[Updated] The device names with "2-" after the PCIe slot switch are now correctly displayed.
[Updated] The device names with "2-" after the PCIe slot switch are now correctly displayed.
I relocated my Sound Blaster Z to another PCIe slot to free up space for another device. Now all connections and ports are labeled with "2-". When I remove the "2-" entries in Device Manager, they reappear during a restart. Opening Device Manager and selecting "show hidden devices" doesn't reveal any previous Sound Blaster entries in Audio Inputs and Outputs or Sound Video and Game Controllers. Removing "Sound Blaster Z" or the "Sound Blaster Audio Controller" from Sound Video and Game Controllers causes Device Manager to crash and prevent the uninstallation. I know the "2-" label isn't causing any issues, but my OCD keeps me from leaving them in that state. 🙂
Disconnect drivers
Shut down and unplug
Take out the blaster from the slot and reinstall after some time.
Turn on
Can you confirm if the path System > Sound > All sound devices > Properties functions correctly? You should be able to choose a device in "All sound devices," and upon selecting it, the Properties window should display a "Rename" option near the device image.
The "2-part" feature could be part of Creative's software. It might or might not be editable.
Do you have any version of the Creative Command Application installed?
For example:
https://support.creative.com/kb/ShowArti...d=200254&c
Please note I don’t have direct access to verify or test the settings offered by the program.
Check it out and let me know what you find.