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Diamond Monster Sound MX300 (Aureal Vortex 2)

32-bit PCI card with Aureal Vortex 2 3D audio processing; analog jacks and game/MIDI port follow MX300 board/manual.

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Model-specific specifications

Exact model / scopeDiamond Monster Sound MX300 (Aureal Vortex 2). Photograph board revision and any daughterboard. Preserve known-working Diamond/Aureal legacy drivers; modern compatibility is not guaranteed.
Bus / hostConventional PCI.
Documented functions / connectors32-bit PCI card with Aureal Vortex 2 3D audio processing; analog jacks and game/MIDI port follow MX300 board/manual.
Conversion / formatsDigital rates and driver modes are model-specific; consult the linked manufacturer manual.
Drivers / OSUse the linked model-specific manufacturer support/manual page. Driver and supported OS availability depends on release; no undocumented OS compatibility is asserted.
Power / microphoneNo 48 V XLR supply unless explicitly noted for a bundled external module.

Compatibility & preservation

Photograph board revision and any daughterboard. Preserve known-working Diamond/Aureal legacy drivers; modern compatibility is not guaranteed.

  • 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

  1. Manufacturer product information — Diamond Monster Sound MX300 (Aureal Vortex 2)Product/model source; match the exact revision and board.
  2. Manufacturer support and documentationOfficial model documentation, drivers and OS compatibility information.