User Guide

Appendix B: Troubleshooting & Drivers 53
Section 2: Setting up Wave/MIDI Drivers
The Master Flatpick Guitar Solos program uses Windows' Wave Audio drivers for
proper playback of the program material. Normally, these drivers are installed and
configured properly for use with the program without any additional
configuration. If you hear any sounds from your computer when it starts up or is
shut down, this usually indicates that your soundcard is working correctly (for
audio playback.)
In the unlikely event that you do experience a problem with your computer's
sound system, by far the easiest way to configure your computer's Wave Audio
(and MIDI) setup for use with this program is to use the original installation disks
or CD-ROM that came with your computer's sound system hardware and run the
installation software found on the first disk or CD-ROM.
Many newer soundcards also come with their own diagnostic program which tests
the configuration of the sound card in your computer (i.e. IRQ, PORT
ADDRESSES, and DMA channels.) If the diagnostic program encounters an
error, it will usually try to automatically make adjustments to the configuration so
that the sound card can function correctly.
If your soundcard is still not functioning after running any built-in diagnostic
utilities and/or re-installing the sound card's DRIVER or UTILITY software, try
the following suggestions (not recommended for novices). You may also need to
consult your Computer/Soundcard/Windows documentation and/or contact your
Computer manufacturer or dealer.
Checking Drivers
In Windows 95/98, the operating status of your computer system's drivers (i.e.
Sound Blaster Soundcard, etc.) can be accessed by selecting the Control Panel |
System (icon), and clicking on the
Device Manager
tab (see below.)