SO close - Conexant AC-Link Audio Driver

[dvdluvver]

OK, so after all the fuss with my HP ze4325us Laptop, and being so excited to get the video finally working, I've now been stumped by the audio drivers. According to the driver title on the website, it's a Conexant AC-Link Audio setup. I've scoured these forums and downloaded a couple of drivers, to no avail. Any thoughts on this one?

It's not a dealbreaker if I can't get this working, but it would definitely be nice. 7 runs better then XP on this old machine. It's like bringing a dinosaur back to life!

 

[baarod]

I need the PnP ID for the device. Open Start, type devmgmt.msc and press enter. Expose the device you're having issues with and double click it. Choose the Details tab and then the Hardware Ids from the drop-down. Please post that data here.

 

[dvdluvver]

Here's what I get:

PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&SUBSYS_0024103C&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&SUBSYS_0024103C
PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&CC_0401

Thanks for the help again!

 

[baarod]

Here's what I get:

PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&SUBSYS_0024103C&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&SUBSYS_0024103C
PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&CC_0401

Thanks for the help again!

I've got device 5457 with the same name as a Windows 7 certified driver. You may get a message that this driver is not for this device but force it anyway.

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/driver.zip

Let me guess though, you have sound otherwise it's just the FaxModem that is lacking it's audio, correct?

 

[dvdluvver]

I've got device 5457 with the same name as a Windows 7 certified driver. You may get a message that this driver is not for this device but force it anyway.

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/driver.zip

Let me guess though, you have sound otherwise it's just the FaxModem that is lacking it's audio, correct?

No, I have no sound at all, but this is the only device that doesn't have a driver installed. My sound icon has a red X through it in the system tray.

 

[baarod]

That device ID does not match the description you provided. Are you sure you gave me the right device ID? PCI Vendor and Device Lists Shows that vendor and device as an "Ali Audio Accelerator". If it is indeed showing up as Conexant then use this driver:

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/X..._ad29a27de46a9cd38593c15daac29261eaf93477.cab

It doesn't match the vendor or device IDs you gave me but it might be listed under compatible device IDs. Give it a try and let me know ASAP as I've gotta leave soon and might not be back for a while...

 

[dvdluvver]

That device ID does not match the description you provided. Are you sure you gave me the right device ID? PCI Vendor and Device Lists Shows that vendor and device as an "Ali Audio Accelerator". If it is indeed showing up as Conexant then use this driver:

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/X..._ad29a27de46a9cd38593c15daac29261eaf93477.cab

It doesn't match the vendor or device IDs you gave me but it might be listed under compatible device IDs. Give it a try and let me know ASAP as I've gotta leave soon and might not be back for a while...

I'll give it a try when I get home from work (The only device without a driver is listed as "Multimedia Audio Controller", and that's the device ID). When I let Windows give me a solution for "problems with your audio device, it tells me it's a conexant audio device (with a model number that I can't remember right now)....

I'll let you know when I try this (this is not a time sensitive problem, but would like to get it going for sure!).

 

[dvdluvver]

I've got device 5457 with the same name as a Windows 7 certified driver. You may get a message that this driver is not for this device but force it anyway.

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/driver.zip

Let me guess though, you have sound otherwise it's just the FaxModem that is lacking it's audio, correct?

Tried the conexant one, and couldn't get it to take. THis first one gives me an OOPS! (404)

 

[jfar]

HI dvdluvver, Download a program called Radarsync, and let it do its thing,it might find what your looking for.

 

[baarod]

This is the most ridiculous example of OEM re-branding ever. Seems that HP, who claims to be the manufacturer of this machine, bought the chipset from ALi, AKA Acer Labs, Inc. and to prevent any Acer (a competitor in the laptop market) branding, had Conexant license the part so they could then buy it from them. Note the PCI Database listing compared to your vendor and device codes: PCI Vendor and Device Lists

So HERE is the real driver: a bit of rebranded ALi code with a Conexant inf...
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/X..._nl_no_pl_pt-br_ru_sv_tr_zh-cn_pt-7738356.cab

 

[dvdluvver]

I don't know how you do it, but I've officially got sound on my laptop now.

Thank you so much! I'm incredibly impressed and greatful...

 

[baarod]

I don't know how you do it, but I've officially got sound on my laptop now.

Thank you so much! I'm incredibly impressed and greatful...

You're welcome. A quarter-century of computer fiddling put to good use!

 

[jynxy]

Hi, can you get drivers for me please, i have tried what you said and downloaded and tried to install at least 100 different drivers

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_3082103C&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_3082103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&CC_0401

*edit* forgot to mention im on windows 7 x64 rc 7100 *edit*

Thanks

 

[baarod]

Hi, can you get drivers for me please, i have tried what you said and downloaded and tried to install at least 100 different drivers

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_3082103C&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_3082103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&CC_0401

*edit* forgot to mention im on windows 7 x64 rc 7100 *edit*

Thanks

Only 32-bit drivers are available for that exact hardware: Conexant Systems, Inc. - Sound - Conexant AC-97 Audio

Since it's a re-branded Realtek device you can try to force install the drivers here: http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/jynxy.zip

Expand the archive above and use device manager to update driver for the problem device, when it asks to search for the driver select Browse..., then Let me pick..., then click Have Disk... Browse to where you expanded the archive and choose each .inf file in order until you find one that works and enables your audio and the features you desire. Make sure to roll back the driver update between attempts or you'll end up with a complete mess.

 

[jynxy]

Hi, thanks for the reply, well seems im going to have to install the 32bit version, are you able to provide the drivers for this please.

Thanks

 

[baarod]

Hi, thanks for the reply, well seems im going to have to install the 32bit version, are you able to provide the drivers for this please.

Thanks

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/jynxy 32-bit.zip

 

[darius]

I have pretty much the same problem with choppy, lagging audio in HP dv8000 with Conexant AC-97. None of the steps above solves this annoying problem. Please help, I'm desperate as I have tried to solve this in a couple of previous Beta builds as well - nothing seemes to be working

If baarod could refresh the link (http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/X8...pt-7738356.cab - doesn't work anymore) for the real driver it would be deeply appreciated

By the way, the device ID:
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_309B103C&REV_02
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_309B103C
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&CC_0401

Thank you in advance!

 

[baarod]

I have pretty much the same problem with choppy, lagging audio in HP dv8000 with Conexant AC-97. None of the steps above solves this annoying problem. Please help, I'm desperate as I have tried to solve this in a couple of previous Beta builds as well - nothing seemes to be working

If baarod could refresh the link (http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/X8...pt-7738356.cab - doesn't work anymore) for the real driver it would be deeply appreciated

By the way, the device ID:
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_309B103C&REV_02
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_309B103C
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&CC_0401

Thank you in advance!

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/561353/X..._529fb8af007c3ce9becc7620fc66d9a118ad3eab.cab

 

[atlas]

Hi, can you get drivers for me please, i have tried what you said and downloaded and tried to install at least 100 different drivers

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_3082103C&REV_03
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_3082103C
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&CC_040100
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&CC_0401

*edit* forgot to mention im on windows 7 x64 rc 7100 *edit*

Thanks

I am in the exact same situation. Same device ID and OS. I tried the jynxy 32 bit driver recommended but it won't even let me install it. The only inf file in there is hpa3082 and when I try to install it I get a message that says "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."

I've been trying for days now to get the sound device working on my laptop with no luck.

For any others that have this problem my laptop is a HP Pavilion zd8000. The specific model is zd8215us. Hopefully we can get it working and others searching for a solution will find it here.

 

[baarod]

I am in the exact same situation. Same device ID and OS. I tried the jynxy 32 bit driver recommended but it won't even let me install it. The only inf file in there is hpa3082 and when I try to install it I get a message that says "The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems."

I've been trying for days now to get the sound device working on my laptop with no luck.

For any others that have this problem my laptop is a HP Pavilion zd8000. The specific model is zd8215us. Hopefully we can get it working and others searching for a solution will find it here.

jynxy went back to a 32-bit OS. You should too as there's no reason to run 64-bit on your hardware. Your memory maxes out a 2GB and 64-bit is intended for 4GB and up. 64-bit is not some kind of special club. There's nothing inherently cool or better about it other than the fact that it can and does use more memory for everything.