Last Updated on 4 June 2026 by Suffocation
SoundBlaster 2.0 – A card without a hanging note. 8-bit ISA card with option for FM sound. True OPL2 sound from a Yamaha YM3812 chip.
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Facts
- Mono Sound (With CMS Stereo)
- However, Yamaha OPL2 Soundchip
- Kate needs -5V, otherwise there's almost only noise.
- Microphone amplifier
| Name | Sound Blaster 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Type | CT1350B |
| Chip | CT1336, OPL2 |
| Bus | 8-bit ISA |
| Sound Version | Mono Sound (With CMS Stereo) |
| Windows | 3.1 |
| Two | 3.31?, 5, 6.22 |
| Plug and play | No – Jumper |
| Publication year | |
| Compatibility | AdLib, Soundblaster, |
| Wavetable | No |
| OPL2/3 | OPL2 |
| Special features | Volume control |
| External connections | Out/In/Mic |
| Internal Connectors | – |
| CD-ROM | – |
| Gameport | Yes |
| System requirements | PC: XT, AT, 286 compatible Fixed storage: At least two floppy disk drives RAM: 640kB Video: CGA. EGA. VGA |
User manual
Source: RetroWeb
Driver
I found the drivers at Vogons and Archive.org:
https://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1002&menustate=52,0
https://archive.org/details/sound-blaster-drivers
Source for the drivers here, if possible, please use the source for the drivers for download.
| Operating system | Two | Window | Other | Pack/CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | X | Windows 3.11 | X | X |
DOS/Win 3.11
It is important in DOS to set the Soundblaster variable so that programmes know how to address the sound card.
#Autoexec.bat
SET SOUND=C:\driver\sound\SB20
SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 T3
SET MIDI=SYNTH:1 MAP:E
#Config.sys
DEVICE=C:\DRIVER\SOUND\SB20\CTSB2.SYS /UNIT=0 /BLASTER=a220 I:5 D:1
DEVICE=C:\DRIVER\SOUND\SB20\CTMMSYS.SYS
Packages
Diskette set from Archive.org
Package from the Vogons
Sound problems
Windows no sound in DOS mode
- Install/start DOS driver
- Install SB16 Emulation
No music
- Check settings, is the address correct?
No TFX sound
- Check settings, SIMM, Address, IRQ, DMA...
IRQ Busy
- BIOS IRQ Search Reset
- Assign IRQ in BIOS
- Use another slot (usually means another IRQ too)
- Reserve IRQ for ISA (it will then not be available for PCI)
IRQ not suitable for DOS
- Reserve IRQ for ISA (it will then not be available for PCI)
- See IRQ Occupied
Choppy sound with interruptions
This can happen if the IRQ is doubly assigned. For this, please look at the solutions for „IRQ Occupied“.
Loud humming from the speakers
If a modern power supply is used, the -5V rail is very likely to be missing. Either an old power supply should be used or a device such as VoltageBlaster. This one uses the -12V and a voltage regulator to supply the mainboard with -5V.
Miscellaneous
Test report
PC Player 2023-2
Pages 16-18
Pages 20-21
CMS Update
Is there any on eBay for around €15-25? For that, you get 3 ICS 2x. Philips SAA1099P and a GAL IC.
Conclusion
| 123Besc, description | Worth |
|---|---|
| Successfully Installed | Yes – it wasn't a problem |
| Price | ~85 € |
| Function | OK |
| Is it worth it | Yes – because it’s a piece of 8-bit history. No because the price is far too high. |
| Restrictions | 8-bit ISA for old PCs, mono sound, Adlib compatible, and the CMS Phillips chips can also be retrofitted, giving you stereo sound for effects. |
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Sources
Drivers with the Vogons – https://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1002&menustate=52,0
Drivers at Archive.org – https://archive.org/details/sound-blaster-drivers
Good places to get sound drivers
Vogon Driver Page http://vogonsdrivers.com
Phillips Computer Lab – https://www.philscomputerlab.com
Archive.org https://archive.org
Log
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 23.09.2025 | Post created, images uploaded, text adjusted. Technical data entered into table. |
| 13.04.2025 | Featured image changed (was the SB 16), looked for test reports from that time. |
| 04.06.2026 | Post improved and finalised, images with FM chipset inserted. |