Solved No sound from onboard audio (Realtek High Defition Audio)

[RaviR]

Hey Guys,

So here it goes, I normally have my Logitech z-5500 speakers connected to the onboard sound output (green,yellow and black) as well as my Plantronics 780 connected to the front panel USB port. I used to be able to play music through any one without any problems, just had to select which one I wanted as my default playback device.

Now my problem is, I get audio fine through the 780, but I get no sound what so ever from any of the onboard ports. I have searched online for hours trying all the suggested solutions(check below) but I'm hoping its not a device failure =(

What's weird is that just like all other posts I've read, when I plug anything into the onboard jacks I get the speakers as connected and the audio level moves with sound..but I get no output from my speakers.


What I have tested:

1) removing and reinstalling audio drivers from Asus website. - no luck
2) trying a headphone in the different jacks to see if any would give audio - no luck
3) went into the BIOS made sure I was up to date and the sound device was enabled - no luck


I can post screenshots of anything that may help in trying to resolve this problem and would appreciate anyone assisting me.


Thank you.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ravir mate do yourself a favour and install a sound card I have the exact same board and I fitted an Asus Xonar DG after spending a load of time trying to make sense of the Asus site, RealTek site and the Windows feature which are all a crock of crap.
The GUI for the Xonar card is great for sound (up to 7:1 support) and effects and mixing. Best of all it is cheap. I have them in three of my machines and would not be bothered with the onboard rubbish. Sound Cards and Digital-to-Analog Converters - Xonar DG - ASUS

 

[RaviR]

Ah I figured it may have been the board itself. I will look into the sound card then. BTW is there anything else I can test or try again before I go ahead with the sound card? I hope it fits with my GTX 660 tho.

 

[RaviR]

Is there any noticeable difference between a PCI and a PCI-E sound card? I saw this card and if the other PCI card can't fit, I was thinking I could get the PCI-E version instead.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

No mate I have a GTX 650i GPU in with the Xonar and as long as you have one slot available and I put mine in a slot one slot away from the GPU only for heat reasons though. Mne isa full ATX board though if it is a micro ATX then it might be a squeeze.

Please let me know how you go because to me it is a no brainer.
John