soundmax issue

kidstark · 12-13-2006, 05:55 PM

I recently built a computer with:

mobo: A8N-VM CSM
processor: amd 64 3500+
winxp pro

I initially used the drivers on the mobo driver cd, then eventually I started getting the following problem when playing mp3's with winamp, windows media player, etc.. It also happens with video sound playback.

Problem:

Sound plays fine, but randomly cracks and pops and stutters. If I start multitasking, it gets really bad and the sound degradation is horrible.

My first solution was to go to asus.com and download the updated driver package for soundmax (SoundMax AD1986A Audio WHQL Driver V5.10.01.4151 for Windows 2000/XP.), problem did not go away. Tried using the microsoft driver, got worse.

I even performed a clean install and the problem still exists. I have no idea what the deal is. All of my software and hardware are set up properly from my point of view.

Any insight would be useful.

thanks in advance for your help guys.

ncjimn · 12-13-2006, 09:04 PM

Does this happen when you play files other than mp3?

Has this been happening all the time since you first used the computer?

EricB · 12-14-2006, 01:08 AM

do you have a raid setup?

kidstark · 12-14-2006, 01:53 AM

Yes it happens when any sound is playing and has been happening ever since I started using it. No raid setup.

Ace No-Money · 01-10-2007, 05:28 PM

Im having the same problem

EricB · 01-10-2007, 06:27 PM

turn down hardware acceleration

12-13-2006, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
kidstark Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	soundmax issue I recently built a computer with: mobo: A8N-VM CSM processor: amd 64 3500+ winxp pro I initially used the drivers on the mobo driver cd, then eventually I started getting the following problem when playing mp3's with winamp, windows media player, etc.. It also happens with video sound playback. Problem: Sound plays fine, but randomly cracks and pops and stutters. If I start multitasking, it gets really bad and the sound degradation is horrible. My first solution was to go to asus.com and download the updated driver package for soundmax (SoundMax AD1986A Audio WHQL Driver V5.10.01.4151 for Windows 2000/XP.), problem did not go away. Tried using the microsoft driver, got worse. I even performed a clean install and the problem still exists. I have no idea what the deal is. All of my software and hardware are set up properly from my point of view. Any insight would be useful. thanks in advance for your help guys.

12-14-2006, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
EricB Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11,016	do you have a raid setup? __________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.) The best browser Netscape 8 Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free)

01-10-2007, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ace No-Money True Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 204	Im having the same problem __________________ ACEs System Athlon 64 3000+ Venice @ 2.25GHz EpoX 9NPA+ Ultra 2x512mb Patriot XBLK 256mb BFG 7600GT Samsung 200GB 8mb 500W Apevia (Aspire) PSU Samsung CD-RW Logitech Z-3 2.1 IBM 17 Windows 2000 PRO 3DMARK05 - 6***

01-10-2007, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
EricB Hard Core Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11,016	turn down hardware acceleration __________________ The Ultimate Hard Drive Utility PowerMax 4.23. (It now has the ability to clean a Boot Sector virus on the quick erase option.) The best browser Netscape 8 Have you accidently delete something? Look here (trial. the better one) and here(free)

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12-13-2006, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
ncjimn Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 469	Does this happen when you play files other than mp3? Has this been happening all the time since you first used the computer?

12-14-2006, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
kidstark Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Yes it happens when any sound is playing and has been happening ever since I started using it. No raid setup.