Microsoft KB Archive/254983

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Cannot Play .wav Files Using Sound Blaster Vibra Sound Card on NEC Computer

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Q254983

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to play .wav (audio) files on a Windows 2000-based NEC computer using a Vibra 16 CT4170 sound card, you may hear quick bursts of static instead of recognizable sounds.

CAUSE
This issue occurs because the BIOS on the NEC computer configures other devices to use IRQ 9, generating a conflict with the sound card.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact the hardware manufacturer to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbhw kbsound KBW2KHOME

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbwin2000AdvServ kbwin2000AdvServSearch kbwin2000Serv kbwin2000ServSearch kbwin2000Search kbwin2000ProSearch kbwin2000Pro kbWinAdvServSearch