General Audio Problems

Most sound issues are remedied by installing the latest version of DirectX^®, or obtaining newer sound card drivers.  Sound issues can include corrupted or distorted sound or even choppy game play.  Generally updated drivers can usually be found on the manufacturers website.  Updating drivers is highly recommended and easy to do.

If choppy game play is your problem, please make sure your system meets the Minimum System Requirements.  Any deviation from these may cause problems with the game and its overall performance.

If you have questions about your sound cards DirectX 9.0c compatibility or for information about which drivers are right for your hardware, you should contact your sound cards manufacturer for details.  Please note that DirectX 9.0c is included on the game disk, you may want to consult the DirectX section of this help system for more information.

Additional information may be found here:

Checking Your Sound Card For Conflicting Settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You may encounter distorted sound and/or choppy game play if your sound card is not 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible.  You may want to contact your sound card manufacturer to see if your card is 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible.