No Audio Device / No Playback Device "Grayed-out"

bookworm · #16 01-15-2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPT BaldSpot

Followed the advice
Still No Sound

yipes!!!!

Creative have an Autoupdate available, go here to download http://www.soundblaster.com/support/

Hope this helps

zimzam · #17 06-12-2007, 12:41 PM

i have the same problem.also no audio device, no midi playback devices, no sound.

this is my belarc results.hope someone can help please.thiis doing my head in.

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Packard Bell NEC Essential Edition P842017501
System Serial Number: 035219620411
Chassis Serial Number: 50424E
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.70 gigahertz Intel Celeron
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
128 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL GA-8SIMLNF 1.0
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 1.0y 01/31/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
123.44 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
96.09 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

_NEC DVD_RW ND-3520AW [CD-ROM drive]
FREECOM CDRW52K [CD-ROM drive]

HDS728080PLAT20 [Hard drive] (82.35 GB) -- drive 0, s/n PFD215S5U3SVPM, rev PF2OA21B, SMART Status: Healthy
Maxtor 6E040L0 [Hard drive] (41.11 GB) -- drive 1, s/n E1EM8ZZE, rev NAR61EA0, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DDR2' has 256 MB
Slot 'DDR1' has 256 MB
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 82.34 GB 62.43 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 1) 41.10 GB 33.66 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Administrator 12/06/2007 10:35:18 (admin)
Owner 12/06/2007 15:59:51 (admin)
local system accounts
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never

Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller]
SiS 5513 IDE UDMA Controller SiS 650 [Display adapter]
LGE 75N [Monitor] (16.3"vis)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller (2x) Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device (2x)
Communications Other Devices
Intel(R) 536EP Modem
Smart Link 56K Voice Modem

Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.100 / 24
Gateway: 192.168.1.254
Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.254
Physical Address: 00:0D:61:66:C2:90

Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
PCI Class USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB 2.0 Root Hub Device
USB Root Hub (2x)
pcouffin device for 32 bits systems
Virus Protection [Back to Top]
avast! antivirus 4.7.1001 [VPS 000748-4] Version 4.7.1001
Realtime File Scanning On

thanks a lot.

bookworm · #18 06-13-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimzam

i have the same problem.also no audio device, no midi playback devices, no sound.

this is my belarc results.hope someone can help please.thiis doing my head in.

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Packard Bell NEC Essential Edition P842017501
System Serial Number: 035219620411
Chassis Serial Number: 50424E
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.70 gigahertz Intel Celeron
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
128 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: NEC COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL GA-8SIMLNF 1.0
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 1.0y 01/31/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
123.44 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
96.09 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

_NEC DVD_RW ND-3520AW [CD-ROM drive]
FREECOM CDRW52K [CD-ROM drive]

HDS728080PLAT20 [Hard drive] (82.35 GB) -- drive 0, s/n PFD215S5U3SVPM, rev PF2OA21B, SMART Status: Healthy
Maxtor 6E040L0 [Hard drive] (41.11 GB) -- drive 1, s/n E1EM8ZZE, rev NAR61EA0, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DDR2' has 256 MB
Slot 'DDR1' has 256 MB
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 82.34 GB 62.43 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 1) 41.10 GB 33.66 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
Administrator 12/06/2007 10:35:18 (admin)
Owner 12/06/2007 15:59:51 (admin)
local system accounts
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never

Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected
Controllers Display
Standard floppy disk controller
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller]
SiS 5513 IDE UDMA Controller SiS 650 [Display adapter]
LGE 75N [Monitor] (16.3"vis)
Bus Adapters Multimedia
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller (2x) Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device (2x)
Communications Other Devices
Intel(R) 536EP Modem
Smart Link 56K Voice Modem

Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
primary Auto IP Address: 192.168.1.100 / 24
Gateway: 192.168.1.254
Dhcp Server: 192.168.1.254
Physical Address: 00:0D:61:66:C2:90

Networking Dns Server: 192.168.1.254
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
PCI Class USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB 2.0 Root Hub Device
USB Root Hub (2x)
pcouffin device for 32 bits systems
Virus Protection [Back to Top]
avast! antivirus 4.7.1001 [VPS 000748-4] Version 4.7.1001
Realtime File Scanning On

thanks a lot.

These are the drivers for you IMEDIA 3032 http://support.packardbell.com/uk/it...9620411&g=2000
audio is SigmaTel

Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case

Mimeblade · #19 07-25-2008, 10:44 PM

I've tried and I've tried to get results from Installing and Uninstalling my Audio Drivers in Safe Mode and otherwise, but no matter what I do I don't get anything and MSI (Mutli-Star International) gives me nothing to work with.

"VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)" is what I got from their "MSI Live Monitor" which is supposed to provide you with the "latest" driver updates. All it gives me is VIA Vinyl Audio Deck.EXE that doesn't even WORK.

I'm at the end of my rope here...can someone help?

Same problem this topic is about: NO Audio Device, NO Playback Device, though for some reason I have Sound Recording and Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth though when I click on Volume I get "Windows cannot Execute SndVol32.exe"

I'm thinking I'm missing more drivers than I expected but I don't know where Microsoft has full Audio Driver Packages in their updates/install packages...

bookworm · #20 07-27-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mimeblade

I've tried and I've tried to get results from Installing and Uninstalling my Audio Drivers in Safe Mode and otherwise, but no matter what I do I don't get anything and MSI (Mutli-Star International) gives me nothing to work with.

"VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller (WDM)" is what I got from their "MSI Live Monitor" which is supposed to provide you with the "latest" driver updates. All it gives me is VIA Vinyl Audio Deck.EXE that doesn't even WORK.

I'm at the end of my rope here...can someone help?

Same problem this topic is about: NO Audio Device, NO Playback Device, though for some reason I have Sound Recording and Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth though when I click on Volume I get "Windows cannot Execute SndVol32.exe"

I'm thinking I'm missing more drivers than I expected but I don't know where Microsoft has full Audio Driver Packages in their updates/install packages...

check this

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

Mimeblade · #21 07-28-2008, 04:11 PM

Well it's currently set to "Started/Automatic" before I even did anything. It hasn't even been disabled.

bookworm · #22 07-29-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mimeblade

Well it's currently set to "Started/Automatic" before I even did anything. It hasn't even been disabled.

you need to check if audio is [Enabled] in the BIOS

as soon as comp boots press the <Del> key

Main Menu opens -

use down arrow key to select Integrated Peripherals - Press Enter key

AC97 Controller should be [Enabled]

if not use down arrow key to select

+ key to change

F10 key to Save & Exit

y key to accept changes

XP will load

install audio driver again

Don't forget the Restore Point

Mimeblade · #23 07-29-2008, 09:14 PM

AC97 Bios was enabled to begin with, onboard audio. This is the umpteenth time I've reinstalled this stupid driver and no matter what I get from the WinXP disc I have or even the updates from MSI it won't enable Audio Driver or Volume Settings or Playback.

bookworm · #24 07-30-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mimeblade

AC97 Bios was enabled to begin with, onboard audio. This is the umpteenth time I've reinstalled this stupid driver and no matter what I get from the WinXP disc I have or even the updates from MSI it won't enable Audio Driver or Volume Settings or Playback.

do you have Win XP SP2 installed.

Dartman. · #25 08-01-2008, 05:13 PM

please help me

no sound, cant get into bios to check it as cant remember the password! ;/

no audio devices showing in control panel or anywhere!!

have tried installing sis drivers, but nothings working

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer MARKPC
Generator Mark
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-08-01
Time 22:11

--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name MARKPC
User Name Mark

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 2800 MHz (21 x 133)
Motherboard Name ECS S4-2 (1 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset SiS 651
System Memory 480 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (07/09/03)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter SiS 315 Integrated
3D Accelerator SiS 315 Integrated

Storage:
IDE Controller SiS PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive Maxtor 6E040L0 (40 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/133)
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-MMC USB Device
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-CFC USB Device
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-SMC USB Device
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-MSC USB Device
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8160B (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 39197 MB (30592 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse Samsung Mouse USB Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (86.8.133.193)

Peripherals:
Printer Lexmark 730 Series
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Printing Support

bookworm · #26 08-02-2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartman.

please help me

no sound, cant get into bios to check it as cant remember the password! ;/

no audio devices showing in control panel or anywhere!!

have tried installing sis drivers, but nothings working

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer MARKPC
Generator Mark
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2008-08-01
Time 22:11

--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name MARKPC
User Name Mark

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 2800 MHz (21 x 133)
Motherboard Name ECS S4-2 (1 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset SiS 651
System Memory 480 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (07/09/03)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter SiS 315 Integrated
3D Accelerator SiS 315 Integrated

Storage:
IDE Controller SiS PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive Maxtor 6E040L0 (40 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/133)
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-MMC USB Device
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-CFC USB Device
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-SMC USB Device
Disk Drive IC USB Storage-MSC USB Device
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8160B (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 39197 MB (30592 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse Samsung Mouse USB Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (86.8.133.193)

Peripherals:
Printer Lexmark 730 Series
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB1 Controller SiS 7001 PCI-USB Open Host Controller
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Printing Support

looks like an ECS EZ-Buddie. it has C-Media audio go here http://www.cmedia.com.tw/?q=en/driver

Onboard Audio - CM1973 - Win XP - click Next

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

Dartman. · #27 08-03-2008, 06:05 AM

Hi thanks for posting bookworm.

I downloaded that, like you said, but when i try to install it i get a pop up saying...

INFORMATION - CANNOT FIND AUDIO CHIP

OUR AUDIO CHIP PROVIDES MULTI SPEAKER SURROUND SOUND AND SOUND EFFECTS. YOUR COMPUTER IS NOT EQUIPPED SO YOU CANT AVAIL YOURSELF TO ANY ADVANCED FEATURES

bookworm · #28 08-03-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartman.

Hi thanks for posting bookworm.

I downloaded that, like you said, but when i try to install it i get a pop up saying...

INFORMATION - CANNOT FIND AUDIO CHIP

OUR AUDIO CHIP PROVIDES MULTI SPEAKER SURROUND SOUND AND SOUND EFFECTS. YOUR COMPUTER IS NOT EQUIPPED SO YOU CANT AVAIL YOURSELF TO ANY ADVANCED FEATURES

try this audio driver from ECS http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Dow...uID=91&LanID=0

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

Mimeblade · #29 08-04-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookworm

do you have Win XP SP2 installed.

Yes, and actually I installed SP3 recently, but still no change.

Dartman. · #30 08-04-2008, 04:13 PM

still no joy bookworm.

wanna cry