About To Smash My Computer

[Crazy Buddhist]

If the onboard RealTek is busted, any recommendations?

It probably isn't - it's probably just conflicting with something else .. which is why my "step 5 in reluctantly dealing with realtek" problems guide was:

5) Re-install ALL the motherboard drivers in their normal order.

... wasn't sure if you spotted that

[Crazy Buddhist]

ps assuming yr running XP, This is the driver you need according to Asus ... is that the one you have?

(This one for Vista 32bit)

[AJ@PR]

Buy a sound card. . and Slip it in a PCI Slot.

Here is a cheap 7.1 Audigy SE

I was going to order that, but today @ CompUSA I saw that card for $30... so I bought it here.

It probably isn't - it's probably just conflicting with something else .. which is why my "step 5 in reluctantly dealing with realtek" problems guide was:

5) Re-install ALL the motherboard drivers in their normal order.

... wasn't sure if you spotted that

Ok, I'm going to reinstall all the drivers... going to search for that motherboard CD now...

ps assuming yr running XP, This is the driver you need according to Asus ... is that the one you have?

(This one for Vista 32bit)

Thanks!
That's the one I downloaded and tried to install.
In any event, I'm downloading it again right now... another try won't kill no kittens.

Ok, so AGENDA:::
1-- reinstall all the motherboard drivers
2-- I'm going to 'reset' the BIOS. Couldn't hurt, could it?
3-- If all else fails, I'll install the card I bought, the one Eclecticos recommended.
4-- Hammer?
5-- Hey guys, could an upgrade to newer BIOS firmware help? I know it won't do jack for the sound... but for the computer per se?

Thanks!!!

[AJ@PR]

Ok, so AGENDA:::
1-- reinstall all the motherboard drivers
2-- I'm going to 'reset' the BIOS. Couldn't hurt, could it?
3-- If all else fails, I'll install the card I bought, the one Eclecticos recommended.
4-- Hammer?
5-- Hey guys, could an upgrade to newer BIOS firmware help? I know it won't do jack for the sound... but for the computer per se?

Ok, I officially don't know what I did with the motherboard's CD.
It'll probably appear under my mouse two hours after I replace this computer in the future.

OnwarDs!

[AJ@PR]

Ok, I don't know what the hell is going on... but the universe is definitely testing me.

I disabled the onboard audio. Turned OFF.
Installed the Audigy.
And now, the freaking CD from Creative with the drivers is missing!
WTF?!?!!

Bah.
I'm downloading from Creative.com anyway... =\

[slytherock]

This computer is cursed. You need an exorcism

[AJ@PR]

^^^ LMAO!

Well, thanks for the upbeat humor!

I downloaded the Audigy software... and now I have sound!
yay!

I wonder what the heck happened to my onboard sound...

[moon111]

When I did tech-support, a professor from a fancy U.S. college called about no sound. He had flash bios, etc, etc. Turns out he didn't have the speakers plugged in.

Anyways, this might sound simple but it's worked for me many times in the pass. Unplug the computer. Now hold in the power button steady for about 30 seconed. Plug back in and give it a try.

For the driver, you could always use the disk that came with the motherboard. I also dislike ASUS's website. I was thinking about trying to update my BIOS once, but I could never get it downloaded.

[Crazy Buddhist]

5-- Hey guys, could an upgrade to newer BIOS firmware help? I know it won't do jack for the sound... but for the computer per se? Thanks!!!

I try and avoid flashing/upgrading BIOS (on anything) unless there is a known issue that is troubling me with the old one. Especially if you are in the middle of resolving a hardware issue - unless the new BIOS you are installing is known to address that issue.

[yazeed1906]

^^^ LMAO!

Well, thanks for the upbeat humor!

I downloaded the Audigy software... and now I have sound!
yay!

I wonder what the heck happened to my onboard sound...

it for this very reason that I NEVER use onboard sound...lol, too many problems esp. considering I am going to want better crisper audio that only an upgrade can give.

glad you got it fixed...