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Quintinon (1/7/2007)
Hello, noticed this post and I signed up to the forums just so I could answer this one question ...
I used to have this problem a while back and after MONTHS of searching ... I found the solution.
Since your on a wireless connection WINDOWS XP has a service that stops the communication every 2-3 mins for a few seconds to update the list, to fix this you need to do the following.
Click start menu.
Click control panel.
If it comes up in a format with 6-10 objects near the side should be an option that says switch to classic view.
Then click on administrative tools.
From there click on services.
Scroll down to the bottom and right click on Wireless Zero Configuration. This is the program that refreshes the list every few minutes. Click STOP.
If you find your internet has stopped and wont work, a restart will always work, or you can reenable this option.
NOTE: It only stops it till you tell it to start again or you restart.
Have a nice day guys, and it would be lovely is someone sticked this post because it is very hard to find this info.
I originally found it in the steam help database after a few months(it was a recent addition).
I'm having this problem but I am running windows vista anyone know if this will work for me?
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Hey, I am sure not may people are having this issue anymore... but I know (for sure) why lag happens. It is due to the sound/keyboard driver: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio, 5.12.1.5500. For some reason, when you stream video with audio over the internet, play certain games, etc. Soundmax runs a process called senfilt.sys. This process is the cause of the video lag, however there is no fix that I have found to correct the issue. You wont see this process running when you look at Task Manager > Processes, however you will see that the process 'System' is using up more CPU recources than usual. To see what exactly the 'System' process consists of you'll need to download and run Process Explorer... then right click on 'System' > Properties > Threads, and sort the processes by CPU usage while the lag is occuring. You'll see that when streaming video, the senfilt.sys process runs, and uses up precious CPU resources. In my case, 15% or more CPU usage, and I experience lag. You wouldn't think that would be enough to cause lag, but it is the cause... for sure. Uninstalling the SoundMax driver fixes video lag issues, however you will have no audio. To my knowledge there is no other Sound/Keyboard driver or update to fix the issue (If anyone knows how to update the driver, or an alternative then please share... but I have not found one that works on my system. I imagine that if you are running more than 1 CPU on your system, this issue might not be present.
Anyways, I just wanted to share, As I have been frustrated with this issue since I bought my Alienware laptop 4 years ago. Even though I don't know the fix... it's better knowing the cause than not knowing what the hells causing lag. This seems to be an issue only affecting Aurora m9700's with the SoundMax 5.12.1.5500 audio/keyboard driver. Below are my specs in case you are interested:
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II. Configuration
Processor(s)
* Processor 1
o Name: AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37
o Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
o Caption: x86 Family 15 Model 36 Stepping 2
o Version: Model 4, Stepping 2
o Processor Id: 078BFBFF00020F42
o Current Clock Speed: 804MHz
o Address Width: 32Bits
o Data Width: 32Bits
o Socket Designation: CPU 1
* Verified Hardware Device against Order: CPU-TURIONML37
* Verify Correct Processor Frequency
Case Color: New Background
System Memory
* Memory Module 1
o Capacity: 512MB
o Bank Label: DIMM #1
o Mem_Type: DDR-SDRAM
o Mem_Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHz)
o Verified Hardware Device against Order: MEM-MOBLDDR512PC32
o Verify Correct Memory Type
* Memory Module 2
o Capacity: 512MB
o Bank Label: DIMM #2
o Mem_Type: DDR-SDRAM
o Mem_Bandwidth: PC3200 (200 MHz)
o Verified Hardware Device against Order: MEM-MOBLDDR512PC32
o Verify Correct Memory Type
BIOS Information
* Manufacturer: American Megatrends Inc.
* Name: Default System BIOS
* Version: W830D315
* Version: A M I - 4000626
Motherboard Information
* Manufacturer: alienware
* Product: Aurora m9700
* Serial Number: W830DA AB040
* Version: AB040
* Verified Hardware Device against Order: MB-W830DAX17WXGA
* Verify correct motherboard
* Power settings optimized
Video Adapter
* Caption: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS
* Adapter RAM: 256MB
* DriverVersion: 6.14.10.8474
* Verified Hardware Device against Order: MOBL-VIDW830DAG71256
* Test Video Card
Hard Drive(s)
* NVIDIA STRIPE 149.06G
o Model: NVIDIA STRIPE 149.06G
o Size: 160GB
o Total Heads: 255
o Total Cylinders: 19458
o Total Tracks: 4961790
o Tracks Per Cylinder: 255
Optical Drives / Other Storage
* _NEC DVD_RW ND-6750A
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
DirectX Version: 9c
Assembler Initials: RR
Tester Initials: AI
Test Date: 07/12/2006 08:48 AM
III. Burn-In/Benchmarks
Doom 3
* Doom 3: 91.8 fps
IV. IRQ Configuration
* 0 System timer
* 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
* 2 -available-
* 3 -available-
* 4 -available-
* 5 -available-
* 6 -available-
* 7 -available-
* 8 System CMOS/real time clock
* 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
* 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management
* 11 -available-
* 12 Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
* 13 Numeric data processor
* 14 -available-
* 15 Secondary IDE Channel
* 17 Atheros Wireless Network Adapter
* 17 NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS
* 17 OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
* 18 Ricoh MMC Host Controller
* 18 Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller
* 18 SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller
* 19 Marvell Yukon 88E8055 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
* 20 SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
* 20 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
* 21 Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
* 22 NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA RAID Controller
* 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
* 23 NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA Controller
V. Miscellaneous
_NEC DVD_RW ND-6750A
* Device Name: _NEC DVD_RW ND-6750A
* Description: CD-ROM Drive
* Class: CDROM
* Service: cdrom
* Driver Version: 5.1.2535.0
* Driver Date: 7-1-2001
* Verified Hardware Device against Order: MOBL-NEC8XDVDRW
* test optical drive if applicable
Atheros Wireless Network Adapter
* Device Name: Atheros Wireless Network Adapter
* Description: Atheros Wireless Network Adapter
* Class: Net
* Service: AR5211
* Driver Version: 4.2.2.14
* Driver Date: 3-23-2006
* Vendor Id: 168C
* Device Id: 0013
* Revision: 0001
* IRQ Number: 17
* Verified Hardware Device against Order: MOBL-MINIPCIABGCM9
VI. Final Checks
* Inspect machine for exterior defects
* Power and data cables connected properly and bundled neatly
* Components securely in place with correct type and quantity of screws to prevent short circuiting
* System powers on
* All fans function
* All LEDs function
* Ensure BIOS updated
* Ensure BIOS boot up sequence runs in proper order
* Check for DMI Installation
* System settings customized
* Application and utility software installed and tested
* Correct DirectX version installed
* All hardware functions properly
* Device drivers installed and tested
* Verify Operating System against Order
* System burn-in run to ensure system operates at peak efficiency
* Run Scandisk
* Empty Recycle Bin
* Check for CDs in the drives
* Test all ports
* Run Disk Cleanup
* Defrag the System Drive
* Ensure Operating system installed, optimized, and purged of any unnecessary programs
* Benchmark scores meet performance standards
* Shutdown and unplug the system
* Plug the system back in and ensure system boots up properly
* Repeat previous 2 steps
* Shutdown and unplug the systems
* Check for Windows sticker Placement
* Check for Setup Poster
* Check for Customer Support Warranty Information
* Ensure all periphials are with system
* Mousepad Present
* Agent ID card present
* Ensure all cables are with system
* Ensure all device manuals are with system
* Ensure all driver disks are with system
* Ensure all software CDs are with system
* Ensure correct Recovery CD with system
* Check for Power Cord
* System cleaned and buffed
* System poly-bagged, and packaged with Styrofoam to prevent damage during shipping
* No scratches, dents, or other damage on peripherals
* Peripherals sealed securely
* Shipping box sealed securely
* Correct shipping labels placed on peripheral boxes
* Correct labels placed on shipping box
* Sales invoice present
* Shipping manager sign-off
* Checklist present
* System shipped to the customer
VII. Installed Device Drivers
* Microsoft AC Adapter, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37, 10-26-2004, 1.2.2.0
* Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad, 2-3-2006, 8.2.15.0
* NVIDIA nForce(tm) RAID Class Controller, 4-24-2006, 5.10.2600.666
* _NEC DVD_RW ND-6750A, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* FUJITSU MHV2080BH, 4-24-2006, 5.10.2600.666
* Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
* NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA Controller, 4-24-2006, 5.10.2600.666
* NVIDIA nForce4 Serial ATA RAID Controller, 4-24-2006, 5.10.2600.666
* Agere Systems AC'97 Modem, 2-15-2006, 2.1.66.0
* SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio, 3-9-2006, 5.12.1.5500
* NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS, 5-8-2006, 8.4.7.4
* Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller, 9-14-2005, 1.0.2.2
* SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller, 10-1-2002, 6.0.4069.1
* OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Ricoh MMC Host Controller, 9-17-2005, 1.0.0.8
* Marvell Yukon 88E8055 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller, 1-4-2006, 8.49.2.3
* Atheros Wireless Network Adapter, 3-23-2006, 4.2.2.14
* Primary IDE Channel, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
* Secondary IDE Channel, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2600.2180
* Bluetooth Bus Enumerator, 3-9-2006, 5.0.1.2200
* Winvnc video hook driver, 9-25-2001, 1.1.0.0
* Audio Codecs, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Legacy Audio Drivers, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Media Control Devices, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Legacy Video Capture Devices, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Video Codecs, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* NVIDIA STRIPE 149.06G, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Microsoft Kernel System Audio Device, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* Microsoft WINMM WDM Audio Compatibility Driver, 7-1-2001, 5.1.2535.0
* BisonCam, NB Pro, 4-12-2006, 2.6.0.76
* Broadcom 2045 Bluetooth 2.0 USB Device, 3-9-2006, 5.0.1.2200
* Bluetooth Audio, 3-9-2006, 5.0.1.2200
* Bluetooth High Quality Audio, 3-9-2006, 5.0.1.2200
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