Can't find driver

[Dazed&Confused]

Sorry to be such a pain, but I was able to run Sound Max Install Shield (don't ask me how) and it looked great until it said, "Driver not found. Reboot your system and run this setup again." I did. Nothing-well, same thing. I truly apologize for this. I am at a loss.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

you're on the right track, look down the list of files for the .exe file or installer file, double click that

[Dazed&Confused]

I think the train has become derailed or at least there isn't a right track for me...

I know you're not going to believe this(or maybe you will) I don't see an .exe file or installer file. There are 7 folders that are shown after double clicking on the original folder that downloaded, as well as 19 files. The folders are: Migrate, Redist, SM_Panel, SM_Sensa, SMAXWDM, Sound MAX Synthesizer, Sys.

The files are: 269601USA8, adminchk.dll, AEEnable, data.tag, data1, data1.hdr, data2, ikernel, layout, noncompi, nocompu, RemADI, Setup, Setup (again), setup(yet again), Setup.iss, SMax.3CP, SoundMAX, win256_3.

Sorry...and thank you.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

mmmmmmm I'm not at my pc right now so can't snap a pic for you, I'm heading home from work in an hour or so, I will take some pics for you to make it easier, check back later

[ANZAC_ELITE]

OK, here we go, I will post two links for you, just click on the links, Pic 1 shows a file similar to the one you would have downloaded in two forms, zipped and unzipped.


Pic 1



The second link, Pic 2, will show you the file to look for in the unzipped folder, simply double click on that and the auto installer will run.


Pic 2

[Dazed&Confused]

Hi-thank you so much for your help. Unfortunately, I did manage to get thru that InstallShield, but when it got to the end it said:

"Driver not found. Reboot your system and run setup again". Of course I did that, and it did the same thing again.

I don't get it. Am I not INSTALLING the driver?!?!?!?

Most people, as I've seen in the threads, get one or two suggestions and...Problem solved! But, noooooooo, not me!!!

If you want to give up on this, I understand. I realize I'm not the only one out there who needs assistance. There is something I'm obviously missing here, despite your help. I appreciate all your suggestions, time and patience with me, ANZAC_ELITE. Also, thanks to bookworm.

Between this and my son's MSN friends popping up continually (even though he's signed off and exited?!?!?) I'm losing it. And of course, it's that "beep" when they pop up, because I have no sound...I could scream! Sorry-had to vent a bit. I'm okay now.

Thanks again.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Dazed&Confused

Hi-thank you so much for your help. Unfortunately, I did manage to get thru that InstallShield, but when it got to the end it said:

"Driver not found. Reboot your system and run setup again". Of course I did that, and it did the same thing again.

I don't get it. Am I not INSTALLING the driver?!?!?!?

Most people, as I've seen in the threads, get one or two suggestions and...Problem solved! But, noooooooo, not me!!!

If you want to give up on this, I understand. I realize I'm not the only one out there who needs assistance. There is something I'm obviously missing here, despite your help. I appreciate all your suggestions, time and patience with me, ANZAC_ELITE. Also, thanks to bookworm.

Between this and my son's MSN friends popping up continually (even though he's signed off and exited?!?!?) I'm losing it. And of course, it's that "beep" when they pop up, because I have no sound...I could scream! Sorry-had to vent a bit. I'm okay now.

Thanks again.

Had this probleme before with HP, take a look at this, it's pretty long but explains how to hopefully restore you drivers http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...cname=bph07154

Print it off so you can go through one step at a time. hang in there

Also look at this post, check out PsYsHo problem and reply 35 http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.com...5&page=3&pp=15
Similar problem as yours and it's a HP

Hope this helps

[Dazed&Confused]

Thank you so much, bookworm. I'm just working my way thru it now and will let you know how it turns out.

[Dazed&Confused]

Well, not surprisingly, nothing has worked. I came across some info on this P4SD-LA that I have. It really means nothing to me, but maybe it will mean something to AZTEC_ELITE or bookworm...


HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, P4SD-LA (Stingray)

Feature/Specification
Description

Motherboard Description

Manufacturer's name - ASUS P4SD-LA
HP/Compaq name - Stingray


Motherboard Supplier
ASUS

System BIOS Supplier
ASUS/Award

Board Form Factor
uATX

Processor Brand
Intel

Processor Socket Type
mPGA478

Processor Family
Pentium 4HT

Maximum Processor Core Frequency
Up to 3.2 GHz P4 Northwood

Processor Front Side Bus
800/533/400 MHz

Hyper Threading Support
Yes

Processor VRM Specification
Northwood FMB2

Chipset 'North Bridge'
865G

Chipset 'South Bridge'
ICH5

Super I/O
SMsC LPC47M192-NC

Flash BIOS Device Type and Density
FWH 4 Mbit

Memory Type
DDR SDRAM (Supports duel channel)

Memory Speed
PC3200 (400 MHz),

PC2700 (333 MHz),

PC2100 (266 MHz)

Memory Sockets
Four DDR DIMM (184-pin)

Single or Dual Channel
Dual System Memory

Maximum Memory Supported
4GB (4 x 512MB) unbuffered (HP and Compaq recommend 2GB)

AGP Graphics Support
Yes

AGP Graphics Maximum Mode
AGP 8x

Integrated Graphics Supplier
Intel

Integrated Graphics Shared (UMA) Memory
Up to 64 MB Intel DVMT- dynamic (32 MB if less than 256 MB system memory)

Graphics Configuration
Integrated on motherboard

Graphics Connector
AGP 8x (available)

TV-out Device or Configuration
No

Integrated Audio Type
AC'97

AC'97 Codec Device
Realtek ALC650

5.1 (Dolby) Channel Audio Support
Yes, Six speaker mode (requires audio driver and software setting changes)

Passive Speaker Output (amplifed)
Speaker-out header

Rear Audio Jacks
Microphone,

Line-in,

Line-out,

Front Audio Connectors
Headphones,

Microphone,

Line-in

Ethernet 10/100 LAN Supplier
PCI Realtek RT8101L

Ethernet Configuration
Integrated, Down

IEEE 1394 Support
Configuration: Integrated on motherboard

MAC/PHY Device: TI TSB43AB22

Maximum transfer rate: 400MBps

Ports: Two total (1 front, 1 back)

IDE/ATAPI UDMA Modes
2 IDE connectors Supports. 2 IDE devices on each connector. Supports UDMA 100/66/33 - requires an 40 pin/80 conductor cable for UDMA 66 and 100 disk drives

2 SATA connectors Supports. 1 Serial ATA-150 disk drive on each connector

Expansion Slots
One AGP,

Three PCI,

One Ultra ATA

USB Ports
Supports up to 8 USB v2.0

USB Front/Rear Options
Up to four front, four rear

Rear External Ports
One serial,

One parallel,

One floppy,

Two PS/2 (keyboard and mouse),

One IEEE 1394,

Four USB,

One VGA Monitor

Front External Ports
Two USB, One IEEE 1394

Fan support
Headers for CPU and System

CPU Fan Speed Control for active fansink

System Fan Speed Control

Available Manufacturer Options
Integrated graphics (G),

Integrated LAN (L),

Six speaker mode, Dolby 5.1 (6)

Integrated 1394 (E)

[ANZAC_ELITE]

well I did a search and after several articles found one that stated that the Asus P4G800-V.is the closest to this board

so ...... step 1

go here

Asus drivers d/load link


step 2

select m/board in "select product"
select socket 478 in "select series"
select P4G800-V in "select models"

select drivers tab
download the second driver in the list.

Version 3.43 2003/07/08update
OS Win98SE / WinME / Win2K / WinXP
Description Avance AC'97 Drivers and Applications V3.43 for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
File Size 3.42 (MBytes)

follow the same procedure as with the soundmax ones you tried.

Hopefully this will work
good luck

post back and let us know how you got on

[Dazed&Confused]

I downloaded it and extracted all files, but I can't seem to open it. There are no .exe files but there is one with a picture beside it that looks like a blue lobster with claws raised (I know...sounds weird ) called Sound Man Realtek Sound Manager. I clicked on that, hopeful that it was the right one, but it did nothing. There seems to be no wizard to install.

Do you think there is something wrong in BIOS? Is it possible (of course it is) that I did something wrong when I formatted? Is there something within audio in there that I may have messed up inadvertently? I think this pc had on-board sound, but a sound card was added, if I'm reading my stuff correctly. If this is correct, then the on board sound in BIOS should be disabled, correct? As you can tell, I'm grasping at straws here. Deep breath...

[ANZAC_ELITE]

........but a sound card was added.........

makes a big difference, we've been trying to enable onboard sound, lol, no wonder it isn't working. Do you have the drivers disk for the sound card/ or know what the sound card is?

[Dazed&Confused]

uh...sorry...I guess I should have thought about that sooner. But it really didn't eve cross my mind until bookworm sent me to this sight for troubleshooting your sound. It said "if your computer has sound plugs in two locations, a soundcard has been added". Now, I looked at the back of mine and there are three plugs just below my ethernet cable, orange, light green and I think blue and then four smaller ones horizontally, at the bottom of the panel where the plug for my speakers is connected right now. Sounds right?

As for the card...don't have a clue (are you surprised?!?!?). How do I find that out. I'm afraid you're going to say that I'm going to have to take the back off and look for the card, right?

Thank goodness you seem to have a sense of humour...I was glad to see the "lol" in your post. Sorry for wasting so much of your time these last couple of days. You guys have been great. I'm very appreciative. Live and learn!!!

[Dazed&Confused]

Just a thought:

I checked Everest and under "audio adapter" it says,

"Creative EMU10K2 Audigy/Audigy 2 Audio Processor". Is that helpful, or am I still pulling the back off?

[ANZAC_ELITE]

OK I think we have a break through here,

go to this site,

Creative d/load site link

there are two ways to approach this, first I recommend the manual way:

1/. Select Soundblaster in "Select your product"

2/. Select Audigy 2 in the second field

3/. Select Audigy 2 in the third field, then click next, when that page loads at #4 select drivers, then click go

4/. Click on the download for the driver at the top of the page (#1)

5/. Agree to the licence

6/. Save the driver to a folder (it is 16.3MB)

7/. Double click the file to install. (It is an auto installer)

This should fix your problem, I hope, lol

Good luck, post back and let us know how you got on