Asus Xonar Essence STX - Windows 7 No Sound!

shalom2010 · 05-10-2012, 02:16 AM

Hi

I've read the previous reports of sound issues with Asus cards. I've just got my new PC running Windows 7 64 bit.

What is really odd is that when I first installed MA3.2, I had sound (during the initial set up), but once I closed the screen saver dialogue box (in Windows) and clicked on the Marine Aquarium shortcut, there's no sound. I've tried setting Administrator settings on the .scr file in case that was the problem, but nothing seems to work.

I have perfect sound in all other applications - anyone have a possible solution??

Thanks

Steven

hillover · 05-10-2012, 05:17 PM

Not meaning to be rude - just verifying that you have the Program Settings and Music Playlist options set correctly?

shalom2010 · 05-11-2012, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by hillover:

Not meaning to be rude - just verifying that you have the Program Settings and Music Playlist options set correctly?

Yes, of course! I have the Sound set to high and the music playlist off, just like I had with Windows 7 32bit on my old PC with a Creative card.

Anyway as I said when the program is first installed with the default settings there is sound and it's only when I click 'OK' to close the dialogue box then reopen MA either from the shortcut on the desktop (which the install created) or from Windows 7 screen saver Settings that there's no sound. Quite odd.

Anyone have any ideas what is happening here?? !

Jim Sachs · 05-11-2012, 10:53 PM

When you hit the spacebar and bring up the Control Panel, which Version Number is displayed?

shalom2010 · 05-12-2012, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

When you hit the spacebar and bring up the Control Panel, which Version Number is displayed?

Many thanks for the reply!

It's version 609.3.2.5991 - I'd love you to say there's a new version which resolved the issue, but I bet you tell me I'm on the current version

)

Best Regards

Steven

Jim Sachs · 05-12-2012, 09:17 AM

Well, it never hurts to simply go to https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Ma...eAquarium3.exe and download the latest version (which I show as W207.3.2.6025).

shalom2010 · 05-12-2012, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Well, it never hurts to simply go to https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Ma...eAquarium3.exe and download the latest version (which I show as W207.3.2.6025).

Thanks Jim, I did, but exactly the same, sound when first run, then silence!
It seems to be an Asus issue with MA, shame because I like the bubbling sound. Any idea, how this can be resolved??

Best Regards

Steven

Jim Sachs · 05-12-2012, 01:32 PM

No, but we'll keep thinking about it. I have ASUS boards in both my development machines, and have no sound problems (though not the same board as you).

hillover · 05-13-2012, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Well, it never hurts to simply go to https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Ma...eAquarium3.exe and download the latest version (which I show as W207.3.2.6025).

Is there any way, other than downloading-and-installing, to find out if I have the latest version?

Or should I even bother, if V609.3.1.5989 is working OK for me?

Jim Sachs · 05-13-2012, 01:33 PM

If you've got everything, including the eel, then I wouldn't bother.

Splashy · 07-17-2012, 10:45 AM

I had the same problem with my Asus Xonar D2X.
It found out it was the "D3D GX" or whatever setting on the driver causing it.
Hope this helps.

05-10-2012, 02:16 AM	#1
shalom2010 Registered Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chigwell, Essex, UK Posts: 9	Asus Xonar Essence STX - Windows 7 No Sound! Hi I've read the previous reports of sound issues with Asus cards. I've just got my new PC running Windows 7 64 bit. What is really odd is that when I first installed MA3.2, I had sound (during the initial set up), but once I closed the screen saver dialogue box (in Windows) and clicked on the Marine Aquarium shortcut, there's no sound. I've tried setting Administrator settings on the .scr file in case that was the problem, but nothing seems to work. I have perfect sound in all other applications - anyone have a possible solution?? Thanks Steven

05-11-2012, 10:53 PM	#4
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	When you hit the spacebar and bring up the Control Panel, which Version Number is displayed? Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-12-2012, 09:17 AM	#6
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	Well, it never hurts to simply go to https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Ma...eAquarium3.exe and download the latest version (which I show as W207.3.2.6025). Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-12-2012, 01:32 PM	#8
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	No, but we'll keep thinking about it. I have ASUS boards in both my development machines, and have no sound problems (though not the same board as you). Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-13-2012, 01:33 PM	#10
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	If you've got everything, including the eel, then I wouldn't bother. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

05-10-2012, 05:17 PM	#2
hillover Registered Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 37	Not meaning to be rude - just verifying that you have the Program Settings and Music Playlist options set correctly?

05-11-2012, 12:17 AM	#3
shalom2010 Registered Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chigwell, Essex, UK Posts: 9	Originally posted by hillover: Not meaning to be rude - just verifying that you have the Program Settings and Music Playlist options set correctly? Yes, of course! I have the Sound set to high and the music playlist off, just like I had with Windows 7 32bit on my old PC with a Creative card. Anyway as I said when the program is first installed with the default settings there is sound and it's only when I click 'OK' to close the dialogue box then reopen MA either from the shortcut on the desktop (which the install created) or from Windows 7 screen saver Settings that there's no sound. Quite odd. Anyone have any ideas what is happening here?? !

05-12-2012, 12:38 AM	#5
shalom2010 Registered Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chigwell, Essex, UK Posts: 9	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: When you hit the spacebar and bring up the Control Panel, which Version Number is displayed? Many thanks for the reply! It's version 609.3.2.5991 - I'd love you to say there's a new version which resolved the issue, but I bet you tell me I'm on the current version ) Best Regards Steven

05-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#7
shalom2010 Registered Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chigwell, Essex, UK Posts: 9	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Well, it never hurts to simply go to https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Ma...eAquarium3.exe and download the latest version (which I show as W207.3.2.6025). Thanks Jim, I did, but exactly the same, sound when first run, then silence! It seems to be an Asus issue with MA, shame because I like the bubbling sound. Any idea, how this can be resolved?? Best Regards Steven

05-13-2012, 11:11 AM	#9
hillover Registered Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 37	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Well, it never hurts to simply go to https://prolific.s3.amazonaws.com/Ma...eAquarium3.exe and download the latest version (which I show as W207.3.2.6025). Is there any way, other than downloading-and-installing, to find out if I have the latest version? Or should I even bother, if V609.3.1.5989 is working OK for me?

07-17-2012, 10:45 AM	#11
Splashy Registered Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Israel Posts: 51	I had the same problem with my Asus Xonar D2X. It found out it was the "D3D GX" or whatever setting on the driver causing it. Hope this helps.