Audio problems!! I know you have heard it all before.

[sleepys4]

Hey new release and new problems. When I first installed the beta 32 bit version of windows 7 my audio worked fine. When I tired the beta version of 64 bit I couldn't get it to work to save my life. Now I am running RC 64 bit and the audio doesn't work. I have a Sony RC210G. I have a aftermarket sound I think its a sigmatel. Any help would be great!

 

[Ian]

Could you try running Everest please, and it should tell you the exact sound card you have. Without that it won't be easy to help, as we need to find the right drivers for it

http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?ps=UE&lang=en&page=10

I guess you've checked Windows Update already, and it can't find anything?

 

[sleepys4]

C-Media CMI8738/C3DX Audio Device PCI

SigmaTel STAC9225 / CXD9872RD/K @ Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller [A-1] PCI

Under multimedia this is what I see.
Here is the motherboard info

Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Intel Prague D945PPR

Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type Intel GTL+
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 200 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 800 MHz
Bandwidth 6400 MB/s

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type Dual DDR2 SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
DRAM:FSB Ratio 8:6
Real Clock 267 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 533 MHz
Bandwidth [ TRIAL VERSION ] MB/s

Chipset Bus Properties
Bus Type Intel Direct Media Interface

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/index.htm
BIOS Download http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx
Driver Update http://driveragent.com?ref=59
BIOS Upgrades http://www.esupport.com/biosagent/index.cfm?refererid=40

 

[Ian]

Do you have an onboard sound card and a separate PCI one (both activated)?

It looks like the Sigmatel one is the default one that comes with your machine, and the drivers are available for download here:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=VGCRC210G

If you're using the C-Media sound card instead, get the 8738 one from here:
http://www.cmedia.com.tw/drivers.html

 

[sleepys4]

The 2nd one worked!! Thank you so much! I guess it helps to know what kind of card I was using, a friend gave it to me with out the box and it didn't say on it. Thanks again!