Audio

Log on

marilynmyrtle — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:14:33 GMT

When I log on to the computer, it logs me back off before I can do anything.

435T/9000 Video card/PSU upgrade

MrMojo1 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:04:42 GMT

Hello!

I own a Dell 435T (which is now the 9000 series) since Fall 2009 so it's relatively new!

It has the i7 920 processor with Dell's ATI Radeon 4850 512mb card, 475W PSU and I've upgraded the memory to 9G and upgraded the HDD's so I have 3 1Tb drives. It still has 1 lone PCI slot and probably 2 PCI-E slots.

What else can I upgrade as I'd like to keep this baby for the next 3-5 years?

Please pardon me as I babble on....

I'm not a gamer but do a lot of video and music editing and, so far, it's holding up pretty well. The fan kicks in loudly upon boot up but basically quiets down during "normal" operations. It's the HDD that's a bit noisy when I'm processing or transferring files but that's fine too since it's relatively quiet at times.

I'm really a "newbie" when it comes to upgrading stuff like processor and PSU and video cards but, in this economy, I might as well "learn" how to upgrade components to keep costs relatively down.

I was thinking:

1. Processor - very pricey to upgrade but possible, may just wait another year or so for prices to drop. I read something about a "quick silver" thing that I'd need if I upgrade the processor. What is this? I'll have to look it up!

2. Graphic card - I Love the Dell ATI Radeon 4850 512mb card; it's considered one of the "best" 512mb cards based on my online research. Just recently, I was able to afford a 24" HD 1080p monitor! WOW! Great color and graphics! Just have to remember to do some work =;)

- Not sure if I need a 1G card yet as I know that I'll also "need" to upgrade the PSU since most video cards currently want more power such as 600W+ and don't know if 475W is adequate!

3. May add a dedicated sound card in the lone PCI slot as it's still hard to find an "affordable" PCI-E audio card! The onboard sound card isn't that bad, though!

4. Need to add some more USB ports but... the computer only has 1 PCI slot and I have Not found any USB PCI-E expansion cards (yet) as they're hard to find and may get pricey!

I just contacted Dell and it Still makes their current 8100 series with 375W PSUs and 9000 series with 475W PSUs! Why can't Dell just put in a standard600W PSU? It will save them (and us) money since there's only 1 type of PSU for All their desktops!!

Any suggestions???

Thinking of, at least, upgrading the PSU but don't know where to start. Read online that there's an ATX style PSU box what does that mean?? What type of tools are needed? Any add. wiring necessary for me to buy??

Is it relatively "simple" to upgrade a PSU and/or a video card??

I'm a "newbie" so any friendly advice and instructions would be most appreciated!!

Thank you very much =:)

Edit:

My apologies to everyone as I posted it in the Audio section by mistake! Sorry!

I need intel 82801g (ich7) audio driver for inspiron one desktop

koshu — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:24:58 GMT

Friends Plz provide me link for downloading intel 82801g (ich7) audio driver for inspiron one (inbuild system = cpu+monitor)desktop

Sound issues with AY511 soundbar

naemsmommy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:29:58 GMT

Hi, I have the AY511 soundbar and the ST2310 monitor. The soundbar works when I plug it directly into the computer, but when I plug it into the jacks on the monitor, there is no sound. Isn't this what the jacks on the monitor are for? The audio cord for the soundbar is really short and will only reach my computer if I put the soundbar under my desk instead of attaching it to the monitor, which defeats the whole purpose! Do I need to enable the jacks on the monitor somehow???

Thanks!

No sound

Osian — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:13:28 GMT

No sound via speakers, headphones, CD drive, or anywhere. Done the internal PC checkup and that was clear. Model is Dimension 9100. Do I need a new sound card/ driver or?????

Dimension 4700 Digital Audio Out

mongaloid23 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:05:55 GMT

How do I utilize / enable the Digital Audio output on my dimension 4700 with soundmax onboard sound? (also it is the yellow connector corrrect?)

Audio Device on High Definiiton Audio Bus

Mike Lee — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:36:13 GMT

My device manager is displaying a exclamation mark by the Audio Device on High Definiation Audio Bus can't seem to find the corrrect driver for this; I have been to the Dell support site ; I have not been able to locate the driver.

nvidia spdif 2 pin connection to sound card

lambdapro — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:20:08 GMT

I have a GTS250 on my e510 and a GTX260 on my GX280 and Creative Audigy 2 ZS sound cards on each. Each of the video cards came with an SPDIF cable so that the digital output of the sound card can get to the HDMI connection on the video card. The cable has a small white connector that goes into the video card. The other end of the cable has two pins that must be connected to the SPDIF out on the sound card. On an Audigy 2 ZS, these are pins 7 (ground) and 9 (spdif out). The cable has these labeled.

Anyway, I found this information difficult to find and figure out and thought that I would post it here to help others that might be interested in the solution.

David

NEED HELP AFTER PARALLEL INSTALL OF WINDOWS XP

Arthur_talley2 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:21:51 GMT

Hello, I had a system crash a few months ago, and after all of the trouble shooting steps failed I was forced to do a parallel install of Windows XP Media Center Edition. I am able to access all the files on my hard drive, however, the program files wouldn't work because I guess they are not installed on this new version of Windows.

This issue I need help resolving centers on Microsoft Office. It was pre-installed on the system when I ordered it from Dell. Since the parallel install, I no longer have access to those programs. I am looking for a way to retrieve the product key from my current files on the hard drive, then reinstall Office to the new version of XP. Does anyone know if this is possible?

I would be open to other means that would help reach the same end. Thanks!

Cannot see the microphone

Alan2008 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:27:54 GMT

The system says "No audio devices are installed" I never tried recording before as I am trying now to record now for the first time in a video program. Speakers work fine I'm running Vista System Type: XPS/Dimension 420 . My Graphics cards if that's important is: WX092 Card, Graphics, 256, 2600, Parker MRMGA+3

How do I get the computer to see the microphone?

VOSTRO 200 "NO AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICE IS INSTALLED"

MorenitaMami — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:31:06 GMT

I pray that someone can please help me with this problem before I lose my mind. I have a Dell Desktop Vostro 200 Windows Vista 32-bit. I have not had sound since last year, and ever since then i've been on a mission to regain sound. I've NEVER had a problem with my computer and sound until last year. I listened to my music on a daily basis via my computer and one day I shut it down, turned it back on the following day and NOTHING. Ever since then i've been trying everything under the sun to fix this problem, i've even been in contact with the windows vista techs so they could help me fix this problem and still nothing. I've gone to device maanager: sounds, game controllers... and scanned hardware for changes and nothing, i've gone to control panel and tried seeing what I could do there and still nothing. Nothing works at all, you name it and im sure i've tried it. I have RealTek HD. I've even scanned my computer while it was starting up (F8) and it did a "tone test" for the front and back speakers and they are working fine because I was able to hear sound. My computer tells me that nothing is wrong with my speakers at all. I've even bought several different speakers for my computer because it didn't come with any and none of them will work. I've come to realize that it isn't the speakers, it's my computer. Recently I had a BSOD and I re-started my computer to factory settings, so everything is how it was when I first bought this computer and all the stuff I had on it before was wiped out, and it STILL didnt fix the problem. Im tired of seeing that red X and reading "no audio output device installed," when im clearly looking at my speaker cord hanging from there. Also, i've done the uninstalling and re-installing for everything. I highly doubt it's the sound card being that I was able to hear sound during the "tone test" my computer did. Im at my wits end. So can someone PLEASE HELP ME!!! All help will be immensly appreciated. Sorry for giving you a story, I just wanted you to have all the facts before you attempted to help me. Once again, thank you.

Lost Desktop

donrb — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:53:46 GMT

Somehow I have lost my start menu and desktop. I can still access the Windows Vista tool bar, but my screen is black. Can anyone help?

sound

MICHAEL SKEFFINGTON — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:25:40 GMT

cant get any sound on my pc. Also when i go to enter my tag no nothing happens.

Sound card

ramanus — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:34:34 GMT

I have a Dell XPS and just upgraded the OS to Windows 7. Now my Creative Lab sound card is incapatible with the new OS per capadibility scan results. I would like to understand what I need to look for when placing an order for another sound card. I do not need anything for gaming, just looking for good sound.

studio xps 435T

kevinmcinerney — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:41:39 GMT

Multimedia Audio Controller Etc.

ianstata — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:37:02 GMT

On our 8400 that we just had devirused by a local tech, who won't even return my calls because she messed things up so badly, we have no audio. The Multimedia Audio Controller is yellowflagged in the "Other" Category. The computer says that it is enabled but can't find the software. Going another route and using the troubleshooting program for sound, when I get to checking the default device for audio, I am told that there is no device. All of the Audio fields on that page are grayed out and inactive so I can't select any from a dropdown. I can change the video if I wanted to but not the audio. I have checked and all the sound devices are said to be enabled and functioning properly. How can I get the computer to allow me to pick the default device for audio?

Jeff

XPS 730 case with a EVGA motherboard LGA 1366

sikatcebu28 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:29:49 GMT

I have an awesome XPS 730 case that i want to upgrade to a new intel i7 920 processor. My question is, would

a evga LGA 1366 motherboard fit on my xps 730 case. thanks in advance.

pc with tv as monitor

anitamattie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:46:10 GMT

I have a dell dimension 5150 and i want to use my lg 32pc5rv-ug tv as a monitor....i have it connected the same as any other monitor but it doesn't do anything.... i'm getting a no signal flashing all over the screen

help

Anita

Dimension 4600 : Home / Office Power Option failed to shut down the screen

Seng Kuang — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:54:55 GMT

Hi,

I am using MS XP (Home) Edition as my OS.

Usually the power option that I choose could shut down the screen after 10 minutes of idle time (not using the PC).

It on back when I move the mouse again.

But lately this feature is not working at all. May I know why and how to overcome this problem?

Thanks

Low

Crackling Sound in Vista 64

Psykoh1 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:25:45 GMT

I have a 710 H2C, quad core, duel 8800 GTX video cards, liquid cooled, upgraded to 8gig of ram. When I updated the system from 4gig of ram to 8 gig of ram I also had to upgrade to OS to vista 64. Since then my Creative sound card, I think it's a XI, has been nothing but trouble. Lots of popping and crackling, it's so bad I can't even play any games on the system and have the sound running. I have downloaded the latest drivers from Creative and Dell with no help. I even went as far a looking at replacing the sound card with an AXUS brand. The problem with that is that they don't make any high end cards in PCI. Also Dell uses a prepriatary connector for the front mount jacks which I have no hope of replacing with anyone else sound card. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm at my whits end and have a system I can't use !!!!

DRIVE 3 NOT FOUND

tlp91 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:42:18 GMT

When i turned on my dimension 4700 desktop the black screen came up with a message:

DRIVE 3 NOT FOUND PARALLEL ATA, PTA-1 (PRI IDE SLAVE). I AM ASSUMING THIS MEANS THAT THE COMPUTER IS NOT READING THAT MY DVD R/RW BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO EVEN OPEN THE DRIVE. WHAT CAN I DO

Speakers Don't Work?

Dmorrell2 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:30:44 GMT

I have a old Dell Desktop Dimension. 8100 with P4 I upgraded to Windows XP and Now The Harmond /Kardon speakers Don't Work, But very old White Speakers that don't match the System do work??, I know the System is low on Ram and I am Upgrading it soon as I find (4) sticks PC800 RD Ram That Fit, , but I would like to Have the System work with the good Speakers now if possiable !! Help Please Dave

audio

sue r — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:53:12 GMT

xps 1 thunder sound every 15 minutes.????

XPS 730 Sound Problem

john arts — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:33:03 GMT

My XPS 730 has a Soundblaster Xfi installed. With the headphone and a microphone from Logitech, I can not get the Speakers and the Headphone working properly. When trying to get the speakers and headphone working at the same time doesn't work. Starting Windows Media player, I only get the sound on the speakers, starting Youtube on internet I only get the sound on the headphone.

No sound from speakers - but from headphone?

thebrettman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:59:53 GMT

I just received my new Dell Inspiron 545 ST today.

I set everything up and runs smooth, but no audio. I have updated the drivers with the retail drivers, uninstalled those and used the Dell driver webpage and installed those drivers to no avail.

If I plug my headphones into the front jack, audio comes through them. If I unplug, nothing from the speakers. The speakers are old Altec Lansings. There are 4 speakers and a sub. There are two lines for the speakers, a green and a black. I've tried moving those around to different spots on the back (there's 6 audio inputs) and that hasn't helped.

I am stumped and frustrated! Any advice? The speakers were working a week ago on my old PC.

Can I put a new sound card in an Inspiron 530 desktop?

I AM BOG — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:10:57 GMT

I blew the leftside of the soundcard (or whatever it is in there) on my Inspiron 530 desktop. The left speaker is now distorted and the overall sound (both sides is too quiet). I plug my guitar into the computer and it used to worked fabulously, but then I experimented and plugged something I shouldn't have into the line in and that was that.

Anyway, I don't know much about computers, but i want to put a PCI 7.1 card in there. Can I do this? Is there any reason I can't?

Getting "Creative" Static with an XPS 420

MACisle — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:00:42 GMT

I know from numerous references that questions like this have been asked before, I just haven't been able to find them or any answers. So, I figured I'd go ahead and ask myself before I pull out my hair...

I've got sound card issues. I have a Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi, it's the OEM card with my system. However from day one I've had problems with it. The annoyance right now is intermittent background clicking and other distracting noises when the system is just idling. If Media Player is the only application open then all is well, but launching Word, or Firefox, or Zune and I start getting intermittent background noises. This leads me to think it is performance related; when the system is idling it's fine, opening and running applications causes problems. I've heard of other occasions where an nVidia board and Creative SB produce snap, crackle and pop but those instances seem to involve an SLI graphics card; I've got an 8800GT, also OEM. It really annoys me to think this system might have been built with incompatible parts from Dell. So, phase 1: Is there a fix for this sticking with the X-Fi? (Sometimes it works for a while when everything is first hooked up, so I know it can do it!)

If there isn't I can try the on-board audio except I can't get the front headphone and mic jack to work when I switch over. I disconnected the lead to the sound card but they don't function. Do they need to be plug directly into the MoBo? I looked around but couldn't find anywhere to plug it and the manual doesn't mention this little detail, just configuring on-board audio in the BIOS.

Finally, if neither of these are possible and I install another sound card (I've got an ASUS Xonar standing by) will I be able to hook up the front panel mic and headphones (the mic is the most important)? I ask because I've heard that Dell's cable is proprietary, which is really dumb if the proprietary sound card is incompatible with the system board.

As a P.S. I'm also upgrading to 7 at some point; anyone know if that might change any of my current sound issues? I've also tried several different speakers and three different houses. Also of note, the front headphone jack works just fine, no static at all.

I really appreciate any insights on this as I'm at the end of my rope dealing with each successive problem. So thanks in advance guys!

XPS 420 rear mic jack is not working

my600m — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:30:49 GMT

XPS 420, Win7 and drivers are updated. I can only use the front mic jack to record sound. When I plug mic in rear jack, computer does not detect it. In control panel,the record device jack only list front one. The computer was originally installed Vista system. If my memory is correct, the rear mic jack was not working in Vista as well. I don't know it's hardware, setting or driver problem. Hope someone can kindly help me!

del dimension 9200 desktop

NICKY BELL — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:21:48 GMT

Hi ive recently had two blue screen error notifications which shut down my pc, the first is showing internet explorer exp cannot open int .site http/facebook.com home php operation aborted, ,I have no problem accessing any other webpages and can only access facebook by deleting webpage history,

I have recently installed a new epson printer a couple of weeks ago and dont know if it relates to my next blue screen message im getting which is Bad Pool Caller which has shut down my machine but has started back up ok

Finally I am unable to play film dvds as it is showing windows media cant play dvd because a compatible dvd decoder is not installed .

Please could someone assist me to a solution and correct method of correcting these problems

thanks

Studio One 19 Audio system

dc2027 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:07:34 GMT

I just got my Stuido One 19 - Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit and I was wondering, (I can't seem to find it) IF ANYONE has successfully hooked up external speakers to it or know if that can be done? I am new to the computer world but would love to have some nice speakers hooked up to my Studio One 19...ANY information,advice or help you can give me on whether I should use a speaker bar or what speakers are good for this system IF it even can be hooked up, would be greatly appreciated......Thank you

Zino HD Sound Card Feedback

topdog45 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:57:25 GMT

Hi,

I have a brand new Zino HD with 4GB of ram and Windows 7. I'm using HDMI for video and sound. The problem is whenever I close a program and the sound is still playing, I get horrible feedback that will not stop unless I play something and then stop the sound before closing the program. This is the case with every program. Hulu, Pandora, Rhapsody, Doom 3, ETC. Doesn't matter. This computer is brand new! Any input would be appreciated before I call customer service. Thanks.

Optiplex GX620 with Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated Audio and Windows 7

hvdesai — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:54:14 GMT

Hi...

I have a Optiplex GX620 with Bios version A11 and integrated 198X Audio. I have installed Windows 7 on the system and it works fine with exception of Audio. In recording device panel of Sound, it does not show AUX or Stereo Mix adapters as active. Is DELL planning on issueing an driver update after Oct. 22, 2009? Is there any place else that I can look for these updates drivers?

Thanks.

XPS 400 sound card only works from headphone imput

jahsteve — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:22:47 GMT

My SB Live 24 bit will only work if headphones or speakers are plugged into the headphone imput on the front of my computer. There is no sound at all when I plug the speakers into the card. Using the integrated audio has been the only way to get sound up until today when I decided to disabled the integrated audio in the bios and sure enough, I get sound through the card, but again, only through the headphone imput. I reinstalled the card and made sure all the connections are secured and also reinstalled the SB Live software and upgraded the drivers which didn't help. Going back to the integrated audio makes no difference, still only sound through the headphone imput. I'm wondering if this is an issue with the mother board or the card.

Studio 540 Bios Update

wallymund — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:29:32 GMT

Does anybody have done a bios update to version 1.0.7 released 12/15/2009?, I did it, but I think someone made a mistake , when I went to the bios pressing F2, and for my surprise the BIOS info shows, Bios Info: 1.0.7 11/25/08, I try to get help from technical support but the guy told me they cannot help me because I bought Windows 7 from Amazon.

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Audio not working.

Jie101 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:37:08 GMT

I have an Dell Studio 540. I just brought this computer, after a few days the sound just went away. I reinstalled the driver and it worked for a few days. Then today a message keeps popping up saying how an audio jackport is unplugged and plugged in back and forth non stop. Now no matter what I do there is no sound. I tried replugging in the wires and reinstalled driver again. And it still has no sound. My computer uses RealTek HD audio. Somebody help please!

Dell Desktop speaker problem! Sound only coming from the subwoofer!??

stelenny — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:50:07 GMT

Hi everyone.. i have a Dell Inspiron S530 and a 2:1 speaker set-up. I have been over the moon with the speakers they give a great sound... however, recently they have become useless as they only produce sound from the subwoofer and nothing throught the actual speakers??

The desktop itself i am having issues with and can't actually get on it to play around with any setting... it's broke and needs system restore, that's another story.

With reagrds to the speakers... they have randomly started to do this, I plugged them into my mp3 and ipod which i have done before fine with the jack socket... but now when i try that the sound is terrible. So, 2 queries.. does anyone know why it may be doing this and whether i can fix it? The wires seem fine etc? Secondly... i have warrenty for my computer with Dell.. do you think the speakers will be covered under this warrenty? I bought the computer and speakers as a package.

Many thanks! Ste.

Cannot get sound to work for Dell Demension 8400

SayIATAnything17 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:50:40 GMT

I recently re-loaded Windows XP on my computer (completely erasing everything and starting from scratch). I got all my drivers working on my computer again, however, I cannot seem to get my audio drive working. I loaded my soundblaster disc onto the computer, I then put my demension disc in and selected the audio drive to load on, it opens the SOUNDMAX installation but then errors and says "Audio driver not found. re-boot, then try again". I then came to the dell website clicked on All Demension 8400 it had 2 audio drivers to try the one says "Set-up did not detect the required components" and the other one says "The audio driver files do not support your computer hardware"... I've tried everything I could think of to get my sound working but NOTHING has seemed to work, so if anyone has any suggestions (besides purchasing a new sound card) please let me know, thanks

Side Note: I don't think this has anything to do with it, I had 2 errors while re-loading XP one was a 'wmnetmgr.dll' and the other was a 'wmm2res.dl_'

Problems recording speaker audio with Sigmatel V. 5.10.0.4823 A05

Iamnumber1 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:00:10 GMT

I'm trying to record audio with camtasia studio's and I can't get it to work. I tried other programs too and I get the same thing. My sound card is: Sigmatel audio. The dell website says the version is : 5.10.0.4823 A05

Is there anything I can do? I downloaded the driver updates and still the same thing.

XPS 730 system recommened PCIexpress Sound card

Philby12 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:55:53 GMT

Hi,

Was wodnering if any could suggestion a PCIexpress Sound acrd that would work with my XPS 730, which has a Nforce Chipset, Nvidia Bforce Ultra 790I board,.

Need 5.1 surround sound capable, would be used for gaming and also for recording music from old LP's etc to PC.

I tried a Creartive Titaium Pro Falty PCIx one, but either card was faulty or it just was not comptable with this board. Creatives Drivers just could not recongise it.

Thanks

Phil

How do I actually get the 5.1 audio out of my Vostro 420?

stark23x — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:53:44 GMT

Scenario: New Vostro 420. Claims to have 5.1 audio integrated. There is neither an optical nor a SPDIF connection anywhere on the machine. So how exactly to I get the 5.1 audio out of it wothout buying an external soundcard that *has* optical or SPDIF out?

Windows 7 Sound Problems

afroMouse — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:53:05 GMT

So I've been searching for a while now on how to get the sound drivers working on Windows 7 RC 64-Bit..

I have an older Dell Dimension E520 ~ I've installed all the Vist 64-bit drivers and ran every Urgent, Recommended, and Optional windows update.

When adjusting the volume I can hear the little ding that tests the volume, but I get no sound from anything else (YouTube, Media Player, ect.).

Has anyone had a similar problem or have any idea how to solve this problem?

Problem with CD/DVD player on Optiplex 740 PC

Mikedrum — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:00:24 GMT

Hi there

I am experiencing problems with operating the CD/DVD player on my Optiplex 740 PC. Since buying it, it has always worked but for the past month, it does not read any CDs or DVDs. The tray light comes on but then nothing further happens.

What could be the problem? I went into Device drivers and received the following error message:

"Windows successfully loaded the device driver for this hardware but cannot find the hardware device. (Code 41) Click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter for this device."

The PC has not been opened or any device disconnected.

Audio Not Working "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

coldkash — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:55:49 GMT

The message I receive when I Right-click on my IDT High Definition Audio CODEC. This is under the Device Mgr, 'Sound, video and game controllers.

This Device cannot start. (Code 10).

When I click on Advance Volume Controls a window pops up with the following message, "There are no active mixer device available."

Another message I receive when I look within the Legacy Audio Drivers and Right click Properties, 'This device is working properly', yet there is no Driver Tab.

I have downloaded from the Dell site both drivers R124105 or the Sigmatec and R158714 drivers. Neither of which were successfully installed so I have uninstalled the downloads. When I try the Dell Download Mgr within Add/Remove Programs, I am informed that there are no files needed. As stated in the title the message I receive when I go to, Control Panel> Sounds Speech & Audio > Sounds & Audio Devices and look at Volume, I see No Audio Device, then looking under the Sounds Tab > Sound Scheme > nothing is selected. And when I choose Windows Default and choose Asterisk or any other selection under Program Events to listen to a system sound, I do not get the Play button highlighted. And finally when I click the Audio Tab nothing is highlighted under any of the following Sound Playback, Sound Recording or MIDI music Playback. Also under dimmed lettering reads in all 3 cases, No Playback Devices, No Recoding Devices and No MIDI Playback Devices.

If I could just figure out how to uninstall or install what is missing, but I have spent considerable time at this with total failure as my result.

No sounds except for a teeny tiny Windows error sound coming only from within the pc itself, not the speakers. My speakers work on another pc and another pc's speakers which work do not when plugged into this one

Dell E520

is the PC Code on the back

Background, some time ago when the pc was at another location they had to reintall the entire system software. Now that disk cannot be found. Would it be wise to go to downloads and jsut start from scratch? And if so the system download at this Dell site is only 3MB (roughly) not hardly enough I would think. Or I could just Restore my System. Any thoughts?

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audio problems in gaming

PatientRock — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:24:10 GMT

Greetings - I've been having problems with my audio in various new game releases for a while now. It first began with Oblivion but the problem has extended to Fallout 3, Resident Evil 5, and Fry Cry 2. Essentially the problem is that my system isn't able to layer all the sounds the game produces. Sound effects interupt the music, footstep effects interrupt dialogue, ambient sound effects (birds chirping) interupt gunfire effects, etc. But it's not every new release just these particular games.

I'm not savy enough with computers to identify the problem and am hoping someone on here can help me out. I have a Dell XPS 400. Windows XP. SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec (I've updated the driver). Altec Lansing quadraphonic speakers. I hope that's everything folks would need to know. Thank you!

Dell Zino HD - HDMI Audio "Not Plugged In" Windows 7 64bit

neo2299 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:51:10 GMT

I just bought a zino hd with 512mb video card....I hooked it up to my Sony KDL-46W5100 TV and the picture looks amazing...However, the audio does not work...so I checked the audio settings and it shows the HDMI as "Not Plugged In". My XPS 13 laptop works great with HDMI and windows 7. I have downloaded all updated drivers and tried disabling the onboard sound in the bios,but nothing works....I have a $500 brick sitting in my bedroom that's worthless without sound. Any advice? Thanks

Precision T3400 - no audio after waking from sleep mode

Thomas8200 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:52:38 GMT

Hello All,

I have Precision T3400 rungin Vista Ultimate x64 SP2 with 8GB ram and Analog Devices Integrated HD Audio controller. I have loaded the lastest Dell driver, version 6.10.x.5491, A02, for the controller. When the computer wakes from sleep, there is a white 'x' over the speaker and hovering brings up a message saying: "No Audio Output Device is Installed." I device is also missing from device manager. I've tried reloading the driver, etc., nothing seems to work but a hard reboot of the system.

Any help appreciated.

Thomas

audio driver update

stevea51 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:31:29 GMT

Hi all, I am having a heck of a time trying to disable my internal micophones. For example while trying to record an album I get ambient sound as my speakers are microphones. I have tried to disable but no luck. I do see a driver update for my XPS M1530 however it is a Sigmatel Stac 92xx c-major HD audio, and the one installed is a Sigmatel Tel High Def Audio Codec. I have had this just about a year now and would like to fix the problem. Should I update the driver? Any suggestions?

Thanks Stevea51

downloading drivers for audio

tbndy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:06:59 GMT

i have a win xp dell harddrive was wiped op system installed no audio i tried to follow directions to download from dell save to desktop double click on it but when i do all i see is contents of the file mumbo jumbo it is supposed to start some download wizzard but nothing happens and i cant download the file any help would be app

Microphone system for my Dell

Hewes123 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:50:35 GMT

Maybe I'm just not techno, but I'm trying to use Skype with a good friend and I can see him and hear him, but he can't hear me (I don't have a web cam yet). It keeps telling me that my microphone is very quiet, but I've gone through all the troubleshooting. Where is my microphone or do I have to go get a separate microphone? Please help.

no mixer device

egroce714 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:43:50 GMT

i had to reinstall xp on my XPS 400 and have no sound and the link in the dell download site is not working