Vox pauses/stutters

[Wing19]

I have had this problem before an it was an IRQ conflict with my sound cad and video card. I am using a Sound Blaster X-FI titanium pro and a EVGA GTX 295 CO-OP. I have tried moving the devices around to try to change the IRQ but it will not work. Is there a way to change the IRQ in the bios, I'm using a EVGA X58 board. Both the sound card and video card are on IRQ 16. I will post a DXDIAG report when I get home.

Any help would be appreciated.

Just to clarify the stutter happens when I release the F12 key and the T key to transmit

[Skuzzy]

That is not good.  Having the video and sound card on the same IRQ is going to have some really negative effects on many things in the computer.

[Wing19]

  System Information
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Time of this report: 1/5/2010, 15:33:43
       Machine name: REDWINGS1
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: OEM
       System Model: OEM
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU         920  @ 2.67GHz (8 CPUs)
             Memory: 2040MB RAM
          Page File: 240MB used, 3695MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce GTX 295
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_05EB&SUBSYS_12953842&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 896.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9562 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 11/20/2009 19:34:54, 6282752 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 11/20/2009 19:34:54, 10235968 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-46AB-11CF-A87E-9E3200C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x05EB
        SubSys ID: 0x12953842
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
 Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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            Description: SB X-Fi Audio [0001]
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_000B&SUBSYS_00431102&REV_03
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
         Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1347 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 7/14/2009 02:51:36, 536344 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Creative
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 1, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 128, 127
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 128, 127
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: Yes
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
            Description: SB X-Fi Audio [0001]
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
         Driver Version: 6.00.0001.1347 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 7/14/2009 02:51:36, 536344 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  SB X-Fi Audio [0001], Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  SB X-Fi Synth B [0001] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  SB X-Fi Synth A [0001] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x00DD
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH Control Manager Device 1
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x3
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0xC010
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH Control Manager Device 2
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x4
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0xC011
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: CH Control Manager Device 3
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x2
Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0xC012
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x3A35
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 11:45:38, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/23/2001 05:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x00DD
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:48, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0xC000
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:48, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 17:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Logitech USB TrackMan Wheel
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC404
| Matching Device ID: hid\vid_046d&pid_c404
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/23/2001 05:00:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x068E, 0xC001
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/23/2001 05:00:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 17:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 11:39:47, 23040 bytes

[Skuzzy]

Creative hardware has never liked sharing an IRQ with any other device.  It has always lead to problems.

[Wing19]

I figured this might be the problem, I will try onboad sound for now

I need a suggestion for a new sound card

[Wing19]

I still think there is a way to change the IRQ settings in the BIOS

EVGA X58 SLI Board

Any input welcome

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I still think there is a way to change the IRQ settings in the BIOS

EVGA X58 SLI Board

Any input welcome

I'm not sure about that particular board but older boards had the option to manually set irq's. The downside is that IIRC you had to _install XP_ without automatic irq handling (ACPI) in order for this to work and then you had to manually configure all irq's in bios by disabling acpi mode also there.

[Ghastly]

Every motherboard I've ever worked with has had all non-legacy (i.e newer than ISA/AT) IRQ sharing designated by "assignment".  That is, each of the slots and embedded devices (such as USB,Ethernet, Onboard Sound, Drive controllers, etc.) are assigned an IRQ "assignment", and at most in BIOS you can manually assign specific IRQ's to each assignment - but each device that's assigned the same is going to end up on the SAME IRQ when you are done.   Check your manual, while many do not, some will give you a description of how IRQ sharing is set up.

Also, check your BIOS, and see if you have a section similiar to the following, where you can set each "assignment" to a specific IRQ, so that you can ensure that 2 or more assignments are not being designated automatically to use the same IRQ.

PCI Configuration
PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority [Auto]
PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority

I know of no PCI/PCI-X motherboard that allows you to set IRQ's per device - you can assign to slots, and excluding simple onboard "ISA-type" devices like serial/parallel ports, each onboard device is set up to share the IRQ with a specific slot.

In short, excluding instances where someone has manually assigned the same IRQ to multiple bios "assignments", in my experience if 2 onboard devices share an IRQ, they will always share an IRQ - and if 2 slots share an IRQ, they will always do so, and if an onboard device and a slot share an IRQ, they will always do so.  

So check out the above, but be prepared to move the card(s) to different slots.

<S>
  

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Every motherboard I've ever worked with has had all non-legacy (i.e newer than ISA/AT) IRQ sharing designated by "assignment".  That is, each of the slots and embedded devices (such as USB,Ethernet, Onboard Sound, Drive controllers, etc.) are assigned an IRQ "assignment", and at most in BIOS you can manually assign specific IRQ's to each assignment - but each device that's assigned the same is going to end up on the SAME IRQ when you are done.   Check your manual, while many do not, some will give you a description of how IRQ sharing is set up.

Also, check your BIOS, and see if you have a section similiar to the following, where you can set each "assignment" to a specific IRQ, so that you can ensure that 2 or more assignments are not being designated automatically to use the same IRQ.

PCI Configuration
PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority [Auto]
PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority

I know of no PCI/PCI-X motherboard that allows you to set IRQ's per device - you can assign to slots, and excluding simple onboard "ISA-type" devices like serial/parallel ports, each onboard device is set up to share the IRQ with a specific slot.

In short, excluding instances where someone has manually assigned the same IRQ to multiple bios "assignments", in my experience if 2 onboard devices share an IRQ, they will always share an IRQ - and if 2 slots share an IRQ, they will always do so, and if an onboard device and a slot share an IRQ, they will always do so.  

So check out the above, but be prepared to move the card(s) to different slots.

<S>
  

Some older boards that I had used to have a map which showed the internal irq assignments and which slot shared irq with which resource. They probably don't include this anymore since acpi is supposed to work fine.

[Getback]

Is your hardware acceleration reduced to 3/4?

Run Dxdia, under the sound tab reduce the hardware accelerator to 3/4.


Please please, hold the applause.

[Wing19]

It is set to 3/4. I have had this issue with another board and I moved the sound card around and finally got the sound card and the video card on different IRQ.

I know what the problem is just not sure how to fix it.

In the motherboard manual it has INT Pin assignments and IRQ assignments. The IRQ assignments have two choices PCI Device and Reserved. This is in the PnP/PCI Config Menu.

Not sure what pin assignment are.

Any help?

[Getback]

It is set to 3/4. I have had this issue with another board and I moved the sound card around and finally got the sound card and the video card on different IRQ.

I know what the problem is just not sure how to fix it.

In the motherboard manual it has INT Pin assignments and IRQ assignments. The IRQ assignments have two choices PCI Device and Reserved. This is in the PnP/PCI Config Menu.

Not sure what pin assignment are.

Any help?

Your Dxdaig said it is set at full acceleration.

[Ghastly]

"Int Pin" is apparently another way to refer to the IRQ assignments - in the past I've always seen them refered to by letter. You generally see A,B,C & D for older chipsets that only had 4 assignment "slots" - while I see that the X58 chipset apparently has 8. I downloaded your motherboard manual by the way, and it sucks, because what you are looking for is information like this:



Which outlines for my motherboard what devices (onboard as well as the PCI/PCIe-X bus slots) share IRQs.  Without it, you are pretty much guessing - because you'd have to ferret out that (in the case of my motherboard for example) PCI slot 2, PCIe x1_1, and one of the two onboard lan adapters are on the same IRQ assignment.  No matter what you do, they are ALWAYS going to share.  And so are the PCIe-x16_1 and 2, and PCI slot 1.  If I put a sound card in slot 1, and it's ALWAYS on the same IRQ as the Nvidia card I put in regardless of which x16 slot I put it in - as is one of the USB controllers, an X1 slot, and the "Azalia".

In BIOS, all you get to do is change the actual IRQ assigned to the specific IRQ assignment slot.  Because what can also happen (I'm sure it's worse with 8 assignment slots) is that more than 1 slot assignment can be assigned the same IRQ by ACPI.  If (in the example shown) A and B ae BOTH assigned an IRQ of 3, then not only is the sound card going to conflict if it's installed in PCI slot 1, it's also going to conflict if it's installed in slot 2 - since both A and B (or in your BIOS, designated by Pin Assigment 1 and 2) are set to the same IRQ.

So on your own board, you first need to determine what the mapping is, and then install the cards appropriately, then ensure that those two "Pin Assignments" are manually set to different IRQ's - and if there is one, the option for Plug and Play OS disabled -  before you can ensure that they aren't stepping on each other.
See?

PS -one quick way to sometimes resolve these kinds of issues is to disable every device you can, to free up the IRQ that's reserved for it.  Don't have a Parallel printer?  Disable the port. Same for comm port.  Have a mouse that can be use either USB or via Mouse port?  Use it USB instead of via the PS-2 style mouse port connector (etc.)

<S>
 

[Wing19]

Thanks for the info this will help.

I know the new BIOS for this board will disable some items automatically when not in use, such as the PS-2 connection

I will up date this and see what happens.

I have also asked some questions on the EVGA forums and will let you know of any responces.


Thank you

[Wing19]

Should I try resetting the configuration?