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  • [UNIX/GNU/Linux] PCIe-to-PCI bridge/cable

    From David Chmelik@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:56:29
    My new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X GigaByte Aorux X870E Xtreme AI Top system-/logic- board UNIX/GNU/Linux workstation has (according to Slackware GNU/Linux
    lspci) StarTech 'PCI bridge: PLX Technology, Inc. PEX 8114 PCI Express-to- PCI/PCI-X Bridge (rev bc)' with a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS Platinum with front panel which isn't detected (front panel controls are essential 100% the reason I'm using it, and don't need that for great
    quality when already have that built-in for when necessary, so no
    suggestions of alternatives, please). Are there even Linux kernel drivers
    for this bridge, and might the cable matter? That extends to a side slot (perpendicular to main slots) on SilverStone SETA D1 EATX case. I would
    use white Corsair Carbide 500R but don't want to cut holes for SATA.

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  • From Mr. Man-wai Chang@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 19:12:04

    Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro - ALSA <https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-hardware-18/audigy-2-zs-platinum-pro-alsa-402505/>

    SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS Platinum linux driver - Google ?? <https://www.google.com/search?q=SoundBlaster+Audigy+2ZS++Platinum+linux+driver>

    On 3/11/2026 6:56 PM, David Chmelik wrote:
    My new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X GigaByte Aorux X870E Xtreme AI Top system-/logic- board UNIX/GNU/Linux workstation has (according to Slackware GNU/Linux
    lspci) StarTech 'PCI bridge: PLX Technology, Inc. PEX 8114 PCI Express-to- PCI/PCI-X Bridge (rev bc)' with a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS Platinum with front panel which isn't detected (front panel controls are essential 100% the reason I'm using it, and don't need that for great
    quality when already have that built-in for when necessary, so no
    suggestions of alternatives, please). Are there even Linux kernel drivers for this bridge, and might the cable matter? That extends to a side slot (perpendicular to main slots) on SilverStone SETA D1 EATX case. I would
    use white Corsair Carbide 500R but don't want to cut holes for SATA.


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  • From Paul@3:633/10 to All on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 15:58:08
    On Wed, 3/11/2026 6:56 AM, David Chmelik wrote:
    My new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X GigaByte Aorux X870E Xtreme AI Top system-/logic- board UNIX/GNU/Linux workstation has (according to Slackware GNU/Linux lspci) StarTech 'PCI bridge: PLX Technology, Inc. PEX 8114 PCI Express-to- PCI/PCI-X Bridge (rev bc)' with a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS Platinum with front panel which isn't detected (front panel controls are essential 100% the reason I'm using it, and don't need that for great quality when already have that built-in for when necessary, so no suggestions of alternatives, please). Are there even Linux kernel drivers for this bridge, and might the cable matter? That extends to a side slot (perpendicular to main slots) on SilverStone SETA D1 EATX case. I would
    use white Corsair Carbide 500R but don't want to cut holes for SATA.


    If lspci lists SB, then bridge is working. (Working bridge exposes PnP.)

    Fully functional sound drivers are another matter (not a
    Class driver, more of a custom driver). The DSP chip may be non-working
    in some OSes.

    Paul


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    * Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)