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    Sigmatel Audio driver error - installation

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Jamste, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. Jamste

    Jamste Notebook Geek

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    I'm trying to install the audio driver for the Vaio SZ but it keeps coming up with an error saying:

    Exiterror:error=device object not present, restart the system and run setup again.

    I've restarted many times and done a clean install of XP a number of times already. What is going on? Please help!
     
    Jamste, Aug 14, 2008
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    Jamste Notebook Geek

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    Can someone help me, PLEASE!!
     
    Jamste, Aug 14, 2008
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    ShinyFalcon Notebook Consultant

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    Does the SZ use Sigmatel? I thought the SZ used Soundmax as their sound card.
     
    ShinyFalcon, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. Jamste

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    Sony use Sigmatel here in Asia Pacific. I have solved the problem. I needed to install a patch for the computer to recognize the audio hardware then be able to install the drivers.
     
    Jamste, Aug 14, 2008
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    Jamste, I got the same problem. I downgrade from Vista to XP. What is the patch that you mention? Where can I download it? Thanks
     
    cao, Mar 5, 2009
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    NHT Notebook Evangelist

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    Update your XP with windowsupdate. I have to install the patch HD sothat it can separate the modem and the sound card in the HD bus.
    The hotfix KB888111 is what you need.
     
    NHT, Mar 6, 2009
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