Why is there no sound coming out my computer?

[bluestreak]

No, trying to use media player results in being told that there's no sound device installed!

 

[bluestreak]

and the speakers definitely work.

 

[Sunray]

This is what it tells us about the audio device:

Audio device
bus 0 (0x00), device 17 (0x11), function 5 (0x05)
Common header
Vendor ID 0x1106
Model ID 0x3059
Revision ID 0x50
PI 0x00
SubClass 0x01
BaseClass 0x04
Cache Line 0x00
Latency 0x00
Header 0x00
PCI header
Address 0 (port) 0x0000B400
Subvendor ID 0x1631
Subsystem ID 0xE002
Int. Line 0x0B
Int. Pin 0x03
Capabilities
Power Management Capability
Offset C0h
Version 1.1

I thought you were a techie?

Arg

There is a mainboard tab on CPUid mine looks like this

as you can see there is a website and the exact model.

 

[bluestreak]

right, i think i've found the right one, unless the internets is lying...

 

[bluestreak]

Arg

There is a mainboard tab on CPUid mine looks like this

as you can see there is a website and the exact model.

oh, right you are... NEC Computers International... right, google....

 

[bluestreak]

OK, I now have drivers, the volume turned up and everything, hum from the speakers, but still no goddam sounds...

 

[gentlegreen]

OK, I now have drivers, the volume turned up and everything, hum from the speakers, but still no goddam sounds...

Have you plugged an MP3 player or a wet finger into the speakers ?

 

[Sunray]

Open the mixer on the pc and make sure none of the outputs are muted, check the advanced options.

Play something and try all the sockets on the back using headphones.

 

[bluestreak]

nope, none of that. it's borked, innit?

time to buy a soundcard i guess.

 

[Sunray]

Perhaps, perhaps you downloaded the wrong drivers?

If no I have 2 audigy sound cards, not sure about one, one I know for certain works. All yours.

 

[bluestreak]

Could be, could be. I'll try some more later.

CHeers fella, that's the final thing that gets this machine working

 

[Sunray]

Just tried the dodgy one and it started up with it in, but once it installed the drivers it blue screened my machine on a permanent basis.

Could be the drivers don't like having 2 sound cards in at the same time or its not compatible with Vista.

 

[bluestreak]

Nope, definitely the right driver, fucking board is borked. I swear this new computer of mine has been more trouble than it's worth!

 

[bluestreak]

well. i just got the blue screen of death treatment too. not sure how last known good configuration works, will it keep on blue screening or have i got to do something to save it from this end. like not run the driver that made it blue screen?

 

[bluestreak]

think i salvaged that then. god i wish i knew better how these damn things work.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

Jesus, just what I need, a PC PC. Next it'll be pop ups getting in the way of the tits informing me of the perils of the sins of the flesh.

ecchi na no wa ikenai to omoimasu



sorry

 

[The Groke]

You will likely need to identify the make/model of the MoBo, visit their website and download the requisite chipset drivers. They may actually have a separate download package for the Audio part. Depends.

ETA - oops.

I missed a bit of the thread.

I presume you went to the abit website and downloaded this for the audio drivers (realtek) and this for the general chipset drivers for windows?

 

[dogmatique]

I was gonna suggest the Realtek drivers too - if in doubt with audio drivers - especially on-board, always try Realtek '97...

 

[bluestreak]

You will likely need to identify the make/model of the MoBo, visit their website and download the requisite chipset drivers. They may actually have a separate download package for the Audio part. Depends.

ETA - oops.

I missed a bit of the thread.

I presume you went to the abit website and downloaded this for the audio drivers (realtek) and this for the general chipset drivers for windows?

I went to the mobo makers website and downloaded what they recommended. I will dothe second bit tonight and see if that helps. Then I've got to work out why youtube and media player and stuff don't work.

 

[stowpirate]

Sounds stupid but how old is this PC and do you know if it worked at some point? If so the motherboard board might be coated in dust and this could cause overheating and even things to short out. I have had this problem with a sound card at Xmas and just cleared the dust away and it came back to life.

 

[bluestreak]

The motherboard is new. Well, new second-hand. Nice and clean!

 

[Crispy]

When I looked at this computer, it was being freaky. I don't trust it.

 

[Sunray]

You will likely need to identify the make/model of the MoBo, visit their website and download the requisite chipset drivers. They may actually have a separate download package for the Audio part. Depends.

ETA - oops.

I missed a bit of the thread.

I presume you went to the abit website and downloaded this for the audio drivers (realtek) and this for the general chipset drivers for windows?

Why would he go to the abit site?
Why would he go to the realtek site?

That image is from my pc?

 

[The Groke]

Why would he go to the abit site?
Why would he go to the realtek site?

That image is from my pc?

That'll teach me not to read threads properly.

Sorry Bluey - I thought that was your screenshot.