No Sound after reformat

**Scotiagirl** · June 22nd, 2005, 05:09 PM

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** · June 22nd, 2005, 09:25 PM

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** · June 23rd, 2005, 04:44 AM

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

**Scotiagirl** · June 26th, 2005, 05:13 PM

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

**Mayet** · June 27th, 2005, 04:02 AM

http://forums.techguy.org/t373945&hi...ound+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.

Driver Download Click Here Chipset Audio Driver

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

**Scotiagirl** · June 27th, 2005, 04:37 AM

Thanks, will try this and let you know.

**Scotiagirl** · June 30th, 2005, 03:58 PM

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** · July 2nd, 2005, 05:22 AM

Hey that's Great.......

**xpuser357** · July 9th, 2005, 07:37 PM

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?