MS-DOS-Based Game Plays No Sound or Shuts Down (128517)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q128517

SUMMARY

Some MS-DOS-based games require an 8-bit direct memory access (DMA) channel setting for the sound card to provide sounds. Games known to require an 8-bit DMA channel setting include:
  • Renegade: Battle for Jacob's Star
  • Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego

MORE INFORMATION

If the sound card in your computer is set for a 16-bit DMA channel (5, 6, or 7), use Device Manager to change the card's configuration to use an 8-bit DMA channel (0, 1, or 3).

You may also need to run the configuration tool that is included with the sound card to change its DMA channel setting to match the setting in Device Manager. If no configuration tool is included with the sound card, you may need to change jumpers on the card.

Changing the DMA Channel in Device Manager

To change the DMA channel for the sound card in Device Manager, follow these steps:
  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the System icon.
  3. Click the Device Manager tab, then double-click Sound, Video, And Game Controllers.
  4. Double-click the sound card that is installed in your computer.
  5. Click the Resources tab.
  6. Double-click Direct Memory Access, then change the DMA setting to the setting you want.
  7. Click OK. When you are prompted to do so, restart your computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB128517
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