Problems Playing .Wav Files with Digital ES1888 Sound Card

ID: Q188161

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you try to play a .wav file, you may not hear any sound.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you are using a Digital ES1888 sound card. This sound card may cause a DMA conflict in your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact Digital to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue, or an updated Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) for your sound card.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 98


Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbsound win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 9, 1999