Help problem with Sound !!!!

[bookworm]

[quote=bananaman751]Hey bookworm, you helped me with my sound problem but could you help me get the right drivers to get my ethernet working as i am completely clueless where to go here are my pc specs again:

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) HP-Pavilion RT587AA-ABU t3719.uk
System Serial Number: CZX710P734
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.00 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. NODUSM3 1.05
Serial Number: MS1C6CS30601615
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 5.04 12/15/2006
Drives Memory Modules c,d
160.03 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
139.47 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H653L [CD-ROM drive]

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Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2
WDC WD1600JS-60NCB1 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0 1024 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 512 MB
Slot 'A1' has 512 MB
Slot 'A2' is Empty
Slot 'A3' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 160.03 GB 139.47 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
tom 27/01/2008 14:22:10 (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
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Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (3x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (3x)
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (3x) Radeon X1950 Pro [Display adapter]
Radeon X1950 Pro Secondary [Display adapter]
LGE 17N [Monitor] (16.3"vis)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller None detected
Communications Other Devices

1394 Net Adapter
BT Voyager 1055 Laptop Adapter

The ethernet driver will be in the Nvidia chipset driver, it's here
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_169.21_whql.html

but watch it has a habit of installing the nvidia audio driver, you may need to install the Realtek audio driver again,
Read the Installation notes, it advises to turn off antivirus, so you will need to download and disconnect from the Internet, I had to when I updated mine

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

[bananaman751]

Thanks for the reply, but before installing it said it couldnt find anything compatible with that driver and closed. Is this because when i bought my pc i had the nvidia 6150 built in to my motherboard and then last christmas i bought a ati x1950pro?

[benivolentwarlo]

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) baseball2525 XP Essential 2
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.53 gigahertz Intel Celeron
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4M800P-8237
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 07/27/2006
Drives Memory Modules c,d
40.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
16.32 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

TSSTcorp CD-R/RW SH-R522C [CD-ROM drive]

SAMSUNG SP0411N [Hard drive] (40.06 GB) -- drive 0, s/n S01JJ10L811139, rev TW100-13, SMART Status: Healthy 192 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 256 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 40.05 GB 16.32 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Owner 2/15/2008 12:35:30 AM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
ASPNET never
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


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Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
VIA Bus Master IDE Controller None detected
Bus Adapters Multimedia
VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller (4x)
VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller None detected
Communications Other Devices
PCI SoftV92 Data Fax Modem


VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter
primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.3 / 24
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.1
Physical Address: 00:30:18:A6:A9:EC

Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.1
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
USB Root Hub (5x)
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[benivolentwarlo]

I tried to download C-Media CMI8738/C3DX Audio Driver but when i clicked Setup it just says:
The driver will be installed now. It need a few minutes to complete.

then nothing happens

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by bananaman751

Thanks for the reply, but before installing it said it couldnt find anything compatible with that driver and closed. Is this because when i bought my pc i had the nvidia 6150 built in to my motherboard and then last christmas i bought a ati x1950pro?

Can you look in Device Manager to see what network devices you have installed, check these, click image to focus
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...%20manager.JPG

Check Control Panel / Network Connections to see if they are connected
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...ol%20Panel.JPG

[bananaman751]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Can you look in Device Manager to see what network devices you have installed, check these, click image to focus
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...%20manager.JPG

Check Control Panel / Network Connections to see if they are connected
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...ol%20Panel.JPG

in device manager i have installed:
1349 Net Adapter
BT Voyager 1055 Laptop Adapter
Hamachi Network Interface
Microsoft Loopback Adapter
Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter #2 (this has an exclamation mark next to it and when i right click and press properties it says it cannot start.)

All of them are connected except for the Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter #2 which isnt there.
oh and by the way those links to pictures you sent they did not open in my browser It said page could not be displayed.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by bananaman751

Thanks for the reply, but before installing it said it couldnt find anything compatible with that driver and closed. Is this because when i bought my pc i had the nvidia 6150 built in to my motherboard and then last christmas i bought a ati x1950pro?

Sometimes I really hate HP

These drivers are not for you model,it's the m7580n, but the same board and chipset specs as yours,and XP drivers are listed, you will find under Original Driver the Nvidia Lan driver
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s... 9598&lang=en

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

[bananaman751]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Sometimes I really hate HP

These drivers are not for you model,it's the m7580n, but the same board and chipset specs as yours,and XP drivers are listed, you will find under Original Driver the Nvidia Lan driver
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s... 9598&lang=en

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

I got this error when installing:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...1/untitled.jpg

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by bananaman751

I got this error when installing:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...1/untitled.jpg

This is how Hp advise to install



Installation Instructions

1. Download the driver package.
2. Double-click on the icon for the driver package downloaded in Step 1, and then click NEXT.
3. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click NEXT.
4. Click OK to continue. The original drivers are now stored in the C:\SoftPaq\sp26744 folder.
5. If Device Manager does not start automatically, use the following steps. Otherwise go to step 6:

a. Click Start.
b. Right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
c. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.

6. Click the + (plus) sign next to "Network adapters" or "Other devices".
7. Right-click "Ethernet Controller" or "Other PCI Bridge Device", and then select "Update Driver...".
8. Select "No, not this time", and then click NEXT.
9. Click NEXT to install the software automatically
10. Click FINISH to complete the installation.

[bananaman751]

Originally Posted by bookworm

This is how Hp advise to install



Installation Instructions

1. Download the driver package.
2. Double-click on the icon for the driver package downloaded in Step 1, and then click NEXT.
3. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click NEXT.
4. Click OK to continue. The original drivers are now stored in the C:\SoftPaq\sp26744 folder.
5. If Device Manager does not start automatically, use the following steps. Otherwise go to step 6:

a. Click Start.
b. Right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.
c. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.

6. Click the + (plus) sign next to "Network adapters" or "Other devices".
7. Right-click "Ethernet Controller" or "Other PCI Bridge Device", and then select "Update Driver...".
8. Select "No, not this time", and then click NEXT.
9. Click NEXT to install the software automatically
10. Click FINISH to complete the installation.

Thanks it's fixed! But when playing on online servers i still get a lot of lag whereas before i didn't on the same servers

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by bananaman751

Thanks it's fixed! But when playing on online servers i still get a lot of lag whereas before i didn't on the same servers

Not too sure about servers, have a word here http://www.overclockeddoc.com/Forum/index.php

[b2bwild]

Hi all,
I also have sound card / driver issue. My motherboard is Asrock P4V88+ with on-board (built in) sound card. The problem is, I have downloaded the latest drivers from AsRock's website (i.e. http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=P4V88+ ) and the audio driver available to download there is C-Media audio driver ver:UDA046_build02.

Now after installing the driver setup, I do see the volume control icon (the mini speaker icon) in my system tray. But when I try to play a song (for eXample in Media Player 11), it says that the Sound Device is not installed or either used by other application.

When I restart, the sound icon from system tray dis-appears and in Device manager, the C-Media Audio Controller device has a yellow ! mark with it which says device is not working properly.

I've also downloaded the same sound card driver package from another web-site (i.e. http://download.driverscollection.co...ia_XP_2K_ME_98[UDA046_build02].zip ) and it seems this new driver package is same as the one I downloaded from AsRock's website.

I haven't tried this newly downloaded driver yet (but tonight I will and let you guys know the results).

Have you guys seen same problem coming from same Motherboard / sound card? Or can you please tell me what am I missing?

Thank you...

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by b2bwild

Hi all,
I also have sound card / driver issue. My motherboard is Asrock P4V88+ with on-board (built in) sound card. The problem is, I have downloaded the latest drivers from AsRock's website (i.e. http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=P4V88+ ) and the audio driver available to download there is C-Media audio driver ver:UDA046_build02.

Now after installing the driver setup, I do see the volume control icon (the mini speaker icon) in my system tray. But when I try to play a song (for eXample in Media Player 11), it says that the Sound Device is not installed or either used by other application.

When I restart, the sound icon from system tray dis-appears and in Device manager, the C-Media Audio Controller device has a yellow ! mark with it which says device is not working properly.

I've also downloaded the same sound card driver package from another web-site (i.e. http://download.driverscollection.co...ia_XP_2K_ME_98[UDA046_build02].zip ) and it seems this new driver package is same as the one I downloaded from AsRock's website.

I haven't tried this newly downloaded driver yet (but tonight I will and let you guys know the results).

Have you guys seen same problem coming from same Motherboard / sound card? Or can you please tell me what am I missing?

Thank you...

Install the chipset driver the Via 4 in 1 then restart your comp, then try audio again
http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=P4V88%2b

try installing the driver this way

Example: Audio
Then download the zipped file to that folder

Then download and install Winzip
Go to the folder and right click and click Winzip extract to here

That will automatically make a folder and unzip files to it ( make a note of file path)

Then go to folder and click on Setup file and follow instructions displayed for installation

If no Setup file

1. Expand "Sound, video and game controllers"
2. Right-click the the yellow flagged device ( or audio device Realtek, Soundmax C-Media etc ) and choose Update Driver
3. In Windows XP SP2, the Update Wizard will prompt to connect to the Windows Update
4. Select "No, not this time" and click Next
5. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. Select "Search for the best driver in theses locations" and check "Include this location in the search"
7. Click Browse and select the location of downloaded driver
8. Click OK and click Next
9. Wait while the Wizard installs the software
10. Click Finish.

use if No Setup File Method

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

[b2bwild]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Install the chipset driver the Via 4 in 1 then restart your comp, then try audio again
http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=P4V88%2b

try installing the driver this way

Example: Audio
Then download the zipped file to that folder

Then download and install Winzip
Go to the folder and right click and click Winzip extract to here

That will automatically make a folder and unzip files to it ( make a note of file path)

Then go to folder and click on Setup file and follow instructions displayed for installation

If no Setup file

1. Expand "Sound, video and game controllers"
2. Right-click the the yellow flagged device ( or audio device Realtek, Soundmax C-Media etc ) and choose Update Driver
3. In Windows XP SP2, the Update Wizard will prompt to connect to the Windows Update
4. Select "No, not this time" and click Next
5. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. Select "Search for the best driver in theses locations" and check "Include this location in the search"
7. Click Browse and select the location of downloaded driver
8. Click OK and click Next
9. Wait while the Wizard installs the software
10. Click Finish.

use if No Setup File Method

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

Thank you for replying.

When I posted my problem here, I did read this whole thread to find what I was missing but I couldn't solve my problem so I posted it here. Also before posting, I did try Via 4in1 setup and everthing you mentioned above. But still no luck. I also tried the other driver package (downloaded from 3rd Party site) but it didn't help either.

I was hoping to know whether you had seen this problem in past (specially with P4V88+ and / or Via Chipset etc.)? I just want to make sure it is not a hard-ware problem. I've searched for the solution on net for a-few days (before I came here) and it appears that many people were facing the same problem so I thought it shouldn't be a hard-ware issue. The Error code I get (when the driver is installed successfuly) is 10 with a description that This device couldn't be activated or something like it. It looks like that this problem has something to do with all VIA or C-Media AC'97 thing (as I've seen other people facing the same thing on other forums).

Anyway, I will keep trying but for now my Uncle had a spare Creative sound card which he has given to me. And the best part is, a Creative Sound Card was a spare thing for my Uncle. Thanks God he doesn't know hardware that much. Otherwise I would still be missing my Sound lolz. Ignorance is blessing I guess . That is, His Ignorance, My Blessing lolz .

If I get any solution, I'll update it here for future reference.

Thanks once again.

[LADYBLUECPD]

I have a HP vs17 monitor, which is having a problem with sound. approximately 9 months ago I began having a problem adjusting the sound coming from the speakers. After that I began to experience a hissing static sound coming from the speakers .
shortly thereafter i began to experience sound problems, sound then no sound. After not having sound for 2 months the sound came back on for
a few minutes. i thought it was my computer.

It is not. The sound came back on yesterday for 20 seconds then went out.
I tapped the side of the monitor and it came back on .. I also noticed that the the monitor on/off power button does not work...

After looking around on the internet I have noticed there are other people who have had similar problems... Did HP design a defective product ?