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javeryh:
This isn't really a software problem but it is a computer problem so here goes...

I built the computer myself and everything seems to be working properly except for the audio.  When I launch WMP to try and play a CD it tells me that the sound is either missing or not installed properly.  I'm trying to use the on-board audio with my motherboard.  I have the DVD-ROM connected with the ribbon cable, the power cable and the little 4-pin cable.

What needs to be done generally to get the audio to work?  I feel like I've tried everything (I even read the instructions!) but nothing seems to be working... 

Thanks!   :cheers:
langdoguk:
I've got the exact same problem , set everything up great and never thought the sound wouldn't work , then plugged speakers in the other day and the same problem as you ,I got a driver for the board but it won't install ???????
I'm using an older board than you and thought XP would take care of it  :dunno
TheDriver:
Does the audio within windows work ie. windows startup sounds and system notifications etc... ?

What's listed in your hardware manager for audio devices?

Regards.
waveryder:
If it has REALTEK audio you should start by using the latest drivers from REALTEK not the built in XP ones.
Had problems myself with XP trying to install WDM drivers. Mind you it was an AC97 soundboard.
javeryh:

--- Quote from: TheDriver on September 16, 2007, 01:28:08 pm ---Does the audio within windows work ie. windows startup sounds and system notifications etc... ?

What's listed in your hardware manager for audio devices?

Regards.


--- End quote ---

There is no sound whatsoever - even within windows.  I'll have to check what's listed in the hardware manager for audio devices - good idea!

Is there anything generally that needs to be done to get audio working?  I literally just guessed when it came to assembling everything - like if a wire looked like it plugged in somewhere in the motherboard that's where I put it.  The motherboard came with a CD of drivers - maybe there's a solution there...
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