PC generating unusual "chirrupy" sound?

Hello everyone.

I'm getting some odd sounds out of my PC that suggest to me
I may have (or am about to have) some sort of hardware problem,
and I was hoping someone might be able to give me some advice
as to how to diagnose further. Read on if you're willing to try. :-)

0) For background only: my PC has made some "grinding" sounds
for a few minutes on start-up. This has been so infrequent
that I've filed it under "un-debuggable". :-)

1) Recently I installed "Hidden and Dangerous 2" (HD2), a PC
simulation game with 3D graphics. Most of the symptoms described
below are associated with HD2, but I don't think HD2 itself is
the culprit as I have one symptom independent of it.

2) The HD2 instalation went fine, but on running the game I found
the cinematic movies were very jerky. They use the .bik format,
and were smooth when run *outside* the game.

3) In actual gameplay, the 3D sections were smooth. However, I'd
get to a particular location and find that my PC made a
high-pitched "chirrupy" sound. Very much *not* the grinding sound
I associate with dying fans or hard-disk bearings. I could toggle
the sound on or off by being at a particular location or looking
in a particular direction.

4) The chirrupy sound played continually when I parked the game at
the start menu (which seems to be plain 2D).

5) At first I blamed HD2, but after much experimentation I found
another way to produce the sound. My Gigabyte board comes with
the "EasyTune4" application. I have it installed and running,
*not* to apply any overclocking, but to provide a quick look
at system temperature, fan-speed, etc. I found that if I held
the left mouse down whilst the pointer was over the title
bar of EasyTune4, then the chirrupy sound would play. Release
the button and it would stop.

6) The sound is not emanating from the speakers, they were turned
off once I started serious testing. (Before that, note that
the sound was loud enough to heard through the PC case and
over the wind noises etc of the HD2 game.)

7) I took the PC side-panel off, and attempted to find where the
sound came from. My *hunch* is that it is not coming from the
front of the case where the drives are, but from the rear where
the cards and CPU is. If I had to take a wild stab, I'd pick
the CPU, but with no confidence.

8) I had the sound playing when there were no CDs/DVDs in
their drives, and with only an intermittent flicker of
the hard-disk light.

9) I eliminated graphics-card fan noise as a possibility by
removing the two fans from the card and running (very
brief) tests ( (4) and (5) ).

10) I eliminated CPU fan noise as a possibility by holding
the fan still with my finger for a few seconds.

11) Apart from the movie stutter, when the chirrupy sound
was playing the PC seemed 'happy': I monitored CPU
temp whilst playing HD2 in a window, and the temp seemed
independent of the sound.

12) "Morrowind" (MW) is a RPG with a fairly inefficient engine
known to severely tax most PCs. I ran it immediately after
running HD2 and it ran fine, no chirrupy sounds.

13) I patched HD2 to the latest version, 1.2.0. This has no
impact on the sound. Nor does changing any of the game
graphic options (eg., running in a window, reducing
resolution, etc).

14) Abridged SiSoft Sandra report of my PC system specs is attached.

If you've read this far, thanks. :-)
If you know what the chirrupy sound is, or have suggestions
as to how I can nail it down I'd love to hear them.

Cheers,
Coda.



***** Start of Report *****
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General
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Program Name: SiSoft Sandra Standard
Program Version: 2001.5.8.11
Registered User: ?
Registered Company: Unknown
Licence Status: Unregistered Shareware
Evaluation Copy. FREE for
personal use.
Licence Extra: See Ordering Document for
information on the
Professional version.
Report Done By: ?
Host Name: MISSPIGGY3
System ID: 1231
Run ID: 16206
Report Done On: Monday, 17 November 2003
Report Done At: 7:46:14 AM

System Summary
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Computer System
Name: MISSPIGGY3
User Name: ?
Logon Domain: SSGNET

Processor(s)
Processor(s): 1x Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU
2.66GHz @ 2.68GHz
Performance Rating: PR3216 (estimated)
L2 On-board Cache: 512kB ECC synchronous ATC

Mainboard and BIOS
Bus(es): AGP PCI USB
MP Support: Yes, for 2 CPUs
MP APIC: No
System BIOS: Award Software
International, Inc. F2
System Chipset: Giga-Byte Technology Unknown
(1A30)
Installed Memory: 512MB (28% true allocated
load)

Video System
Monitor/Panel: COMPAL C708
Monitor/Panel: Default Monitor
Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

Drives and Storage Devices
GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47: Disk Drive
GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK: Disk Drive
HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8520B : CD-ROM/DVD
DVD-ROM : CD-ROM/DVD

Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s): 3 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB
Universal Host Controller -
24C2
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB
Universal Host Controller -
24C4
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB
Universal Host Controller -
24C7
USB Controller/Hub: Intel USB 2.0 Enhanced Host
Controller
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB 2.0 Root Hub Device
Keyboard: Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Mouse: PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

MultiMedia Device(s)
Device: Creative SB Live! series
Device: Creative Game Port
Device: Wave Device for Voice Modem
Device: Microsoft Kernel System
Renderer
Device: Microsoft DirectMusic SW
Synth (WDM)

Communication Device(s)
Device: ESS ES56H-PI Data Fax Voice
Modem

Operating System(s)
Windows System: Microsoft Windows 98 Ver
4.10.2222 A
DOS Sub-System: Microsoft MS-DOS Ver 7.10 A

Network Adapter(s)
Networking Installed: Yes
Adapter: Dial-Up Adapter
Adapter: NETGEAR FA330/FA331 PCI
Adapter

Mainboard Information
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System Mainboard
Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co.,
Ltd.
MP Support: Yes, for 2 CPUs
MPS Version: 1.04
Model: 8IE800
Version: 1.x

Extended Mainboard Data
Manufacturer: Giga-Byte
Model: Intel 845E AGPSet BIOS for
8IE800 F2
Serial Number:
02/14/2003-I845E-2A69VG00C-00

System Memory Controller
Location: Mainboard
Error Correction Capability: None
Number of Memory Slots: 3
Maximum Installable Memory: 3GB
Bank0/1 - A0: None None None None DIMM
CMOS WDRAM 256MB/64 @ 266MHz
Bank2/3 - A1: None None None None DIMM
CMOS WDRAM 256MB/64 @ 266MHz
Bank4/5 - A2: Empty

System Chipset
Model: Giga-Byte Technology Unknown
(1A30)
Bus(es): AGP PCI USB
Front Side Bus Speed: 4x 167MHz (668MHz data rate)

AGP Bus
Version: 2.00
Current Data Transfer Rate: 4x
Side Band Enabled: Yes
Fast-Writes Enabled: Yes

PCI Bus(es)
Version: 2.10
No Buses: 2

LPC/ISA Bus(es)
Model: Intel Corporation Unknown
(24C0)

USB Bus(es)
Model: Intel Corporation Unknown
(24C2)
Version: 1.10
UHCI Interface: Yes
Channels: 2
Bus Speed: 48MHz
Legacy Emulation Enabled: No

Expansion Slot(s)
PCI: PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength Available
PCI (1h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength Available (Intel
Corporation Unknown (1A31))
PCI (2h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength InUse
PCI (3h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength InUse
PCI (4h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength InUse
AGP (8h): AGP 32-bit 5V FullLength
InUse (Leadtek Research
Unknown (0282))

Port Connector(s)
PRIMARY IDE: None - ATA / None
SECONDARY IDE: None - ATA / None
FDD: 8251 FIFO Compatible -
Floppy / None
COM1: Serial Port 16450 Compatible
- 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-
9 pin male
COM2: Serial Port 16450 Compatible
- 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-
9 pin male
LPT1: Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB25
pin female / DB25 pin
female
Keyboard: Keyboard Port - None / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse - Detected: Mouse Port - PS/2 / PS/2
USB: USB - None / None
USB: USB - None / None

Performance Tips
Tip T2532: Consider adding more CPUs
for better utilisation.
Notice N224: SMBIOS/DMI information may
be inaccurate.
Warning W2541: FSB exceeds Chipset rated
speed. Reduce FSB.
Warning W2540: No APIC detected for MP
system.
Tip T2536: System has no SMBus/i2c/BMB
bus support.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

CPU & BIOS Information
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System BIOS
System BIOS
Manufacturer: Award Software
International, Inc.
Version: F2
Date: 02/14/2003
Plug & Play Version: 1.00
SMBIOS/DMI Version: 2.30
ID No.: FC 01 00
(EE)PROM Size: 256kB (2Mbit)


Processor 1
Processor(s)
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU
2.66GHz @ 2.68GHz
Co-Processor (FPU): Built-in
ALU / FPU Data Rates: 2x / 1x
Type: Standard
Packaging: Reserved 2
Performance Rating: PR3215 (estimated)
Rated Speed/FSB: 1600MHz / 100MHz
Multiplier: 16x
Generation: 7th (7x86)
Revision/Stepping: 2 / 7

Caches
Internal Data Cache: 8kB synchronous write-back
(4-way, 32 byte line size)
Internal Trace Cache: 12kµops synchronous
write-back (4-way, 32 byte line
size)
L2 On-board Cache: 512kB ECC synchronous ATC
(8-way, 64 byte line size)
L2 Cache Multiplier: 1/1x (equiv. 2679MHz)

Mainboard Upgradeability
Socket/Slot: Socket 478
Upgrade Interface: ZIF Socket
Supported Speed(s): 3.07GHz (or more)
Supported Voltage(s): 1.5V


NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Video Adapter
Model: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Total Memory: 127MB (127MB Video) (64MB
AGP)
Texture Memory: 191MB
Supports DIME Texturing: Yes
Hardware Revision: 161

Current Video Mode
Video Mode: 1024x768 16M+ TrueColour
(32-bit)
Refresh Rate: Default
Supported Refresh Rates: 60,70,72,75,85Hz

Video Driver
Model ID: nvdisp.drv
Version: 4.14.10.4403
Supported Windows Version: 4.00
Video Acceleration: Yes, All Functions
Screen Saver Active: No
Low Power Saving Active: No
Power Off Saving Active: No

Video BIOS
Release Date: 11/28/02
Version: 4.28.20.21.00

VESA BIOS
Version: 3.00
VESA VBE/PM Version: 1.00
VESA VBE/DDC Version: 9.A0
Manufacturer: Leadtek Research Inc.
Video Adapter: NV28 Board
Adapter Version: Chip Rev A2
OEM Chipset BIOS: WinFast VGA BIOS.
OEM BIOS Version: 4.28
Current Video Mode: 03h
Linear Frame Buffer Address: 3456 - 3456MB

Video Chipset
8-bit Colour Width RAMDAC: Yes
VGA Compatible Controller: Yes
Programmed RAMDAC with Blank Bit: No
Hardware StereoScopic Support: No
Stereo Signalling via VESA EVC: No

Windows Memory Information
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System Memory Summary
Total System Memory: 1024MB
Free System Memory: 927MB, 90%
Total Physical Memory: 512MB
Free Physical Memory: 415MB, 81%
Maximum Page File: 512MB
Current Page File: 512MB
Free Page File: 512MB, 100%
Page File Drive: C:

Extended Memory Information
True Allocated Memory Load: 28%
Total Windows Base Memory: 640kB
Free Windows Base Memory: 491kB, 77%
Largest Free Base Memory Block: 290kB, 45%

16-bit Sub-System
System Resources Free: 74%
GDI Heap Free: 86%
USER Heap Free: 74%

Drives Information
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1.44MB 3.5" (A
General Drive Information
Drive Class: Removable
Drive Device: GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
Warning: Cannot obtain drive
information; check that a disk is
in the drive and it is
correctly formatted.

BIOS Physical Disk
Physical Drive ID: 00h
Cylinders: 80
Heads: 2
Sectors Per Track: 18
Bytes Per Sector: 512

Extended Drive
Cylinders: 80
Heads: 2
Sectors Per Track: 18
Bytes Per Sector: 512
Copy/Copies of FAT: 2
Sectors per FAT: 9
Media Descriptor: F0h
Max. Root Entries: 224
Sectors per Cluster: 1
Reserved Sector(s): 1
Hidden Sector(s): 0
Total Sectors: 2880

Hard Disk (C
General Drive Information
Drive Class: Fixed
Drive Device: GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47
ATA Device Configuration: Master
DMA Transfers Enabled: Yes
Total Space: 98.0GB
Free Space: 75.3GB, 76%

Volume Information
File System: FAT32
Serial Number: A674-D066

Volume Properties
Maximum Filename Length: 255 chars
Preserves Filename Case: Yes
Supports Case Sensitive Search: No
Supports Unicode Filenames: Yes
Supports Access Control Lists: No
Volume is Compressed: No
Supports Individual File Compression: No

Logical Drive
Sectors Per Cluster: 64
Bytes Per Sector: 512
Cluster Size: 32kB
Total Clusters: 3210708
Total Free Clusters: 2466206

Disk Cache
Current Size: 16MB
Maximum Size: 16MB
Minimum Size: 16MB
Typical Role: Desktop Computer

BIOS Physical Disk
Physical Drive ID: 80h
CMOS Disk No: Type 47
Cylinders: 1024
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 63
Bytes Per Sector: 512

Extended Drive
Cylinders: 12794
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 63
Bytes Per Sector: 512
Copy/Copies of FAT: 2
Sectors per FAT: 25084
Media Descriptor: F8h
Max. Root Entries: 512
Sectors per Cluster: 64
Reserved Sector(s): 32
Hidden Sector(s): 63
Total Sectors: 205535547

Drive Statistics
File(s): 98175
Folder(s): 2679
Space Used: 21170MB
Space Allocated: 23262MB (9% Slack)

Troubleshooting Settings
Disable Synchronous Buffer Commits: No
Disable Disk Write Caching: No
Disable Enhanced File System: No
Disable Long FileNames: No
Disable 32-bit Disk Drivers: No
Disable Protected Mode Disk Irq Handl:No
Software Compatibility Mode: No

Drive Maintenance
Last Scan/Check: Sunday, 16 November 2003, 0
day(s) ago
Last Optimise: Sunday, 16 November 2003, 0
day(s) ago

Performance Tips
Tip T1821: Label (name) drive.
Warning W1802: Large cluster sizes waste
disk space. Break drive into
smaller partitions or use
FAT32.
Tip T1803: Increase max. disk cache. It
should be at least 25% of
system memory.
Tip T1805: Change typical role to
'Network Server' to improve
disk performance.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

CD-ROM/DVD (D
General Drive Information
Drive Class: CD-ROM/DVD
Drive Device: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8520B
Logical Unit No.: 0
Target ID: 0
Drive Version: 1.03
ATA Device Configuration: Master
DMA Transfers Enabled: Yes
Synchronous Transfers Support: No
Bus Disconnect Support: Yes
Auto-Insert Notification: Yes
Warning: Cannot obtain drive
information; check that a CD-ROM/
DVD is in the drive.

CD-ROM/DVD Cache
Size: 1238kB
Optimise Pattern: 4x speed

CD-ROM/DVD (E
General Drive Information
Drive Class: CD-ROM/DVD
Drive Device: DVD-ROM
Logical Unit No.: 0
Target ID: 1
Drive Version: 1.22
DMA Transfers Enabled: Yes
Synchronous Transfers Support: No
Bus Disconnect Support: Yes
Auto-Insert Notification: Yes
Warning: Cannot obtain drive
information; check that a CD-ROM/
DVD is in the drive.

CD-ROM/DVD Cache
Size: 1238kB
Optimise Pattern: 4x speed

Mouse Information
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Mouse Device
Model: PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Supported Buttons: 2
Wheel Supported: Yes
Connected To Port: PS/2 or USB

Mouse Driver
Model ID: mouse.drv
Version: 9.01
Legacy Support Version: 8.30

Device Settings
User Prefers Mouse: Yes
Button Configuration: Right-hand
Pointer Trails: No
Pointer Tracking Speed: 1
X/Y Threshold: 2 / 0
Double Click Speed: 500 ms

MouseKeys Accessibility Feature
MouseKeys Active: No
Hot-Key Active: No
Hot-Key Sound On: Yes
Ctrl/Shift Key Modifiers On: No
Arrow Keys Control Pointer: No
Maximum Pointer Speed: 40
Time To Maximum Speed: 300 ms

Performance Tips
Tip T800: Uninstall Accessibility
Features if you don't use them
to conserve memory.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

Sound Card Information
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Wave Input Devices (Recording)
SB Live! Audio [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Audio [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 101 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 65535

Game Compatible Device
General Device Information
Device Name: Game Compatible Device
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 90 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
General Device Information
Device Name: Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 80 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Microsoft Sound Mapper
General Device Information
Device Name: Microsoft Sound Mapper
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.03
Product ID: 2 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 2

Wave Output Devices (Playback)
SB Live! Audio [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Audio [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 100 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 65535

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

Game Compatible Device
General Device Information
Device Name: Game Compatible Device
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 89 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: No
Volume Control: No

Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
General Device Information
Device Name: Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 81 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: No
Volume Control: No

Microsoft Sound Mapper
General Device Information
Device Name: Microsoft Sound Mapper
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.03
Product ID: 2 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 2

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

MIDI Input Devices (Control)
SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 103 / 1

MIDI Output Devices (Playback)
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth
General Device Information
Device Name: Microsoft GS Wavetable SW
Synth
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 32
Synthesizer Notes: 32
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! Synth A [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Synth A [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 64
Synthesizer Notes: 64
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! Synth B [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Synth B [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 64
Synthesizer Notes: 64
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! Sw Synth [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Sw Synth [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 1024
Synthesizer Notes: 1024
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: MIDI Port
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: No

MIDI Mapper
General Device Information
Device Name: MIDI Mapper
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 1 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: MIDI Mapper
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

Mixer Devices (Mixing)
SB Live! Audio [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Audio [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 104 / 1

Play Control Line
Component Type: Speakers (Destination)
Channels: 2
Line is Active: Yes
Line is Disconnected: No
Source Line: No

Recording Control Line
Component Type: Wave Input (Destination)
Channels: 1
Line is Active: Yes
Line is Disconnected: No
Source Line: No

Windows Information
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General OS Information
Windows System: Microsoft Windows 98 Ver
4.10.2222 A
Full Name & Version: Microsoft Windows 98 Ver
4.10.2222 A
Windows ID: 14503-OEM-0001526-88354
Registered Owner: ?
Enhancement Pack Version: IE 5 6.0.2600.0000
DOS Sub-System: Microsoft MS-DOS Ver 7.10 A

Session Settings
Computer Name: MISSPIGGY3
User Name: ?
Logon Domain: SSGNET
Display Scheme: Windows Standard
Time Since Windows Start-Up: 6 min(s), 51 sec(s)

OS Properties
Debug Version: No
Security Present: No
Remote Terminal Session: No

Boot Settings
Boot Type: Normal
Boot into Windows GUI: Yes
Multi-Boot Enabled: Yes
Boot Windows by Default: Yes
Start-up Delay: 2 sec
Show Boot Menu: No
Boot Keys Enabled: Yes
Default Menu Item: Default Item
Default Menu Select Delay: 30 sec

Start-up Settings
Show Windows Logo: Yes
Auto-load Double Buffering: Yes
Auto-load DoubleSpace: No
Auto-load DriveSpace: No
Load Command Interpreter High: Yes
Network Drivers Enabled: Yes
Safe Mode Start-up Warning: Yes
Logging Disabled: No

OS Folders
Windows Folder: C:\WINDOWS
System Folder: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
Programs Path:
c:\proj\system\SiSoftSandra2001;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WIND OWS\
COMMAND
Temporary Folder: C:\WINDOWS\TEMP

Regional Settings
Country: Australia
Language: English (Australian)
Time Zone: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
ANSI Code Page: 1252
OEM Code Page: 850

Performance Tips
Tip T1313: Consider upgrading to
Windows 2000.
Tip T1300: Enter your company name or
"Home" instead of
"Unknown".
Tip T1308: Boot without the Windows
logo to reduce boot delay.
Tip T1302: Double-Buffering is only
needed for real mode SCSI
devices.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

Processes Information
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DirectX Information
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DirectDraw Devices
Primary Display Driver (display)
DirectDraw Driver
Driver ID: display
Driver Version: 4.14.10.4403
Library Version: 4.09.00.900

DirectDraw Device
Model: NVIDIA GeForce4
Ti 4800 SE
Total/Free Memory: 127MB / 124.3MB,
98%
Total/Free Video Memory: 127MB / 124.3MB,
98%
Total/Free AGP Memory: 64MB / 58.0MB,
91%
Total/Free Texture Memory: 191MB / 182.3MB,
95%
Max. Z-Buffer Depth: 24-bit
Max. Visible Overlays: 1
Min/Max Overlay Stretch: 0.0 / 20.0
Min/Max Live Video Stretch: 0.0 / 20.0
Min/Max Hardware Codec Stretch: 0.0 / 4095.0
Max/Current Video Ports: 1 / 0

DirectDraw Interface
Supports DirectDraw v7 (DX7): Yes

NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE (\\.\Display1\U0) on \\.\Display1\U0
DirectDraw Driver
Driver ID: \\.\Display1\U0
Library Version: 4.09.00.900


DirectSound Devices
Primary Sound Driver
DirectSound Driver
Library Version: 4.09.00.900

DirectSound Device
Primary Buffer(s): 1
Total Sound Buffers: 32
Free Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total Static Sound Buffers: 32
Free Static Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total Streaming Sound Buffers: 32
Free Streaming Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total 3D Sound Buffers: 32
Free 3D Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total 3D Static Sound Buffers: 32
Free 3D Static Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total 3D Streaming Sound Buffers: 32
Free 3D Streaming Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Min/Max Secondary Sample Rate: 4000 / 191999

***** End of Report *****

(Coda) wrote in message . com...
Hello everyone.

I'm getting some odd sounds out of my PC that suggest to me
I may have (or am about to have) some sort of hardware problem,
and I was hoping someone might be able to give me some advice
as to how to diagnose further. Read on if you're willing to try. :-)

0) For background only: my PC has made some "grinding" sounds
for a few minutes on start-up. This has been so infrequent
that I've filed it under "un-debuggable". :-)

1) Recently I installed "Hidden and Dangerous 2" (HD2), a PC
simulation game with 3D graphics. Most of the symptoms described
below are associated with HD2, but I don't think HD2 itself is
the culprit as I have one symptom independent of it.

2) The HD2 instalation went fine, but on running the game I found
the cinematic movies were very jerky. They use the .bik format,
and were smooth when run *outside* the game.

3) In actual gameplay, the 3D sections were smooth. However, I'd
get to a particular location and find that my PC made a
high-pitched "chirrupy" sound. Very much *not* the grinding sound
I associate with dying fans or hard-disk bearings. I could toggle
the sound on or off by being at a particular location or looking
in a particular direction.

4) The chirrupy sound played continually when I parked the game at
the start menu (which seems to be plain 2D).

5) At first I blamed HD2, but after much experimentation I found
another way to produce the sound. My Gigabyte board comes with
the "EasyTune4" application. I have it installed and running,
*not* to apply any overclocking, but to provide a quick look
at system temperature, fan-speed, etc. I found that if I held
the left mouse down whilst the pointer was over the title
bar of EasyTune4, then the chirrupy sound would play. Release
the button and it would stop.

6) The sound is not emanating from the speakers, they were turned
off once I started serious testing. (Before that, note that
the sound was loud enough to heard through the PC case and
over the wind noises etc of the HD2 game.)

7) I took the PC side-panel off, and attempted to find where the
sound came from. My *hunch* is that it is not coming from the
front of the case where the drives are, but from the rear where
the cards and CPU is. If I had to take a wild stab, I'd pick
the CPU, but with no confidence.

8) I had the sound playing when there were no CDs/DVDs in
their drives, and with only an intermittent flicker of
the hard-disk light.

9) I eliminated graphics-card fan noise as a possibility by
removing the two fans from the card and running (very
brief) tests ( (4) and (5) ).

10) I eliminated CPU fan noise as a possibility by holding
the fan still with my finger for a few seconds.

11) Apart from the movie stutter, when the chirrupy sound
was playing the PC seemed 'happy': I monitored CPU
temp whilst playing HD2 in a window, and the temp seemed
independent of the sound.

12) "Morrowind" (MW) is a RPG with a fairly inefficient engine
known to severely tax most PCs. I ran it immediately after
running HD2 and it ran fine, no chirrupy sounds.

13) I patched HD2 to the latest version, 1.2.0. This has no
impact on the sound. Nor does changing any of the game
graphic options (eg., running in a window, reducing
resolution, etc).

14) Abridged SiSoft Sandra report of my PC system specs is attached.

If you've read this far, thanks. :-)
If you know what the chirrupy sound is, or have suggestions
as to how I can nail it down I'd love to hear them.

Cheers,
Coda.



***** Start of Report *****
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General
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Program Name: SiSoft Sandra Standard
Program Version: 2001.5.8.11
Registered User: ?
Registered Company: Unknown
Licence Status: Unregistered Shareware
Evaluation Copy. FREE for
personal use.
Licence Extra: See Ordering Document for
information on the
Professional version.
Report Done By: ?
Host Name: MISSPIGGY3
System ID: 1231
Run ID: 16206
Report Done On: Monday, 17 November 2003
Report Done At: 7:46:14 AM

System Summary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer System
Name: MISSPIGGY3
User Name: ?
Logon Domain: SSGNET

Processor(s)
Processor(s): 1x Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU
2.66GHz @ 2.68GHz
Performance Rating: PR3216 (estimated)
L2 On-board Cache: 512kB ECC synchronous ATC

Mainboard and BIOS
Bus(es): AGP PCI USB
MP Support: Yes, for 2 CPUs
MP APIC: No
System BIOS: Award Software
International, Inc. F2
System Chipset: Giga-Byte Technology Unknown
(1A30)
Installed Memory: 512MB (28% true allocated
load)

Video System
Monitor/Panel: COMPAL C708
Monitor/Panel: Default Monitor
Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

Drives and Storage Devices
GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47: Disk Drive
GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK: Disk Drive
HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8520B : CD-ROM/DVD
DVD-ROM : CD-ROM/DVD

Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s): 3 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB
Universal Host Controller -
24C2
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB
Universal Host Controller -
24C4
USB Controller/Hub: Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB
Universal Host Controller -
24C7
USB Controller/Hub: Intel USB 2.0 Enhanced Host
Controller
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub: USB 2.0 Root Hub Device
Keyboard: Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Mouse: PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

MultiMedia Device(s)
Device: Creative SB Live! series
Device: Creative Game Port
Device: Wave Device for Voice Modem
Device: Microsoft Kernel System
Renderer
Device: Microsoft DirectMusic SW
Synth (WDM)

Communication Device(s)
Device: ESS ES56H-PI Data Fax Voice
Modem

Operating System(s)
Windows System: Microsoft Windows 98 Ver
4.10.2222 A
DOS Sub-System: Microsoft MS-DOS Ver 7.10 A

Network Adapter(s)
Networking Installed: Yes
Adapter: Dial-Up Adapter
Adapter: NETGEAR FA330/FA331 PCI
Adapter

Mainboard Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

System Mainboard
Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co.,
Ltd.
MP Support: Yes, for 2 CPUs
MPS Version: 1.04
Model: 8IE800
Version: 1.x

Extended Mainboard Data
Manufacturer: Giga-Byte
Model: Intel 845E AGPSet BIOS for
8IE800 F2
Serial Number:
02/14/2003-I845E-2A69VG00C-00

System Memory Controller
Location: Mainboard
Error Correction Capability: None
Number of Memory Slots: 3
Maximum Installable Memory: 3GB
Bank0/1 - A0: None None None None DIMM
CMOS WDRAM 256MB/64 @ 266MHz
Bank2/3 - A1: None None None None DIMM
CMOS WDRAM 256MB/64 @ 266MHz
Bank4/5 - A2: Empty

System Chipset
Model: Giga-Byte Technology Unknown
(1A30)
Bus(es): AGP PCI USB
Front Side Bus Speed: 4x 167MHz (668MHz data rate)

AGP Bus
Version: 2.00
Current Data Transfer Rate: 4x
Side Band Enabled: Yes
Fast-Writes Enabled: Yes

PCI Bus(es)
Version: 2.10
No Buses: 2

LPC/ISA Bus(es)
Model: Intel Corporation Unknown
(24C0)

USB Bus(es)
Model: Intel Corporation Unknown
(24C2)
Version: 1.10
UHCI Interface: Yes
Channels: 2
Bus Speed: 48MHz
Legacy Emulation Enabled: No

Expansion Slot(s)
PCI: PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength Available
PCI (1h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength Available (Intel
Corporation Unknown (1A31))
PCI (2h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength InUse
PCI (3h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength InUse
PCI (4h): PCI 32-bit 5V 3.3V PME
FullLength InUse
AGP (8h): AGP 32-bit 5V FullLength
InUse (Leadtek Research
Unknown (0282))

Port Connector(s)
PRIMARY IDE: None - ATA / None
SECONDARY IDE: None - ATA / None
FDD: 8251 FIFO Compatible -
Floppy / None
COM1: Serial Port 16450 Compatible
- 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-
9 pin male
COM2: Serial Port 16450 Compatible
- 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-
9 pin male
LPT1: Parallel Port ECP/EPP - DB25
pin female / DB25 pin
female
Keyboard: Keyboard Port - None / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse - Detected: Mouse Port - PS/2 / PS/2
USB: USB - None / None
USB: USB - None / None

Performance Tips
Tip T2532: Consider adding more CPUs
for better utilisation.
Notice N224: SMBIOS/DMI information may
be inaccurate.
Warning W2541: FSB exceeds Chipset rated
speed. Reduce FSB.
Warning W2540: No APIC detected for MP
system.
Tip T2536: System has no SMBus/i2c/BMB
bus support.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

CPU & BIOS Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

System BIOS
System BIOS
Manufacturer: Award Software
International, Inc.
Version: F2
Date: 02/14/2003
Plug & Play Version: 1.00
SMBIOS/DMI Version: 2.30
ID No.: FC 01 00
(EE)PROM Size: 256kB (2Mbit)


Processor 1
Processor(s)
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU
2.66GHz @ 2.68GHz
Co-Processor (FPU): Built-in
ALU / FPU Data Rates: 2x / 1x
Type: Standard
Packaging: Reserved 2
Performance Rating: PR3215 (estimated)
Rated Speed/FSB: 1600MHz / 100MHz
Multiplier: 16x
Generation: 7th (7x86)
Revision/Stepping: 2 / 7

Caches
Internal Data Cache: 8kB synchronous write-back
(4-way, 32 byte line size)
Internal Trace Cache: 12kµops synchronous
write-back (4-way, 32 byte line
size)
L2 On-board Cache: 512kB ECC synchronous ATC
(8-way, 64 byte line size)
L2 Cache Multiplier: 1/1x (equiv. 2679MHz)

Mainboard Upgradeability
Socket/Slot: Socket 478
Upgrade Interface: ZIF Socket
Supported Speed(s): 3.07GHz (or more)
Supported Voltage(s): 1.5V


NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Video Adapter
Model: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Total Memory: 127MB (127MB Video) (64MB
AGP)
Texture Memory: 191MB
Supports DIME Texturing: Yes
Hardware Revision: 161

Current Video Mode
Video Mode: 1024x768 16M+ TrueColour
(32-bit)
Refresh Rate: Default
Supported Refresh Rates: 60,70,72,75,85Hz

Video Driver
Model ID: nvdisp.drv
Version: 4.14.10.4403
Supported Windows Version: 4.00
Video Acceleration: Yes, All Functions
Screen Saver Active: No
Low Power Saving Active: No
Power Off Saving Active: No

Video BIOS
Release Date: 11/28/02
Version: 4.28.20.21.00

VESA BIOS
Version: 3.00
VESA VBE/PM Version: 1.00
VESA VBE/DDC Version: 9.A0
Manufacturer: Leadtek Research Inc.
Video Adapter: NV28 Board
Adapter Version: Chip Rev A2
OEM Chipset BIOS: WinFast VGA BIOS.
OEM BIOS Version: 4.28
Current Video Mode: 03h
Linear Frame Buffer Address: 3456 - 3456MB

Video Chipset
8-bit Colour Width RAMDAC: Yes
VGA Compatible Controller: Yes
Programmed RAMDAC with Blank Bit: No
Hardware StereoScopic Support: No
Stereo Signalling via VESA EVC: No

Windows Memory Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

System Memory Summary
Total System Memory: 1024MB
Free System Memory: 927MB, 90%
Total Physical Memory: 512MB
Free Physical Memory: 415MB, 81%
Maximum Page File: 512MB
Current Page File: 512MB
Free Page File: 512MB, 100%
Page File Drive: C:

Extended Memory Information
True Allocated Memory Load: 28%
Total Windows Base Memory: 640kB
Free Windows Base Memory: 491kB, 77%
Largest Free Base Memory Block: 290kB, 45%

16-bit Sub-System
System Resources Free: 74%
GDI Heap Free: 86%
USER Heap Free: 74%

Drives Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.44MB 3.5" (A
General Drive Information
Drive Class: Removable
Drive Device: GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
Warning: Cannot obtain drive
information; check that a disk is
in the drive and it is
correctly formatted.

BIOS Physical Disk
Physical Drive ID: 00h
Cylinders: 80
Heads: 2
Sectors Per Track: 18
Bytes Per Sector: 512

Extended Drive
Cylinders: 80
Heads: 2
Sectors Per Track: 18
Bytes Per Sector: 512
Copy/Copies of FAT: 2
Sectors per FAT: 9
Media Descriptor: F0h
Max. Root Entries: 224
Sectors per Cluster: 1
Reserved Sector(s): 1
Hidden Sector(s): 0
Total Sectors: 2880

Hard Disk (C
General Drive Information
Drive Class: Fixed
Drive Device: GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47
ATA Device Configuration: Master
DMA Transfers Enabled: Yes
Total Space: 98.0GB
Free Space: 75.3GB, 76%

Volume Information
File System: FAT32
Serial Number: A674-D066

Volume Properties
Maximum Filename Length: 255 chars
Preserves Filename Case: Yes
Supports Case Sensitive Search: No
Supports Unicode Filenames: Yes
Supports Access Control Lists: No
Volume is Compressed: No
Supports Individual File Compression: No

Logical Drive
Sectors Per Cluster: 64
Bytes Per Sector: 512
Cluster Size: 32kB
Total Clusters: 3210708
Total Free Clusters: 2466206

Disk Cache
Current Size: 16MB
Maximum Size: 16MB
Minimum Size: 16MB
Typical Role: Desktop Computer

BIOS Physical Disk
Physical Drive ID: 80h
CMOS Disk No: Type 47
Cylinders: 1024
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 63
Bytes Per Sector: 512

Extended Drive
Cylinders: 12794
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 63
Bytes Per Sector: 512
Copy/Copies of FAT: 2
Sectors per FAT: 25084
Media Descriptor: F8h
Max. Root Entries: 512
Sectors per Cluster: 64
Reserved Sector(s): 32
Hidden Sector(s): 63
Total Sectors: 205535547

Drive Statistics
File(s): 98175
Folder(s): 2679
Space Used: 21170MB
Space Allocated: 23262MB (9% Slack)

Troubleshooting Settings
Disable Synchronous Buffer Commits: No
Disable Disk Write Caching: No
Disable Enhanced File System: No
Disable ong FileNames: No
Disable 32-bit Disk Drivers: No
Disable Protected Mode Disk Irq Handl:No
Software Compatibility Mode: No

Drive Maintenance
Last Scan/Check: Sunday, 16 November 2003, 0
day(s) ago
Last Optimise: Sunday, 16 November 2003, 0
day(s) ago

Performance Tips
Tip T1821: Label (name) drive.
Warning W1802: Large cluster sizes waste
disk space. Break drive into
smaller partitions or use
FAT32.
Tip T1803: Increase max. disk cache. It
should be at least 25% of
system memory.
Tip T1805: Change typical role to
'Network Server' to improve
disk performance.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

CD-ROM/DVD (D
General Drive Information
Drive Class: CD-ROM/DVD
Drive Device: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8520B
Logical Unit No.: 0
Target ID: 0
Drive Version: 1.03
ATA Device Configuration: Master
DMA Transfers Enabled: Yes
Synchronous Transfers Support: No
Bus Disconnect Support: Yes
Auto-Insert Notification: Yes
Warning: Cannot obtain drive
information; check that a CD-ROM/
DVD is in the drive.

CD-ROM/DVD Cache
Size: 1238kB
Optimise Pattern: 4x speed

CD-ROM/DVD (E
General Drive Information
Drive Class: CD-ROM/DVD
Drive Device: DVD-ROM
Logical Unit No.: 0
Target ID: 1
Drive Version: 1.22
DMA Transfers Enabled: Yes
Synchronous Transfers Support: No
Bus Disconnect Support: Yes
Auto-Insert Notification: Yes
Warning: Cannot obtain drive
information; check that a CD-ROM/
DVD is in the drive.

CD-ROM/DVD Cache
Size: 1238kB
Optimise Pattern: 4x speed

Mouse Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mouse Device
Model: PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Supported Buttons: 2
Wheel Supported: Yes
Connected To Port: PS/2 or USB

Mouse Driver
Model ID: mouse.drv
Version: 9.01
Legacy Support Version: 8.30

Device Settings
User Prefers Mouse: Yes
Button Configuration: Right-hand
Pointer Trails: No
Pointer Tracking Speed: 1
X/Y Threshold: 2 / 0
Double Click Speed: 500 ms

MouseKeys Accessibility Feature
MouseKeys Active: No
Hot-Key Active: No
Hot-Key Sound On: Yes
Ctrl/Shift Key Modifiers On: No
Arrow Keys Control Pointer: No
Maximum Pointer Speed: 40
Time To Maximum Speed: 300 ms

Performance Tips
Tip T800: Uninstall Accessibility
Features if you don't use them
to conserve memory.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

Sound Card Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wave Input Devices (Recording)
SB Live! Audio [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Audio [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 101 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 65535

Game Compatible Device
General Device Information
Device Name: Game Compatible Device
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 90 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
General Device Information
Device Name: Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 80 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Microsoft Sound Mapper
General Device Information
Device Name: Microsoft Sound Mapper
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.03
Product ID: 2 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 2

Wave Output Devices (Playback)
SB Live! Audio [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Audio [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 100 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 65535

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

Game Compatible Device
General Device Information
Device Name: Game Compatible Device
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 89 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: No
Volume Control: No

Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
General Device Information
Device Name: Voice Modem Wave #00 Line
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 81 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 8-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 11.025kHz
Channels: 1

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: No
Volume Control: No

Microsoft Sound Mapper
General Device Information
Device Name: Microsoft Sound Mapper
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.03
Product ID: 2 / 1

Specific Wave Information
Maximum Standard Sampling Bits: 16-bit
Maximum Standard Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
Channels: 2

Device Capabilities
Pitch Control: No
Playback Rate Control: No
Synchronous Operation: No
Sample Accurate Position Information: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

MIDI Input Devices (Control)
SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 103 / 1

MIDI Output Devices (Playback)
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth
General Device Information
Device Name: Microsoft GS Wavetable SW
Synth
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 32
Synthesizer Notes: 32
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! Synth A [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Synth A [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 64
Synthesizer Notes: 64
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! Synth B [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Synth B [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 64
Synthesizer Notes: 64
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! Sw Synth [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Sw Synth [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: Special Device
Synthesizer Voices: 1024
Synthesizer Notes: 1024
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! MIDI Port [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 102 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: MIDI Port
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: No
Volume Control: No

MIDI Mapper
General Device Information
Device Name: MIDI Mapper
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 4.00
Product ID: 1 / 1

Specific Synthesizer Information
MIDI Device Type: MIDI Mapper
Channels Supported: 16

Device Capabilities
Patch Caching: No
Stream Support: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Balance Control: Yes

Mixer Devices (Mixing)
SB Live! Audio [C800]
General Device Information
Device Name: SB Live! Audio [C800]
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Version: 5.00
Product ID: 104 / 1

Play Control Line
Component Type: Speakers (Destination)
Channels: 2
Line is Active: Yes
Line is Disconnected: No
Source Line: No

Recording Control Line
Component Type: Wave Input (Destination)
Channels: 1
Line is Active: Yes
Line is Disconnected: No
Source Line: No

Windows Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

General OS Information
Windows System: Microsoft Windows 98 Ver
4.10.2222 A
Full Name & Version: Microsoft Windows 98 Ver
4.10.2222 A
Windows ID: 14503-OEM-0001526-88354
Registered Owner: ?
Enhancement Pack Version: IE 5 6.0.2600.0000
DOS Sub-System: Microsoft MS-DOS Ver 7.10 A

Session Settings
Computer Name: MISSPIGGY3
User Name: ?
Logon Domain: SSGNET
Display Scheme: Windows Standard
Time Since Windows Start-Up: 6 min(s), 51 sec(s)

OS Properties
Debug Version: No
Security Present: No
Remote Terminal Session: No

Boot Settings
Boot Type: Normal
Boot into Windows GUI: Yes
Multi-Boot Enabled: Yes
Boot Windows by Default: Yes
Start-up Delay: 2 sec
Show Boot Menu: No
Boot Keys Enabled: Yes
Default Menu Item: Default Item
Default Menu Select Delay: 30 sec

Start-up Settings
Show Windows Logo: Yes
Auto-load Double Buffering: Yes
Auto-load DoubleSpace: No
Auto-load DriveSpace: No
Load Command Interpreter High: Yes
Network Drivers Enabled: Yes
Safe Mode Start-up Warning: Yes
Logging Disabled: No

OS Folders
Windows Folder: C:\WINDOWS
System Folder: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
Programs Path:
c:\proj\system\SiSoftSandra2001;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WIND OWS\
COMMAND
Temporary Folder: C:\WINDOWS\TEMP

Regional Settings
Country: Australia
Language: English (Australian)
Time Zone: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
ANSI Code Page: 1252
OEM Code Page: 850

Performance Tips
Tip T1313: Consider upgrading to
Windows 2000.
Tip T1300: Enter your company name or
"Home" instead of
"Unknown".
Tip T1308: Boot without the Windows
logo to reduce boot delay.
Tip T1302: Double-Buffering is only
needed for real mode SCSI
devices.
Tip T2: For more information about
tips, press F1 and scroll
to the Tips section.

Processes Information
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DirectX Information
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DirectDraw Devices
Primary Display Driver (display)
DirectDraw Driver
Driver ID: display
Driver Version: 4.14.10.4403
Library Version: 4.09.00.900

DirectDraw Device
Model: NVIDIA GeForce4
Ti 4800 SE
Total/Free Memory: 127MB / 124.3MB,
98%
Total/Free Video Memory: 127MB / 124.3MB,
98%
Total/Free AGP Memory: 64MB / 58.0MB,
91%
Total/Free Texture Memory: 191MB / 182.3MB,
95%
Max. Z-Buffer Depth: 24-bit
Max. Visible Overlays: 1
Min/Max Overlay Stretch: 0.0 / 20.0
Min/Max Live Video Stretch: 0.0 / 20.0
Min/Max Hardware Codec Stretch: 0.0 / 4095.0
Max/Current Video Ports: 1 / 0

DirectDraw Interface
Supports DirectDraw v7 (DX7): Yes

NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE (\\.\Display1\U0) on \\.\Display1\U0
DirectDraw Driver
Driver ID: \\.\Display1\U0
Library Version: 4.09.00.900


DirectSound Devices
Primary Sound Driver
DirectSound Driver
Library Version: 4.09.00.900

DirectSound Device
Primary Buffer(s): 1
Total Sound Buffers: 32
Free Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total Static Sound Buffers: 32
Free Static Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total Streaming Sound Buffers: 32
Free Streaming Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total 3D Sound Buffers: 32
Free 3D Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total 3D Static Sound Buffers: 32
Free 3D Static Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Total 3D Streaming Sound Buffers: 32
Free 3D Streaming Sound Buffers: 31, 97%
Min/Max Secondary Sample Rate: 4000 / 191999

***** End of Report *****

Not sure, but there are very few moving parts on a computer that
start up when the system is booted:. A: The hard Drive, The Power
Supply Fan, The CPU
fan. I had awful noise coming from the CPU fan and the Power Supply
fan, both. On the CPU fan, check that the wires on not rubbing on the
fan. Try a different power supply fan. Then listen to the hard drive
AFTER it is booted. Same noise There's a clue. Just trial and error,
but check the CPU fan FIRST! If a rubbing wire breaks, no fan, toasted
CPU!

Mike