no sound from computer

cpayne5 · 06-08-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

True, but I just saw on the website when I was looking for drivers that his particular model had Soundblaster options.

Ah, yeah, sorry. I missed that option.

Pull the card and see if the freezing up stops. If it does, you can leave it out and turn the onboard audio on in the bios. It won't be 5.1, but it will be sound.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

Ah, yeah, sorry. I missed that option.

Pull the card and see if the freezing up stops. If it does, you can leave it out and turn the onboard audio on in the bios. It won't be 5.1, but it will be sound.

True enough. I forgot that since it's PCI you can remove it. That's a good call. If the card is malfunctioning, then it may not be motherboard related so much as it's just that card.

MTK · 06-08-2006, 01:44 PM

OK, I removed the sound card and everything seems to be running smooth. No freezing, no conflicts in the device mgr.

Is it safe to assume the problem was the card? How do I go about buying a new one, do I just buy the same one? Are there any compatibility issues I need to know about?

thanks guys

cpayne5 · 06-08-2006, 02:15 PM

Does your motherboard have sound? If so, you can enable this in your bios, and you'll have sound. If not (or if you want 5.1 again), you can just buy a new soundcard and install it.

MTK · 06-08-2006, 02:21 PM

I enabled the sound in the bios but I'm still not hearing anything, board must not have sound I guess.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 02:24 PM

It's conflicting with the you currently have. Try taking that card out of your computer if you are comfortable. AND if you see slots that'll fit a speaker connector on your motherboard, you should be good to go.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 02:25 PM

Scratch what I said before. Saw that you already did that.

I'd just order a new one from newegg. I always trust their shipping and prices. I would also say it is safe to assume it was the card causing all the problems.

cpayne5 · 06-08-2006, 02:26 PM

What I mean, is if it has another set of holes for mic/speakers like on this MB. It's between the monitor port and usb ports.

MTK · 06-08-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

What I mean, is if it has another set of holes for mic/speakers like on this MB. It's between the monitor port and usb ports.

yes it does

cpayne5 · 06-08-2006, 02:34 PM

Did you plug in the speakers and enable the ports in the bios?

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 02:37 PM

It should look like this.

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 02:47 PM

If the mobo has onboard audio you might need to download the drivers from Dell in order to get it working, particularly if you had a PCI sound card already in there. As a side note, it's really weird for a sound card to just up and die one day. Not impossible, but very unusual.

Personally I wouldn't screw with onboard sound, but I'm picky about things like that.

Like Malcom said, if you get another PCI sound card, go Newegg.com. I order hardware on a regular basis and I order from Newegg every time, no exceptions. Their prices, selection and shipping cost/speed is the best in the business, and their return/RMA process is fantastic as well.

If you're shopping for cards, Sound Blaster is pretty much THE name in the PC audio business unless you're doing production level mixing or something, and even then there are some nice high-end sound cards.

If you just need a quick fix and aren't real picky, a basic Audigy SE would work well.

If you're into sound and have some nice speakers to pair it with, I can personally vouch for the X-Fi Platinum.

There really aren't any compatibility issues to be concerned about. With a few very rare, bizarre exceptions, any Sound Blaster card from the past 2 or 3 years should work fine in any mobo from the past 2 or 3 years.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-08-2006, 02:49 PM

Honestly, I bought the Turtle Beach card and got GREAT sound from it. Very cheap.

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

It should look like this.

What's that computer doing outside in the grass??

mheisig · 06-08-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Honestly, I bought the Turtle Beach card and got GREAT sound from it. Very cheap.

Great sound is a very relative term

I had a Turtle Beach card a few years ago with a midrange speaker setup and it was ok. I then upgraded my speakers to a bangin' setup and realized the shortcomings of the Turtle Beach card.

You really only need an expensive card if you've got high-quality speakers, otherwise you're just wasting money.

I personally just trust the Creative Labs (Sound Blaster) name - they've been doing it better for years and I'll spend an extra $20 or so for a name I can trust.

06-08-2006, 01:44 PM	#33
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,472	Re: no sound from computer OK, I removed the sound card and everything seems to be running smooth. No freezing, no conflicts in the device mgr. Is it safe to assume the problem was the card? How do I go about buying a new one, do I just buy the same one? Are there any compatibility issues I need to know about? thanks guys

06-08-2006, 02:15 PM	#34
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: no sound from computer Does your motherboard have sound? If so, you can enable this in your bios, and you'll have sound. If not (or if you want 5.1 again), you can just buy a new soundcard and install it. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

06-08-2006, 02:21 PM	#35
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,472	Re: no sound from computer I enabled the sound in the bios but I'm still not hearing anything, board must not have sound I guess.

06-08-2006, 02:24 PM	#36
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer It's conflicting with the you currently have. Try taking that card out of your computer if you are comfortable. AND if you see slots that'll fit a speaker connector on your motherboard, you should be good to go. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 02:25 PM	#37
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer Scratch what I said before. Saw that you already did that. I'd just order a new one from newegg. I always trust their shipping and prices. I would also say it is safe to assume it was the card causing all the problems. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 02:26 PM	#38
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: no sound from computer What I mean, is if it has another set of holes for mic/speakers like on this MB. It's between the monitor port and usb ports. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

06-08-2006, 02:34 PM	#40
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: no sound from computer Did you plug in the speakers and enable the ports in the bios? __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

06-08-2006, 02:37 PM	#41
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer It should look like this. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-08-2006, 02:47 PM	#42
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: no sound from computer If the mobo has onboard audio you might need to download the drivers from Dell in order to get it working, particularly if you had a PCI sound card already in there. As a side note, it's really weird for a sound card to just up and die one day. Not impossible, but very unusual. Personally I wouldn't screw with onboard sound, but I'm picky about things like that. Like Malcom said, if you get another PCI sound card, go Newegg.com. I order hardware on a regular basis and I order from Newegg every time, no exceptions. Their prices, selection and shipping cost/speed is the best in the business, and their return/RMA process is fantastic as well. If you're shopping for cards, Sound Blaster is pretty much THE name in the PC audio business unless you're doing production level mixing or something, and even then there are some nice high-end sound cards. If you just need a quick fix and aren't real picky, a basic Audigy SE would work well. If you're into sound and have some nice speakers to pair it with, I can personally vouch for the X-Fi Platinum. There really aren't any compatibility issues to be concerned about. With a few very rare, bizarre exceptions, any Sound Blaster card from the past 2 or 3 years should work fine in any mobo from the past 2 or 3 years. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

06-08-2006, 02:49 PM	#43
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: no sound from computer Honestly, I bought the Turtle Beach card and got GREAT sound from it. Very cheap. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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