SoundBlaster Pro Card Emits Noise Upon Windows Exit (82616)
This article was previously published under Q82616
SUMMARY
When the Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 is exited, the
SoundBlaster Pro card sometimes emits a screeching noise.
The noise can be temporarily stopped by running the FMOrgan program
that comes with the SoundBlaster card. FMOrgan is an MS-DOS
application utilizing the synthesizer that comes with the SoundBlaster
card.
To ensure proper use of the SoundBlaster Pro card, do not use the Ad
Lib driver.
MORE INFORMATION
The noise is caused by setting the Ad Lib chip into "Wave-Select" mode.
The Ad Lib driver will set the synthesizer in Wave-Select mode each
time a "warm-reset" is issued. This occurs each time the Ad Lib driver
is enabled and opened. On some machines (Gateway 486/33 with the
SoundBlaster Pro), the Ad Lib chip causes random voices to make noise.
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Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
7/30/2001 |
| Keywords: |
KB82616 |
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