NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors Release 3.3 Sound Driver Overview Driver: ESS 1x88 Audio Driver Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #2026 Last Update: November 14, 1997 Availability Information Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*: Yes, Version 3.30, as NeXTanswer #2027 Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*: Yes, Version 3.31, as NeXTanswer #2554 Driver Name / Installer .pkg: ES1x88AudioDriver Driver Type: Sound Driver Scope: Generic-Chipset Supported Components: ESS Tech ES1688, ESS Tech ES1788, ESS Tech ES1868, ESS Tech ES1888 PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: ISA General Overview notes: This driver is designed to support on-board and add-on audio implementations based on ESS688, ESS1788 ESS1868, and ESS1888 chipset. Supported Products / Add-on Adapters: NewCom High Fidelity 16i E5X1853 Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System): Compaq Prolinea NEC Versa 4000 DEC Celebris GL & GL/ST Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes: This device driver provides information in the Configure application's help panel. Choose Info>Help from the Configure menu and scroll down to find this device driver's help topic. Sound Driver Details Supported Connectors: 1/8" Microphone In, 1/8" Stereo Speaker Access Mode: DMA Adapter Memory: N/A Attributes: 16-bit Linear, 8-bit Linear Known Problems Driver Version Notes 3.30 - Initial introduction of this driver 3.31 - Added PnP personality and support for ESS1868 Future Planning Future / Update Planning: Reason for New Driver / Update: New Driver / Update Timeframe: New Driver / Update Description: The Plug and Play personality of this driver require EISABus driver version v3.36 or greater to be installed before configuring this driver. Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work. * - Any NeXTanswer number that is blank indicates that a driver will not be released for this version of NEXTSTEP. ** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information. Product Vendor ESS Technology, Inc. 46107 Landing Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 USA +1 (510) 226 1088 phone +1 (510) 226 8868 fax