There are a few things you can do to check that your system is properly configured to run the DOS games. The best source of information is the company that produced the game. There maybe a READ.ME file (or similar text document) that will give you more information. Sometimes you need to modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT and/or CONFIG.SYS files to include commands specified by the game publisher.
Some games will not run properly if you try to launch them from within Windows; the only way they will run is if you boot directly to DOS.
You should also read the documentation that came with your sound card for instructions on how to make the equipment work in DOS.
Hope this helps 
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-= Victor =-
Victor Gascon
Senior Field Engineer
INACOM Corp.
[This message has been edited by vgascon (edited 10-08-99).]
-= Victor =-
Victor Gascon
Senior Field Engineer
INACOM Corp.