No Sound after reformat

[Scotiagirl]

I reformatted afreinds computer on the weekend, after the reformat was complete we had no sound. From what investigation I could find out on the net, and here, (which seems like a super great forum by the way), I find this is common after a reformat. The problem with his system is we think it is an onboard sound card. As I can find no "hardware" recognized by his system.

here are his specs.

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name HOME
System Manufacturer VIA Technologies, Inc.
System Model P4M266A-8235
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~1996 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 25/03/2004
SMBIOS Version 2.2

Would appreciate any assistance anyone can give in trying to figure out what drivers I need to find and install !!

Thanks

[shamus]

Welcome to Windrivers Scotiagirl!

Download and run Everest : http://www.lavalys.com/

Let us know what it says you have for your onboard soundcard and one of us will be able to find a driver for you.

[Scotiagirl]

:) Thank you will advise what he comes up with. Will be later tonight before I can reply.

[Scotiagirl]

They downloaded this and said they could find nothing listed after Multmedia, I assume that is where we look for the sound card??

[Mayet]

http://forums.techguy.org/t373945&highlight=Sound+Card.html

I see tech support guy is having issues finding your answer too. At least we suggested everest instead of telling you to open the case. :devil: :devil: :devil:



Driver Download Click Here (http://www.viaarena.com/downloads/drivers/audio/6.00a/Vinyl_AudioCode_v600a.zip) Chipset Audio Driver

Without knowing the motherboard model I would say its via ac 97 sound.

[Scotiagirl]

Thanks, will try this and let you know. :)

[Scotiagirl]

That did the trick, Sound up and going, the hug I got was worth it all!

Isn't it great the support system the internet gives Us.. Great Forum!! Great Help!!

[Mayet]

Hey that's Great....... :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs2: :thumbs: :thumbs:

[xpuser357]

Mayet you are excellent in your field and very good looking. I have a
problem with sound as well but I have a card Phillips PSC604 and cannot
find drivers from Phillips. Do you have any suggestions? :)

[Mayet]

Geez..for that comment I will go to the ends of the Earth to find you a driver :devil: :devil: :devil:


Try This (http://soundcard.free-driver-download.com/Philips/11040/Philips-PSC604-Sound-Card-Driver-4.05-Windows-98SE-ME-2000-XP.html)

or

This (http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/drivers/235/235747.htm)

[xpuser357]

Thank you I have sound and it is great thanks again