Sound Issue - I am stumped

syre · 08-02-2007, 09:41 AM

Ok so here is the issue,

Yesterday my computer was working just right, today I came back to it and the sound isn't really wanting to work. No video, audio files or anything audio related will play sound, but from time to time I will hear the 2 note error sound in the backround followed by a short time (few seconds) where audio will play fine. There hasnt been a pattern to the error sound.

What happened in 24 hours?

Lion7718 · 08-02-2007, 11:23 AM

Make sure your speaker plug is in tight..also try playing a mp3 & wiggle the cord.
I have a problem with mine..where it just doesn't get full contact. It plugs in fine, but if I move it by moving another cord or plug..my sound will go out or just sound tinty..when that happens..I don't get 1/2 the sounds I normally would.
Also, did you install any audio/video programs in the last few days..the problem might only now surfaced cause of a re-boot.
Check your Sound in the CP & make sure your Soundcard is listed from the dropdown menu..3rd tab..also check the system volume levels from the 1st tab.
If you have an extra set of speakers..plug them in & see what happens.

syre · 08-02-2007, 12:13 PM

I had checked the plugs, switched it to a different audio port even and it still gives me the same results.

Tried rebooting also with nothing new.

The only really curious thing is I use the onboard audio from my asus board and the driver/app. that comes along with it. When I run the speaker test in the windows sound options the audio doesnt come through, but when i use the test speaker option in the asus program it works every time.

not quite sure what this means.

bayeauxguy · 08-31-2007, 01:04 PM

Try installing the latest driver.

08-02-2007, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
syre Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Sound Issue - I am stumped Ok so here is the issue, Yesterday my computer was working just right, today I came back to it and the sound isn't really wanting to work. No video, audio files or anything audio related will play sound, but from time to time I will hear the 2 note error sound in the backround followed by a short time (few seconds) where audio will play fine. There hasnt been a pattern to the error sound. What happened in 24 hours?

08-02-2007, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lion7718 Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,317	Make sure your speaker plug is in tight..also try playing a mp3 & wiggle the cord. I have a problem with mine..where it just doesn't get full contact. It plugs in fine, but if I move it by moving another cord or plug..my sound will go out or just sound tinty..when that happens..I don't get 1/2 the sounds I normally would. Also, did you install any audio/video programs in the last few days..the problem might only now surfaced cause of a re-boot. Check your Sound in the CP & make sure your Soundcard is listed from the dropdown menu..3rd tab..also check the system volume levels from the 1st tab. If you have an extra set of speakers..plug them in & see what happens. __________________ "Protect me from my friends, I can take care of my enemies" You better not be touching my mannequin

08-31-2007, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
bayeauxguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Try installing the latest driver. __________________

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08-02-2007, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
syre Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	I had checked the plugs, switched it to a different audio port even and it still gives me the same results. Tried rebooting also with nothing new. The only really curious thing is I use the onboard audio from my asus board and the driver/app. that comes along with it. When I run the speaker test in the windows sound options the audio doesnt come through, but when i use the test speaker option in the asus program it works every time. not quite sure what this means.