I too am having problems regarding sound output. After reinstalling windows from fresh, Ive installed original drivers via HP website for my model, but still no sound.
hp website-my model
Speakers are fine and volumes aren't muted anywhere.
Checked motherboard for any signs of damage to inputs, appears to be good.
Operating System
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)
Install Language: English (United States)
System Locale: English (United States)
System Model
HP Pavilion 061 ES012AA-ABG a1305a 0qu0211RE101ASTER00
System Serial Number: AUD61804H7 AP620
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a
3.07 gigahertz Intel Celeron
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Not hyper-threaded
Main Circuit Board b
Board: ECS Asterope 1.0
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 3.24 01/18/2007
Everything is in working order apprently just still no sound. Getting tired of uninstalling/reinstalling drivers ><!! Frustrating!!
Thanks..