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Driver Problems!!!

  • 22-11-2009 12:22am
    #1
    sparkywolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭


    Installing XP on an Acer 5735 for my friends mam. (So I really have to do a good job, to get some pro points) and no matter what version of the audio driver I install I'm getting no sound.

    Tried everything I can think of and consulted a few friends but everyone seems to be stumped...

    I'd appreciate some input on the matter from anyone.


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  • #2
    Effluo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Maybe try reinstalling the other drivers too.

    If that doesn't work then all you can really do is start from the very beginning and reformat it again.

    It would also be worth your while to see if anyone else has had any other issues like this with the same laptop


  • #3
    Rackstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭Rackstar


    Is there any unknown devices in device manager?

    Have you installed the chipset drivers?

    Uninstall the audio device in device manager and reinstall it.

    Just a few things to try / look for.


  • #4
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    Audio drivers can be a complete bitch to deal with, especially with the likes of Acer.

    Make sure the chipset driver is intalled and reconisged in Device Manager.

    Google a driver detection program like Everest that will tell you exactly what type of audio card is on the motherboard. That should help you narrow down what type of driver you need to install.

    Have you tried shouting at it? :P


  • #5
    gamer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭gamer


    SEE HERE you need to download the realtek audio driver for xp,
    http://freeacerdriver.blogspot.com/2009/10/acer-aspire-5735-drivers-download-for.html

    or here http://downloadnotebookdrivers.blogspot.com/2009/10/realtek-soundcard-driver-427-mb-acer.html
    if that doesnt work see here
    http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/downloads.html
    what model notebook is it eg aspire,
    google realtex audio driver for acer 5735 if this doesnt work.


  • #6
    sparkywolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭sparkywolf


    Thanks guys.

    But you're gonna love this. turns out it was pre-existing hardware problem....*sigh. Stayed up all night trying to fix it and she told me when she came to pick it up.

    Head..... Brick Wall!!!!!


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  • #7
    gamer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭gamer


    IF the sound card is dead,or producing distorted sound get an external usb sound card,
    see here http://www.google.ie/search?rlz=1C1GGLS_en-USIE295IE342&aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=usb+sound+card

    usually comes with a driver cdrom.
    THEY used to sell em in easons stationary dept 4 12euro.
    IN control panel,device manager remove the existed onboard sound card.


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