No fuel tank - aircraft make funny noise

applesthecat · 05-02-09, 03:54 PM

I have noticed that I do not seem to have a fuel gauge, even though I have realistic fuel checked off.

Also, I notice the sound of the aircraft when they attack is really odd, like a high pitched electronic sound effect. Does anybody else have these issues?

Thanks

Apples

Jimbuna · 05-02-09, 04:09 PM

What version of the game are you playing...is it modded in any way?

applesthecat · 05-02-09, 04:27 PM

I'm playing the original DVD version. No mods. But it is patched. Do I need a mod for this?

Paul Riley · 05-02-09, 04:43 PM

Not sure about the missing fuel gauge,probably a bad game install,try installing it again...odd.

For the aircraft issue - if its not connected with the game in any way,check you have the latest drivers for your sound card,sometimes updating them cures a lot of issues with games,and can also provide a small performance boost in some games.

applesthecat · 05-02-09, 05:29 PM

Thanks Paul, I just had the sound card installed two weeks ago. Actually, I think it's an onboard card that came with my new motherboard. All the other sounds seem to work just fine.

Paul Riley · 05-03-09, 05:48 AM

Ahh,I see now.

Having onboard sound on your m/b CAN cause problems with games,as that type of sound capability is what you might call 'generic' and not specialized like in a sound card,which is independant and probably tailored for the latest games.
If you have a sound card,you MUST disable onboard sound,to stop any conflicts that may be occuring.At boot up go into your Bios screen,I press F2 to go into my Bios,and find the part that deals with onboard sound,and disable it.Then reboot,and your new sound card should then take over.If you have any problems accessing or navigating your Bios screen let me know.

I find Soundblaster cards to be one of the best brands,and I currently use a SB Audigy 2 card.Have a look at some of their products

http://uk.europe.creative.com/

05-02-09, 03:54 PM	#1
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	No fuel tank - aircraft make funny noise I have noticed that I do not seem to have a fuel gauge, even though I have realistic fuel checked off. Also, I notice the sound of the aircraft when they attack is really odd, like a high pitched electronic sound effect. Does anybody else have these issues? Thanks Apples

05-02-09, 04:09 PM	#2
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05-02-09, 04:43 PM	#4
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Not sure about the missing fuel gauge,probably a bad game install,try installing it again...odd. For the aircraft issue - if its not connected with the game in any way,check you have the latest drivers for your sound card,sometimes updating them cures a lot of issues with games,and can also provide a small performance boost in some games. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-03-09, 05:48 AM	#6
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Ahh,I see now. Having onboard sound on your m/b CAN cause problems with games,as that type of sound capability is what you might call 'generic' and not specialized like in a sound card,which is independant and probably tailored for the latest games. If you have a sound card,you MUST disable onboard sound,to stop any conflicts that may be occuring.At boot up go into your Bios screen,I press F2 to go into my Bios,and find the part that deals with onboard sound,and disable it.Then reboot,and your new sound card should then take over.If you have any problems accessing or navigating your Bios screen let me know. I find Soundblaster cards to be one of the best brands,and I currently use a SB Audigy 2 card.Have a look at some of their products http://uk.europe.creative.com/ __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-02-09, 04:27 PM	#3
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I'm playing the original DVD version. No mods. But it is patched. Do I need a mod for this?

05-02-09, 05:29 PM	#5
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thanks Paul, I just had the sound card installed two weeks ago. Actually, I think it's an onboard card that came with my new motherboard. All the other sounds seem to work just fine.