Multimedia Audio Controller Problems

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Wra7hofAchilles

Bookworm, I thank you for the assistance but the files won't install. I've extracted the files and started up the Setup and it starts to 'Configure' the hardware for installation but once it does that and seems to begin to DL it just closes down and reverts me back to my desktop. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.

which Alienware model do you have, and is there a serial number shown on the tower ?

[CharmedMom420]

Check Control Panel/ Sound & Audio Devices/ Audio tab/ Sound Playback click on down arrow and check that the correct audio is selected. Typically the problem will be they something like "modem line 0 playback" might have been substituted for the proper audio device

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


Everything in the Audio tab is grayed out, everything else is grayed out under the other tabs as well...so I couldn't do anything there.
And I checked the windows audio and it is on, already in automatic as well. I am so ready to throw this pc in the dumpster...is it a total loss??? Again, thank you so much for the help Bookworm! You're a charm!!!

[Anewfiegirl]

Thank you for your help I have installed the soundmax driver from emachines web site. Just an FYI for anyone else who has the same issue from this web site....When I clicked donload and the program started extracting files it gave me an error stating could not locate c:\drivers\audio\downloadeddriver.setup.exe....Aft er a few tries of extracting and getting this same error I went to the particular path above and the setup file and extracted files were in fact there and when I clicked setup it istalled perfectly and I now have audio!! Thabks again!

[hopiamania]

I can't seem to figure out how to make sound play in my PC. I've tried the AC '97 thing but it still not working.

I used Belarc and here's the report:

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

System Model
= ECS = P4VMM2 = 1.0
System Serial Number: = '00000000'
Enclosure Type: Desktop

Processor
1.50 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Main Circuit Board
Board: ECS P4VMM2 1.0
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 07.00T 04/02/01

Multimedia
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Standard Game Port

Please! I badly need an audio. Thanks for the help

[killthefftlight]

i could really use help with how to make my sound work.. just reinstalled windows today.. and enabled Realtek audio in the BIOS... but still can't get my sound to work..

Belarc Results..

Operating System:
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

Processor :
2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Main Circuit Board:
Board: ASUSTeK Computer INC. M2N4-SLI 1.XX
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD ASUS M2N4-SLI ACPI BIOS Revision 0301 07/14/2006

Multimedia:
Realtek AC'97 Audio

i dont know what else you need to know.. hope you can help me..

thank you

[CharmedMom420]

I still have no sound! I'm not sure mine can be fixed...anybody have any other ideas at all???

[killthefftlight]

Originally Posted by killthefftlight

i could really use help with how to make my sound work.. just reinstalled windows today.. and enabled Realtek audio in the BIOS... but still can't get my sound to work..

Belarc Results..

Operating System:
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

Processor :
2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Main Circuit Board:
Board: ASUSTeK Computer INC. M2N4-SLI 1.XX
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD ASUS M2N4-SLI ACPI BIOS Revision 0301 07/14/2006

Multimedia:
Realtek AC'97 Audio

i dont know what else you need to know.. hope you can help me..

thank you

just remembered i have a Sound Blaster Audigy sound card.. still cannot get my sound to work

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by CharmedMom420

I still have no sound! I'm not sure mine can be fixed...anybody have any other ideas at all???

still checking, you will need to go into the BIOS, just need to be sure to get it right before I post, I've not forgotten

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by killthefftlight

just remembered i have a Sound Blaster Audigy sound card.. still cannot get my sound to work

Need to check your system Get Everest / copy and paste the Computer – Summary section. Leave out the Debug –PCI section.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by hopiamania

I can't seem to figure out how to make sound play in my PC. I've tried the AC '97 thing but it still not working.

I used Belarc and here's the report:

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

System Model
= ECS = P4VMM2 = 1.0
System Serial Number: = '00000000'
Enclosure Type: Desktop

Processor
1.50 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache

Main Circuit Board
Board: ECS P4VMM2 1.0
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 07.00T 04/02/01

Multimedia
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Standard Game Port

Please! I badly need an audio. Thanks for the help

Via audio driver here at ECS http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Pro...uID=45&LanID=8

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

[Chyenrouj]

Serial #0029303129, Windows XP Pro P4 CPU 200GHZ, I've looking all over in their website for the driver cannot find it and I hope someone will help me.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by CharmedMom420

I still have no sound! I'm not sure mine can be fixed...anybody have any other ideas at all???

make a note of all you do

You need to go into the BIOS to check that audio is Enabled - all commands are done using the keyboard - arrow keys to select

Intel BIOS Commands

Table 6. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
BIOS Setup Program Function Key Description
<←> or <→> Selects a different menu screen left and right arrow keys
<↑> or <↓> Moves cursor up or down up and down arrow keys
<Tab> Moves cursor to the next field
<Enter> Executes command or selects the submenu
<F9> Load the default configuration values for the current menu
<F10> Save the current values and exits the BIOS Setup program
<Esc> Exits the menu


as soon as comp boots press the <F2> key the Main menu opens
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...Menu%20bar.JPG

use the right arrow key to select the Advanced menu
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...dvanced%20.JPG

the down arrow key to select Peripheral Configuration - press Enter key
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...0Config%20.JPG

check Audio it should show Enabled - if Disabled use arrow key to select Enabled - then press Enter

F10 key to Save & Exit

xp will load

install audio again

Don't forget the Restore Point

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Chyenrouj

Serial #0029303129, Windows XP Pro P4 CPU 200GHZ, I've looking all over in their website for the driver cannot find it and I hope someone will help me.

Need more info, make ,model or motherboard if not sure get Belarc, copy and paste the report but leave out the win update section and the Software Licence section it gives your Win Product code
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

[Chyenrouj]

Gateway: Model # MFATXPNT ESX 500S P04. Serial # 0029303129. System Microsoft Windows XP PRO V.2002 SP3. Computer Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz, 2.00GHz, 760 MB of ram. I did a check in the BIOS and the sound in enabled, everything seem to be fine expect the sound.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Chyenrouj

Gateway: Model # MFATXPNT ESX 500S P04. Serial # 0029303129. System Microsoft Windows XP PRO V.2002 SP3. Computer Intel (R) Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz, 2.00GHz, 760 MB of ram. I did a check in the BIOS and the sound in enabled, everything seem to be fine expect the sound.

this is the audio driver from Gateway http://support.gateway.com/support/d...&uid=234426840

check this first

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

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