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{{ii}} This is a common fix for the issue, although it's not guaranteed. | {{ii}} This is a common fix for the issue, although it's not guaranteed. | ||
{{ii}} A notable exception to this fix is [[Garry's Mod]]. For a fix for broken textures specific to Garry's Mod, see [[Garry's Mod#Textures/Models Not Loading|the PCGamingWiki article]]. | {{ii}} A notable exception to this fix is [[Garry's Mod]]. For a fix for broken textures specific to Garry's Mod, see [[Garry's Mod#Textures/Models Not Loading|the PCGamingWiki article]]. | ||
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+ | ===Enabling 7.1 Output (Windows Vista and newer)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Even when 7.1 speaker option is selected, game may still output to only 5 speakers, leaving the side surround speakers void of sound | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue is typically present in Source engine games that use Miles Sound System. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable 7.1 Speaker Output In Source Engine Games}} | ||
+ | # Refer to [[Glossary:Sound#Restoring_Legacy_Audio_Effects_.28DirectSound_3D.29|Restoring Legacy Audio Effects (DirectSound 3D)]] and enable DirectSound 3D based on the audio device you have. | ||
+ | # Run the game and open the console (using the {{key|~}} key). | ||
+ | # In the console, type: <code>snd_legacy_surround 1</code> | ||
+ | # Restart the game. | ||
+ | # Select 7.1 speaker output from the game's options. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If only up to 5.1 is available, select 5.1 and the game will discretely output to 7 speakers. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If using Creative's ALchemy, Source engine games typically need Buffers set to 5 and Duration set to 10. | ||
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Revision as of 12:32, 24 July 2014
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Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Website | |
http://source.valvesoftware.com/ | |
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June 2004 | |
Other information
Source Dedicated Server
- Works with multiple Source-based games.
- See the "Source Dedicated Server", "SteamCMD" (for most Source games), or "HLDUSUpdateTool" (for games which haven't received updates for a while) articles on the Valve Developer Community Wiki for more information.
- See also the the Steam Support article for setting up a Source Dedicated Server through Steam and the article on setting one up stand-alone.
Issues fixed
Console doesn't open
- Make sure developer console is enabled. This can usually be toggled in the Advanced Settings under Keyboard/Controls.
- You can't use the button above Tab ↹ and to the left of 1 to open the console, this is because the game only recognizes ~, which is not present on non-US keyboard layouts. There are two possible solutions:
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Broken textures
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Enabling 7.1 Output (Windows Vista and newer)
- Even when 7.1 speaker option is selected, game may still output to only 5 speakers, leaving the side surround speakers void of sound
- This issue is typically present in Source engine games that use Miles Sound System.
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