Sound Problem

Make sure you have the latest drivers for your soundcard. Try reinstalling the drivers and see if that fixes the problem.

Also, try going to the Windoze control panel / Multimedia, and under the Audio tab select "(Use any available device)" and see if there is any difference.

Check your Windoze volume control and adjust the sliders to the half-way mark.

Check to make sure your soundcard is working right with the latest version of DirectX
"c:/program files/DirectX/setup/DxDiag.exe"
Run the tests and see if there's problems.


Sorry, but it's late here and that's all I can think of at the moment.
Hope it helps.

I am assuming AMD cpu with via chipset? KT133/A mobo?
Install the latest via chip set drivers ...432 final ones.
Or if happy with your current ones.. scroll down to other drivers
686B bug fix...
May not be the problem you are having though.. most
describe as crackles, pops, distortion..

http://www.viahardware.com/download/index.shtm#4in1

If my assumption on cpu and via chipset are wrong, please disregard
The maker of your mobo may have a bios update that deals
with this well known via chipset/sblive problem also..

you say the sounds are distorted? is "use 3D hardware" enabled in preferences? if so thats the EAX of the SBlive being used.

Haven't had the problem myself BUT I was reading something about a VIA chipset conflict with certain soundblaster chips, pops thingys and distorted sound. Might be worth checking it out.

The link below leads to an info page, just follow the links there to the patch.

http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?category=1&keyword=CT4830


Loads Of Luck matey cya l8er