No Sound in MS-DOS-Based Programs with Gravis Ultrasound Card (134550)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q134550

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a Gravis Ultrasound (GUS) sound card, you may not hear any sound in MS-DOS-based programs that use the sound card.

CAUSE

Windows 95 does not include updated GUS drivers. Windows 95 continues to use the Windows 3.1 GUS drivers, which do not provide Sound Blaster emulation for MS-DOS-based programs.

RESOLUTION

First, try to configure the program for native GUS support rather than Sound Blaster emulation. If you cannot do so, configure the program to run in MS-DOS mode. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Use the right mouse button to click the program icon, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
  2. On the Program tab, click the Advanced button.
  3. Click the MS-DOS Mode check box to select it.
  4. Click the Use Current MS-DOS Configuration option button.
  5. Click OK to close all the dialog boxes that have opened.
Run the program by double-clicking the icon, or by typing the program name in the Run dialog box. Note that typing the program name at an MS-DOS prompt does not cause the program to use the new configuration.

You may need to take additional steps to set up the mouse, sound card, or CD-ROM drive; follow standard procedures for MS-DOS mode programs to make such services available.

You may also want to contact Gravis to inquire about obtaining updated GUS drivers.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB134550
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