Difference between revisions of "Glossary:Sound card"
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==Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS== | ==Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS== | ||
===EAX=== | ===EAX=== | ||
| + | Since the introduction of Windows Vista (and also in Windows 7/8), Microsoft decided to remove DirectSound 3D from the audio abstraction layer.<br /> | ||
| + | Thus in order to enjoy the additional effects environmental audio extensions provides, hacks are required. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Asus Xonar cards}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Asus Xonar cards}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Supports all EAX versions, except 3 and 4 | ||
# Make sure you are running the most updated drivers | # Make sure you are running the most updated drivers | ||
# Open the Asus control panel | # Open the Asus control panel | ||
| − | # Tick | + | # Tick "GX" mode |
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}}Your Xonar must be the default playback device | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|[http://web.archive.org/web/20130508122842/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/default.aspx ALchemy] - Creative audio cards|link=false}} | {{Fixbox/fix|[http://web.archive.org/web/20130508122842/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/default.aspx ALchemy] - Creative audio cards|link=false}} | ||
| + | {{ii}}Not needed for EAX 5 games | ||
# Make sure you are running the most updated drivers for your Sound Blaster | # Make sure you are running the most updated drivers for your Sound Blaster | ||
# If your audio card driver doesn't include ALchemy, download and install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ latest version] | # If your audio card driver doesn't include ALchemy, download and install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-alchemy/ latest version] | ||
# Open the Creative control panel and switch on Game mode | # Open the Creative control panel and switch on Game mode | ||
# Start the ALchemy app and enable the games you want to play with EAX effects | # Start the ALchemy app and enable the games you want to play with EAX effects | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|On Realtek chips}} | {{Fixbox/fix|On Realtek chips}} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Supports EAX | + | {{ii}} Supports EAX up to version 2 |
# Download [http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Realtek-3D-SoundBack.shtml 3D SoundBack] | # Download [http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Realtek-3D-SoundBack.shtml 3D SoundBack] | ||
# Unpack the archive and force "Windows Vista" compatibility to <code>setup.exe</code> | # Unpack the archive and force "Windows Vista" compatibility to <code>setup.exe</code> | ||
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# Go to the compatibility tab and put "Windows Vista" compatibility. Press OK. | # Go to the compatibility tab and put "Windows Vista" compatibility. Press OK. | ||
# Open the program and enable the fix for your games | # Open the program and enable the fix for your games | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}}Your Realtek chip must be the default playback device | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 4 December 2013
Audio card (chip if you have an integrated solution on your motherboard) are the component necessary to play or record sounds on your PC.
The major producers in this field are Realtek, ASUSTeK, Creative, VIA.
AMD and Nvidia are also audio chip producers, since the arrival of HDMI outputs.
Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS
EAX
Since the introduction of Windows Vista (and also in Windows 7/8), Microsoft decided to remove DirectSound 3D from the audio abstraction layer.
Thus in order to enjoy the additional effects environmental audio extensions provides, hacks are required.
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A3D
- A list of Aureal 3-Dimensional enabled games can be found here
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