XP reformat, no sound

[mtme]

i recently reformatted xp and now have no sound. Get some beeps occasionally. need some help please.

Operating System
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

System Model
Hewlett-Packard PPPPPP-ABA MMMMM
Enclosure Type: Desktop

Processor
2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Main Circuit Board
Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6579
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.06 07/25/2002

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by mtme

i recently reformatted xp and now have no sound. Get some beeps occasionally. need some help please.

Operating System
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

System Model
Hewlett-Packard PPPPPP-ABA MMMMM
Enclosure Type: Desktop

Processor
2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Main Circuit Board
Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-6579
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.06 07/25/2002

That model has Realtek ALC202A go here http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false

download the (Executable file) save to desktop, double click to install

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps

[mtme]

thanx a lot, worked nicely

[amei]

my computer haven,t sound after format.driver for motherboard was lost.i need a driver for my mother board!

mainboard: P4M266-8235

BIOS:
manufacturerheonix technologies, LTD
version: 6.00 PG

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by amei

my computer haven,t sound after format.driver for motherboard was lost.i need a driver for my mother board!

mainboard: P4M266-8235

BIOS:
manufacturerheonix technologies, LTD
version: 6.00 PG

P4M266-8235 is the chipset used on a lot of boards, whate make and model is your comp, if not sure get Belarc, copy and paste the report, omit the software and win update section http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Hope this helps

[Melika635]

Hello all! I've been reading these forums for two hours trying to find someone with the same Belarc stats as me so I didnt have to bother you guys with the 5000th question. Big surprise, I have no sound and the computer is not recognizing my audio card. It's part of my motherboard.

Here are my Belarc stats:
Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) MICRO-STAR INTL, CO.,LTD. MS-7037 Ver 0A
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.00 gigahertz Intel Celeron
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
128 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MICRO-STAR INTL, CO.,LTD. MS-7037 Ver 0A
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 12/23/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
39.99 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
15.54 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492A [CD-ROM drive]

Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2
Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4
Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1
Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3
ST340015A [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5LAGM16N, rev 3.15, SMART Status: Healthy 248 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 256 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Slot 'A2' is Empty
Slot 'A3' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 32.15 GB 13.01 GB free
d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 7.84 GB 2.53 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
HP_Owner 3/29/2007 8:23:01 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
ASPNET never
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never
SUPPORT_fddfa904 never

Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 24DB
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller [Display adapter]
LGE 13.8 [Monitor] (13.8"vis)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
Intel(R) 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 24DD Standard Game Port
Communications Other Devices
Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem #2




Please help... I halfway understand what is going on here, but not enough to do this without help. I think I may need to download the chipset and then the drivers? I will be eternally grateful....

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Melika635

Hello all! I've been reading these forums for two hours trying to find someone with the same Belarc stats as me so I didnt have to bother you guys with the 5000th question. Big surprise, I have no sound and the computer is not recognizing my audio card. It's part of my motherboard.

Here are my Belarc stats:
Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) MICRO-STAR INTL, CO.,LTD. MS-7037 Ver 0A
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.00 gigahertz Intel Celeron
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
128 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MICRO-STAR INTL, CO.,LTD. MS-7037 Ver 0A
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 12/23/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
39.99 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
15.54 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-H492A [CD-ROM drive]

Generic USB CF Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 2
Generic USB MS Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 4
Generic USB SD Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 1
Generic USB SM Reader USB Device [Hard drive] -- drive 3
ST340015A [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n 5LAGM16N, rev 3.15, SMART Status: Healthy 248 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 256 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Slot 'A2' is Empty
Slot 'A3' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 32.15 GB 13.01 GB free
d: (FAT32 on drive 0) 7.84 GB 2.53 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
HP_Owner 3/29/2007 8:23:01 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
ASPNET never
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never
SUPPORT_fddfa904 never

Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 24DB
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller [Display adapter]
LGE 13.8 [Monitor] (13.8"vis)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7
Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
Intel(R) 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 24DD Standard Game Port
Communications Other Devices
Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem #2




Please help... I halfway understand what is going on here, but not enough to do this without help. I think I may need to download the chipset and then the drivers? I will be eternally grateful....

Chipset is Intel 865 go here http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...4&submit=Go%21
install then RESTART your comp

Then install audio

Audio is Realtek AC'97 go here http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...tDown=false#AC

download (Executable file) save to desktop, double click to install

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps

[Melika635]

The good news is that my computer is at least recognizing the sound card now. It shows up under audio devices. The bad news is I still have no sound. I checked anything and everything I can think of. The speakers themselves are fine, the drivers are installed. I checked all the settings as directed by the Windows Troubleshooter.

Any ideas?

My one concern is maybe I didnt download the correct thing when trying to download the chipset. There were 23 files available- I downloaded the latest version of the INF Utility Files. Was that correct? Any other ideas?

[naravatu]

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) MSI MS-7058 100
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
3.07 gigahertz Intel Celeron
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MSI MS-7058 100
Bus Clock: 532 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. V1.8B0 08/24/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
60.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
54.56 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

SAMSUNG CDRW/DVD SM-352B [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD1200BB-22GUC0 [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAL95757254, rev 08.02D08, SMART Status: Healthy 512 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM0' has 512 MB (serial number SerNum0)
Slot 'DIMM1' is Empty
Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty
Slot 'DIMM3' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 60.01 GB 54.56 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Naravatu 3/31/2007 12:55:15 AM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) RADEON X300 Series [Display adapter]
RADEON X300 Series Secondary [Display adapter]
ANS N17 [Monitor] (17.1"vis, September 2005)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C None detected
Communications Other Devices

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Melika635

The good news is that my computer is at least recognizing the sound card now. It shows up under audio devices. The bad news is I still have no sound. I checked anything and everything I can think of. The speakers themselves are fine, the drivers are installed. I checked all the settings as directed by the Windows Troubleshooter.

Any ideas?

My one concern is maybe I didnt download the correct thing when trying to download the chipset. There were 23 files available- I downloaded the latest version of the INF Utility Files. Was that correct? Any other ideas?

Check this out
Go to Control Panel / Sound & Audio Devices / Properties / Sound Playback – click on down arrow and check that the correct audio is selected. Typically the problem will be something “modem line 0 playback” has been substituted for the correct audio device.


Start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Component Services / a separate window will open – in left pane click Services(Local) / 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 > Reboot.

Then if thats ok, try installing this way, you will need the location of the downloaded driver

Go to Control Panel / Sound & Audio Devices / Properties / Sound Playback – click on down arrow and check that the correct audio is selected. Typically the problem will be something “modem line 0 playback” has been substituted for the correct audio device.


Go to Device Manager, then right click on what is displayed under that (could be unknown PCI device, Soundmax, Realtek etc)

Then click Driver

Then click Driver update

Then it will ask if you want to check Internet for updates – click No

Then click Install from a different location

Then push the Browse button

Direct it to the folder you unzipped the files to

Then click Ok

Hope this helps

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by naravatu

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) MSI MS-7058 100
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
3.07 gigahertz Intel Celeron
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: MSI MS-7058 100
Bus Clock: 532 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. V1.8B0 08/24/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
60.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
54.56 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

SAMSUNG CDRW/DVD SM-352B [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD1200BB-22GUC0 [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAL95757254, rev 08.02D08, SMART Status: Healthy 512 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM0' has 512 MB (serial number SerNum0)
Slot 'DIMM1' is Empty
Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty
Slot 'DIMM3' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 60.01 GB 54.56 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Naravatu 3/31/2007 12:55:15 AM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x) RADEON X300 Series [Display adapter]
RADEON X300 Series Secondary [Display adapter]
ANS N17 [Monitor] (17.1"vis, September 2005)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B
Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C None detected
Communications Other Devices

This is the link to your MSI motherboard drivers, audio is C-Media
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/suppor...UID=603&kind=1

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps

[crzybrdldy]

I am in awe of how helpful and knowledgeable the members are here. I have been scouring this forum for 4 days now and alas, I now have to post as I am at a loss.
This is on behalf of my friend's computer. He reinstalled Windows XP home edition and now has no sounds. There is a yellow exclamation mark beside "MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device" and it also said that no sound or mixer device is detected. After much reading I at least figured out that I should download the Belarc profile so here it is. I would really like to try to figure this out for him as he has no money to take it in to be serviced. Oh, and a major post-script here: I do NOT speak computer-speak! LOL Please use plain lingo - baby talk if you like. Thank you in advance,
Jodi

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Gateway 2000 836GH
System Serial Number: CBL56 310 00677
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium D
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation D945GBI AAC99325-202
Serial Number: AZBI52308016
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Intel Corp. PB94510J.15A.0163.2005.0707.1112 07/07/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
250.06 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
244.65 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4165B [CD-ROM drive]
LITE-ON DVD SOHD-16P9S [CD-ROM drive]

WDC WD2500JS-22MHB0 [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 0 1012 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'J6H1' is Empty
Slot 'J6H2' has 512 MB (serial number 0x51040BFE)
Slot 'J6J1' is Empty
Slot 'J6J2' has 512 MB (serial number 0x51000B62)
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 246.05 GB 241.29 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 4.01 GB 3.35 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
John 4/2/2007 1:36:11 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account CAPTURE FAX BVRP on NUL:
Lexmark X1100 Series on USB001

Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (2x) None detected
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller (4x) ATI Unified AVStream Driver
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Sound Blaster 16 or AWE32 or compatible (WDM)
Communications Other Devices
PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP


1394 Net Adapter
Bluetooth Device (RFCOMM Protocol TDI)
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
primary Auto IP Address: 172.59.50.46 / 23
Gateway: 172.59.51.1
Dhcp Server: 172.59.51.1
Physical Address: 00:13:20:55:5D:A5

Networking Dns Servers: 66.244.223.130
64.251.87.194
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
HID-compliant consumer control device (3x)
USB Human Interface Device (2x)
Lexmark X1100 Series
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
HID-compliant mouse (2x)
Generic USB Hub
USB Printing Support
USB Root Hub (5x)

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by crzybrdldy

I am in awe of how helpful and knowledgeable the members are here. I have been scouring this forum for 4 days now and alas, I now have to post as I am at a loss.
This is on behalf of my friend's computer. He reinstalled Windows XP home edition and now has no sounds. There is a yellow exclamation mark beside "MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device" and it also said that no sound or mixer device is detected. After much reading I at least figured out that I should download the Belarc profile so here it is. I would really like to try to figure this out for him as he has no money to take it in to be serviced. Oh, and a major post-script here: I do NOT speak computer-speak! LOL Please use plain lingo - baby talk if you like. Thank you in advance,
Jodi

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Gateway 2000 836GH
System Serial Number: CBL56 310 00677
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium D
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation D945GBI AAC99325-202
Serial Number: AZBI52308016
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Intel Corp. PB94510J.15A.0163.2005.0707.1112 07/07/2005
Drives Memory Modules c,d
250.06 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
244.65 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4165B [CD-ROM drive]
LITE-ON DVD SOHD-16P9S [CD-ROM drive]

WDC WD2500JS-22MHB0 [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 0 1012 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'J6H1' is Empty
Slot 'J6H2' has 512 MB (serial number 0x51040BFE)
Slot 'J6J1' is Empty
Slot 'J6J2' has 512 MB (serial number 0x51000B62)
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 246.05 GB 241.29 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 4.01 GB 3.35 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
John 4/2/2007 1:36:11 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account CAPTURE FAX BVRP on NUL:
Lexmark X1100 Series on USB001

Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (2x)
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (2x) None detected
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller (4x) ATI Unified AVStream Driver
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Sound Blaster 16 or AWE32 or compatible (WDM)
Communications Other Devices
PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP


1394 Net Adapter
Bluetooth Device (RFCOMM Protocol TDI)
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
primary Auto IP Address: 172.59.50.46 / 23
Gateway: 172.59.51.1
Dhcp Server: 172.59.51.1
Physical Address: 00:13:20:55:5D:A5

Networking Dns Servers: 66.244.223.130
64.251.87.194
Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
HID-compliant consumer control device (3x)
USB Human Interface Device (2x)
Lexmark X1100 Series
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
HID-compliant mouse (2x)
Generic USB Hub
USB Printing Support
USB Root Hub (5x)

This is the link to your Gateway 836GH drivers http://support.gateway.com/support/d...s=Windows%20XP

Install the Intel chipset - then RESTART your comp

then install the SigmaTEL audio driver

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps

[crzybrdldy]

Hi Bookworm,
thank you so much for your reply. I followed your instructions and in the control panel under sounds and audio devices it still says "no audio device". In the device manager there are no longer errors in the sounds category, so that is at least a step in the right direction. I do, however, have exclamation marks showing on: "other devices > PCI device and video controller". Would this have any bearing?? Shall I run another Belarc to show what has changed??
Thanks again, you are a tremendous help.
Jodi
p.s. ok, after restart I get an error that says "This system does not support the drive you are attempting to install"
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..........I know we are so close, thanks for helping!!

[crzybrdldy]

HI Barbara,
there were 2 listings for the sigmatel thingy so I"m now downloading the second one to see if that is the difference.
will let you know,
Jodi
edit: ok, downloaded and tried to install the other sigmatel listed and am receiving the same "system does not support" error.