Sound card driver

Well ive read alot of posts in this forum about the same problem i'm having. None of they're solutions have solved my problem yet. Just recently i reformatted my computer, heres my computer specs:

Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name SIRSYSTEM
User Name Administrator

Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Pentium III Xeon, 2500 MHz (9.5 x 263)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Intel Lakeport-G i945G
System Memory 2048 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (12/19/08)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-1]

Storage
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive ST3320613AS (298 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive ATAPI iHAS422 8
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions
C: (NTFS) 305234 MB (299135 MB free)

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

Network
Network Adapter Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Controller (192.168.1.3)

Peripherals
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - USB Universal Host Controller [A-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801GB ICH7 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [A-1]
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device

If any of that helps, one post i read the guy had the same "Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-1]" but i tried following those directions and downloading the driver that solved his problem no luck, ive spent hours on this so far can anyone help? thanks

 

Hi and welcome to MG's,

Please download and install Everest....

http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Click Report (top menu) > Report Wizard > Next
Choose System Summary Only > Next
Choose Plain Text > Finish and wait for report to generate
Click Save to File and leave the File Name as Report, then click the Save as Type dropdown and choose Report files (*txt) and click Save (n.b. Save to desktop is best as easy place to find it, use Browse to locate desktop)

Add the report in your next post like this.....

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=86880

is your machine an OEM like Dell/HP/E-machines and the like, if so please post the make and model and any service tags# as the more inf we have the quicker in finding the correct fix for your system.

iain.t :major

 

I have noticed that you are still at sp2, please download and install the uaa driver from here....

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?cc=uk&lc=en&dlc=en&softwareitem=ob-47284-1

Re-boot your system.

Download and install your chipset driver from here.....

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...Windows XP Professional*&DownloadType=Drivers

Re-boot your system.

Download and install your HD Audio from here....

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

select " I accept the above" and on the next page your driver is the 3rd down on the list. Re-boot your system.

iain.t :major

 

i got a notice when trying to install that chipset driver that my computer does not meet min. requirements. and its a built computer by "compputer stop" which i guess is no longer in business

 

Thanks for the report, it has pointed me in the right direction for a fix for your board.....

http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=P5GC-MX/1333&p=1&s=22

your drivers for your system are at that link, please install the chipset driver first (first one on list) then re-boot, then you need to install the audio driver (first one on the list also) re-boot for your system to recognise the changes.

Bookmark the link in case you enter any more issues did you install the uaa driver?? as your sound will not work without it, I would also suggest that you also go to sp3.

iain.t :major

 

installed the uaa driver first, rebooted. installed the chipset driver, rebooted. installed the other driver (first one under audio) rebooted and still no sound. i dont get that speaker icon in the bottom right. anything else im missing?

 

Hi Nubz,
Can you check to see if if windows audio is started and set to Automic for me please....

Start> Control Panel> Admin Tools> Services> scroll down the page and see if the settings are correct for Windows Audio.... see attachment as that is what it should look like (though there might be a little variation as as mine is of 7)....

If it is not the same as mine You need to enter your BIOS and check to see if the Audio is turned on.

iain.t :major

 

forgot to add the attachment :-o

 

I have the one Windows Audio turned on, i dont have the other "windows audio e..."

 

Hi nubz,

Try running through this fix here.....

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

have you checked to see if the Audio is on in the BIOS ??

iain.t :major

 

Try this also please....

go to the services list again and rightclick on the windows audio>properties>dependencies tab> see what is in that list, if you see Multimedia Class Scheduler check to make sure that this has not been disabled, this can be found on the same list in services just higher up the list, rightclick>properties>general tab> start up type> automatic> service status> start.

iain.t :major

 

I reformatted my computer again, tried all your steps in order and yes that all checks out, still no sound im getting so frustrated ive put in many hours researching, lookign around, checking all the basics. i just dont kno at this point

 

Hi nit,
I know that this can be very frustrating:cry but try and stick with me whilst we try the fixes . When you formatted did you install the chipset driver first (it is very important that this was the first to be installed) then VGA driver,then Audio,then your internet connection drivers LAN/WAN.
Please also check in the BIOS that your card is actualy enabled.... go into your bios (f1 or del) under the advanced tab Go to Itergrated Peripherals look for your onboard sound and make sure that it is enabled use the +/- keys to change its value, please do not change anything else in the BIOSas this will render your machine unusable.

can you also take ascreen shot of your Device Manager with the sound/video ang games controller tree expanded and post it here please.

iain.t :major