Computer problems, help?

Varien · 09-06-2007, 09:34 PM

Sup?

I recently formatted my friends Toshiba Satellite notebook. I used Win XP Pro with Service Pack 2, everything was going fine, i installed the necessary drivers that were *******d (with the exception of the mobo drivers i'm pretty sure) to avoid unwanted extra notebook bullshit that everyone has starting out. Next I installed the audio drivers for I guess what would be onboard sound? It's Realtek AC'97 drivers. Once they didn't work I went on their website and got the latest release from them, installed those and still nothing.

Can anyone help me out with this? I DO remember hearing something about sound conflicts and Service Pack 2 with certain Mobo's, but I don't remember which one's, and I'm not entirely sure what kind of mobo would be in this. I know it's an Intel based notebook, not AMD, I don't know if that helps at all. If anyone can help me with this it would be great. Even if I have to rollback to Service Pack 1 or possibly get further Windows Updates, I've only updated once since I've formatted the computer/installed XP-pro.

Any help on this would be appreciated, thanks guys

MonteLDS · 09-06-2007, 09:39 PM

does it show in device manager that the audio is not there?

duovamp · 09-06-2007, 09:47 PM

Well, if they're onboard, it's a good idea to install mobo drivers. I always install mobo drivers first, in fact. I think the my cd that came with my mobo has the both the audio and mobo drivers on it.

Varien · 09-06-2007, 09:47 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...en1/devmgr.jpg

As far as i know i installed the right drivers.

Varien · 09-06-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duovamp

Well, if they're onboard, it's a good idea to install mobo drivers. I always install mobo drivers first, in fact. I think the my cd that came with my mobo has the both the audio and mobo drivers on it.

Yeah this is a friend's laptop. He doesn't have a drivers disc...he did have them all in a folder so i backed that up before i formatted. I just have no idea what the fuck they would be, and i don't want to put unnecessary bullshit on here by mistake because i'm not sure what the chipset drivers are.

I can post a pic of the folder with all the drivers, that might help narrow it down.

MonteLDS · 09-06-2007, 09:53 PM

start -> control panel -> sound -> audio tab then screen shot

also a model number would be helpful

MonteLDS · 09-06-2007, 10:01 PM

i was wondering if you can setup the laptop to do an RDA (remote desktop assistance) session. this might help things move quicker... i was going PM this to you but your box is full

09-06-2007, 09:34 PM	#1
Varien Minion of Satan Posts: 7,230	Computer problems, help? Sup? I recently formatted my friends Toshiba Satellite notebook. I used Win XP Pro with Service Pack 2, everything was going fine, i installed the necessary drivers that were *******d (with the exception of the mobo drivers i'm pretty sure) to avoid unwanted extra notebook bullshit that everyone has starting out. Next I installed the audio drivers for I guess what would be onboard sound? It's Realtek AC'97 drivers. Once they didn't work I went on their website and got the latest release from them, installed those and still nothing. Can anyone help me out with this? I DO remember hearing something about sound conflicts and Service Pack 2 with certain Mobo's, but I don't remember which one's, and I'm not entirely sure what kind of mobo would be in this. I know it's an Intel based notebook, not AMD, I don't know if that helps at all. If anyone can help me with this it would be great. Even if I have to rollback to Service Pack 1 or possibly get further Windows Updates, I've only updated once since I've formatted the computer/installed XP-pro. Any help on this would be appreciated, thanks guys

09-06-2007, 09:39 PM	#2
MonteLDS sigh Posts: 8,850	does it show in device manager that the audio is not there?

09-06-2007, 09:47 PM	#3
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	Well, if they're onboard, it's a good idea to install mobo drivers. I always install mobo drivers first, in fact. I think the my cd that came with my mobo has the both the audio and mobo drivers on it.

09-06-2007, 09:53 PM	#6
MonteLDS sigh Posts: 8,850	start -> control panel -> sound -> audio tab then screen shot also a model number would be helpful

09-06-2007, 10:01 PM	#7
MonteLDS sigh Posts: 8,850	i was wondering if you can setup the laptop to do an RDA (remote desktop assistance) session. this might help things move quicker... i was going PM this to you but your box is full