sound not working help plzzzz

rp.zigg · 02-24-2007, 07:29 PM

my sound on my computer stoped working i need help wit this i have windows xp media center ed..... its an hp a1218n realtek hd sound on board realtek 5.10.0.5345 i think thats why it is im kinda new to this but help would be realy gr8 thanx

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 07:37 PM

just explain it bit more. r u trying to dual boot and which distro u r installing? Is sound card working alright in XP but not in Linux?

rp.zigg · 02-24-2007, 07:39 PM

now im not useing linux i was just look for a wayto fix it on windows xp how do i foind the info of my sound card on my computer i know its a realtek on borad sound card if theres a way to find ne more info tell me how to get it sorry im kinda new to the sound not working i my warranty just ran out i know its some thing small too

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 07:55 PM

hey it's linux forum

.. k i think ur sound card's device driver is uninstalled or disturbed. Just check it first that either ur soudn card is properly installed and working or not.
Right click on My Computer>>Properties... a system properties window will open.. go to Hardware>>Device Manager.... now Device Manager window will be opened.. Go to Sound, video and game controllers n expand it.. Check eitehr they are properly installed or they r showing a yellow sign.... click on Audio Codecs and check the 'device status' there will be written either "This device is working properly." OR "This device is not working properly."...

If it's the case of not working then it means that the driver is not installed .. just inster the CDROM u got with your computer ... n reinstall the sound driver..
Hope it will help u ...

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 07:58 PM

Go to Start Menu>>Run n type their

dxdiag

directX will be open.. click on Sound tab .. n check the Notes section on botom .. if it says

. To test DirectSound functionality, click the "Test DirectSound" button above.
. No problems found.
then it means that ur sound card is ok .. other wise u might reinstall the driver.

rp.zigg · 02-24-2007, 09:16 PM

i dont got the cd that came wit my computer and its saytin on directX that its working proborly and installed and i did a sound test but i didnt here notthing ???? what else can i do i did a system restore im just going restart now see what it does

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 09:28 PM

Just check your physical cables from you sound port 2 speakers ;p

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 09:31 PM

hmm.. or note down ur soud card's company & model number and google it's driver. try to search on net and do a reinstall of driver

rp.zigg · 02-24-2007, 09:34 PM

hey the only thing that is showing up as yellow this is what you said.....................(.....Right click on My Computer>>Properties... a system properties window will open.. go to Hardware>>Device Manager.... now Device Manager window will be opened.. Go to Sound, video and game controllers n expand it.. Check eitehr they are properly installed or they r showing a yellow sign.... click on Audio Codecs and check the 'device status' there will be written either "This device is working properly." OR "This device is not working properly."...

If it's the case of not working then it means that the driver is not installed .. just inster the CDROM u got with your computer ... n reinstall the sound driver..
Hope it will help u ...).....

the only the that showed up yellow was some thing in other device... and it was called cif single chip you know if that could be it >>>>>>>>>

rp.zigg · 02-24-2007, 09:36 PM

i found out what its for a webcam hahahahaha damn this is pissing me off

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 09:42 PM

no i couldn't get any clue frm that cif single chip..

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 09:43 PM

so ur sound problem is still there

Mustafa^Qasim · 02-24-2007, 09:47 PM

Ok now the last solution that came into my mind is to open Start Menu > programs > Accesseries > Entertainment > Voulme Control..
If it's opening the voulme control then it means that ur driver is working alright check any option there..
BUT if it says someting like No Mixer Available.. then it definetly means that ur Audio Driver is distrubed n u have to reinstall it

Tinkster · 03-04-2007, 11:12 AM

Please post your thread in only one forum. Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread is being closed because it is a duplicate.

The one in the appropriate forum is here:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...d.php?t=532114

And here are the other (closed) dupes:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...d.php?t=534400
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...d.php?t=534405