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    ASUS and Steam

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Sen4lifE, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. Sen4lifE

    Sen4lifE Newbie

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    I just recently received an ASUS G73JH-A1 gaming laptop. Since then, I've only installed the included driver CD, Halo: Combat Evolved and Firefox. After those, I tried to install Steam. Steam successfully installs, then launches and attempts to update. When it's finished, it closes and tries to launch Steam's main screen.. then the computer locks up. I am forced into reboot. Anyone know why?
     
    Sen4lifE, Aug 27, 2010
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  2. Kaelang

    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    Go to Creative Audio Center and hit the CMS-3D button. Enable it.
    That will fix you up.
     
    Kaelang, Aug 27, 2010
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    what does this exactly do and what has happened with all the creative issues? Can u use the creative or not?
     
    sean473, Aug 27, 2010
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  4. Kaelang

    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    You can use Creative with no problem. I don't remember the exact reason why this fixes the issue, all I know is that it does, and it makes your audio sound better too.
     
    Kaelang, Aug 27, 2010
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    Chastity Company Representative

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    Updating his Realtek drivers avoids a crash with Steam
     
    Chastity, Aug 27, 2010
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