No audio output devices installed, after new boot of 7


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Pro -32bit
       #1

    No audio output devices installed, after new boot of 7


    >Have windows XP
    >upgrade to windows 7 pro
    >works fine, except no audio driver.
    >install audio driver IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver, but it doesn't work.
    >in device manager, no sound under 'sound, vid, & game controllers'
    >under 'other devices' 'multimedia audio controller' is there, with an error.
    Mobo is ASUS Emery2 (ancient, i know)
    Onboard sound

    ALSO: To be clear, it isn't that i'm not hearing sound, there ISN'T sound, meaning i can't turn it up, mute, etc...on the taskbar.

    All help always appreciated.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #2

    There is no sound icon in the notification area? Did you upgrade to windows 7 or did you do a clean install? With doing an upgrade you can run into problems like this. It's just part of it. It's recommend to do a clean install and then install all updated drivers then install all the MS updates including any SP if available.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Pro -32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Clean install.
    The icon is there, but there is a red 'x' on it, and when i click it, i immediately get a 'diagnosing problems' popup.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,711
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit 7601
       #4

    do those drivers say they work in win 7?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Pro -32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thing is, i CAN'T find an audio output device driver for my mobo. I have the sound driver, and that no longer is giving me an error, but i still can't use sound. I really just need a link, but google searching has failed me.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1,711
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit 7601
       #6

    Did you install the chipset driver for your mobo?

    While you wait, you can try installing the driver you have in compatibilty mode. Follow these simple steps.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Pro -32bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    OK GUYS, using windows 7 upgrade advisor worked. It was the same driver, but i dunno, it may have not been installing right. Anyway, thnx.
    /thread
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 22:45.
Find Us