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I am so clueless, but I'm sure I'm on the right track. I have no sound, I'm trying to find the driver, and I see that many-a-person has the selfsame problem as me. I don't know what audio driver I need to get my sound back on. And this is what I get for SoundMAX. It's grating on my nerves. Can someone please give me an answer that's a little dumbed-down for me.
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180
Computer Name ALEX-2ADE1DE6DD (Living Room)
User Name ALEX
Logon Domain ALEX-2ADE1DE6DDMotherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 1150 MHz (5.75 x 200)
Motherboard Name MSI KT3 Ultra-ARU (MS-6380E) (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 3 DIMM, Audio)
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8367 Apollo KT333
System Memory 256 MB (PC2100 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (04/10/02)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 (Microsoft Corporation) (64 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420
Monitor Jean JD176 (652652004555)Storage:
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive WDC WD200AB-00BVA0
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR-H30NPartitions:
C: (FAT32) 19075 MB (11721 MB free)Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse OpticalNetwork:
Primary IP Address 192.168.2.11
Primary MAC Address 00-50-BF-FE-68-71
Network Adapter ADMtek AN983 based ethernet adapter (192.168.2.11)Peripherals:
USB Device Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
If anyone can help, TIA
I think this might be what your after http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=1&prod_no=273
One of the chips listed it different VT8233A Vs VT8367. Since the drivers are for two boards it could be that the listed chip is from the other supported. Anyhow worth a try.
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"Stop- Sorry, the install wizard can't find the supported hardware in your system. You should check your hardware and try again."
Uhg. I don't think this nightmare will ever end. Thanks for the try though.
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Did you only try the sound drivers or did you try the 4 in 1 as well??
My suggestion would be to try the 4 in 1 first and then try the sound drivers.
I also just read VT8367 is VT8233A pin compatible so this should cause no problems.
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Yes, I downloaded the 4-in-1 drivers aswell. Nothing is working for me. I have the Yellow question mark beside PCI simple communications controller, and I have no audio. Drivers galore have been downloaded. I'm at my wits end here.
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PCI simple communications controller = MODEM Dialup variety.
Have you actually ENABLED the sound in BIOS ??
Also all your drivers are available from MSI Support!!
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My guess is the same, sound disabled in bios.
See the manual for how to enable it(should be under integrated peripherals), it can be downloaded from the link provided.
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Did the 4 in 1's install or give a similar error?
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Well to be quite honest, I know how to access BIOS, but I haven't the foggiest as to how to enable or disable the audio. If you could let me know..?
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So, it turns out that it was disabled in the BIOS. And now it shows that there is new hardware to install and also a multimedia icon in my hardware. Now my question is, where do I go from here? Just try to install the above drivers mentioned? Anyways. Thanks guys for all the help. I'd still be in tears at 4 am moping and trying to find a new computer.
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You beat me to it, yep just install the above drivers again and it should detect the hardware this time.
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Ok,Since you know how to enter the bios I will skip that part.
Once in the bios you will have about ten or so option one of which should be "integrated peripherals" navigate to it using the arrow keys and press enter.
You will now be at another menu screen, press the down key until an option named "ac '97 audio" is selected. The column next to this option should state the mode the device is in. If the mode is set to disabled or auto(just to be sure) hit enter and select enabled. If no menu pops up after hitting enter press either the page up or page down keys until the option is enabled.
Now press the esc key and you will return to the main menu. Navigate to "exit and save changes" and at the prompt select yes(to save changes).
If the option was already enabled then "exit without saving changes"
Just be a little careful to not upset any thing else, if you accidentally do and can't remember what it was set to you can always exit without saving and try again.
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