Topic: Speakers popping when shutting down computer
Hi, I have a very frustrating problem and I'm hoping someone here can help.
I have an HDSP 9632 in my desktop PC. It has been running fine for a few years but now I am experiencing a problem, just after moving house and everything being in storage for a little while.
When I shutdown my computer, there is a loud popping noise coming through my speakers (and therefore going through my amp). I have tried the following:
1. Changing 9632 drivers
2. Disabling all other audio devices in windows sound options
3. Disconnecting all other peripherals
4. Different cables/plug sockets
5. Different speakers
I have never had this problem before and it's always been fine shutting down my PC before my amp, but now I'm worried that the popping will damage them. I've seen some ideas in another thread but they seem like a workaround which isn't finding the source of the problem - http://www.rme-audio.de/forum/viewtopic.php?id=21493.
I've read that this could be caused by the computer power supply on its way out? I'm not having any other problems with my computer apart from this though, which suggests the PSU may be fine.
For a few years I've used an intelliplug with my PC (shuts down all other devices when computer is turned off) and it works well. I really don't want to have to turn my amp off every time before I turn my computer off just as a workaround...and the one time I forget I damage my amp/speakers.
I'd really appreciate any help. Apart from a fault on the PSU or soundcard I'm out of ideas.
Thanks,
Jeremy