Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
71 Posts
0
42942
August 22nd, 2009 12:00
IDT-PC audio error at start-up
This is re a Dell XP430, specs at end of post.
I used to have this error randomly (not just at startup) and then SP2 *SEEMED* to have fixed it.
Now, about a month after I installed SP2, suddenly I'm getting this error again, this time at startup.
It does not SEEM to actually be causing any problems (other than making my reliability score go down).
It appears as "STaCSV64.exe" stopped working in the reliability monitor, though the error I get says "IDT-PC audio stopped working and was closed". Note also that though it says it was closed, it is still represented in my System Tray and audio still seems to work normally!
I have added the new driver that was recommended as of a few months ago, and that did not stop it, though it seemed to help for awhile.
I checked Installed Programs and there is nothing I have added that corresponds with the appearance of this error; also the error is not consistent. It has happened only 3 times at startup in the past few weeks. Startup seems to be the same every day, why would this randomly appear??? (i.e.; I have not changed my startup apps' order or added any startup apps).
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
SPECS:
Dell XPS 430;
Vista Home Premium 64-bit; SP2;
Intel Core 2 Q8200 Quad-Core (4MB L2 cache,2.33GHz,1333FSB);
6GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz - 4 DIMMs;
750GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache;
ATI Radeon HD3650 256MB GraphicsIntegrated 7.1 Audio (IDT/Sigmatel 6.10.0.6017 codec 5-22-08;
6.0.6000.16386 HD Device 6-21-06);
Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write
fireberd
11 Legend
•
33.4K Posts
•
112.8K Points
0
August 22nd, 2009 12:00
HERE is the Dell SigmaTel (what is now IDT) driver for Vista 64 bit. Uninstall the SigmaTel (or IDT however it's labled) in the Device Manager, INCLUDING the drivers.
Restart the PC and after Windows (vista) starts, DO NOT allow Windows to search for a driver for the SigmaTel - cancel that function. After Windows completes initialiation, install the downloaded driver, restart the PC and that should take care of the problem.
To access the Device Manager, hold the Windows key down and press the Pause/Break Key. when the panel comes up the Device Manager can be accessed from the Tasks list in the upper left of the panel. RIGHT click on the SigmaTel then LEFT click on Uninstall and also uninstall the drivers. Restart the PC.
pdsnickles
71 Posts
0
August 23rd, 2009 20:00
Hi, thank you. The one you linked me to says" 6.10.0.6017, A01" and when I go to the Device Manager to look at mine it says "6.10.0.6017".
Dumb question perhaps but is this the same thing, the A01 not meaning anything, or should mine have the "A01 recommendation?
I am reluctant to re-load the same driver as I have heard that loading drivers can at times lead to messes. If I NEED it to have the A01 name next to it in my Device Manager then I will indeed be happy to install it. :emotion-2:
And thanks for the tip about not letting Windows search for a driver for SigmaTel.
Thanks for the info!