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IonFizzle
The Fizzle
IonFizzle
81 Posts
9 Jul 2003, 5:58am

Sound Problem

Hi guys.

Okay, I have a sound issue. To start, here are the specs:

Processor: Pentium 4 2.4Ghz
Video: ATI Radeon 9700 Pro 128MB on 3.5 Catalysts
Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Live!
Memory: 512MB PC2100 DDR RAM
Hard Drive: Maxtor 60GB 7200RPM with 8MB Cache

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Okay, the problem is, when I'm gaming, it starts off the sound is fine (this is mainly in BF1942). About 30 seconds in, the sound will start getting staticy, then all of a sudden it will go PSSSHFHFHS and will scream this earsplittting static for a random amount of time, from 5 minutes to 30. Then, in small periods, the sound will be perfect again. This has also happened with Splinter Cell. However, all other games and all music (using winAMP) is error free. The SBL drivers are current.

I think it might've also been happening before i installed the Live! software, on my Intel motherboard's onboard sound, but I'm not sure.

Any help appreciated. All sound settings, all turning off onboard sound in BIOs, and even plugging the speakers into the right ports (i had them on the wrong ones, but they inexplicably still worked) have done nothing to alleviate the problem.
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astroworp
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astroworp
221 Posts
9 Jul 2003, 7:06am
could it be a directX issue? do you have the latest version of that installed?
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IonFizzle
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IonFizzle
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9 Jul 2003, 7:20am
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Geeky1
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Geeky1
7,972 Posts
9 Jul 2003, 7:27am
What mboard? if it's a via-based board, I'm not surprised that you're having problems. If not, then all I can suggest is format and reinstall with the latest drivers. Via chipsets and creative cards do NOT get along tho...
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IonFizzle
The Fizzle
IonFizzle
81 Posts
9 Jul 2003, 7:41am
Gah, I have the box around here somewhere. I know the brand is intel and it's 845 something, I'll find it tomorrow when I won't wake everyone up by looking.

Is there any way I can determine my type of motherboard in windows? An ID program like CPU ID for processors?
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dodo
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dodo
319 Posts
10 Jul 2003, 12:10am
Try a different PCI slot, Live!s are finiky. And i think SiSoft Sandra would tell you your mb manufacturer.

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Spinner
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Spinner
5,003 Posts
10 Jul 2003, 12:32am
I would try (like folk have said), moving the card around a bit, try different PCI slots, try several.

Also, get the latest chipset drivers for you mobo, when you confirm exactly what chipset it has obviously. Also, make sure you have the latest mobo BIOS. I know that there are some issues with the 9700 Pro and Creative cards on certain boards, so make sure everything you can possibly think of is bang up to date.

Also, there is a set of drivers I posted in the new temp downloads thread in the software forum, labelled Soundblaster Live Drivers v3512. Give them a try. When I used to use the SBLIVE, those drivers worked the best. But it all depends on which model of the SBLIVE you have. Nevertheless give them a try.

Do all of the above, and, all of the above above, and then get back to us.

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IonFizzle
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IonFizzle
81 Posts
10 Jul 2003, 2:09am
Thanks guys. I beleive the problem may have been some part of both games' software. I downloaded the BF1942 1.4 Patch, the 70 meg one, and all static problems dissapeared.

This game kicks ass
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SimGuy
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SimGuy
2,049 Posts
10 Jul 2003, 2:16am
Generally, it's a good idea not to have your video adapter & sound card sharing the same interrupts, as that has a habit of generating static that is directly output to your speakers.

If the problem ever does pop up again, you could try the "Live/Audigy 1 --> Audigy 2" driver hack. I've got an ol' SB Live (4.1) installed in an AMD Athlon 1000 Slot A system that used to crackle & pop really badly (VIA Chipset, KX133), especially when I utilized the standard LiveWare drivers. Updating those drivers to the ones utilized in the Audigy 2 driver hack cured the problems completely.
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