Audio drivers.

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July 2nd, 2009, 07:30 PM
J100

Audio drivers.

Hello. I am trying to get the audio to work on an AMD athlon xp (Win98, specs. below). I've installed the correct drivers for the onboard audio, and there appears to be no conflicts. I've tried to install/uninstall several times (safe mode, removing other audio components, enabling in BIOS, etc.) without success. Anyone have an idea? Thanks.

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows 98
OS Service Pack -
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name PPRO200
User Name

Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 1666 MHz (12.5 x 133) 2000+
Motherboard Name MSI MS-6738
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8375 ProSavageDDR KM266
System Memory 96 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (04/18/03)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR (32 MB)
3D Accelerator S3 ProSavageDDR
Monitor SyncMaster [NoDB] (H9FP949859)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
IDE Controller Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
IDE Controller VIA Bus Master PCI IDE Controller
Floppy Drive GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
Disk Drive GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE47
Optical Drive LITE-ON LTR-52327S (52x/32x/52x CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (FAT32) 3057 MB (1098 MB free)

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

Network:
Network Adapter 3Com 3C90x Ethernet Adapter (192.168.2.13)

Peripherals:
Printer EPSON Stylus C60 Series
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB2 Controller VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller

--------[ DMI ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Version 6.00 PG
Release Date 04/18/2003
Size 256 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, ATAPI ZIP, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP
Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, AGP, USB
July 2nd, 2009, 09:10 PM
scarecrowdr

Have you gone into the Control Panel + Sounds & Audio Devises and checked your Audio in there.
July 2nd, 2009, 09:26 PM
J100

Yes, it's all grayed out, and states that "no devices" are available. It doesn't seem to be detecting the audio at all. With a sound board, I could unplug, and plug back in to let it read; however, this is built into the motherboard. Any other ideas? Thanks.
July 2nd, 2009, 11:18 PM
Train

Disable in Bios, save and exit.
Re-enter and enable.

MAYBE!! !
July 2nd, 2009, 11:59 PM
J100

It didn't work, the options are 'auto' and 'disabled'. I also disabled/enabled some other similar settings. Would flashing the BIOS help?
July 3rd, 2009, 12:06 AM
Train

I kind of doubt it.

Maybe time to get a card is my guess.
July 3rd, 2009, 12:12 AM
Broni

How did you actually uninstall/reinstall, if:
- "no devices" are available
- it's all grayed out
July 3rd, 2009, 12:46 AM
J100

In device manager, under 'sound, video and game controllers', it lists 'realtek ac'97 audio for via (r) audio controller' (no conflicts). But under 'multimedia' and 'sounds' in control panel, it's all grayed out and unclickable. I uninstalled/reinstalled the drivers and the listing in device manager.
July 3rd, 2009, 12:48 AM
Broni

If you sure, you installed correct drivers, there is a good chance, sound chip is dead.
July 3rd, 2009, 12:57 AM
J100

That is possible. I've got all the other drivers and hardware working. It's just the audio that's giving me the trouble, after installing a new hard drive (old used one I had, good working condition) in the system that's running win98.
July 3rd, 2009, 06:19 AM
Shinma

Quote:

Originally Posted by J100

... I've installed the correct drivers for the onboard audio...MSI MS-6738...

State name and version of audio chip file/driver tried/installed.
July 3rd, 2009, 03:07 PM
J100

Realtek ac'97 driver, (v4.06) I tried the win95 version, but it wouldn't install. It's a VIA VT8235 chipset.
July 3rd, 2009, 08:39 PM
Broni

Where did you get those drivers from (link)?
July 3rd, 2009, 10:05 PM
J100

I got the drivers from the actual manufacturers site: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=do...=1&prod_no=527
July 3rd, 2009, 10:09 PM
Broni

If so, I'd say, audio chip is busted.
July 4th, 2009, 08:11 AM
Train

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broni

If so, I'd say, audio chip is busted.

I agree. Normally a overinstall of the MSI Realtek ac'97 drivers fixes problems.
Yes, I use MSI mobos.
July 8th, 2009, 10:39 PM
J100

RESOLVED. I bought a used sound card for $10, and it's working well. Thanks for the advice.
July 8th, 2009, 10:41 PM
Broni

Cool :)