Status Is "Not Connected" When Using C-Media Based Sound Card

ID: Q193343

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, version 1.0
Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Pro, version 1.0
Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0
Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0
Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro, version 1.0
Microsoft SideWinder Game Device software version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

When you connect a Microsoft SideWinder digital game controller to a sound card based on the C-Media CMI8330 chipset, a status of "Not Connected" may be displayed in the Game Controllers tool in Control Panel if you attempt to calibrate or test the joystick.

CAUSE

Sound cards based on the C-Media CMI8330 chipset may have a resistor on the card that does not allow the passage of sufficient voltage to operate the SideWinder digital game controller.

MORE INFORMATION

You may be able to resolve this issue by installing the latest drivers from the manufacturer at the following Web site:

http://www.cmedia.com.tw

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1.00 2.00 side winder gaming device cmedia

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbhw swpp swff kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:1.0,2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb