ASIO/Audio bus in cubase SX2 on AMD64

[Raniel Or]

Hi Guys!

I've put this one on "Problem solving" but got only views and not replies and I'm running out of time, so If anyone can help me out here...
I bought a new AMD based DAW and can't shake this one off.
When I use Cubase the system totaly hangs/get stuck when I setup and change setting related (I think) with ASIO.
Few examples are when I try changing output of an audio track, adding/removing audio tracks, Adding/removing busses or changing between ASIO drivers on VST multitrack on device setup.

another issue is that I don't have in cubase the option to add more than 2 stereo busses even after I've put more ASIO inputs and outputs in the SFP project - I can add a buss but in it I have as option only the first 4 ASIO out puts (but in VST System link on device setup it gives all inputs and outputs I've loaded).

The change output problem is not consistant - sometimes it lets me change or add audio track (but very few times) so after managing between resets to build a testing track - this is by far a great system - when the file is loaded with all the audio tracks, midi tracks, VSTi and effects the system generates great sound with no clicks or noises even when my task maneger reports steady 90%-100% usage and VST performance is 70%. and CPU doesn't go above 39^C degree (I use a Zalman cooler).only problem when I try changing output busses or add/remove audio tracks as mentioned.
When the system hangs I'm left with no choise but to manualy reset the PC. Task manager is not loading and when it does it doesn't stop the hanging.
Before I bought this system I convinced my PC dealer to let me test the system before I choose between Intel and AMD based system.
AMD64 seems more attractive with its features but the Intel is reported more stable in this forum as a DAW.
I find it hard to believe that this problem is related to the fact that I'm using AMD. It looks more like a cubase issue.
At this point I'm so down that I wouldn't mind changing to Intel, but if AMD is not the reason for this then I'll find my self with the same problem on an Intel DAW.

My System:

AMD Athlon64 3000+ (which I want to upgrade to 3200+ with 1MB cache when I solve this...)
Asus K8V SE (VIA K8T800 chipset)
1GB RAM (Kingmax BGA)
120GB W.D SATA
Gigabyte Radeon 9200

Pulsar-1 on Slot 4 (not shared) + A16
Midiman 4X4 USB
Access Virus Rack
Nord Micro Modular

Cubase SX 2
Reason

I tried installing XP in ACPI and also Standard PC but got no good results (actualy ACPI works a bit better...).
I tweaked window as described in MusicXP.net.
I use SFP mode (not XTC - which didn't get better results also) and ASIO2 drivers.
of course every possible this in bios is disabled (not necesary USB, COM, Parallel, Plug&Play...)

If i forgot to mention any detail - ask me.
If I'll have no choise - I'll replace my AMD with P4 3.2c (northwood) and my mobo with Intel 875PBZ. anyone think that would fix this problem?
Guys, If anyone has a clue - It will save my poor AMD from being replaced by Intel and from meaningless life as game station for another PC zombie kid.

many thanks to everyone taking a moment to help me out here.

Keep On Rocking!
Raniel

[Plato]

Could be the VIA chipset....there is a fix:
you'll have to do a search.
Goog luck!

[Raniel Or]

I installed Pulsar back on my old PC. Since I didn't work with audio (only midi - synth and pulsar) I didn't know if it wouldn't have this problem too.
Same problem persist here too - and this system is Intel 1GHZ with Asus CUSL2-C (which seems to have Intel chipset!).
This probably mean that the AMD and VIA chipset are not the reason for this - which is good news. The bad news are that blaming AMD and VIA and swiching to Intel probably want make a difference.

I'm starting to feel as if I'm the one that needs to be replaced - everyone else seems to be doing fine with similar configurations.

any ideas - anyone?...