Lockup on Vox

[Vortex01]

Hello I have posted and seen other posts in the tech support section but have seen no real answers.

I am using the same system I did a year or so ago when I had to leave AH, the only thing that has changed on the system is the vid card, upgraded. AH runs great with near a constant 60 fps online in the arena, this is running in default settings the only thing I did was to set up my CH yoke and peddles. If at any time I hit the vox key AH freezes my entire system and it then requires a hard reboot. I tried several of the suggestions from the other threads in tech support section with no positive results, these include removing all the windows unneeded background services, spaceball 5000, ect..

As I said this seems to be not only isolated to me and a fairly recent problem but I would like to use my vox.

Thanks
"the green field, red barn and the lone silo, it is all that captures me eye as I fly....."  Memories of Red Baron on INN

[fuzeman]

Hello I have posted and seen other posts in the tech support section but have seen no real answers.

I am using the same system I did a year or so ago when I had to leave AH, the only thing that has changed on the system is the vid card, upgraded. AH runs great with near a constant 60 fps online in the arena, this is running in default settings the only thing I did was to set up my CH yoke and peddles. If at any time I hit the vox key AH freezes my entire system and it then requires a hard reboot. I tried several of the suggestions from the other threads in tech support section with no positive results, these include removing all the windows unneeded background services, spaceball 5000, ect..

As I said this seems to be not only isolated to me and a fairly recent problem but I would like to use my vox.

Thanks
"the green field, red barn and the lone silo, it is all that captures me eye as I fly....."  Memories of Red Baron on INN

Custom sounds? Using Onboard sound by any chance? Do you use a transmit key on yoke?  Same thing if activated on a controller or keyboard?
Most likely need to see the top 1/3rd-ish of your DxDiag if available.

[Vortex01]

Custom sounds? Using Onboard sound by any chance? Do you use a transmit key on yoke?  Same thing if activated on a controller or keyboard?
Most likely need to see the top 1/3rd-ish of your DxDiag if available.

No custom sounds. Yes I was using onboard sound, sound max on a Asus motherboard, screwed the driver while trying to fix it and have not reinstalled it though But I am getting sound from my usb headphones, not sure whats going on there but it had no effect on the vox issue. And yes I tried re mapping it to the yoke and is still locked up, back to default key now.

DXDiag:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/28/2010, 19:58:52
       Machine name:
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/14/06 17:01:53 Ver: 08.00.12
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU          6400  @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 571MB used, 3367MB 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: The file usbaudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
        Sound Tab 2: The file ADIHdAud.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
          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
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_0643196E&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0012.5896 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 7/10/2010 04:38:00, 6343040 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 7/10/2010 04:38:00, 10604128 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4500-11CF-D66D-4F2600C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0640
        SubSys ID: 0x0643196E
      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: Logitech H555 Headset
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: USB\Vid_046d&Pid_0a1b&Rev_0100&MI_00
        Manufacturer ID: 65535
             Product ID: 65535
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
         Driver Version: 5.01.2600.5512 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: No
          Date and Size: 4/13/2008 10:45:12, 60032 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Microsoft
         HW Accel Level: Standard
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

            Description: SoundMAX HD Audio
 Default Sound Playback: No
 Default Voice Playback: No
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_1988&SUBSYS_104381E1&REV_1004
        Manufacturer ID: 65535
             Product ID: 65535
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ADIHdAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0001.6240 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: No
          Date and Size: 5/18/2007 10:01:50, 304640 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: AnalogDevices
         HW Accel Level: Standard
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

[Vortex01]

the above is the DxDiag from befor I screwed with the sound drivers, they are the sound max ones, I can post the newer one if you need it when I get home tonight. Also here is the link to the thread where I posted more of this DxDiag info.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,303203.0.html

[fuzeman]

From a technically ignorant viewpoint, mine, seeing there is a problem with sound and sound drivers are suspected not to be installed correctly, I'd sure try to get sound drivers installed correctly and see what happens.

Apologies for my replies being no help at all.

[AKDogg]

A squady of are's is having the exact same issue with no way of fixing it yet.  We even tried a new sound card, reloaded the computer, reinstalled the game, etc..  He can hear us all fine, but as soon as he pressing the transmit key (does it for both Range and chn).  He is using a Creative labs X-FI soundcard. It started when the new major release came out, V2.22. 

[sunfan1121]

I have the same problem.

[TequilaChaser]

DXDiag:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/28/2010, 19:58:52
       Machine name:
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/14/06 17:01:53 Ver: 08.00.12
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU          6400  @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs)
             Memory: 2046MB RAM
          Page File: 571MB used, 3367MB available  <--- VERY LARGE PageFile   .. seriously it is "TOO LARGE"
        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
------------
  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: The file usbaudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
        Sound Tab 2: The file ADIHdAud.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).  You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
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)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_0643196E&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)    <--- Try lowering to monitor native resolution usually 1280x1024 for most LCDs (non wide-screen)      
  Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor  <---- is beter to download and install correct Monitor Driver  
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0012.5896 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 7/10/2010 04:38:00, 6343040 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
             -------------

Sound Devices
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            Description: Logitech H555 Headset  <--1st of 2 sound devices
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
                               Type: WDM
            Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
                     Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Microsoft
         HW Accel Level: Standard    <--- might try dropping this down to BASIC setting???          
    Cap Flags: 0xF5F
                   Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run


            Description: SoundMAX HD Audio   <--2nd of 2 sound devices

Default Sound Playback: No
 Default Voice Playback: No
            
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ADIHdAud.sys
      
            WHQL Logo'd: No
          
        Driver Provider: AnalogDevices     <--- ??? analog drivers??? this have onboard gameport?    
       HW Accel Level: Standard              <--- might try dropping this down to BASIC setting???
              
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

a few things I have noticed is :
1st: your pagefile is over 500mb's on a WinXP system....... anything above 200 mb's and problems start happening...... how many processes you got running??? I would think you are in the 65 to 85 processes or maybe even more.....

2nd: you are using a USB headset for your mic and sound.... USB takes more cpu er more power.... can be creating the problem......

3rd: you have "2" sound devices loaded up... they could possibly be creating a Hardware conflict or an IO address conflict or IRQ etc........ depending on how they are set up or if on the same bus....

4th: for your processes ( your Extremely large pagefile of 500+ mb's with WinXP ) along with your very High Monitor Screen Resolution of "1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)" along with you using an USB sound device at the same time of having a 2nd sound device loaded up could be causing the problem..

5th: It is better if you can find the correct drivers ( .inf file ) for your monitor verses using the generic MS plug n Play monitor driver , this is even more true when you are not running at the monitor's native resolution

6th: you might also try sliding the HW Accleration from Standard down to Basic for the Sound Devices.....

these are just several things I see that could be causing you, your mic / Vox Lock-up problem.......




Now, the Extremely Large pagefile and the "2" sound devices possibly conflicting I would think is where your problem is being generated, though

hope this helps

if I have posted anything wrong, I welcome the corrections........ I do not want to mislead anyone

edit: I just noticed a link to your other thread...... if you have a new updated DXDIAG report, post it if it differs from the one posted here,

 

[Vortex01]

a few things I have noticed is :
1st: your pagefile is over 500mb's on a WinXP system....... anything above 200 mb's and problems start happening...... how many processes you got running??? I would think you are in the 65 to 85 processes or maybe even more.....

I will see about changing the page file size..

2nd: you are using a USB headset for your mic and sound.... USB takes more cpu er more power.... can be creating the problem......

I will check this out too I think I have an old mic laying around someplace...

3rd: you have "2" sound devices loaded up... they could possibly be creating a Hardware conflict or an IO address conflict or IRQ etc........ depending on how they are set up or if on the same bus....

That is one thing that has changed I was messing with the sound max early on and ended up having to uninstall it (witch had no effect on the issue) Now I am just running the headset...

5th: It is better if you can find the correct drivers ( .inf file ) for your monitor verses using the generic MS plug n Play monitor driver , this is even more true when you are not running at the monitor's native resolution

I have searched but have not been able to find specific drivers for my monitor

6th: you might also try sliding the HW Accleration from Standard down to Basic for the Sound Devices.....

I will see on this one too...

Thanks for the suggestions I will let you know what I find out and I will post an updated DxDiag if nothing helps..

[Vortex01]

I didn't get past the first step......

The page file size was the problem, Thanks for the advice now I just need life to get out of the way so I can get some flight time in hehe

[xxIENAxx]

I didn't get past the first step......

The page file size was the problem, Thanks for the advice now I just need life to get out of the way so I can get some flight time in hehe

I have the same problem, i can't use vox without "freezing" my pc, sometimes it starts "working" again sometimes i have to reboot. Anyway, i have been reading all the posts and especially the one of TequilaChaser got my attention. I looked at my DxDiag,and there i saw  that my Page File is: used 514 MB available 1948MB.Should i change the page size? And if yes...how do you do it? I am less than a noob when it comes to pc, i really need ( if possible and if someone wants/can) a step by step info.

Thanks

IENA

[fuzeman]

The large size indicates other processes gobbling up memory you want for Aces High. Don't really need to change page file size but reduce the number of processes running in background, that will reduce the page file size.

[TequilaChaser]

The large size indicates other processes gobbling up memory you want for Aces High. Don't really need to change page file size but reduce the number of processes running in background, that will reduce the page file size.

yep, what fuzeman said!

if you need help check out www.blackviper.com ---> if WinXP you need this page ---> http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

also, Homeboy of Aces High has written an excellent guide to tweaking your WinXP system for AH and also using AlacrityPC

Homeboy's Guide ---> http://snomhf.exofire.net/alacrityPC.html

AlacrityPC Download ----> http://alacritypc.kensalter.com/download.html

However, I prefer just to tweak my processes and my services myself, instead of using some program to do it for me... but  AlacrityPC might be better for you if you are hesitant to tweak your system

hope this helps

[xxIENAxx]

Thanks guys for the replies.
I'll look at those websides and see if i can understand what to do and how to do it. 
Anyway thanks again.



IENA

[guncrasher]

I page file of about 570 on windows xp is not too large.  and getting it down to 200 is way too extreme for somebody who doesnt have technical expertise.  you are talking about disabling all kinds of processes that new guys need or rely on in case of problems.  is kindda like suggesting having only 18 processes, is doable but you really have to now what you are doing and most of us mortals dont have that expertise and even if we can get it to 18 once a problem pops up then we are up the creek, because all the help processes are disabled.  he's having a problem with installing sound drivers and if he stops those help processes then for sure he wont be able to fix anything.

he has an older computer with only 2k of ram and a slow graphics card.  he most likely has a conflict with his two sound drivers and that's what is causing his freezes.  also the game was updated in the past year requiring a little more power on the computers.  try lowering the "eye candy" within the game. but first get those sound drivers updated/fixed that is most likely your problem.

one last thing, there's a lot of us with better computers (no offense intended) that are having problems with vox.  I got disco'd 10 times out of my first 49 flights in buffs.  all I would hear is somebody talking on vox and freeze and bye-bye.  so you are not alone.

semp