Sound Problem.

[spirosx]

Hey, I'm new to this forum, and I have a big problem that I didn't really want to bother you guys about, but it seems like my last reosrt.

I recently reformatted my computer, about 6 days ago, and I had many problems with my internet connection. I spoke with Linksys and Rogers executives for hours and hours, and they finally fixed it.

But then I figured out I have no sound drivers, and in 'Sounds and audio devices,' it says I have no playback, recording, or audio device at all.

I've looked for HOURS, had many many problems trying to install Sound Blaster Live (I didn't have it before, but I was told to), and other things. I'm running windows XP Home edition.

The only thing I know about my pc technically is that my motherboard is an Asus p5p800. And I've looked at the asus site, still, no good.

One thing that occured to me was that I could try updating my BIOS by the instructions listed below, but it might not work and I don't have any floppy disks at the moment, though my dad has some at his place.

http://support.asus.com/technicaldoc...Language=en-us


Can anyone help me? Thanks a lot in advance.

[Disk_Contented]

Originally Posted by spirosx

had many many problems trying to install Sound Blaster Live (I didn't have it before, but I was told to), and other things.

So you're not sure you have one or not.

Download everest: http://www.lavalys.com/

Run it, go to the "PCI devices" item. Right click the list that appears on the top right of the window, select "copy all", paste it here.

[spirosx]

Originally Posted by Disk_Contented

So you're not sure you have one or not.

Download everest: http://www.lavalys.com/

Run it, go to the "PCI devices" item. Right click the list that appears on the top right of the window, select "copy all", paste it here.

Thanks, here it is.

Device Description
Intel 82801EB I/O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5) [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - ATA-100 IDE Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - LPC Bridge [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - Serial-ATA/150 IDE Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - SMBus Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - USB Controller [A-2/A-3]
Intel 82865PE AGP Controller [A-2]
Intel 82865PE I/O Memory Interface [A-2]
Intel 82865PE Memory Controller Hub [A-2]
Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Sapphire Radeon 9250 - Secondary Video Adapter
Sapphire Radeon 9250 Video Adapter

[serven7]

if multemedia audio in device manger is yellow in other device then download http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=23&Level =4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

[spirosx]

Originally Posted by serven7

if multemedia audio in device manger is yellow in other device then download http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=23&Level =4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

Uh, I can't download that. I click I agree then next, and it takes me to an endless loop of that.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by spirosx

Uh, I can't download that. I click I agree then next, and it takes me to an endless loop of that.

Your audio driver is Soundmax, it's here at Asus http://support.asus.com.tw/download/...Language=en-us

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