OK, I know this isn't a real PC group but generally the people here are more knowledgeable. ;-)
I was given a PC with an abit IP35 Pro MB with Realtek Audio which works in every respect expect there isn't any sound from any output. I'm running XP with SP3 and, yes, all the volume controls are all the way up, nothing is muted, and the speakers work fine on the PC sitting right next to it. I installed the latest audio drivers (though no others since everything else works) from the abit Web site at:
The only anomoly is an unrecognized device in Device Manager, but it isn't under Sound Devices. Of course with Windoze, anything is possible!
Google turns up a number of problems that sound (no pun...) similar.
There is one about XP SP3 causing a problem with the UAA (Universal Audio Architecture?) but that seems to not recognize the audio hardware at all. Here, everything is working but nothing coming out.
My fall back position is to buy a $7 sound card on eBay. :)
Any info appreciated!!
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