Audio driver CPU usage

[Mihail Stefano]

Hi! My name is Michael. I have this motherboard (http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pr...?DetailID=1139&CategoryID=1&MenuID=19&LanID=0). When I install Windows 7/Vista I have an issue with the sound card driver.
When I open an audio file, the CPU usage (Amd Athlon x2 250) goes up to 70%.
What can I do?

 

[Ghostman 1]

Are you running 64 bit or 32 bit ? how much ram do you have ? What OS are you running ? Vista or 7 ? You could try a sound card to bypass this problem..

 

[cube_]

Have you downloaded the latest drivers for your system?

 

[Mihail Stefano]

Yes, i downloaded the latest drivers.

 

[cube_]

What program are you using to open audio files (vlc, winamp, wmp...)? Are these mp3's? As ghostman said, how much ram do you have and what bit o/s are you running? In device manager, do you see anything with an exclamation mark? Does Windows update offer any new recommended updates for your drivers?

 

[Mihail Stefano]

I have this problem with flash videos, mp3, wav. I use VLC, but it does the same thing with all the players. I have 4 gigs of RAM. I have Vista x64, but it does the same on Vista x32, and 7 x32 and x64. On XP i don't have this issue, but i can't use it, because it can't see all 4 gigs...........

 

[violetblueskies]

try increasing virtual memory settings.

what size:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5418787_should-virtual-memory-set.html

how to:
http://www.mywindowsclub.com/resources/2430-Increase-your-Virtual-Memory-size.aspx