Multimedia audio controller

Thanks everyone who helped me now my sounds work again.

Anytime. :)

i need help with my sound, wher my multimedia audio controller should be, all i have is a yellow mark, what do i do and what drivers do i download.
any feedback would be great

I would love to give you feedback if I only knew what your computer was. Who made it and what is the model?

Im having the same Problem, I am missing my Audio Controller, and i have downloaded cpu-z, and i must say it helped, but i still cannot find my mother board drivers.
what it says :
Model : i845ITE8712

Chip Set : Intel i845

South bridge : 82801BA (ICH 2)

Sensor: ITE IT8712

And im Running windows Xp Home

Some one please help.

okay so i guess i must have deleted my drivers by accident...
as yes...i am without sound.

i have tried most of the things that have been suggested on these boards and i don't know where to go next. my motherboard is a Gigabyte GA 8SIML.

its all to do with my multimedia audio controller

i checked out the maker of my motherboard and downloaded the drivers they suggested (which were both realtek and SiS)...nothing.

i tried to do a system restore to before when i deleted the driver...but it would seem the the option has been turned off for some time and there are no past restore points for me to use.

the device manager has the little yellow exclamation...a hardware conflict?
when i used the troubleshooter to try and resolve the conflict it made the problem worse...now i have a conflict with an SM bus controller.

i don't know what a BIOS is or if it would help matters to try and download a new one?

im only an a-level student and i think this is a bit out of my depth.

here is everything AIDA gave me...

Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180
Computer Name PACKARDBELL
User Name hanna
Logon Domain PACKARDBELL

Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Celeron 4A, 2600 MHz (6.5 x 400)
Motherboard Name Gigabyte GA-8SIML (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset SiS 651
System Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (04/14/04)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 (64 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (320612653037)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter SiS 7012 Audio Device

Storage
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive ST380012A (80 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8483B
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B (16x/48x DVD-ROM)

Partitions
C: (NTFS) 76308 MB (46541 MB free)

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

Network
Primary IP Address 82.3.162.217
Primary MAC Address 00-0D-61-2B-06-9B
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Network Adapter SMC EZ Connect USB/Ethernet Series Converter (82.3.162.217)
Modem Aztech CNR2900 V.90 Modem

Peripherals
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB Device Logitech Microphone (Zoom)
USB Device Logitech QuickCam Zoom #3
USB Device Logitech USB Camera (Zoom)
USB Device SMC EZ Connect USB/Ethernet Series Converter

Try downloading the Realtek AC97 sound drivers... "Gigabyte GA 8SIML" I can't find this model on the Gigabyte site. In what country are you located?

Hello all

Lost all my sound

Southport England

hey everyone. im new to tech spot and i need some help reallly bad!
i think i accidently deleted something important from my compter yesterday when i was removing some programs (i know, stupid) and now i cant hear any sound from my computer. no music or anything from websites. so if anyone could please help me, it would be greatly appreciated here is some of my computer info. :

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model KM400-8235
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD ~1598 Mhz

Go to the MSI website under support and drivers and download the sound drivers for the System Model KM400-8235... Install them and reboot

Try this:

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloadindex

Hello all
I have lost all my sound

So what do you need from us? You lost your sound on exactly what? Give us more information

okay so i downloaded this driver : VIA KM400&KM266Pro VGA Driver v6.14.10.0113
but i still dont have any sound.
i dont know if im supposed to activate it or enable it. if so, i dont know how to do that (sorry)

Was the driver installed? You may have to go to the folder you downloaded the audio driver to, and run the setup program in that folder...

i did that also and i rebooted my PC and it still wont work =[

Make sure the speakers are plugged into the green colored plug and the master volume is turned up

i checked that.
and when i go to the driver it says that the "multimedia audio controller" is still missing.

Are you using on-board sound or do you have a sound card installed in your computer?

im using on-board sound

im using on-board

Ok I heard you the first time...

Did you mess with the bios as well as delete files? Did you mess with the motherboard at all?

sorry, i thought i hadnt posted it.

no, but my mom just told me that we have a sound card not on-board, sorry again.

and no i didnt mess with any of that. i was just removing some programs i thought i didn't need and i removed this by mistake.

Ok we will start all over... You will have to open the computer and tell me what sound card you have installed. There may be a series of numbers or a name printed on it

hmm. well my mom wont let me do that so i guess i'll just have to figure it out on my own.
but i really appreciate the time and help you gave me.
thank you =]

She let you delete files but she won't let you fix it? Are you going to never have sound again, or are you going to take it in to be fixed?

well she didnt know i was deleting files. its pretty much MY computer. im 16 its not like i need her approval for everything but you know.
and yea, we're taking it to one of her friends at work to get it fixed.
thanks for the help though.

Ok torrese90,
watch what you delete next time

I just received this computer from an old job. The audio and video controllers are not working. I cant hear any sounds and i cant play more than a couple seconds of video with out it stoping. I will provide a list of the mother board im using. In Device Manager under Other Devices it lists a Raid Controler, Multimedia Audio Controller and Video Controller (VGA Compatible). Next to those are a yellow exclamation point. Today i uninstalled these controllers to see if i could reinstall them to fix the problem. It did not. I cannot reinstall them because i do not have the software needed. Someone help :D.


Board: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7071 1.00
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 09/26/2005

Operating System Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

System Model MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7071 1.00
Enclosure Type: Desktop

Processor 3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte secondary memory cac

You will find all your required drivers on this (http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=1&prod_no=180) page.

Hi Mailpup,

just wanted to say i too had a similar problem with my sound on my notebook. i followed all your instructions,downloaded the exe and all is good and working fine... finally i can watch my dvds on my laptop!
so yeah... thanks!

For on board audio (where you have no install CD for the motherboard) you need to inspect the board first. Find the model number, and also the makers name if shown (some makers don't always do this). The model number is usually near the CPU. For example, P4P800-MX. Google this number and you should find the makers name showing - in this case it is an ASUS board.
Do not follow links to any site that is not the makers own site - go only to the makers site.
Find links on that site for downloads or support or drivers or something like that - they are all different. Search or follow wizards to find your board and then select the audio driver(s) download - I always recommend you save the driver file rather than install from the remote site.
Follow instructions and this should work.
Note that some editions of the same board may have different audio chipsets - if in doubt download them all and try them one at a time...
If all else fails it is always possible that there is a fault or a conflict - I have sometimes had to fit a sound card to get round this.

when I start up my computer it says I dont have an audio multimedia controller installed.
and I have tried to update the device but it comes up asking for a disc to be used to install it.
could anyone link me to a place where I could download it from.
my pc specs are;

GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS Version: Award Software International, Inc. F8


Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 1
Speed: 2009 MHz


thankyou for taking the time to help me everyone.
it is greatly appreciated.

Use Everest Home Edition or SIW to find your motherboard's brand name and model number first. You can't get any help without that info.

I downloaded siw. thanks.
is this what you need to know?

Property Value
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model GA-7VT600

Yes that's exactly what I needed. Download your audio drivers from here (http://www.giga-byte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/Driver_Model.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=1666&ProductName=GA-7VT600). Good luck and let me know if it works. :)

I downloaded it.
then ran it after it had finished downloading and it asked me to reset my computer.
so I did.
but I still have no sound.

do you any other ideas what could be wrong?

Your motherboard's on-board sound chip is bad. You might need to install a PCI based sound card

I'm trying to digitalize old analog files from VCR, and audio tapes to my PC.
to do that, I bough a PCI TV Card that has audio, video, S-Video, TV antenna inputs.The card came with a driver... and I installed the whole thing, and it looks like the installation went OK.
Still, when I connected my VCR analog lines to the card (S-Video + Audio in) - using either Video maker or Pinnacle 10 software - I was only able to get the video part, but no audio at all.
Could someone tell me why?
I would really appreciate it
Thanks
Jeanhttp

Have you tried using the right and left audio channels. Somtimes only the right or left audio channels are live, not both

Hi,
I dont know lots about computers but I am having a problem with my Multimedia Audio Controller and i cant hear any sound. The Multimedia Audio Controller is marked with a question mark and when i try to update it, it seys that its cant find the nessessary software to install it.

I realise that you will need extra information. Please tell me what you need and where I am suppose to be able to find it.

Please someone help me...I miss my sound!!

Mel

Use Everest Home Edition or SIW to tell us your Motherboard's model number. That'd be the main information we need.

Here is the information I found on my Motherboard. I'm not sure if it is what you are after but here it is anyway.

Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 65-0702-009999-00101111-050404-P4M266A$A0025001_BIOS DATE: 05/04/04 13:57:03 VER: 08.00.09
Motherboard Name Asus P4VP-MX

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Click on this link to download the drivers - best to save them to a new folder on in your documents folder so you can find it again - and then run the driver install routine.
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/sock478/P4V533-MX/alc655_NT&95_5280.zip

thankyou for helping me out but my sound still isnt working. i used the link you told me to use and i think i should have told you i have window xp. the folders only had 95 and NT4. i also restarted the computer and tried to update multimedia audio controller again but it still isnt working.
one of my speackers are making a repetitive clicking sound when they are turned on. should i be worried or concered about this?

sorry - my fault as I clicked the wrong link:
try this one
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/sock478/P4V533-MX/alc655_wdm5280.zip
don't worry about the clicking; it should go away once the driver is properly installed.

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!!! i now have sound...it sounds so good to have sound. :)
its been ages not having sound on this computer and it feels a bit wierd to be hearing sound from it. but im sure ill get used to it. :)
thanks heaps again. yeh when you gave me the right link it made much more sence. hehe.

oh yeh and did i say thankyou. :P
thanks again
Mel

It was a pleasure - and thanks for the thanks!

Okay um ive got the same problem as everyone else ...
sound isnt working ect.

MY MOTHERBOARD INFORMATION AND STUFF IS ...

motherboard
manufacturer - compaq
model - 07d0h



is that all you need to know ??

anyone ????

i found out some more stuff

my processors name is

AMD Athlon XP

specification:
AMD Athlon XP 1800+

Hey, recently i installed Windows XP with SP2 on my brothers laptop. It too has the audio controller problem and i can't find a driver for it. I've run the CPU-Z and under mainboard it says:

Manufacturer: toshiba
Model: Portable PC
Chipset: ATI IDCAB3 Rev: 05
Southbridge: ATI SB200
LPCIO: SMSC

BIOS:
Toshiba
Version 1.50
07/29/2004

The laptop is a Toshiba SA60-106 (according to a sticker underneath it)


Any help, greatly appreciated.

i found out some more stuff

my processors name is

AMD Athlon XP

specification:
AMD Athlon XP 1800+

sorry - could not find any working references to your board on my local compaq site in UK - you should look at your local compaq site as it may be something only sold where you are.

Your laptop model did not show on my local list of products - where are you and please confirm the model - satellite - or whatever. It may be that there is no audio driver available for you OS upgrade.

I am in New Zealand (The laptop i assume to have been from Europe because Shift 3 was the pound symbol.)
And even if i can find an old driver?

I installed the realtek thing but the speakers screech before each sound or when opening a media player.



Toshiba
SA60-106

Model number: PSA60E-Few more digits to follow...

Hi and sorry about the rugby - for both our teams.
Drivers are device and usually OS specific with rare exceptions. For example some odd W2k drivers will work with XP but very few. If you cannot find an XP driver you could try W2k. A screech usually means a driver error.
I found your system spec on a French site and see that you have a Realtec ALC 250 audio system.
Go to http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=6&PFid=6&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false#RTL8100B(L)/RTL8100C(L)/RTL8101L/RTL8139C(L)/RTL8139C(L)+/RTL8139D(L)/RTL8100(L)/RTL8130/RTL8139B(L)
and dowload the top driver from this ftp address
ftp://61.56.69.18/cn/nic/PCI_Install_5673_0820.zip
Remember to ininstall the old one before you install the new driver.
Best of luck.

yeah, but at least we made it further than aussie! So they can't boast about being better than us!

Just to let you know, this laptop has always run XP home i think, so sound drivers shouldn't be impossible to find.

What exactly did you want me to do? I ran the second link to download the driver, installed (don't know how to select which driver) but i ran the setup, installed and still no luck.