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Challenge: Audio Issue

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  • Windows 8
  • Motherboards
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October 29, 2013 8:12:24 AM

My build:
mobo: EVGA 122-CK-NF68
GPU: GeForce 9600 GT
CPU: Intel Dual Core Quad
RAM: 2GB DDR2
OS: Windows 8.1, 64bit

I've been trying to fix this problem for some time now off and on with no luck. I know the issue is not with any of the hardware because if I want to, I can get the audio to work, it's just a pain.
I have used several different audio drivers (all different versions of realtek) and none of them work properly. The last one I could get to work came from here: http://www.evga.com/support/download/default.aspxMost. I downloaded the 7th from the top. BUT, here's what I have to do to get it to work : Uninstall the audio driver, reboot the system, reinstall it, tell the installation wizard that I will reboot the system later, and sometimes at this point the audio will work. Sometimes I have to uninstall, and reinstall 3 or 4 times before it will finally work but it ALWAYS works eventually.
I decided I would reformat and start over, but I didn't have a windows disk, so I just went and bought Windows 8.1 (was formerly running Windows 7 ultimate, 64bit). I downloaded Darik's Boot and Nuke and wiped my harddrive clean to make sure I didn't have any conflicting programming, Installed window's 8.1, and reinstalled all the drivers and it is STILL is doing the same thing. I attempted to make a system restore point while the audio was working, but once I rebooted and reverted back to that restore point, the audio still did not work. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! If you need any more details to resolve this issue just ask.

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a b V Motherboard
October 29, 2013 9:53:34 AM

It sounds like you have a bad audio chip on the motherboard, with a motherboard that old I would purchase a sound card, namely one made by Asus, I have the Xonar D1, been using it for the last two years with no problems. (Windows 7 64bit)
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October 29, 2013 11:22:55 AM

knightdog56 said:
It sounds like you have a bad audio chip on the motherboard, with a motherboard that old I would purchase a sound card, namely one made by Asus, I have the Xonar D1, been using it for the last two years with no problems. (Windows 7 64bit)


Thanks for the advice Knightdog56, but I kind of already tried that. I ran over to best buy looking for a quick fix and bought a cheap sound card, plugged it in (it was a couple of days ago and I can't remember it's exact name but I think it was a sound blaster Z), started the install, and it said it didn't recognize there was a supported product in my comp. So I took the sound card back and got my money back. Don't know if it was a faulty sound card, or if my mobo PCI slot was damaged and didn't recognize it. The tape on the box was open as if it had been used and returned once before. I suppose I may be in the market for a new mobo. If I were going to go ahead and just buy a new motherboard, any suggestions as to what I should buy? I'm on a bit of a budget.
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a b V Motherboard
October 30, 2013 11:09:14 PM

Did you disable the motherboard onboard sound before installing the new sound card? The sound blaster Z does not work in a PCI slot only in a PCIe slot, two different slots altogether. If you installed the sound card the farthest away from the video card then it was not a sound blaster Z but most likely a sound blaster audigy se which is creatives very lowend card, right around $30.00 USD and not worth the money. Still think you can solve your sound problem without buying a new motherboard.
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November 5, 2013 9:48:07 AM

knightdog56 said:
Did you disable the motherboard onboard sound before installing the new sound card? The sound blaster Z does not work in a PCI slot only in a PCIe slot, two different slots altogether. If you installed the sound card the farthest away from the video card then it was not a sound blaster Z but most likely a sound blaster audigy se which is creatives very lowend card, right around $30.00 USD and not worth the money. Still think you can solve your sound problem without buying a new motherboard.


Yes, PCIe is what I meant to say. No I don't believe I did that. How does one disable the motherboard onboard sound?
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a b V Motherboard
November 5, 2013 10:55:35 PM

From the motherboard BIOS, if youdo not know how to access the BIOS ask someone who does!
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