Can't select EAX in sound options

fredpb

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

SE FLA USA

27 Jun 2007 at 09:29 - 1
I cannot "check" the EAX option box under sound options. I use a Creative Xfi Fatality soundcard. I did not have EAX turned on on the card when I installed GW.

Should I reinstall GW????

Hyper.nl

Hyper.nl

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Defending Fort Aspenwood

E/

27 Jun 2007 at 13:17 - 2
Which Windows version are you using?

When you're using Win 2000 or XP you may need to install the drivers for your soundcard again.
When you are using Windows Vista you can enable EAX by installing Creative ALchemy, and enabling the Guild Wars fix.

iridescentfyre

iridescentfyre

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

29 Jun 2007 at 09:26 - 3
If in Windows 2000/XP, also make sure Hardware Acceleration is enabled:
  • Start > Run...
  • Type "dxdiag"
  • Click the "Sound" tab
  • Under "DirectX Features," make sure the Acceleration slider is set to Full.

Kuldebar Valiturus

Kuldebar Valiturus

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2006

Garden City, Idaho

The Order of Relumination (TOoR)

R/

29 Jun 2007 at 17:21 - 4
Are you using any of the command line switches for sound, by any chance?

You may need to force Microsoft DirectSound by using this switch in your game desktop shortcut:

"C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\gw.exe" -dsound

fredpb

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

SE FLA USA

01 Jul 2007 at 06:18 - 5
I use Vista. I am hoping to get the eax goings for my new 5.1 speakers coming.

fredpb

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

SE FLA USA

01 Jul 2007 at 12:19 - 6
The Audio Alchemy WORKED! Thanks!

Leave it to Microsoft...