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    g73sw audio problems

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by cacklefactory, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. cacklefactory

    cacklefactory Newbie

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    So I just finished reformatting my computer and now the audio isn't working properly. It appears to be only coming out of one speaker and the headphone jack isn't working at all. Is this a driver problem? Thanks.
     
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    [email protected] Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, it's a driver problem. Install the Realtek drivers from here: Realtek
     
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    Thanks, that fixed it. I actually found it on the asus website. And now I'm wondering, should I download all of these drivers? I already dled the graphics one from nvidia but I also got the touchpad one off asus.
    For some of the other stuff I'm not sure what they do so I was hesitant to dl them.
    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download G73Sw
     
    cacklefactory, Apr 4, 2012
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    Don't use the drivers from Asus. They're out of date.

    Anyways, yes, you should definitely install all your drivers! (But not everything on Asus' site.) Sarge has a guide that's more or less up-to-date here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus-gaming-notebook-forum/583215-g73sw-g53sw-latest-drivers-everything-you-need-fresh-install.html

    Follow that and you should be set, although you may need to experiment a bit in the Audio section. Sarge's setup doesn't work for me or a couple of other people.

    EDIT: Just realized you installed the JH drivers. Definitely get them off of Realtek's site.
     
    [email protected], Apr 4, 2012
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