Sound Issue

[Agozer]

Ok, I downloaded and installed the hyperion pro chipset drivers. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong yet, but it might turn up. Am I supposed to notice anything different about the computer though?

Not necessarily, although updating the chipset drivers boosted Half-Life 2's performance on my comp back when I installed HL2 when it came out. Serious stuttering before but after the update everything ran considerably better.

[Rag]

Haven't had a problem yet after a couple reboots (which usually results in the problem.) It appears though that the soundblaster website states that users with soundblaster cards and my brand of mother board may experience problems. I didn't know that until just now. It could be possible that its fixed now anyways. Either way, its fixed now or I need a different brand of sound card... or onboard motherboard sound. Thanks for the help guys!

[ken_cinder]

No, the driver update most likely fixed it.

 

Via, formerly Cyrix..is terrible at making compatible chipsets. There hasn't been a chipset made by them to date that hasn't caused serious compatibility issues with audio and/or video hardware in certain configurations.

The good thing I can say about them, is they usually address the problem...or try.

[Rag]

Yea, it all seems to work fine now. Thanks for all the help Cinder and Agozer.

[Rag]

Update:

Ah well, the problems back. I guess its just as the soundblaster website said and that it will have problems with this motherboard. Oh well, i've reverted to the onboard AC 97 sound.