SoundMAX Problem in SHIII - Help!

Reece · 10-14-08, 08:12 PM

Hi, I just updated my old system & the new Motherboard (Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe) has onboard SoundMAX sound and breaks down in SHIII, some of the sounds such as the crowd clapping & cheering is so quiet you can only just make them out, however the seagulls are really loud!!

Also the sound jutters & snaps if you zoom around in external view holding the shift key down, same effect whilst using TC.

I tried setting the sound hardware acceleration down to zero and although this stops the stuttering half the sounds are missing & sound in general is very poor.

My last Asus board had AC97 & the board before had SoundMAX, SHIII worked ok on these.
Please help!

Iceman · 10-14-08, 11:30 PM

I had same problems...you need to do a search for sound max driver updates...but be carefull where u download from...got a virus from one site...sorry cant help you more as to which specific one but my 2000$ computer was confiscated by an angry disgruntled now soon to be EX-wife...!@$#%!@$#% women!

Reece · 10-15-08, 12:21 AM

Gee!! someone moved this from the General section to here!

Unfortunately I can't get any drivers from Analog Devices website, they just refer me back to Asus, & they only have the original drivers, almost 2 years old!

downunder · 10-15-08, 12:53 AM

Hi Reece, The Driver update or complete new driver install is the best go. I had troubles like yours recently i downloaded free "PC Wizard" it analizes your system and tells you what drivers you want then just google them, download, install, and problem fixed.

Good Luck

Reece · 10-15-08, 01:26 AM

Thanks, I installed it, wow no register entries!

however I can't find any info regards where to get driver update.

downunder · 10-15-08, 02:22 AM

Hi Reece, confirm your motherboard is the same through PC wizard. System summery and mainboard. (Icons on the left) Copy the motherboard specks and paste in google and see what you come up with.

Cheers

Downunder

Reece · 10-15-08, 02:36 AM

Only the same drivers!!

Looks like a new Sound card, pox if that had the same problems!

downunder · 10-15-08, 04:05 AM

Bugger, I think another sound card is the go then. Where in Ausse are you?

Downunder

Reece · 10-15-08, 07:35 AM

Clare valley S.A. if I get no joy I can always hit the wineries!!

Edit: The end of another day with no luck, how frustrating!!!

10-14-08, 08:12 PM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,711 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	SoundMAX Problem in SHIII - Help! Hi, I just updated my old system & the new Motherboard (Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe) has onboard SoundMAX sound and breaks down in SHIII, some of the sounds such as the crowd clapping & cheering is so quiet you can only just make them out, however the seagulls are really loud!! Also the sound jutters & snaps if you zoom around in external view holding the shift key down, same effect whilst using TC. I tried setting the sound hardware acceleration down to zero and although this stops the stuttering half the sounds are missing & sound in general is very poor. My last Asus board had AC97 & the board before had SoundMAX, SHIII worked ok on these. Please help! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-15-08, 12:21 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,711 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Gee!! someone moved this from the General section to here! Unfortunately I can't get any drivers from Analog Devices website, they just refer me back to Asus, & they only have the original drivers, almost 2 years old! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-15-08, 12:53 AM	#4
downunder Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victoria. Australia Posts: 135 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Hi Reece, The Driver update or complete new driver install is the best go. I had troubles like yours recently i downloaded free "PC Wizard" it analizes your system and tells you what drivers you want then just google them, download, install, and problem fixed. Good Luck __________________ May your hatches be tight, and your smokes dry.

10-15-08, 01:26 AM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,711 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Thanks, I installed it, wow no register entries! however I can't find any info regards where to get driver update. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-15-08, 02:22 AM	#6
downunder Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victoria. Australia Posts: 135 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Hi Reece, confirm your motherboard is the same through PC wizard. System summery and mainboard. (Icons on the left) Copy the motherboard specks and paste in google and see what you come up with. Cheers Downunder __________________ May your hatches be tight, and your smokes dry.

10-14-08, 11:30 PM	#2
Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I had same problems...you need to do a search for sound max driver updates...but be carefull where u download from...got a virus from one site...sorry cant help you more as to which specific one but my 2000$ computer was confiscated by an angry disgruntled now soon to be EX-wife...!@$#%!@$#% women!

10-15-08, 02:36 AM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,711 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Only the same drivers!! Looks like a new Sound card, pox if that had the same problems! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-15-08, 04:05 AM	#8
downunder Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Victoria. Australia Posts: 135 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Bugger, I think another sound card is the go then. Where in Ausse are you? Downunder __________________ May your hatches be tight, and your smokes dry.

10-15-08, 07:35 AM	#9
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,711 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Clare valley S.A. if I get no joy I can always hit the wineries!! *Edit:* The end of another day with no luck, how frustrating!!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!* Last edited by Reece; 10-15-08 at 09:25 AM.