[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // AUDIO / MIDI ]
E-MU 0404 PCI
Stereo analog I/O, coax S/PDIF and MIDI via breakout. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.
MODEL SCOPE: E-MU 0404 PCI. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.
Reference specifications
| Model identifier | E-MU 0404 PCI |
|---|---|
| Host bus | 32-bit conventional PCI |
| Interfaces and protocols | Stereo analog I/O, coax S/PDIF and MIDI via breakout |
| Controller / chipset | E-MU 10K2 DSP/PatchMix |
| Driver and operating-system notes | E-MU/Creative legacy Windows drivers |
| Compatibility and archival notes | Breakout essential. Archive software; 0404 USB driver is not interchangeable. |
Compatibility, care & archival notes
- Breakout essential. Archive software; 0404 USB driver is not interchangeable.
- Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
- Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer — E-MU 0404 PCI product referenceVendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
- Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.