c00kies Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 So I recently got a new (not totally new I guess lol) computer. However I noticed that there was no sound coming from it when I was watching a stream of the last Canucks game (also verified that it wasn't just the feed). The sound card driver is Realtek AC97 audio. I don't know a lot about sound cards and the drivers, but I attempted to update the driver (I heard being outdated causes it to not work) and it said that it was already up to date. I don't know what else to do. I have also double checked that nothing was muted and that the sliders were all at an adequate place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Use System Restore and restore it to a point when you know the sound card was working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Is the speaker cord plugged all the way in ? Follow all the cords to make sure they are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allkill326 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I suggest you purchase one of those sound USBs. The sound/audio driver has to be broken for it to not function properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Use System Restore and restore it to a point when you know the sound card was working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horny Manatee Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Is your computer on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I should also note that I am not using actually speakers, just the computer's default output ones. I'm going to try to restore and see if that helps. Thanks to everyone thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Do you plug headphones into the sound device? If so where on your computer do you plug them in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton Peck Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 What are you using for playback? Speakers, headset/headphones? Have you tried using both? I'd recommend downloading the latest driver for your OS from Realtek directly. Then uninstall the current driver completely and install the driver fresh. Use Driver Fusion to make sure you wipe out the current driver completely (http://www.treexy.co...s/driver-fusion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 What are you using for playback? Speakers, headset/headphones? Have you tried using both? I'd recommend downloading the latest driver for your OS from Realtek directly. Then uninstall the current driver completely and install the driver fresh. Use Driver Fusion to make sure you wipe out the current driver completely (http://www.treexy.co...s/driver-fusion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoaltenderInterference Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I had this issue once. Then I found out I had turned the volume off on the video. I am not a smart person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I think I found out the problem The line out port works (used headphones and got sound), but I don't have working speakers to plug in there. I have no idea if I can set it up to produce sound without separate speakers and just play off the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allkill326 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I think I found out the problem The line out port works (used headphones and got sound), but I don't have working speakers to plug in there. I have no idea if I can set it up to produce sound without separate speakers and just play off the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton Peck Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 When I go to download it, I get a message saying that it didn't pass the Windows logo test, which is what happened when I tried it before. If you know the manufacturer of the motherboard you can go directly to their site and grab drivers as well. They might not be the latest, but you know they should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks to all of your suggestions. I now have sound, and this thread can be locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allkill326 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks to all of your suggestions. I now have sound, and this thread can be locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks to all of your suggestions. I now have sound, and this thread can be locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blame Obama Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 lemme guess... Windows 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 No. Windows XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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