F.E.A.R sound problems (requires attenti

Hi all
I have done some more investigation into the Auidigy 2 ZS Drivers. I have discovered a rather nasty, yet glaringly obvious bug with the way F.E.A.R handles hardware sounds and the Audigy sound card. 
For some reason it assumes the Audigy is capable of utilising 96 simultaneous voices(sounds). Now this all works fine in DirectSound software mixing, but enabling hardware sound mixing causes a few things to go wrong.
For example numerous ambient sounds just do not play when hardware mixing is enabled, however disable hardware mixing and your performance will increase (minimum frame rate) and more sounds will be audible. For example the box hitting the chain link fence in the performance test.
I have gone through all F.E.A.R related threads and reinstalled the WMFADist.exe codec (as suggested). It seams the only way to have F.E.A.R running with all sounds working is through Software Mixing (hence no EAX and no surround sound).
This requires a new patch for the game and/o possible (which I doubt it requires). Driver update for the Audigy to rectify this bug. Could someone from the on forum staff contact CreativeLabs Dev relations as I am unable to obtain any assistance from them (yet I did with a previous issue).
Thanks

i also had problems in fear, but it was because i wasn't in gaming mode..
Note, patch the game.. Aint there a EAX patch for this game too?
Just google some more.. And try to disable the crystaliser when gaming, it gave a loud beeeeeeeeeeeep grrrrrrrrrrrwwwwwwwww in doom III sometimes...

Similar Messages

A30 sound problem

have tried all drivers from toshiba web sites, uk, canada, europe etc but cannot get sound to work on my satellite a30, model no PSA33E 7C3F3 EN, fresh install of xp had 4 drivers missing, ati video, smbus, modem and sound, only drivers from canada site worked for video smbus and modem, xp states sound working properly but no sound from speakers or headphone socket and have checked all volume levels (on full nothing muted), any ideas ???

Hi,
Just to inform you that my problem was solved by itself :)
I've reformatted my laptop and installed the original XP Pro SP2 again by following the instructions.
Sound problem was solved automatically, no chipset utility installation required..
The sound problem was probably caused due to missing Microsoft KB835221 update for SP1, and KB888111 for SP2, which then was solved with the original latest XP..
Rgrds..

Is there a fix yet for the no sound problem with lion on the iMac without having to restart every time I switch the computer on?

Is there a fix yet for the no sound problem with lion on the iMac without having to restart every time I switch the computer on?

Try booting in Safe Mode by holding the the shift key immediately after powering on your system. Safe boot mode will for a directory check of your startup volume, then load only the required kernal extensions (kext files), and deletes some cache files. Once the system boots into Safe Mode you can simply restart the system to see whether the issue has been resolved.
If you still have the issue try resetting the SMC by shutting down the system and disconnecting the power cord for ~15 seconds, then reconnecting the power cord. Next, reset the parameter RAM (PRAM) by holding down the option-option-P-R keys after powering ON the system. Wait until the iMac restarts twice, then let the system boot normally.

Re: IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (NO SOUND PROBLEM) Options

I have been trying for 3 days to fix this issue & I even had Bicrosft tech support on line remote PC acces take control of my PC, and still can't get the sound to work!
Does any one know how to fix this issue? DEFINITIVELY?
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (NO SOUND PROBLEM)
‎03-20-2013 05:24 AM
My PC info is:
Manufacture: Hewlett-Packard
Model: HP EliteBook 8460p
Rating: 5.3 Windows Experience Index
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2520M CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz
Installed memory (RAM): 4.00 GB (2.98 GB usable)
System type: 64-bit Operating System
Pen and Touch: No Pen or Touch Input is available for this Display
Windows 7 Professional
Product ID: 00371-OEM-8992671-00008
Problem: I was watching a movie a night before, and I muted and forgot to turn off my laptop, today I found out the sound did not work, so I tried restarting and still no hope, i tried disabling and enabling the IDT High Definition Audio CODEC and still no hope, windows says that this device is working properly, but oviously its not I really need help, I dont know anything advanced about technology yet, so im helpless.
T
Re: IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (NO SOUND PROBLEM)
‎03-20-2013 05:28 AM
I also tried leaving the Laptop to cooldown for about 3 hours and still no sound.
DavidPK
Re: IDT High Definition Audio CODEC (NO SOUND PROBLEM)
s
‎03-20-2013 05:40 AM
Hi,
Try the following.
Download the IDT Audio installer on the link below and save it to your Downloads folder.
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp59001-59500/sp59291.exe
When done, open windows Control Panel, open Device Manager and open up Sound, Video and Game Controllers. Right click the IDT device and select Uninstall - you should also get a prompt to remove the current driver, tick the box to allow thisand then proceed with the uninstall.
When complete, shut down the notebook, unplug the AC Adapter and then remove the battery. Hold down the Power button for 30 seconds. Re-insert the battery and plug in the AC Adapter.
Start the notebook and let Windows fully load - it will automatically load an audio driver, but just let this complete. Then open your Downloads folder, right click on the IDT installer and select 'Run as Administrator' to start the installation. When this has completed, right click the speaker icon in the Taskbar and select Playback Devices. Left click 'Speakers and Headphones' once to highlight it and then click the Set Default button - check if you now have audio.
Regards,
DP-K

Hello DesertWildcat,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
I understand that you are having and issue with your HP EliteBook 8460p's audio not working. I am sorry, but to get your issue more exposure, I would suggest posting it in the commercial forums, since this is a commercial product. You can do this at Notebook - HP ProBook, EliteBook, Compaq, Slate/Tablet PC, Armada, LTE.
I hope this helps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums. Have a great day!
Please click the "Thumbs Up" on the bottom right of this post to say thank you if you appreciate the support I provide!
Also be sure to mark my post as “Accept as Solution" if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others who face the same challenge find the same solution.
Dunidar
I work on behalf of HP
Find out a bit more about me by checking out my profile!
"Customers don’t expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong." ~ Donald Porter

My sound was very high, but now it's low after my sound problem

Hi guys.
I have a HP Sleekbook touch.. windows 8.1
so, here comes the problem:
When I was trying to listen to a video, I saw a red x on my sound icon.. I found a place where I could fix it, and what I did was: To go to the driver AMD High Definition Audio Device (or maybe it was another one. Because first there was only one and then it changed to two) and deactivate it, and then restart the PC... That was really easy, and it worked..
However, my laptop's sound had changed really... The sound was low.. From 1-10 my sound is now at 5.. Before that it was at 8-9 pieces.
I don't what happened.. I need help to change my sound back to what it was before.
Here is a picture of my current status:
^ This is danish, and it says AMD High Definition Audio not plugged in..
Please help!

Hi @hjssk
Welcome to the HP Support Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
I see that you are having a sound problem after you deactivated your sound card. Go to your Device Manager and expand Sound, video and game controllers. You should see your AMD High-Definition Audio Device. Right click it and select Enable then restart the computer. If that doesn't work please reply back with your product number so I know what Sleekbook we are working with.
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue.
Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
Thank you,
BHK6
I work on behalf of HP

Sky Movies sound problems. Compressed, flat & dull

Hello, thought i'd check back in regarding the Sky sound compression on Sky Movies. Kinda gave up watching movies on Sky because of the sound but tried 'Lucy' at the weekend & guess what? Flat, dull & lifeless!! I gather from forums the major distributors are now releasing their movies to Sky with dynamic range compression, if that's the case I'm snookered, can anyone confirm this? It's OK Sky, I don't expect you to answer this incredibly difficult question . Oh yeah, the online chat person this morning said "Change your HD cable" Hahaha. No amount of changing cable/HDMI configuration is going to fix this for me, I’ve tried every option i assure you. I realise I'm in the minority & the most Sky substribers couldn’t care less about their sound experience but I believe I/we deserve some kind of answer especially after beong loyal to Sky for over 20 years. Anyhow, last call for attention before I cancel. Thanks.

Hi Mark, man alive, a reply from Sky, not expecting that in the slightest nor would it be relevant either (ie. change your HD cable) , I was just curious to see if anyone else is still having the same frustrating sound problem as mine.

I have sound problem in My Cq40-144TU Laptop

Hi,
I have Cq40-144tu laptop. i am't hearing sound from internal speaker but sound is hearing from headphone. I have configured my system many time. Last got to shop and they also format it and reconfigured but still this problem is showing.
But I was hearing sound from speaker when i chat in gtalk and then i heared sound from window media player and other application also for 5 to 10 second only. every time some text is recieved i hear sound for 5 to 10 second.
please tell me what is problem in My Laptop. i have window 7 ultimate operating system.
Please help me sir

What sound problem - no sound on anything, no sound on some apps ?
Have you got notifications muted ? Only notifications (including games) get muted, so the iPod and Videos apps, and headphones, still get sound.
Depending on what you've got Settings > General > Use Side Switch To set to (mute or rotation lock), then you can mute notifications by the switch on the right hand side of the iPad, or via the taskbar : double-click the home button; slide from the left; and it's the icon far left; press home again to exit the taskbar. The function that isn't on the side switch is set via the taskbar instead : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085
And for future info typing in all capitals is considered to be SHOUTING

Desperately need some help!! iTunes/Quicktime/iChat/Sound problems....

So, yesterday, I was online, on google video, and when I pressed play on the video, there was no sound, but the video worked...the same was true on every video site i checked. My computer volume was at max, and I even tested the speakers to make sure they were on, and they indeed were.
I thought that was odd...but then the problems really started.....
After that, I clicked on my iChat icon. It bounced once, and did not open. The same thing happened when I clicked on iTunes. 1 bounce, and then nothing. I checked to make sure all of my iTunes mp3 files were on my computer....they indeed are all still here, bit nothing I can do opens iTunes. I've run disc utilities, and disc repair...according to that, everything is peachy-keen on my computer.....but iChat and iTunes STILL will not open, and there is still no sound on anything.
Now, i'm leaning towards the archive and install option....or even just backing up what I want to save, wiping the drive, and starting from scratch.....but i'd really like to not have that happen.
(and, as a side question, if all I want to save are images, several documents, and many mp3 files, would everything be okay if I just backed them up on an external drive, and then loaded them back on to my computer after reinstalling OS X?)
Sorry about the length of this, but I am at my wit's end, and I have no idea what to do.

by third-party, do you mean things I installed that are not manufactured by mac? If that is the case, I have microsoft office, Smart Music, Flip4mac, and Senuti.
I got rid of Flip4Mac to see if that affected my sound problems, but it did not. So, as of now, my problem remains the same...

HT3983 i have a sound problem when i install windows 7 32 bit on my imac

i have a sound problem when i install windows 7 32 bit on my imac

Did you download and install the Windows Support software? First step in Bootcamp Assistant is to download the support software. Then did you install the support software from within Windows?
Read the Bootcamp Install instructions. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf

Sound problems on ProBook 6550b, running on Win 7 Pro x32bit..

I have been getting very similar sound problems on my notebook as posted by most: internal speakers work on original Audio HD drivers, but there is no sound when I connect external speakers or headphones. I up-graded the audio drivers to IDT HD Audio and I get sound coming from external speakers or headphones, but nothing from internal speakers.
I have tried everything from reporting the problem on public forums, live help, and done this or that, but nothing changes. It's so very clear to me that it has to do with audio drivers, which don't seem to work appropriately to cover all aspects of sound output.
I also, often, get this loud, weird, irritating noise and a frozen PC when I am playing music with the notebook, while on the internet. The best I do is not to do both at the same time. I have seen similar problems on blogs, but tangible solutions are NOT offered!!!! Please help...

Audio Switching coudl be due to several reason. if you have tried latest audio drivers and latest Video drivers from hp.com, i suggest you to get audio board replaced for your computer.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Waseem,
I work for HP.
**Click the KUDOS star on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
Regards,
WW
“I am an HP Employee“
***** Click the KUDOS star on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem***

When I delete com.apple.audio.SystemSettings.plist my audio/sound problems are solved. However when the file is replaced with another file, the sound is crappy and the quality is reduced. Can you please help me?

When I delete com.apple.audio.SystemSettings.plist my audio/sound problems are solved. However when the file is replaced with another file, the sound is crappy and the quality is reduced. Can anyone please help me?
Sincerely,
Eric

Run this when you have the problem and post the results here.
EtreCheck
This will tell us what is loaded

Any resolution to the sound problem?

I have been having the same sound problem with my Mid 2010 Mac Pro tower ever since I got it. I have been in touch with Apple and have been told that they are familiar with the problem, but that they are still working on a fix. The problem is that I have external speakers, and every time I shut down and then start up again, I have to go to preferences and physically change the sound output to go to the speakers. I have also been tole that the Mac is supposed to sense the external speakers and go directly to them.
Is there anybody else out there with this problem, and has been able to resolve it?
Thank you.

I have a 2010 Mac Pro and use the stereo line out jack in the back of my machine for my speakers with no problem. I don't recall any problems setting it up. But check the Audio MIDI Setup (in your utilities folder) to see if you can set it from there (should be able to). Not sure why the preference wouldn't stick. And I don't believe there is automatic detection of an attached sound output device where the sound preference switches to that (unless maybe the front jack which I never use).

Please help iPhone 5 sound problems

iPhone 5 sound problem: my iPhone 5 noise is only coming out thru the ear speaker and will not come out of any of the other speakers on my phone i say again it will ONLY come out my ear speaker it does it in games and in videos in music in everything! Ive reset the phone and went thru all the settings and everything to try to fix with no luck at all please help me!

fdisk formated and reinstaled windows 3 times. fresh install each time i installed a sound card. so I dont think lingering drivers is the problem which also means dx9 has been installed fresh each time.also I have been dealing with this for nearly a month and I am at a loss.

Sound Problems on iPad: how to fix, easy [video]

Hi dear iPad user,
Most people will, eventually, have sound problems: the cause can be complex as a 'miss-behaved' app that messes the sound engine or as simple as the iPad being forgotten on Mute/Volume Down.
I used to help family and friends to fix their iPads' sound problems by sending them 'text' instruction steps... lots of times they ended up calling me on the phone...
So I made a video (short: 1m40s):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBP-Ncj_fE
It shows:
how to unmute the sound (even if the side-switch locks the rotation of the screen)
how to put volume up
how to close all the apps (in the case there is an App messing with the sound system)
how to reboot the iPad (ultimatelly fixes hard cases of messed sound system)
What it won't fix: if you have a hardware problem...
If you do all the steps and you get NO SOUND AT ALL, please, try also checking if you car listen sounds using a HEADPHONE (you know are working conditions). If you can listen to sounds in the headphone but no sound at all in the iPad's built in speaker, well, there might be a hardware problem and you should look for help on an Apple Retail Store or other official technical support available at your location.
Hope this helps!
Everson.

UPDATE: fixing iPad Sound after iOS 7
http://youtu.be/SDf1LDcE95Q
(1min 36sec)
It covers the basics:
checking side-switch / mute / "Control Center"
volume all up
...and also the worst cases:
closing all apps (for rare cases when a single app might render the sound system instable)
rebooting the iPad
So, don't get desparete: try the things in the video.
There are people who reported having forgotten an audio-bluetooth connection activated with a turned-off sound-system or speakers... or forgot Air-Play turned on... so be sure you disengage bluetooth and/or airplay.
On the 'hardware side', dirty dock connector (30 pin) can make the iPad 'think' it is connected to external audio - if so, cleaning it with a dry toothbrush can fix. Also, moisture in the headphones connector can make the iPad switch to 'headphones' even without headphones connected, making it silent: check if you can hear things with headphones plugged in - if so, try gently inserting and removing headphones a few times and check if you get sound back to iPad's speakers alone.
Good luck to everybody! Audio problems are quite common - fontunately they are easy to fix.

Please Help - sound problem

After reformatting my laptop and re installing xp pro everything works but my sound,,, before anyone suggesting I should renew my sound drivers or even update my BIOS let me mention that I have already taken those stept, the Mic works but I have no sound coming out of the laptop.....
Any Ideas????
[Edited by: admin on 02-Apr-05 15:40]

Hi Nick,
Sorry for the long delay I only just noticed your post. Easily done if you post in the middle of another thread.
To diagnose your sound problem the best approach is to systematically check (and isolate) each possible problem area until the culprit is found. For sound problems follow the sequence :-
1. Check Hardware. If you have a manual control check that it is turned fully on (this may be a wheel or knob somewhere on your notebook). There is no point carrying on if this is turned down/off.
2. Check Software. This is where the fun begins.
2.1 Check the sound properties (available from Control Panel) and make sure that the MUTE box is not ticked.
2.2 Check the individual volume levels shown on the sound properties box. Set them all to maximum.
2.3 Select Device Manager (from Control Panel) and check the entry for Sound/audio devices. Select your sound device and click the 'troubleshooting' option. Follow the on-screen checks.
2.4 If you still have no sound deinstall the sound device (from ADD/REMOVE hardware) and reboot. The system should detect the sound device and re-install it)
2.5 Finally download and reinstall the correct device drivers for your sound devive from the Toshiba web-site.
2.6 If you still have no sound after all of the above then I would recommend a complete re-install of your system from the Toshiba Recovery CDs. and if that does not correct the problem then you will need to take it to a Service Agent for them to sort it out.
HTH

F.E.A.R sound problems (requires attenti

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for