AMD 64X2 - MSI K9VGM - 2GB DDR2 800MHz - BUFFER ERRORS!

[Table Syrup Records]

I've had a few questions answered, THANX!, but still having problems with buffering.
(I'll delete my other posts on this right now)

PTLE7.1
002 Rack
Control 24
Computer Configuration Sandra Report listed below.

COPNSTANT BUFFER ERRORS!!! No matter how I configure the settings!
I've installed the Digi recommended AMD Optimizer, and Microsoft Dual CPU Hotfix
Installed the Digi recommended ADS Tech PYRO 64 PCI Card (Firewire adapter)

Can't get it to play for more than 1 Minute without Buffer conflict errors...

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Host Name : SHORTY
User : John
Workgroup : CONTROL 24

Processor
Model : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+
Speed : 2.20GHz
Model Number : 4200 (estimated)
Cores per Processor : 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Type : Low Power, Dual-Core
Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64 byte line size

Mainboard
Platform Compliance : AMD LIVE!
Bus(es) : ISA AGP PCI PCIe USB FireWire/1394
MP Support : 1 Processor(s)
MP APIC : No
System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG
System : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7253
Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7253
Total Memory : 2GB DDR2-SDRAM

Chipset 1
Model : VIA Technologies Inc K8M890CE Host Bridge
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1000MHz (2000MHz data rate)

Chipset 2
Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1000MHz (2000MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 2GB DDR2-SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 366MHz (732MHz data rate)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : Plug and Play Monitor
Adapter : RADEON X700 Series
Adapter : RADEON X700 Series Secondary

Physical Storage Devices
Hard Disk : Addonics CF (64MB)
Hard Disk : SAMSUNG SP2504C (233GB)
Hard Disk : WDC WD800JD-60JRA0 (75GB)
Hard Disk : Ut161 USB2FlashStorage USB Device
CD-ROM/DVD : IN-CDRW DX-CDRW (CD 52X Rd, 52X Wr)
CD-ROM/DVD : TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182M (CD 48X Rd, 48X Wr) (DVD 6X Rd, 6X Wr)

Logical Storage Devices
Removable Drive (G:) : N/A
Hard Disk (C:) : 75GB (65GB, 87% Free Space) (NTFS)
New Volume (D:) : 233GB (163GB, 70% Free Space) (NTFS)
CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A
CD-ROM/DVD (F:) : N/A
Removable Drive (H:) : 490MB (412MB, 84% Free Space) (FAT)

Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 2 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : ATI Remote Wonder Controller
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Mass Storage Device
FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub : Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse : PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Printers and Faxes
Model : EPSON Stylus Photo R200 Series

Power Management
Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line

Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Home 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2)
Platform Compliance : Win32 x86

Network Services
Adapter : VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter

Performance Tips
Warning 100 : Large memory sizes should be made of Registered/Buffered memory.
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Notice 5901 : CD 1x= 150kB/s; Exercise caution when comparing measured versus published ratings.
Notice 5902 : DVD 1x= 11.08Mbps Exercise caution when comparing measured versus published ratings.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

[spkguitar]

Hard Disk : Addonics CF (64MB)
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Hard Disk : Ut161 USB2FlashStorage USB Device

These could both be causing problems. Try disabling them before you use PT.

Also, could you please list your installed plugins, including version numbers? (That's "installed", not "used in session"). Any other audio programs installed? Which ones and what versions?

Could you also detail the session(s) where you are experiencing this problem? How many tracks, what plugins you are using, sample rate, bit depth, etc etc?


We usually like to leave other posts up so they can help other people who might be having similar problems.

[Table Syrup Records]

Really? A Card Reader and a USB Driver/Device?

Ok... will try!!

Here's the info requested.

Waves Diamond Bundle v5.0 and the L3's v5.2
Antares Vocal Kit v5.0
A slew of other VST plugins that are obviously not used in PT
(Licensed, not cracked! We installed them with the license from our large facility)

None in use in the session.

I made a 4 Track beat off the MP and Motif, Mo Phatt, etc, and dumped it in,
copying it out to 4 minutes or so.

Another session does the same thing, with a single audio track at 24 bit 44.1 no plugs.

[DigiTechSupt]

Also, please list the error numbers in the messages you're getting.

[Table Syrup Records]

My bad....

Error #'s 9129, 9092, 6085, and one more that ells me to try disconnecting any other firewire devices on that bus.... 002 Rack is the only thing on it.

OTHER SOFTWARE:
Sonar 6 Producer Edition
Reason 3.0
CD Architect 5.0

Photoshop CS2

Other little stuff non music related, printer drivers, ATI Catalyst software for Vid Card, etc.

I think Nero is on there for my DVD Burner, ATI's stupid media player, Windows media player...

Can't think of anything else of significance.

[spkguitar]

Waves Diamond Bundle v5.0 and the L3's v5.2

Have you run the waves PT7 patch? Not having it shouldn't cause this problem, but it's necessary for other issues. Updated PACE drivers as well.


Doesn't the MSI K9VGM have onboard video? That could be a problem.


You're using the Samsung SATA drive for sessions, correct?

[Table Syrup Records]

No, haven't installed the PT7 Patch - will try
Will update PACE Drivers tonight

Yes - using the Samsung for Audio

Yes, has onboard Video-
Can this be turned off?
I am using an ATI X700 Pro PCIe card (2456 MB?)
I Also noticed that 64MB shared is set up in the BIOS, can I set it to NONE?

[spkguitar]

Yes, has onboard Video-
Can this be turned off?
I am using an ATI X700 Pro PCIe card (2456 MB?)
I Also noticed that 64MB shared is set up in the BIOS, can I set it to NONE?

Well, it looks like you already have the onboard video turned off in the bios since it isn't showing up on the sandra report, but it still might be causing a problem just being there. It's one of the reasons why onboard video is not recommended.

If you can turn off the 64MB shared in the BIOS, I would try that.

[Table Syrup Records]

Picky Picky....

I appreciate the info.

I'll try these additional things this evening and post my results back on this thread.

I'll try to remember everything I've done and list them in succession so as to provide a detailed
log of my troubleshooting procedures. Perhaps that will also help other users, and if I'm still down, we'll all have a good idea where we're at.

(I also just realized that I installed the Windows XP Dual Core Hotfix, but didn't complete the alterations to the "regedit"... maybe that's part of it too.)

Thanx Again

[Table Syrup Records]

Hey... Where the crap do I find the PACE Drivers? For LE 7.1

What are they? I can't find them on Digi's site.

Their site's kinda screwy.


Thanx!