High pitched noise

[toth]

High pitched noise

As soon as I launch this game my computer makes a high pitched noise. It sounds like a series of beeps at a very fast speed, think of morse code typing really fast. I have to hit esc three times to by pass the cut scenes and start the game. the game play itself is generally fine except when there is a cut scene or sometimes when I enter or leave an area. I have an AMD ATHLON 64 3500+ 2.2 GHz, NVIDIA Ge Force 7800 GS------------------System Information------------------Time of this report: 11/21/2007, 01:10:38 Machine name: HOME-D18E5CF2C1 Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254) Language: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: AWARD_ System Model: AWRDACPI BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz Memory: 1024MB RAM Page File: 244MB used, 2217MB available Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode------------DxDiag Notes------------ DirectX Files Tab: No problems found. Display Tab 1: The file nv4_disp.dll is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful. Sound Tab 1: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful. Sound Tab 2: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful. Sound Tab 3: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful. Music Tab: DirectMusic test results: All tests were successful. Input Tab: No problems found. Network Tab: No problems found. DirectPlay test results: All tests were successful.--------------------DirectX Debug Levels--------------------Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)---------------Display Devices--------------- Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip type: GeForce 7800 GS DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F5&SUBSYS_1FA419F1&REV_A2 Display Memory: 256.0 MB Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz) Monitor: SyncMaster 920NW/920LM Monitor Max Res: 1440,900 Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0011.6904 (English) DDI Version: 9 (or higher)Driver Attributes: Final Retail Driver Date/Size: 10/28/2007 16:52:00, 5768320 bytes WHQL Logo'd: No WHQL Date Stamp: None VDD: n/a Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys Mini VDD Date: 10/28/2007 16:52:00, 7424992 bytesDevice Identifier: {D7B71E3E-43B5-11CF-B960-AF3F03C2CB35} Vendor ID: 0x10DE Device ID: 0x00F5 SubSys ID: 0x1FA419F1 Revision ID: 0x00A2 Revision ID: 0x00A2 Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch Registry: OK DDraw Status: Enabled D3D Status: Enabled AGP Status: EnabledDDraw Test Result: All tests were successful. D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful. D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful. D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.-------------Sound Devices------------- Description: Realtek AC97 Audio Default Sound Playback: Yes Default Voice Playback: Yes Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5455&SUBSYS_AE011458&REV_20 Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 100 Type: WDM Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5770 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail WHQL Logo'd: Yes Date and Size: 12/22/2004 04:07:12, 2304320 bytes Other Files: Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. HW Accel Level: Full Cap Flags: 0xF5F Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 26, 25 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 26, 25 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, YesSensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Registry: OK Sound Test Result: All tests were successful. Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 81 Type: Emulated Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: WHQL Logo'd: Date and Size: Other Files: Driver Provider: HW Accel Level: Full Cap Flags: 0x0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, NoSensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Registry: OK Sound Test Result: All tests were successful. Description: Modem #2 Line Playback (emulated) Default Sound Playback: No Default Voice Playback: No Hardware ID: Manufacturer ID: 1 Product ID: 81 Type: Emulated Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: WHQL Logo'd: Date and Size: Other Files: Driver Provider: HW Accel Level: Full Cap Flags: 0x0 Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0 HW Memory: 0 Voice Management: No EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, NoSensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No Registry: OK Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.---------------------Sound Capture Devices--------------------- Description: Realtek AC97 Audio Default Sound Capture: Yes Default Voice Capture: Yes Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5770 (English) Driver Attributes: Final Retail Date and Size: 12/22/2004 04:07:12, 2304320 bytes Cap Flags: 0x41 Format Flags: 0xFFF Description: Modem #1 Line Record (emulated) Default Sound Capture: No Default Voice Capture: No Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: Date and Size: Cap Flags: 0x20 Format Flags: 0x0 Description: Modem #2 Line Record (emulated) Default Sound Capture: No Default Voice Capture: No Driver Name: Driver Version: Driver Attributes: Date and Size: Cap Flags: 0x20 Format Flags: 0x0-----------DirectMusic----------- DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002 Acceleration: n/a Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal Registry: OK Test Result: All tests were successful.-------------------D

 

[coelocanth]

How old is your hard drive? If it's making a grinding noise, it might be close to failure... Does it only do it when you play The Witcher?

 

[kalniel]

There's nothing in this game that would be especially hard on the hard drive - are you 100% certain it's coming from the hdd and not the DVD drive?Either way it's probably fine - if it is the hard drive then you probably just need to tighten up the screws holding the drive in place - a small loosening can produce a lot of noise, but it's not damaging your hard drive, don't worry. You can also see if there is some software from your hdd manufacturer to enable a quieter access mode. Finally degragmenting can help too.If it's the DVD drive, make sure both your disk and the drive lens are clear - wipe the disk from inside to out with a clean cloth and some soapy water, then again with fresh water and let it dry. You can get CD lens cleaner disks very cheapy.

 

[toth]

I am not certain that it is coming from the HDD. The noise does only happen when playing the witcher its fine when I play WOW. I downloaded the Witcher from the internet so there is no DVD. I did already defrag using windows defrag and at the end the report said one file could not be defraged: "the Witcher". The HDD is about 3 years old. The noise is very loud.

 

[minttunator]

Just a general word of advice: if you have any doubt that there might be a problem with yout hard drive, backup your data immediately. EDIT: ...and from the last post it appears that The Witcher's files might actually be on a damaged portion of your HDD - which would explain the noise. It would be a good idea to backup your other data and scan your disk.

 

[kalniel]

WoW does not use very much memory, wheras The Witcher will use more than the 1gb you have installed. This causes it to use the hard disk as virtual memory and is probably what's causing the thrashing.If you're worried about damaged hard drive sectors, do a full disk check by opening a cmd prompt and typing 'chkdsk /r/f'. This will take a while and may require a reboot.PS did metaboli send you a CD key? If so, register it and you'll get access to some exclusive content

 

[mobidoy]

For your defrag, the worst tool to do it is the Windows defrag, in the faq, there is a link to JKDefrag that is thousand times more powerful. and free. after your chkdsk... go to the faq here and read the windows maintenance part.... this will help you to, set up your computer for better performance and, making space to have your file written in continuous blocks on your hard drive... Try it, you really wont regret.

 

[matches81]

I second checking your hard disc for errors immediately and backing up your data. If that noise really comes from your HD, that's not a good sign. No matter the strain you put on a HD, if the drive is working properly it should never ever produce a loud grinding noise. Therefore: Backup your important data, check the HD. Before you do anything else.

 

[toth]

I ran CHKDSk and JKDEFRAG and CCleaner and RegScrub. I even caught something I missed I changed the details on my video card to medium as instructed by the Readme Txt. Yet I am still getting that noise. It sounds like a series of beeps speeded up. Or morse code at a fast speed. Or even similar to a modem. Thank you

 

[mobidoy]

can you describe in a better way the sound that you are hearing ?? Is it like something that is scratching... Loud, bass sound....

 

[herethos]

Think you could record or capture the sound?I also noted you got your modem listed as sound devices...__If its onboard simply disable temporarily in the bios or keep it disabled if you are using broadband anyway, unless you use it for something like work.

 

[mobidoy]

Lol right, went thru the dxdiag and the modem is set as a sound device.....Strange strange...It could be, or maybe not...The way to be sure of it, can you remove the modem from your system ?

 

[toth]

How can I remove the modem. I use an external DSL modem with an ethernet card. Also I do have a handhead recorder how could I attach or send you a copy of the recording.Thanks.

 

[mobidoy]

Well you only need to attach it to your next reply. At the bottom of the edit box, you can see "Additional Options..." click on it and you will see the option to attach a file.As for your modem, its not your dsl modem we are talking about. Do you have a card in the back of your computer that has look like a telephone wall plug. I know you have some for your Dsl modem but those are network connectors, phone connectors are smaller in width ! If you do, well this is the modem we are talking about.

 

[toth]

Can I attach a dss file or a wav file. I have used a Philips DPM 9360 to make a copy of the sound.

 

[herethos]

Compress it using ogg vorbis, flac or some freeware mp3 encoder. =)http://www.vorbis.com/http://flac.sourceforge.net/

 

[mobidoy]

wav would be preferable !! But send it... if the board doesn't let you attach it, send it to my email !

 

[toth]

I am working on trying to send a wav file. I just have to figure out how to move the file from my Philips Speech Exec software to my computer and then to her. BTW the noise does sound like an electrical noise and it is only mostly only during the intro and sometimes during cut scenes, but the game play itself is fine. Thanks

 

[octihead]

If its a distinct beeping noise like morse code it sounds like it's a warning from youre motherboard, they use a series of beebs as an error message, its a case of checking youre m.b manual to see what it is (please excuse me if you are aware of this)I would be tempted to try a diffrent graphics driver and see if theirs any diffrence if you can't resolve the issue.

 

[mobidoy]

Why is it an xml file ? are you sure you zipped the right thingy ?