Problems With Multiple Audio Devices - Creative Audigy Platinum eX Getting Started Manual

Do not attempt to make
changes to the BIOS unless
you have experience with
system software.
Problems with
Multiple Audio
Devices
• Clear the check box to disable it.
If you have a Disable In This Hardware Profile check box:
• Make sure that the check box is selected to disable it.
7. Click OK to restart Windows and for the change to take effect.
When the Gameport Joystick interface is disabled, the entry in Device Manager has
a red cross.
The joystick is not working properly in some programs.
The program may use the system processor timing to calculate the joystick position.
When the processor is fast, the program may determine the position of the joystick
incorrectly, assuming that the position is out of range.
To solve this problem:
Increase your system's 8 bit I/O recovery time of the BIOS setting, usually under
the Chipset Feature Settings section. Or, if available, you may adjust the AT Bus
speed to a slower clock. If the problem persists, try a different joystick.
The other installed audio card is not working well.
You may have an existing audio device installed in your computer. The audio device
may be an audio card or an onboard audio chipset. Before you install your Sound
Blaster Audigy card, you are advised to completely uninstall and remove your
existing audio device. Operating multiple audio devices in your computer may
introduce usability issues.
Alternatively, during the installation of your Sound Blaster Audigy card, do the following:
❑ If your computer detects an installed Sound Blaster Live! Series or Sound Blaster
PCI512 audio card, a message box recommending that you completely uninstall
and remove the older audio device will appear. Click the Yes button and follow
the instructions on the screen to complete the removal of the old audio device.
Remove the old audio card from your computer.
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