Sound Card Checks Out

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Gregory

Alright. I ran a DXDIAG on my Sound Balster Audigy Gamer.
The Synthesier, Audio, Midi Mapper, Synth A, Synth B, Sw
Synth, and Midi IO all checks out. No proplems at all.
But still I get the screen freeze ups & that ear
splitting percing sound through my speakers. Any other
ideas?

Greg.
 
Gregory said:
Alright. I ran a DXDIAG on my Sound Balster Audigy Gamer.
The Synthesier, Audio, Midi Mapper, Synth A, Synth B, Sw
Synth, and Midi IO all checks out. No proplems at all.
But still I get the screen freeze ups & that ear
splitting percing sound through my speakers. Any other
ideas?

Greg.
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Hi Greg,

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________
 
Hi Gregory,

In addition to my previous advice, Use this CPU Monitor utility to detect if
your
system is overheating: http://www.hmonitor.com/

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________
 
Jimmy S,
Ok, I have done everthin that you have asked me to do. In
fact the items that you wanted me to do, I do 95% of the
time. (I like to take care of my computer) Also I ran the
Memory test, and passed. And I saved your website to my
favorites because there is SO much info there that I can
use in the future. Also, I called Microsoft Support and
they helped me out VERY well. If I keep getting this
issue, they told me to call WinXP Support. They think
it's an WinXP issue. Thanks for all your help in the past
and in the present. Your a GREAT guy, Jimmy.

Greg.




-----Original Message-----
Alright. I ran a DXDIAG on my Sound Balster Audigy Gamer.
The Synthesier, Audio, Midi Mapper, Synth A, Synth B, Sw
Synth, and Midi IO all checks out. No proplems at all.
But still I get the screen freeze ups & that ear
splitting percing sound through my speakers. Any other
ideas?

Greg.
Click to expand...

Hi Greg,

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
Click to expand...
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
 
Thank you for that post Greg! :-)

Best of luck,
Jimmy.

Gregory said:
Jimmy S,
Ok, I have done everthin that you have asked me to do. In
fact the items that you wanted me to do, I do 95% of the
time. (I like to take care of my computer) Also I ran the
Memory test, and passed. And I saved your website to my
favorites because there is SO much info there that I can
use in the future. Also, I called Microsoft Support and
they helped me out VERY well. If I keep getting this
issue, they told me to call WinXP Support. They think
it's an WinXP issue. Thanks for all your help in the past
and in the present. Your a GREAT guy, Jimmy.

Greg.




-----Original Message-----
Alright. I ran a DXDIAG on my Sound Balster Audigy Gamer.
The Synthesier, Audio, Midi Mapper, Synth A, Synth B, Sw
Synth, and Midi IO all checks out. No proplems at all.
But still I get the screen freeze ups & that ear
splitting percing sound through my speakers. Any other
ideas?

Greg.
Click to expand...

Hi Greg,

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
Click to expand...
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________



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