Sound Problem

theWARchicken · 3rd Sep 2001, 08:51 PM

I installed UT a few days ago and everything worked perfectly. Then after about a day i started noticing strange noise problems. I was plating Tactical Ops and all of a sudden the bullet noices sounded faint and metallic like. Also, the voices sounded robotic and distorted. Anyone else have this problem?

System Specs:
Soundblaster Live 5.1 (could this be the problem)
GForce Ultra 2
512 megs of Ram
1.333 Ghz Processor

PLease help, thanks

theWARchicken · 3rd Sep 2001, 09:43 PM

Please guys, help me out.

Hellbilly · 3rd Sep 2001, 10:01 PM

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.

Nevar · 4th Sep 2001, 03:17 PM

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..

DeaJae · 4th Sep 2001, 03:34 PM

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

the_louis_woo · 5th Sep 2001, 04:02 PM

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/...keyword=CT4830

Loads Of Luck matey cya l8er

3rd Sep 2001, 08:51 PM	#1
theWARchicken Registered User Join Date: Sep. 2nd, 2001 Posts: 2	Sound Problem I installed UT a few days ago and everything worked perfectly. Then after about a day i started noticing strange noise problems. I was plating Tactical Ops and all of a sudden the bullet noices sounded faint and metallic like. Also, the voices sounded robotic and distorted. Anyone else have this problem? System Specs: Soundblaster Live 5.1 (could this be the problem) GForce Ultra 2 512 megs of Ram 1.333 Ghz Processor PLease help, thanks

3rd Sep 2001, 10:01 PM	#3
Hellbilly Fully recovered Ex-Evercrack player Join Date: May. 6th, 2000 Location: Somewhere in upstate NY Posts: 90	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. __________________ Last edited by Hellbilly; 3rd Sep 2001 at 10:07 PM.

4th Sep 2001, 03:34 PM	#5
DeaJae taking a month's break Join Date: May. 7th, 2001 Location: England Posts: 2,882	you say the sounds are distorted? is "use 3D hardware" enabled in preferences? if so thats the EAX of the SBlive being used. __________________ I SellZ computers naow Still down, not out.. fighting the creek of life with no paddles.

5th Sep 2001, 04:02 PM	#6
the_louis_woo Registered User Join Date: Aug. 14th, 2001 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 13	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/...keyword=CT4830 Loads Of Luck matey cya l8er __________________ Aimbot = Loser NO MATTER THE FRAGS !!!

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3rd Sep 2001, 09:43 PM	#2
theWARchicken Registered User Join Date: Sep. 2nd, 2001 Posts: 2	Please guys, help me out.

4th Sep 2001, 03:17 PM	#4
Nevar Registered User Join Date: Feb. 7th, 2000 Posts: 339	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.. __________________ Visit LeeLoo's Ugly Quick UT Link Page..FAQ's,Tweaks,Utilities...LeeLoo's Ugly UT Site