No Audio Device

[crazy_yossarian]

BIOS... well i alrdy tried looking into it, but as i dont know much, didnt know wht exactly i was looking for... if u can give clear step by step instruction, i can do it... pls help

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by randomperson101

i also have the same problem as him, but when i try and update my multimedia audio controller i hit 99% or something and i get a blue screen for 1 sec than i auto reset but other wise mine is the same as crazy heres my info:

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer QUYEN-B1F2B0336
Generator Quyen Nguyen
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-03-01
Time 04:45


Summary

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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name QUYEN-B1F2B0336
User Name Quyen Nguyen

Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile Intel Pentium M 705, 1500 MHz (15 x 100)
Motherboard Name TOSHIBA dynabook EX/2515LDSTWB
Motherboard Chipset Intel Montara-GM+ i855GME
System Memory 1008 MB (PC2700 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Toshiba (04/12/04)

Display:
Video Adapter Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller (64 MB)
Video Adapter Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller (64 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Monitor Generic Television
Monitor Generic Television
Monitor Toshiba Internal 1024x768 Panel (0003)
Monitor Toshiba Internal 1024x768 Panel (0003)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-1]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA
Disk Drive IC25N060ATMR04-0 (60 GB, 4200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-820S (DVD+RW:2.4x/2.4x, DVD-RW:4x/2x, DVD-RAM:2x, DVD-ROM:8x, CD:16x/8x/24x DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 57223 MB (45771 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Airlink101 SuperG Wireless Cardbus Adapter (172.16.1.33)

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - USB Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - USB Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - USB Controller [B-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-1]
USB Device Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery

Can't read the Dynabook site, a driver here at DriverGuide, but it's a shot in the dark as it's listed for Sony Viao notebkkooks.
Register first http://members.driverguide.com/ums/index.php?action=r

logon - no to Offres - left pane Search - Simple - leave all blank except model: and type in 82801DBM ICH4-M - search database - one driver only.

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

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by crazy_yossarian

BIOS... well i alrdy tried looking into it, but as i dont know much, didnt know wht exactly i was looking for... if u can give clear step by step instruction, i can do it... pls help

There are 2 ways to do this, the simpler method is to reset the defaults, this way
1. During boot, enter the BIOS setup by pressing F2.
2. Press F9 to set defaults.
3. Press F10 to Save and Exit.

audio is [Enabled] by default - try see if it corrects it.

[crazy_yossarian]

Before I do that, can u tell me whr will i find the details abt audio in BIOS, coz, whn i had entered BIOS previous, i cudnt find anything to do with BIOS.

The reason I'm askng this is, is thr anyway to manual enable audio in BIOS.

thnx

[crazy_yossarian]

This is how my BIOS looks:
6 main sections:

1: Main
Bios version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
System Bus Speed
System Memory Speed
Cache RAM
Total Memory
Memory Bank 0
Memory Bank 1
Language
System Time
System Date

2: Advanced
PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration
USB Configuration
Chipset Configuration

3: Security

4: Power

5: Boot

6: Exit

Whr do u think, will be the audio settings?

Please advise.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by crazy_yossarian

This is how my BIOS looks:
6 main sections:

1: Main
Bios version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
System Bus Speed
System Memory Speed
Cache RAM
Total Memory
Memory Bank 0
Memory Bank 1
Language
System Time
System Date

2: Advanced
PCI Configuration
Boot Configuration
Peripheral Configuration
IDE Configuration
Diskette Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Video Configuration
USB Configuration
Chipset Configuration

3: Security

4: Power

5: Boot

6: Exit

Whr do u think, will be the audio settings?

Please advise.

Intel manual here with all settings http://support.intel.com/support/mot.../CS-027150.htm

Technical Product Specification - first in list not the update

Main Menu - http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...20D845GVSR.JPG

go to Advanced tab http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...20Advanced.JPG

Peripheral Configuration - http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...figuration.JPG
press Enter

scroll to Audio Device - http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...o%20device.JPG

then F10 to save & Exit

[crazy_yossarian]

In BIOS, this is wht is listed under Peripheral Configuration:
Serial Port A: its Auto
Parallel Port: its Auto too
Mode: its Bi-directional

None of the other options are present. Wht does this mean? Is anything wrong with my motherboard?

[crazy_yossarian]

I have anyway gone ahead an set everything to default in BIOS as earlier suggested by u. no change in the situation.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by crazy_yossarian

I have anyway gone ahead an set everything to default in BIOS as earlier suggested by u. no change in the situation.

What make and model is your comp. look for a label of any kind , looks like an OEM BIOS

Try a System File Check go to Run – type “sfc /scannow” (without the quotes and note space after sfc) have Win disc available in case sfc needs to replace or repair any files. The programme runs with no alerts and then closes.

[crazy_yossarian]

As per the description of Audio Device under Peripheral Configuration, it says that this option does not appear when there is no onboard audio subsystem. Now does that mean, my onboard sound chip has gone bad?

[crazy_yossarian]

Mine is not a branded computer, its just an assembled one, is tht wht u r asking?

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by crazy_yossarian

Mine is not a branded computer, its just an assembled one, is tht wht u r asking?

Yes, have you tried the system file check. try to install the driver this way

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.

[crazy_yossarian]

cant do the SFC right now as dont have the cd with me at the moment... but will tht tomorrow in the morning...

abt installing the driver frm device manager, thr is no yellow exclamation on any of the items under Sounds, video and game controllers. The items listed under this section are:
Audio Codecs
Audio Codecs (Audio Codecs is listed twice)
Legacy Audio Drivers
Legacy Video Capture Devices
Media Control Devices
Video Codecs

However there is a yellow exclamation on Other Devices Section, there is just one item listed under this section: Ethernet Controller (it has the yellow exclamation)

I believe thats my network card, coz i had tried connecting modem to tht card, but it was not working, now i have connected my modem via USB.

Going back to the installation of the sound driver, whn i tried to update one of the Audio Codecs, n browse to the location whr the sound driver is saved, i got the following message on completion:
"The wizard could not find a better match for your hardware than the software you currently have installed."

[randomperson101]

thanks for the reply bookworm i tried that link and when i did the setup it said no driver found and asked to reset and retry the setup, i did that and it did the same. any ideas? thanks for the help ;D

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by crazy_yossarian

cant do the SFC right now as dont have the cd with me at the moment... but will tht tomorrow in the morning...

abt installing the driver frm device manager, thr is no yellow exclamation on any of the items under Sounds, video and game controllers. The items listed under this section are:
Audio Codecs
Audio Codecs (Audio Codecs is listed twice)
Legacy Audio Drivers
Legacy Video Capture Devices
Media Control Devices
Video Codecs

However there is a yellow exclamation on Other Devices Section, there is just one item listed under this section: Ethernet Controller (it has the yellow exclamation)

I believe thats my network card, coz i had tried connecting modem to tht card, but it was not working, now i have connected my modem via USB.

Going back to the installation of the sound driver, whn i tried to update one of the Audio Codecs, n browse to the location whr the sound driver is saved, i got the following message on completion:
"The wizard could not find a better match for your hardware than the software you currently have installed."

Can you post a Belarc report, omit the software section and win updates, need to check if it's an OEM board
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html