dv300 sound card and soundmax

[NooNoo]

So it searched for a driver and eventually gave you a finish button to click?

Right click my computer, select properties, click on the hardware tab and click the device manager button.

By sound, video and game controllers click the + and you will get a list of installed sound and other stuff. Please post the entire list of things under sound - there should be 8 or 9 items.

[paul62]

Audio Codecs
Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM AC"97 Audio Controller
Legacy Audio Drivers
Media Control Devices
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Standard Game Port
video Codecs

[NooNoo]

OK, so you sound is installed. What problem do you have with the sound?

[paul62]

There isno sound at aall no windows sound and no audio.

[NooNoo]

OK, are your speakers powered? Are they plugged into the green socket? Have you tested that the speakers work with say an MP3 player?

[paul62]

The speakers were connected and I have just confirmed that they are working, with another dievice.

[NooNoo]

Then given the symptoms you describe, I wonder if your onboard sound has gone faulty. Do you have a pci sound card that can be added?

[NooNoo]

Another thought

Is the windows audio service started and set to automatic?
Click start, run and type in
services.msc
On the window that opens look down the list on the right for the service.