[ INDIVIDUAL MODEL // SOUND HARDWARE ]
Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 (SB1800)
PCIe x1 SB1800 card paired with ACM; multichannel analog, optical S/PDIF and ACM headphone/mic connections; up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback per Creative.
Model-specific specifications
| Exact model / scope | Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 (SB1800). Keep the Audio Control Module and cable with the SB1800. Save Windows driver/routing version. |
|---|---|
| Bus / host | PCIe x1. |
| Documented functions / connectors | PCIe x1 SB1800 card paired with ACM; multichannel analog, optical S/PDIF and ACM headphone/mic connections; up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback per Creative. |
| Conversion / formats | Digital rates and driver modes are model-specific; consult the linked manufacturer manual. |
| Drivers / OS | Use the linked model-specific manufacturer support/manual page. Driver and supported OS availability depends on release; no undocumented OS compatibility is asserted. |
| Power / microphone | No 48 V XLR supply unless explicitly noted for a bundled external module. |
Compatibility & preservation
Keep the Audio Control Module and cable with the SB1800. Save Windows driver/routing version.
- Photograph model/revision, connectors and included accessories before service.
- Retain the matching manual, driver/firmware and known-working host/routing configuration.
- Follow documented signal levels, connector pinout and power requirements; physical fit alone is not compatibility.
Manufacturer sources
- Manufacturer product information — Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 (SB1800)Product/model source; match the exact revision and board.
- Manufacturer support and documentationOfficial model documentation, drivers and OS compatibility information.