Keyne Posted July 25, 2000 Report Posted July 25, 2000 I read the FAQ in detail and searched this site, but I am not a computer tech guy and didnt understand some of the items (changing config files and such) and didnt want to screw up my computer.Patched version to 2.9 with map pak System - Gateway PII 450, Voodoo2, 128 Megs ram, PCI64 sound card.When I start the game it says that it can not play sound because it is already in use, so that sounds like a conflict. Then on the DOS screen it says that "specific driver not loaded. Hit any key." So I hit any key and it starts and runs fine. I am going to download updated sound card drivers tonight, but is this ok for my computer, or will this cause a problem in the future - crashes, etc?
Rattler Posted July 25, 2000 Report Posted July 25, 2000 Did you configure your sound before you started the game? This IS a must if you didn't. Had to ask.Rattler
Keyne Posted July 25, 2000 Author Report Posted July 25, 2000 I went through the sound setup process and the tests worked fine. BTW, sound worked in the game after I get past the error, and I turned of the MIDI sounds from the game configuration screen. The big problem I have to wait for it to go to the DOS error screen in order to hit space bar to continue and thats a pain.
Andergum Posted July 25, 2000 Report Posted July 25, 2000 Try selecting another SB sound card from the list... I had this same problem with this card, but I then upgraded to the SB live card. (not sure If I had the PC1 64 or the PCI 128)You might want to try the MS Sound system or even the Ensoniq sound card selectionas well. I think I remember that Creative bought out Ensoniq and that their first PCI 3d sound cards were originally Ensoniq designs with Sound Blaster drivers and software.Also make sure that you have the latest drivers from soundblaster... as I recall, their early drivers for these cards were a bit flaky especially the 3d part. I originally bought the SBLive because I had problems with my SB PCI card. Anyway, hope this helps!!!------------------ Cmdr. Andergum Spectre Fleet Pre. comm. Cmdr. New America StarStation ICV Gummy 1 Official tester of BC3K the series... Long live the Insurgency! ICQ # 215323
Keyne Posted July 26, 2000 Author Report Posted July 26, 2000 Hey thanks guys for all the help. Turns out that once I updated the SB drivers the problem went away.Great game BTW! Landed on earth did some planet flying in an interceptor. Terrific stuff! Lots to learn though - just printed the entire manual.
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