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    Audio Controller Problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by likair, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. likair

    likair Notebook Consultant

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    Hello

    why if a computer with all the necessary audio drivers and codecs, doesn't play audio.

    In the device manager there is the Audio Controller which is showing a problem. Removed it, but still with problem.
    I have no installation disks.
    Updates audio drivers but no changes.

    Audio is set in the BIOS. The card is on board.

    Any help?
     
    likair, Feb 4, 2007
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    Are you using the correct drivers? I would use both the drivers that are on the manufacturers website, and also the ones on the website of the audio controllers website.
     
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    likair Notebook Consultant

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    whats the differernce between the drivers and audio controllers?

    Audio controllers doesn t seem to be in every system. At least in my laptop its not.

    This problem is on a work station pc

    Thanks for the help.
     
    likair, Feb 4, 2007
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    The audio controller is the hardware contoller for the audio devices. It requires a driver for it to run, and any notebook with sound should have one. If the sound isn't working, and there is a question mark or explanation mark next the the controller, then that is most likely where the problem lies.
     
    Zero, Feb 5, 2007
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    likair Notebook Consultant

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    can you please identify a "general' driver for my workstation.

    The sound card is on board and I'm afraid I don't know the brand....
    I downloaded the Realtek Audio Controller but with no success..

    Thanks for the help!!
     
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    Zero, Feb 5, 2007
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