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    Only one playback device available

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Orion123, May 5, 2012.

  1. Orion123

    Orion123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just installed a new SSD, everything seems to be normal except for the sound, I installed the realtek audio driver and have had trouble ever since. I only have 1 available option in my playback device, (for example, when I played BF3 before, the game sound would come through the laptop speakers and voice would come through the headset, I have the 3.5mm jack headphones just to verify).

    I've done clean installs with my original HDD that came in my m14x, I've installed all the drivers I thought I needed, can't remember if I'm missing any, any and all help is appreciated thanks!
     
    Orion123, May 5, 2012
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    TheGamerofGames Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry for this but I misunderstood what were you speaking about so now I edited my post ...
     
    TheGamerofGames, May 6, 2012
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    There could be a possibility that the default windows audio driver is your issue. I know this is probably a stupid question but I'll go for it anyways: Is your system completely updated?
     
    Infin1ty, May 6, 2012
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