speaker setup is changed to 7.1

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
none
XP:
-
none
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2008-09-25 v130_Intel_EL_6087XPV_RC_AUS_W.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
- Fixed: Input Monitor slider is exposed in the Stereo Mix endpoint
in the IDT GUI, PCAUD54940
- Fixed: Devices disabled from MS GUI can be re-enabled from IDTGUI;
but the string currently displays **IDS_DEFAULT_ENABLE it
should be Enable this device and will be fixed in the next
release.
- Fixed: Applying high gains for a high level input signal (from
line-in or other capture devices) for stereo mix or input monitor
can potentially cause distortion in recording or playback. Both
stereo mix recording and input monitoring feature involves three
different stages of volume controls. In a more extreme (and rare)
case where three (or even two) volume controls are set high while
input source already has a higher volume, users can potentially
over-amplify the input signal and cause distortion in its
recording or playback activities. Such behavior is actually
working as designed. IDT may provide alternate solution to prevent
such behavior being exposed to end users. However, it is believed
by IDT that the current implementation gives the user the most
flexibility in creating their audio and thus recommend against any
change. PCAUD55018
- Fixed: Inconsistency in Digital Input Monitor behaviors (i.e.
Line-In monitoring function is reportedly switched off after
disable and re-enable DIM.) This was reportedly observed a few
times on Skyberg platform and its under investigation (IDT
internal defect PCAUD52252)
Fixed: (related to issue above) Unable to switch between capture

device endpoints if digital input monitor function is already
started on another endpoint.
Fixed : Speaker illustration for HP did not change back to
Speakers after HP is unplugged (#125) PCA-488, scheduled for
September cycle.
XP:
-
Added Stereo and Quad system speaker configurations for all 3

platforms per (#90).

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
Spreader must be bypassed to pass Dolby Spruce certification

Feature request: Speaker illustration doesnt correspond to
speaker config (#139) PCA-515, scheduled for October cycle.
Jack illustrations does not appear to match the state of jack
(#140) PCA-511, scheduled for October cycle.
XP:
-
none
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2008-09-04 v128_Intel_EL_6064.9XPV_RC_AUS_W.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:

Vista:
release.
change. PCAUD55018
- Fixed (related to issue above) Unable to switch between capture
XP:
-
none

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
Spreader must be bypassed to pass Dolby Spruce certification

Speaker illustration for HP did not change back to Speakers after
HP is unplugged (#125) PCA-488, scheduled for September cycle.
Feature request: Speaker illustration doesnt correspond to
speaker config (#139) PCA-515, scheduled for October cycle.
Jack illustrations does not appear to match the state of jack
(#140) PCA-511, scheduled for October cycle.
XP:
-
none
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2008-08-22 v125_Intel_EL_6064XPV_RC_AUS.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
6064 Dolby certified implementation
Vista:
release.
change. PCAUD55018

Fixed (related to issue above) Unable to switch between capture
XP:
-
none

Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- none
XP:
- none
Vista:
- Spreader must be bypassed to pass Dolby Spruce certification
XP:
-
none
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
- none
XP:
-
Fixed power management pops when entering/leaving D3

Vista:
- none
XP:
- Fixed power management pops when entering/leaving D3
Vista:
- none
XP:
- Fixed power management pops when entering/leaving D3
Vista:
- Input Monitor slider is exposed in the Stereo Mix endpoint in the
IDT GUI, PCAUD54940
- Unable to switch between capture device endpoints if digital input
monitor function is already started on another endpoint
- Inconsistency in Digital Input Monitor behaviors (i.e. Line-In
monitoring function is reportedly switched off after disable and
re-enable DIM.) This was reportedly observed a few times on
Skyberg platform and its under investigation (IDT internal defect
PCAUD52252)
- Applying high gains for a high level input signal (from line-in or
other capture devices) for stereo mix or input monitor can
potentially cause distortion in recording or playback. Both stereo
mix recording and input monitoring feature involves three
change. PCAUD55018
- Devices disabled from MS GUI can be re-enabled from IDTGUI; but
the string currently displays **IDS_DEFAULT_ENABLE it should
be Enable this device and will be fixed in the next release.
XP:
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IDT Binary Changes:
Vista:
- Fixed End user EQ presets currently are configured on speaker/hp
endpoint only for which user EQ is intended for. This introduces a
visual defect where no user EQ presets available in dropdown menu
for RTC headphone, SPDIF-Out front and SPDIF-Out rear endpoints on
IDTGUI2.0 mini panel. (Intel defect #110)
- Fixed No visual indication given when speaker test is run on
IDTGUI2.0 (Intel defect #111)
- Fixed Re-tasking jack pop-up disappears in seconds if the GUI is
already opened during the plug event (Intel defect #119)
- Fixed Mic boost will be limited to 10dB in the next driver release
XP:
- Fixed 5.1 and 7.1 speaker configuration options added.
- Fixed 7.1 Surround will break when starting an RTC stream, this
issue has already been recognized and fixed and will be in the
next driver release.
Vista:
XP:
- Fixed 7.1 Surround will break when starting an RTC stream, this
Vista:
Fixed No visual indication given when speaker test is run on

Fixed Re-tasking jack pop-up disappears in seconds if the GUI is
XP:
-
Fixed 5.1 and 7.1 speaker configuration options added.

Fixed 7.1 Surround will break when starting an RTC stream, this

Vista:
IDT GUI, PCAUD54940
PCAUD52252)
change. PCAUD55018
XP:
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IDT Binary Changes:
6033.2 Dolby certified implementation
Vista:
- Fixed Mic boost will be limited to 10dB in the next driver release
XP:
- 7.1 Surround will break when starting an RTC stream, this issue
has already been recognized and fixed and will be in the next
driver release.
Vista:
XP:
driver release.
Vista:
XP:
driver release.

Vista:
IDT GUI, PCAUD54940
PCAUD52252)
change.
XP:
-
None
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2008-07-11 v116_Intel_EL_6033.2XPV_RC_AUS_WHQL.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
6033.2 Components are Microsoft certified (v115 WHQLed); Dolby
certified implementation
Vista:
XP:
-
5.1 and 7.1 speaker configuration options added.

Vista:
XP:
- 5.1 and 7.1 speaker configuration options added.
Vista:
XP:
Vista:
IDT GUI, PCAUD54940
PCAUD52252)
change.
Mic boost will be limited to 10dB in the next driver release
XP:
-
7.1 Surround will break when starting an RTC stream, this issue
driver release.
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IDT Binary Changes:
6033.2 Dolby certified implementation
Vista:
XP:
Vista:
XP:

Vista:
XP:
Vista:
IDT GUI, PCAUD54940
PCAUD52252)
change.
XP:
-
None
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2008-06-30 v113_Intel_EL_6017.1XPV_RC_AUS_WHQL.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
6017.1 components are Microsoft certified (WHQLd).
No other changes since last (v104) driver package.

Vista:
- Removed user EQ from RTC Headphone and SPDIF-Out endpoints due to
Dolby Spruce compatibility concern. This re-exposes defect #110
that gets listed again in the Known Issues section
- Added MaxMicBoost level to 20dB per request from Foxconn.
XP:
- No change
Vista:
- Removed user EQ from RTC Headphone, Front SPDIF-Out and Rear SPDIF
Out endpoints due to Dolby Spruce compatibility concern. This reexposes defect #110 that gets listed again in the Known Issues
section
- Added MaxMicBoost level to 20dB per request from Foxconn.
XP:
- None
Vista:
- Removed user EQ from RTC Headphone, Front SPDIF-Out and Rear
SPDIF-Out endpoints due to Dolby Spruce compatibility concern.
This re-exposes defect #110 that gets listed again in the Known
Issues section
XP:
- None
Vista:
- No visual indication given when speaker test is run on IDTGUI2.0
(Intel defect #111)
- Re-tasking jack pop-up disappears in seconds if the GUI is already
opened during the plug event (Intel defect #119)
PCAUD52252)
- End user EQ presets currently are configured on speaker/hp

Applying high gains for a high level input signal (from line-in or
change.
XP:
-
No Stereo, headphone or quadraphonic option available is speaker

dropdown menu
Speaker delay setting does not stay after close and re-open GUI1.8
(This was fixed in 5790.2 binary stream, but apparently fix is not
included in 5927.1 binaries used for EL release)
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IDT Binary Changes:
All components (driver, GUI, service, installer and APOs) moved to
5927.3, which is a branch-out of 6017.1
Driver
-
Included bug fix for stereo mix function

Vista:
- New driver configuration, i73E-EL3.ini, created for Flycreek which
hardware no longer implements front SPDIF-Out pins.
XP:
- New driver configuration, i73E-EL3.ini, created for Flycreek which
hardware no longer implements front SPDIF-Out pins.
Vista:
- Included User EQ APO and presets for RTC Headphones, Front SPDIFOut and Rear SPDIF-Out endpoints (Intel Defect #110)
XP:
- None

Vista:
- Included User EQ APO and presets for RTC Headphones, Front SPDIFOut and Rear SPDIF-Out endpoints (Intel Defect #110)
XP:
- None
Vista:
(Intel defect #111)
PCAUD52252)
XP:
-

dropdown menu
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2008-05-14 v100_Intel_EL_5927.3XPV_AUS.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
All components (driver, GUI, service, installer and APOs) moved to
5927.3, which is a branch-out of 5927.1
IDTGUI2.0
Addition of AC97 Front Panel Mute Rear Speaker function
Set Device Default function improvement turning on this
function over IDTGUI automatically enables the current
disabled endpoint. This improvement is made to optimize the
set device default function of IDT GUI2.0
Configuration Changes (Icedale Flycreek):
Vista:
XP:
-
None
None
Configuration Changes (Skyberg):

Vista:
- None
XP:
- None
Vista:
(Intel defect #111)
PCAUD52252)
- Because the use of current 5927.3 binaries, the fix for stereo mix
issue, previously included in 5929, currently is not in this
build. (5929 was recalled due to memory leak issue and the fix is
already in QA process and will be available in the coming week.)
XP:
-

dropdown menu
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2008-04-24 v098_Intel_EL_5927.1XP_5929V_AUS-W.zip
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IDT Binary Changes:
All components (driver, GUI, service, installer and APOs) moved up to

5929
IDTGUI2.0
Graphic improvement on jack panel
Speaker display now is based on driver configuration only. On
a system that supports 7.1 (such as Icedale, Skyberg and Fly
Creek) a 7.1 speaker display is shown always. Speaker icon,
however, is highlighted only when the speakers are chosen from
speaker configuration dropdown menu AND speakers are
physically connected. For instance, FL, FR, RL and RR speaker
icons are highlighted only if quadraphonic is chosen in
speaker dropdown menu AND all four speakers are connected to
jacks.
IDT APO & Middleware
Changes made necessary for Dolby Spruce implementation and
certification
Configuration Changes (Icedale Flycreek):
Vista:
- Stereo Mix endpoint and record-from-playback function are made
available again
- Configuration change to expose input monitor control on IDT GUI2.0
(Intel defect #115)
- Dolby configuration change to support new middleware binaries for
Dolby implementation
- Added PIMA configuration to enable stereo mix endpoint by default
XP
- Modified event expression to correct front panel headphone and
speaker switching behaviors. It is found with the previously
released package that front panel speaker can loose audio if
switching device during the middle of stream playback. Its
addressed in this release
- Reset digital input monitor attenuation offset to 0dB. Previous
setting was 3dB which caused 3dB attenuation on audio output
(speakers and headphones)
Configuration Changes (Skyberg):
Vista:
- Stereo Mix endpoint and record-from-playback function are made
available again
- Configuration change to expose input monitor control on IDT GUI2.0
(Intel defect #115)
- Dolby configuration change to support new middleware binaries for
Dolby implementation
- Added PIMA configuration to enable stereo mix endpoint by default
XP
- Modified event expression to correct front panel headphone and
speaker switching behaviors. It is found with the previously
released package that front panel speaker can loose audio if
switching device during the middle of stream playback. Its
addressed in this release

Vista:
(Intel defect #111)
PCAUD52252)
XP:
-

dropdown menu
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2008-04-08 v091_Intel_EL_5914XPV_AUS.zip
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Eagle Lake Icedale Flycreek
Configuration Changes:
Vista:
- Added secondary devices support(speakers for front panel green
jack & headphone for rear panel green jack)
- Removed stereo mix endpoint from recording panel (stereo mix is
not functional with 5914 driver binary, but will be added back in
next release)
- Added driver configuration support to synchronize between speaker
configuration and jack configuration on IDTGUI
XP
-
Added secondary devices support(speakers for front panel green

Eagle Lake Skyberg

Vista:
- Added secondary devices support(speakers for front panel green
- Removed analog pc beep
- Fixed speakers/headphone switching and muting problems for front
panel green jack during a RTC playback event
- Removed stereo mix endpoint from recording panel (stereo mix is
not functional with 5914 driver binary, but will be added back in
next release)
- Added driver configuration support to synchronize between speaker
configuration and jack configuration on IDTGUI
- Added mono mic support for microphone (front panel) endpoint
XP
-
Added mono mic support

Added secondary devices support(speakers for front panel green

Vista:
- Stereo Mix is not available
(Skyberg, Icedale & Fly Creek)
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2008-04-02 v090_Intel_EL_5914XPV_AUS.zip
===============================================
Vista:
- Added Dolby Spruce configurations
- Added Mono Mic APO for microphone endpoint (per Foxconn request)
- Re-named (shorten) all playback endpoints to avoid long string
names on IDTGUI
- Re-configured mixer usage model for WLP compliance (see known
issue section below)
- Bypassed IDT spreader APO (see known issue section below)
XP
-
Exposed Mono Mic checkbox on both IDT and MS mixer panel (per
Foxconn request)
Eagle Lake Skyberg

Vista:
- Added Dolby Spruce configurations
- Re-named (shorten) all playback endpoints to avoid long string
names on IDTGUI
- Re-configured mixer usage model for WLP compliance (see known
issue section below)
- Bypassed IDT spreader APO (see known issue section below)
- Added speaker device for front panel green jack and headphone
device for rear panel green jack
XP
-
Added speaker device for front panel green jack and headphone
device for rear panel green jack
Known Issues and Limitation

Vista:
- Record-From-Playback is not functional with stereo mix endpoint
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2008-03-06 v075_D5762xp_D5862wrt_Gui2.0_B3.5
===============================================
Vista:
- Change Power Management default = off
- Added time delay for Power Management for preventing Brazos pop
- Reconfigure SPDIF. The previous HDMI device is now the front
panel SPDIF
- Modified schema configuration (the GUI look) for additional SPDIF
device
- Added spreader APO (for fixing one of the issue Foxconn reported
earlier)
XP
-
Added time delay for Power Management for preventing Brazos pop
Fixed front panel SPDIF issue; front panel SPDIF is now under IDT
Audio 2 (for RTC capability)
Modified schema configuration; added front panel SPDIF device on
GUI
Added spreader APO plug-in
Eagle Lake Skyberg

Vista:
- Change Power Management default = off
- Added time delay for Power Management for preventing Brazos pop
- Reconfigure SPDIF. The previous HDMI device is now the front
panel SPDIF
- Modified schema configuration (the GUI look) for additional SPDIF
device
- Added spreader APO (so that spreader is a feature across all Intel
platform)
- Added speaker device on front panel HP jack and added headphone
device for rear panel speaker-out (front channel) jack (per
request from Asus)
XP
-
Added time delay for Power Management for preventing Brazos pop
Fixed front panel SPDIF issue; front panel SPDIF is now under IDT
Audio 2 (for RTC capability)
Modified schema configuration; added front panel SPDIF device on
GUI
Added spreader APO plug-in
==================================================
2008-02-26 v071_D5762xp_D5862wrt_Gui2.0 B3
=================================================
52703 - [Intel] - Eagle Lake - XPV Driver 2.0 BETA3
WinXP GUI 1.8 /
Vista GUI
Customer reported issues:

Fixes:
52614 Stereo Mix on Eagle lake boards - does not work
52680 FP Jacks should not show ? With jack event - confirmed '?' does
not appear
52696 Balance for recording devices do not sync - unable to reproduce the balance syncs as expected
52697 AC97 FP records only left channel - confirmed AC97 FP mic records
and plays out both L/R channels
52699 FP HP '?' - reinvestigated issue, found Rear Panel Front Speakers
exhibits '?' behavior, so event expression is added - fixed
52700 Line-In balance does not work - tested line-in balance with Sound
recorder and input monitor - balance confirmed is working.
Issues Under investigation:

TBD
========================================================================
2008-02-15 RELEASE: v066_D5762xp_D5862wrt_Gui2.0 Beta.zip
========================================================================
Driver Package
----------------------------------------XPV (WinXP / Vista)
Driver
----------------------------------------XP: V5762
- Known Issues:
* Error message pop up at the end of uninstallation for 64 bit OS
Vista GUI 2.0: V5862
* Configuration support updated for Eagle Lake boards
* Pop suppression implemented for Brazos codec for power saving
modes.
- Known Issues:
* In the RTC menu in IDTGUI, Setup option, there is a dropdown box
with Stereo, Quad, 5.1, 7.1 selection.
* SPDIF jack in IDTGUI and be selected as Side Speaker. This does
not affect SPDIF functionality, only a visual bug.
* Stereo Mix will not work for front panel mic as it is on another
device association. Current Stereo Mix limitation.
* No Dolby support for Eagle Lake boards in this release
* PCAUD00052390 - INTEL_XPV: IDT GUI 2.0 Vista; set sliders on
the "Sliders" button do not aligned correctly...
* Stereo Mix does not function
* Digital Input Monitor not functional for front Mic - Rear Mic
works
* Digital Input Monitor is not exposed for line in - Can be
enabled in MS GUI in Input Monitor Tab in speaker endpoint
* SPDIF string is not translated
* PCAUD00052341 - IDT_XPV: Intel Vista32, GUI 2.0 - There are 2
HDMI endpoints/slider selections in the GUI (see screenshots).
* PCAUD00052392 - INTLDT_XPV_IDT: Bass Management does not
function.
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IDT Driver, APO, GUI & Windows Behaviors
#########
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A. IDT Spreader
The spreader is a plugin that maximizes the user listening experience
based on the arrangement of speakers connected, the multichannel audio
content of the media being played, and the OS speaker settings.
Spreader action is based on:
Jack presence (speakers connected)
Media playing (channel activity)
OS Speaker setting (Kmixer)
For example:
When an mp3 file is playing over 7.1 speakers
Without the spreader, the mp3 would only render from the front left and
front right speakers.
With the spreader, the mp3 is rendered from all 7.1 speakers.
Note: Spreader is not expected to carry out channel downmix or channel
upmix when an invalid speaker setup is attempted (i.e. setting up for
only rear and C/LFE speakers without the front).
B. IDT Speaker Manager
The speaker manager's primary job is to generate test tones. When a user
clicks a speaker in StacGui, the speaker manager should output an unmodified sound to the speakers.
C. Gui1.8 Hardware Speaker Configuration (XP)
System Speaker Configuration is updated when jack connection status
changes.
1. When connecting front speaker jack only, system speaker configuration
is updated automatically to "Desktop Stereo" for XP and "Stereo" for
Vista
2. When connecting front speaker jack and C/LFE jack, system speaker
configuration is updated automatically to 5.1 Surround
3. When connecting front speaker jack and rear speaker jack, system
speaker configuration is updated automatically to Quad
4. When connecting all 5.1 or 7.1 speaker jacks, system speaker
configuration is updated automatically to 5.1 or 7.1
5. In all other combination, speaker configuration is seen as invalid
and system speaker configuration would not be updated
D. GUI2.0 Software Speaker Configuration (Vista)
Speaker configuration dropdown menu is exposed on IDTGUI. The choice in

speaker configuration dropdown menu reflects the system speaker
configuration (also seen in Microsoft Audio Control panel) and vice
versa.
E. Digital volume control and SPDIF playback
The digital volume control slider and mute controls output volume level
for the Digital PCM formats. This includes all sample rates and bit
depths available from the driver.
The digital volume control slider and mute controls DO NOT control preencoded digital formats, such as AC3 and WMA when direct digital
endpoint links are established by the playback application.
F. Microsoft SP1 filter and IDT driver installation
Regarding Vista SP1 Update:
Microsoft appears to be applying a filter to prohibit a Windows Update
installation of SP1 to all audio vendors who load additional
applications or use a co-installer with their driver.
Workaround of this problem:
A. Driver re-installation after SP1 upgrade
1. Ensure having a local copy of audio driver
2. Uninstall audio currently resides on the system
3. Update Vista to SP1 via WU (Windows Update)
4. Re-install the same audio driver
B. Download SP1 and install
Additional resource regarding SP1 filter:
http://www.idt.com/?app=knowledgebase&contentID=4836&parentID=4836&parentPath=12103638-3639-4836
G. GUI2.0 Multi-Channel trim control (the blue dot)
This control is designed to provide a simple interactive method of
adjusting the relative levels. Its operation is relatively obvious,
moving the dot closer to a speaker biases the trim level toward that
speaker. There are tradeoffs that have to be made to map a 7 dimensional
problem to 2 dimensions. A number of algorithms had been evaluated and
the current algorithm offered on GUI2.0 was chosen because it provides
the smoothest variations when used interactively. It performs best
toward the center, but the results for corner cases are not necessarily
a precise solution. The balance slider, also available, on GUI2.0 is
available for users requiring precise control for extreme adjustments.
H. Windows XP CD Playback Behavior

Windows itself (independent of Media Player) supports 2 modes of music
CD playback:
A. Analog Mode
Analog cable from the CD drivers analog output to an (codec)
analog mixers input. This doesnt involve software at all, with
the exception of controlling CD input volume/mute on the mixer.
B. Digital Mode
Software emulation of the above cable, done by a Microsoft kernel
driver Redbook.sys. Rebook reads a sound track from the CD and
forwards the data to a playback stream it has opened on the audio
device. In this case, the data are supplied to the DAC by the
audio driver and the output of the DAC is again connected to an
analog mixers input.
The user is given an option of switching between the 2 modes by opening
Properties for CD driver in the Device Manager and switching the Enable
Digital CD playback checkbox. With Windows XP SP2, the digital mode is
chosen by Windows as default while the analog mode is default on Win2K.
Obviously, the analog mode will only work when the cable is present.
Media Player also supports 2 modes of music CD playback:
A. Analog
WMP uses Windows facility to play CD. It will be used in whatever
mode (digital or analog, see above) it is configured.
B. Digital
WMP reads tracks directly from the CD, completely bypassing
Windows facility (Redbook or analog cable). In this mode, it
doesnt matter how the Windows facility is configured.
The user is given an option of switching between the 2 modes in:
Options->Devices->Audio CD->Properties in WMP.
The described CD playback behaviors can be summarized as below.
Windows
Media Player
Digital
Digital
Analog
Digital
Digital
Analog
Analog
Analog
Control of CD Playback
Volume
Wave in Playback
(path 1)
Wave in Playback
(path 1)
CD-Player or CD Volume
in Playback
(path 2)
1. CD Volume or CD-In
in recording mixer
panel
2. Input-Monitor
in playback mixer
panel
(path 3)
Path 1: Windows Media Player read tracks directly from the CD,
completely bypassing Windows facility. The configuration (analog or
digital) of Windows CD is dont care.
Path 2: Microsoft kernel driver, REDBOOK.SYS, reads sound tracks from
CD and forwards data to a playback stream. Playback stream is supplied
to codec DAC and playback by audio driver.
Path 3: True analog path. CD audio is transmitted over analog cable
between CD drives analog output and codec CD-In input. This doesnt
involve software at all, with exception of controlling CD input
volume/mute on the mixer. Since HD Audio codec does not have a input
mixer, CD audio is playback at codec output through the utilization of
input monitor or digital input monitor. Thus, the control of CD volume
is available at CD volume in recording or (digital) input monitor in
playback panel. Note: Analog CD is NOT hardware-designed on Intel
Eagle Lake platforms, and thus this true analog path does not exist.
However, CD-Player or CD Volume would still appear on Windows and
IDT playback mixer panel because of the existence of path 2 (see above)
where Windows digital CD is still supported.
I.
Amendments for behaviors that are working as designed:
PHardware vs. Software speaker configurations: The hardware

speaker configuration working as designed; the jack
configuration that is setup by the jack selection overrides the
speaker dropdown to ensure the user does not lose content or
have silent speakers. Software speaker configuration has many
problems in XP that were not fixed when Intel agreed to switch
to hardware configuration last year and there have not been any
plans made to fix the issues with software speaker config.
[PCA-1337]
Rear Mic and Line-In can not work simultaneously because they
share same ADC (1), while the front mic uses a dedicated ADC
(2).
With volume at 0 (unity gain), there will still be audio

recorded. To fully mute the recording, use the mute button.
When a user connects headphones to the RTC endpoint, the GUI

will not show headphones on the RTC endpoint till the GUI is
opened and closed to refresh it.
The master volume slider may seem to not affect both SPDIF
devices in EL2 model, however, there are actually two master
sliders to control the main stream and another to control the
RTC endpoint (on which SPDIF2 resides). The second master
volume slider can be accessed by selecting IDTAudio2 from the
Device pulldown on the volume tab of the IDTGUI.

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**For a description of IDT behavior that is working as designed, please

see end of this document.**]

Configuration Changes (All platforms):

Icedale Dolby issue on Win7 64bit

**For a description of IDT behavior that is working as designed, please

PCA-2374 :Master Volume cannot be unmuted. (EL)

PCA-2158 :Dual Dolby Digital Live operations on two SPDIFs might

mute function to stop working.

Known Issues and Limitations

activated by plugging into the appropriate jack.

- See two bugs under Win7 section.

Working as designed: The master volume slider may seem to not

PCA-1805 A windows error appears after uninstalling from a silent

IDT Binary Changes:

DDL is disabled by default in IDT GUI.

Known Issues and Limitations

PCA-1805 A windows error appears after uninstalling from a silent

- Bug Fixed: Unable to change default endpoint through IDTCPL

Configuration Changes (individual platforms):

Known Issues and Limitations

With InstallShield 2008 fails over-installation while driver is

PCA-1805 A windows error appears after uninstalling from a silent

Configuration Changes (individual platforms):

We found that there is a rare scenario where Dolby HP processing

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Speaker selection in GUI corresponds to hardware configuration and

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Known Issues and Limitations

IDT is working to reproduce a bug that causes audio to stop

Reduced occurrence of bug that causes audio output to stop working

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Configuration Changes (Icedale i73E-EL2.ini):

IDT is working to reproduce a bug that causes audio to stop

SRS icon no longer appears in IDT GUI

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

RTC HP has minor beep sounds on stream start and stop.

Corrected GUI performance on front HP jack event

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Configuration Changes (Skyberg i73E-EL1.ini):

Fixed: (related to issue above) Unable to switch between capture

Added Stereo and Quad system speaker configurations for all 3

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Spreader must be bypassed to pass Dolby Spruce certification

6064.9 Dolby certified implementation; Microsoft WHQL certified

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Spreader must be bypassed to pass Dolby Spruce certification

disable and re-enable DIM.) This was reportedly observed a few

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):

Fixed power management pops when entering/leaving D3

Configuration Changes (Icedale i73E-EL2.ini):

Fixed No visual indication given when speaker test is run on

Fixed 5.1 and 7.1 speaker configuration options added.

Known Issues and Limitations

Known Issues and Limitations

already opened during the plug event (Intel defect #119)

5.1 and 7.1 speaker configuration options added.

Configuration Changes (Icedale i73E-EL2.ini):

Configuration Changes (Skyberg i73E-EL1.ini):

No other changes since last (v104) driver package.

IDTGUI2.0 mini panel. (Intel defect #110)

No Stereo, headphone or quadraphonic option available is speaker

Included bug fix for stereo mix function

Configuration Changes (Flycreek i73E-EL3.ini):