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Whats a MPU-401 Compatible?
Name: khelben Date: April 6, 2002 at 23:29:45 Pacific
Comment:
whats that?... and uhhh whats the diff if i use the newest drivers for my sound and 3D card?
Name: jeff Date: April 7, 2002 at 08:47:33 Pacific
Reply:
A device that works with the joystick connector on your sound card.
Installing the latest drivers for your video and sound card is the best way to ensure your getting maximum performance and added compatability with the latest operating systems.
Some video card makers release new updated drivers 12 times a year or more. If your card is a few years old the latest drivers could really give a good boost in performance if you are still using the driver that came on the video card cd.
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Response Number 2
Name: khelben Date: April 7, 2002 at 18:06:46 Pacific
Summary: I'm no overclocker (at the moment) but figure that those of you who are would be able and kind enough to make suggestions on how to deal with the issue below: I have been trying to get an AMD XP2400 ...
Summary: ok, i found that my pc locking up on 3d games has nothing to do with my irq's: IRQ 0 System timer OK IRQ 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard OK IRQ 3 Avance AC'97 Audio for VIA (...
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