Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I thought I can just follow my original plan to test this board's audio capabilities and compare it to a PCI version of the SoundBlaster Live!. Little did I know that the Blaster Board (M003) from Creative Labs had more surprises waiting for me! After going through the trouble of finding the correct drivers, I noticed that the sound chip on this motherboard was still not working!
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AliExpress: Mechanic Solder Mask
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Solder Mask from Amazon
US:
🔸amzn.to/43K8KOy (6pcs)
🔸amzn.to/470ISRw (4pcs + UV light)
DE 6pcs:
🔸amzn.to/3Dr49WU
🔸amzn.to/43Av6lC
🔸amzn.to/44XIbGB
FNIRSI HS-01 Soldering Iron
🔸https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE45RR1
Flux for easy soldering
🔸https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFkc3YL
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▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Intro
01:10 Setup
01:50 Sound Blaster Live! drivers
02:58 PCBWay
03:35 First audio tests
04:48 Looking for the fault
05:16 Discovering the fault
05:48 Under the microscope
06:17 Refurbish IC connections
08:30 Second audio test
09:19 SoundBlaster Live! Experience
I thought I can just follow my original plan to test this board's audio capabilities and compare it to a PCI version of the SoundBlaster Live!. Little did I know that the Blaster Board (M003) from Creative Labs had more surprises waiting for me! After going through the trouble of finding the correct drivers, I noticed that the sound chip on this motherboard was still not working!
▬▬▬▬ *PCBWay* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Sponsored by PCBWay: 🔸pcbway.com/g/lF253I
PCBWay provides full feature custom PCB prototyping services, 3D printing, and much more. Check them out using my referral link above and get a 5 USD welcome bonus when you sign up as a new customer!
My contribution to the Community Project Space at PCBWay
🔸pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=0140E301-54A5-47
Thingiverse stackable CPU tray
🔸thingiverse.com/thing:3876834
▬▬▬▬ *Affiliate Links* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
AliExpress: Mechanic Solder Mask
🔸https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddyj7W7 (this is the exact item I am using)
Solder Mask from Amazon
US:
🔸amzn.to/43K8KOy (6pcs)
🔸amzn.to/470ISRw (4pcs + UV light)
DE 6pcs:
🔸amzn.to/3Dr49WU
🔸amzn.to/43Av6lC
🔸amzn.to/44XIbGB
FNIRSI HS-01 Soldering Iron
🔸https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE45RR1
Flux for easy soldering
🔸https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFkc3YL
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▬▬▬▬ *Timestamps* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Intro
01:10 Setup
01:50 Sound Blaster Live! drivers
02:58 PCBWay
03:35 First audio tests
04:48 Looking for the fault
05:16 Discovering the fault
05:48 Under the microscope
06:17 Refurbish IC connections
08:30 Second audio test
09:19 SoundBlaster Live! Experience
