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    Z71V Audio/WLAN Problem

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Puggy, Jul 30, 2005.

  1. Puggy

    Puggy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been using my nice new self built Z71V for about a week now, and must say I am quite happy with it.

    However, there is something I've noticed that I can't quite figure out. I'm thinking it's a driver issue, but I would like to know if other owners have had similar issues.
    Whenever I am playing any type of audio, whether it be a simple windows sound effect, music, or a DVD, everything works as it should if the Intel 2915 WLAN is enabled. However, if I disable the WLAN, the audio starts to skip a bit. It's actually quite noticeable. But the strange thing is that it only, and always happens with the WLAN is disabled.
    My current driver versions are as follows:
    WLAN - Intel PROSet/Wireless 9.0.2.0 (Intel PROSet 2915 card)
    Audio - Realtek HD Audio 5.10.0.5034

    I'm curious if any other Z71 owners with 2915 WLAN cards have noticed the same issue, and if anybody knows of a possible fix.

    Thank you in advance. :)
     
    Puggy, Jul 30, 2005
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  2. smilepak

    smilepak Notebook Deity

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    That is a bit wierd.

    Try to update all of the drivers. There is a list of them @ z71forums.com in the driver section.

    I haven't tried the 9.0.2.0 intel set yet, I am using the 9.0.1.4 which seems to be working fine.
     
    smilepak, Jul 30, 2005
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  3. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    that is wierd! I have the 9.0.2.0 wireless drivers, but I've never had that issue.
     
    djembe, Jul 30, 2005
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  4. flaxx

    flaxx Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't have that problem either. Very strange indeed.
     
    flaxx, Jul 31, 2005
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  5. Puggy

    Puggy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hm... What audio driver(s) are you guys using?

    This is indeed strange. If I'm playing music (or any sounds, like I said), the second I disable the WLAN (from quick button), the sound starts to hiccup every few seconds. It does the same thing if I right click and disable WLAN from the taskbar icon. But as soon as it's re-enabled, everything sounds perfectly normal.

    The biggest problem with this is that sometimes I like to disable the WLAN to reduce heat. But when I do that, I'd also like to have hiccup free music play :rolleyes: .

    Any ideas?
     
    Puggy, Jul 31, 2005
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    flaxx, Aug 1, 2005
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