[ ISA LEGACY SOUND CARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold (CT4390)
ISA wavetable audio card, 1996 generation. This entry records a distinct product or well-defined family; differences among revisions and similarly named models are called out below.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number, revision, and region to the item label and its manufacturer documentation. Where a family has multiple revisions, specifications below are not universal across the family.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged part | Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold (CT4390) |
|---|---|
| Era / family | ISA wavetable audio card, 1996 generation |
| Key specifications | 16-bit ISA; EMU8000 wavetable synthesis; 4 MB onboard ROM on Gold model; 3D positional audio features. |
| Interface / fit | Requires legacy ISA system, resource allocation, driver and compatible DOS/Windows software; wavetable header is proprietary. |
| Variants / identification | AWE64 Gold and Value have differing gold connectors, S/PDIF and memory; check CT model number. |
| Archive record | Record full part number, hardware revision, serial/date code, firmware/BIOS, accessories, physical condition, and the documentation revision used for verification. |
Compatibility and handling
- Confirm the complete part number, connector signal/pinout, supported host, dimensions, power, firmware and operating-system requirements before use.
- Inspect for corrosion, cracked parts, bent pins, damaged insulation, failing bearings, leaking cells, or prior repair. Avoid powering unidentified or damaged hardware.
- For compatibility claims, cite a specific manual, CPU support list, interface standard, or tested host configuration; physical fit alone is insufficient.
- Record measurements with the test setup and instrument conditions; distinguish vendor maximums from measured or sustained results.
Model notes
Requires legacy ISA system, resource allocation, driver and compatible DOS/Windows software; wavetable header is proprietary.
AWE64 Gold and Value have differing gold connectors, S/PDIF and memory; check CT model number.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold (CT4390)Reference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold (CT4390)Reference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.