- Bugs fixes under Windows XP
- Added support for Windows Vista x86 (32 bits)
NOTE:
Changes relative to Windows Vista will affect the way your Hercules soundcard will behave and operate. For more details, please consult this document.
Installation Procedure
1- Remove any previous drivers version.
2- Download the drivers
• Create a folder for all your Hercules downloads: right-click the Windows desktop, then point to New/Folder.
• Name the folder Hercules Downloads.
• Click the download link.
• A File Download dialog box appears. Click Save.
• A Save As dialog box appears. Select the Hercules Downloads folder you have created and then click Save.
2- Once the download is complete, double-click the installation (.exe) file and follow the instructions provided to install your drivers.
This package will update your drivers to version 4101, and the CPL (control panel) to version 1.33
Supported Os:
Win 98 SE/Me/ 2000*/ XP**
* Sevice Pack 3 (SP3) recommended for Win 2000
** Sevice Pack 1 (SP1) recommended for Win XP
With DLS soundbanks(Version 6.09):
for users who wish to use the cards hardware synthetiser and MIDI soundbanks features of the card for music production.
This version adds a tab in the control panel to customize the synth and MIDI settings.
Bigger download.
Without DLS soundbanks (Version 6.09a) :
for most users.
The control panel doesn't feature the tab mentionned above.
Smaller download.
Fixes:
- Corrected the AC-3 Digital output when using Power DVD.
- Fixed false detection of internet connection due to proxy server settings during the installation phase.
Pending bugs
These issues are known and will addressed in future releases.
- Minidisc mode is not functional for the Fortissimo II, under all Os. Workaround: manually mute all analog inputs.
FOR THE DLS "edition"
- New DLS sound banks can't be loaded under Win98 SE/ ME for all cards. The included default bank is fully functional
Installation Procedure
1- Remove any previous drivers version.
2- Download the drivers
· Create a central location for all your Thrustmaster accessories related downloads
· Right-Click your DESKTOP and select "NEW" and then "FOLDER"
· Name the folder "Hercules Downloads"
· Click on the hyperlink.
· A "File Download" dialogue box will appear
· Select the "SAVE" button
· A "Save As" window should appear
· Browse to the folder you created
· Select the "SAVE" button
3- Run the installation package and follow the instructions.
If you are running WINDOWS XP, make sure your network cable is physically disconnected from the computer and remains so until drivers are fully installed. This is to prevent Windows Update from simultaneously upgrading your drivers.
Driver Vista / XP - 2007_CSND_1
[Windows XP/ Vista x86 (32 Bits)] 6.73 MB
6.09 - Win 98 SE/Me/2000/ XP
