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Old 08-13-2008, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by terrister2000
Hi, I am having issues with my sound as well. And like most everyone else, it happened after a reformat. According to the device manager and the troubleshooter, everything is hunky-dory. After reading thru multiple pages of this thread and not finding the info I was looking for, I decided it was time to break down and post my issue.

So here is the information on my motherboard. Is there any other info you need? Thank you very much for your time and especially, your expertise.

--------[ EVEREST Corporate Edition ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v4.50.1330
Benchmark Module 2.3.224.0
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Computer VAIO
Generator Kathy
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-07-31
Time 20:48


--------[ Motherboard ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 10/18/2001-I845 -P4B-LX
Motherboard Name Asus P4B-LX

Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel GTL+
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 400 MHz
Bandwidth 3200 MB/s

Memory Bus Properties:
Bus Type SDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
DRAM:FSB Ratio 4:3
Real Clock 133 MHz
Effective Clock 133 MHz
Bandwidth [ TRIAL VERSION ] MB/s

Chipset Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel Hub Interface
Bus Width 8-bit
Real Clock 67 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 267 MHz
Bandwidth 267 MB/s

Motherboard Physical Info:
CPU Sockets/Slots 1
Expansion Slots [ TRIAL VERSION ]
RAM Slots 2 DIMM
Integrated Devices IEEE-1394
Form Factor Micro ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset i845
Extra Features [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Motherboard Manufacturer:
Company Name ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Product Information http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3
BIOS Download http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us

your onboard audio is here at Asus http://support.asus.com.tw/download/...Language=en-us

first check these out

Check Control Panel/ Sound & Audio Devices/ Audio tab/ Sound Playback click on down arrow and check that the correct audio is selected. Typically the problem will be they something like "modem line 0 playback" might have been substituted for the proper audio device.

Start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Component Services / a separate window will open – in left pane click Services(Local) from the tree / Scroll down to Windows Audio service / if the service is Disabled or Manual right click > select Properties > under Startup Type change to Automatic > click Apply / click Start > OK Reboot

Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case
Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore / select Create a restore point and follow instructions
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