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Old 03-20-2007, 06:07 PM
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Go back to AOpen http://usa.aopen.com/download.aspx
Fill in Select as follows Motherboard / AX4B-533 / Driver

then get Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility - install then RESTART your comp

then get and install the Realtek audio

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING EACH DRIVER JUST IN CASE

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I tried to install the first driver, but i got an error:

"For the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility a supported chipsetplatform is needed on a supported OS."

What should i do? Here is my information:

Model No: AX4B-533-(E)
Serial number: 21905315KN57

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) VIA Technologies, Inc. KM400-8235 Intelligence
System Serial Number: xxxxxxxx
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2,00 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUS A7V8X-MX A7V8X-MX
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 1006 09/15/2003
Drives Memory Modules c,d
160,40 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
96,85 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N [CD-ROM drive]
Diskettestation

Maxtor 6L080L0 [Hard drive] (81,96 GB) -- drive 1, s/n L25Q1ECG, rev BAJ41G20, SMART Status: Healthy
WDC WD800JB-00ETA0 [Hard drive] (80,03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAHL4712064, rev 77.07W77, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 512 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 9,97 GB 2,98 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 68,48 GB 53,41 GB free
f: (NTFS on drive 1) 81,96 GB 40,46 GB free
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Old 03-20-2007, 07:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwertyuiop
I tried to install the first driver, but i got an error:

"For the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility a supported chipsetplatform is needed on a supported OS."

What should i do? Here is my information:

Model No: AX4B-533-(E)
Serial number: 21905315KN57

Operating System System Model
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) VIA Technologies, Inc. KM400-8235 Intelligence
System Serial Number: xxxxxxxx
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2,00 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: ASUS A7V8X-MX A7V8X-MX
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 1006 09/15/2003
Drives Memory Modules c,d
160,40 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
96,85 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N [CD-ROM drive]
Diskettestation

Maxtor 6L080L0 [Hard drive] (81,96 GB) -- drive 1, s/n L25Q1ECG, rev BAJ41G20, SMART Status: Healthy
WDC WD800JB-00ETA0 [Hard drive] (80,03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAHL4712064, rev 77.07W77, SMART Status: Healthy 480 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 512 MB
Slot 'A1' is Empty
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 0) 9,97 GB 2,98 GB free
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 68,48 GB 53,41 GB free
f: (NTFS on drive 1) 81,96 GB 40,46 GB free

Now we have the right board Asus A7V8X-MX go here, audio is Soundmax
http://support.asus.com.tw/download/...Language=en-us

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

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Old 03-20-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by iiNfaMouSJaY
Here you go ii hope u find a way to fiix iit

Computer:
Computer Type Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 (IE 6.0 SP2)
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name SEWING
User Name nicole_2
Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Date / Time 2007-03-19 / 22:05

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz (4.5 x 100)
Motherboard Name Intel Warm Springs WS440BX (1 ISA, 5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM)
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX
System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/28/99)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter 3dfx Voodoo3 (8 MB)
3D Accelerator 3Dfx Voodoo3
Monitor eMachines eView 17f3 [17" CRT] (MRJ5350012397)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter ForteMedia FM801 Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive IBM-DPTA-371020 (10 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/66)
Optical Drive TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-6602B (40x CD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (FAT32) [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Total Size [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech USB WheelMouse
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Primary MAC Address 00-50-DA-61-20-6E
Network Adapter 3Com EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI For Complete PC Management NIC (3C905C-TX) (192. [ TRIAL VERSION ])
Modem Standard 9600 bps Modem
Modem Standard 9600 bps Modem #2

Peripherals:
Printer HP DeskJet 540 Printer
USB1 Controller Intel 82371AB/EB PIIX4 - USB Host Controller
USB Device Logitech USB WheelMouse

DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Intel Corp.
DMI BIOS Version 4W4SB0X0.15A.0015.P10
DMI System Manufacturer Gateway
DMI System Product GP7-450
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer GATEWAY
DMI Motherboard Product Tabor3 WS440BX
DMI Motherboard Version Tabor3 4000504-211
DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway
DMI Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Type
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 3 / 0

You will need to register http://members.driverguide.com/ums/index.php?action=r

login, say no to offers and then follow this path

Sound Cards / letter F / ForteMedia /Select Company / No: 18 is the audio driver

it's a zip file,

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

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Old 03-20-2007, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Skbelieve@gmail
Hey bookworm

Sound doesnt work much like the first post.

System details are:
Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 4600i
System Service Tag: B6W3C1S (support for this PC)
Chassis Serial Number: B6W3C1S
Enclosure Type: Mini-Tower


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This is the onboard audio driver from Dell http://support.euro.dell.com/support...&fileid=122481


SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

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Old 03-20-2007, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Noober
Hi. I have the same problem, because I accidentally deleted my sound drive yesterday .

Well, here's my info:
Board: soyocomputer P4IPE 1.X
Bus Clock: 532 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 080009 09/10/2004
2.80 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Yeah, soyo is a some weird computer company.

It's ok I know Soyo, but need to check the chipset on your comp to find the right board, get Everest copy and paste the My Computer/Summary section http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml
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Old 03-20-2007, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mobilesuit818
Hello Barbara,
Like everyone here, I am also having sound issues also.

Can you assist me on finding a solution?

Thanks in advance.

Field Value
Computer
Computer Type Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC (Mobile)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.11
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Date / Time 2007-03-20 / 12:54

Motherboard
CPU Type Mobile Intel Pentium M, 1700 MHz (17 x 100)
Motherboard Name Dell Inspiron 8600
Motherboard Chipset Intel Odem i855PM
System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS Type Phoenix (04/26/04)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter nVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (INDG1281274)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]

Multimedia
Audio Adapter SigmaTel STAC9750/51 @ Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-1]

Storage
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA
Disk Drive IC25N040ATCS05-0 (40 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive CD-ROM Drive
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions
C: (NTFS) [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Total Size [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Input
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network
Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Primary MAC Address 00-0D-56-A9-2D-A2
Network Adapter Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller (10.1 [ TRIAL VERSION ])
Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3A Mini PCI Adapter
Modem BCM V.92 56K Modem

Peripherals
Printer \\DELLSERVER\HP Color LaserJet 2605 PCL 6
Printer Adobe PDF
Printer HP LaserJet 2200 Series PCL
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Printer QuoteWerks PDF Generator
FireWire Controller Texas Instruments IEEE1394 FireWire Adapter (PHY: TI TSB41AB1/2)
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - USB Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - USB Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - USB Controller [A-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801DBM ICH4-M - Enhanced USB2 Controller [A-1]
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery

DMI
DMI BIOS Vendor Dell Computer Corporation
DMI BIOS Version A08
DMI System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
DMI System Product Inspiron 8600
DMI System Version
DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
DMI Motherboard Product
DMI Motherboard Version
DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
DMI Chassis Version
DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Type Portable

This is the link to your SigmaTel audio driver http://support.euro.dell.com/support...&fileid=118248

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

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Old 03-21-2007, 02:06 AM
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This is the link to your SigmaTel audio driver http://support.euro.dell.com/support...&fileid=118248

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps

Barbara,
I had tried to install the drivers and this was the error message: "Device object not found, restart the system and run setup again."

Please advise.
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Old 03-21-2007, 03:15 PM
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im having the exact same problom that in the device manager the multimedia audio controller its signd with a yellow question mark..
i did what all the others did and heres what i got
Board: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. P4P800SE Rev 2.xx
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 080009 09/01/2004
under multimedia it only said usb audio device.. it didnt even mention the multimedia audio controller
can you please help me..
btw i have no idea how do i find out what my sound card is
i have windows xp sp2
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Old 03-21-2007, 07:38 PM
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Hey. I have the exact same problem with my multimedia audio controller and I would love to get my sound back. Here's my system information from the site you posted. I would love a reply as soon as possible. Thank you.

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

1.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache

80.02 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
60.31 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8526B [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD800JB-00JJA0 [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAM91822847, rev 05.01C05, SMART Status: Healthy
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Old 03-21-2007, 07:42 PM
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Barbara,
I had tried to install the drivers and this was the error message: "Device object not found, restart the system and run setup again."

Please advise.

Go here to Dell and install the chipset driver - RESTART your comp
http://support.euro.dell.com/support...7&fileid=70519

Then install audio again

DON'T FORGET THE SYSTEM RESTORE POINT

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Old 03-21-2007, 08:30 PM
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im having the exact same problom that in the device manager the multimedia audio controller its signd with a yellow question mark..
i did what all the others did and heres what i got
Board: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. P4P800SE Rev 2.xx
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 080009 09/01/2004
under multimedia it only said usb audio device.. it didnt even mention the multimedia audio controller
can you please help me..
btw i have no idea how do i find out what my sound card is
i have windows xp sp2

here's the link to your Asus P4P800 SE motherboard drivers http://support.asus.com.tw/download/...Language=en-us

audio is Soundmax

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

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Old 03-21-2007, 08:32 PM
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Hey. I have the exact same problem with my multimedia audio controller and I would love to get my sound back. Here's my system information from the site you posted. I would love a reply as soon as possible. Thank you.

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

1.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache

80.02 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
60.31 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8526B [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD800JB-00JJA0 [Hard drive] (80.03 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAM91822847, rev 05.01C05, SMART Status: Healthy

It's not giveing the info I need, what make and model, or get Everest copy and paste the My Computer/Summary section http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml


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Old 03-21-2007, 08:58 PM
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It says that my system info is unavailable for Belarc. What's that Everest thing?
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Old 03-21-2007, 09:03 PM
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It says that my system info is unavailable for Belarc. What's that Everest thing?

Very similar to belarc, but gives different info, look over the tower a label with info on if possible should give make, model and serial number ( S/N

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Old 03-21-2007, 10:19 PM
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Heres what I got from Everest.. I had to host an image, it wouldn't let me copy the whole thing.

Here, and thanks.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4949/18111778da4.png
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