Vista - Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium

**nicolas10** · 03-27-2009

Hello,

I've just setup a new computer with vista but after installing, vista didn't detect any sound device.

I have an Asus Rampage II extreme board with the supreme fx audio module installed. HD sound is also activated in the BIOS.

What should I do?

**AstaLaVista** · 03-27-2009

Did you touch anything on your Bios prior to the Vista install or even afterwards? Perhaps you missed something and you disabled it?

What do you have on under your Device Manager/Audio options?

Have you installed the CD that came with your Motherboard yet? if not, do so or go over the Asus site and download the latest software for your mobo and install it.

**nicolas10** · 03-27-2009

I checked the bios and the onboard sound is enabled...

I have installed vista with the original CD... and I have installed all the drivers that came with the ASUS CD. Also, I downloaded the vista 64 drivers on the ASUS website... but when I try to install it I get an error message saying no device has been found.

Nic

**pooch** · 03-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10

I checked the bios and the onboard sound is enabled...

I have installed vista with the original CD... and I have installed all the drivers that came with the ASUS CD. Also, I downloaded the vista 64 drivers on the ASUS website... but when I try to install it I get an error message saying no device has been found.

Nic

Hi Nic,

Welcome to the forum.

What Graphic card are you using??

Pooch

**nicolas10** · 03-27-2009

Thanks for the welcome;

here's the system:

Asus rampage II extreme
core i7 i940
gainward GTX295
2x 150 mb velociraptors in raid 0
1 stick of OCZ memory (2gb)

Nic

**pooch** · 03-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10

Thanks for the welcome;

here's the system:

Asus rampage II extreme
core i7 i940
gainward GTX295
2x 150 mb velociraptors in raid 0
1 stick of OCZ memory (2gb)

Nic

Hi Nic,

Sorry about the delay, I am learning on this as I go

Your problems are probably being caused by the Video Cards HDMI output.
Apparently you can choose between your mobos sound and nVidia HD Audio by going to Control Panel - Sound

What you can also do is to have a look or even ask here;
NVIDIA Forums

I hope this helps Pooch

**nicolas10** · 03-27-2009

Thanks for the input. I'll investigate that way. But shouldn't vista at least detect the onboard sound?

And does that mean I could use my vid card as a soundcard?

When I go to the control panel it doesn't find any audio device whatsoever.

Nic

**pooch** · 03-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10

Thanks for the input. I'll investigate that way. But shouldn't vista at least detect the onboard sound?

I think yes, It could be possible that your mobo sound is dead. You could try uninstalling the Video drivers then try to reinstall the sound drivers

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10

And does that mean I could use my vid card as a soundcard?

As I understand it yes, connecting HDMI to a TV

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10

When I go to the control panel it doesn't find any audio device whatsoever.

What do you have in Device manager?

The mobo is new you also have the RMA option at least get the dealer to check it

Pooch

**nicolas10** · 03-27-2009

I have no sound device at all in the device manager.

RMA means I won't have my MOBO for a month at least.

WTF I have to RMA the memory AND the mobo. Talk about bad luck!

**pooch** · 03-27-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10

I have no sound device at all in the device manager.

RMA means I won't have my MOBO for a month at least.

WTF I have to RMA the memory AND the mobo. Talk about bad luck!

I have just noticed something, Your sound is not onboard like I was thinking but plugged in to the mobo. Have you tried taking it out and re-seating it??

If you have to RMA as I suggested. Then it would probably be just the sound card not the Motherboard

03-27-2009	#1 (permalink)
nicolas10 vista home premium 64 bit 8 posts	Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Hello, I've just setup a new computer with vista but after installing, vista didn't detect any sound device. I have an Asus Rampage II extreme board with the supreme fx audio module installed. HD sound is also activated in the BIOS. What should I do?
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#2 (permalink)
AstaLaVista Vista x64 + Windows 7 x64 (Ultimate) 1,216 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Did you touch anything on your Bios prior to the Vista install or even afterwards? Perhaps you missed something and you disabled it? What do you have on under your Device Manager/Audio options? Have you installed the CD that came with your Motherboard yet? if not, do so or go over the Asus site and download the latest software for your mobo and install it.
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#3 (permalink)
nicolas10 vista home premium 64 bit 8 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium I checked the bios and the onboard sound is enabled... I have installed vista with the original CD... and I have installed all the drivers that came with the ASUS CD. Also, I downloaded the vista 64 drivers on the ASUS website... but when I try to install it I get an error message saying no device has been found. Nic
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#4 (permalink)
pooch Vista Ultimatex64 Windows 7 build 7100 1,046 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10 I checked the bios and the onboard sound is enabled... I have installed vista with the original CD... and I have installed all the drivers that came with the ASUS CD. Also, I downloaded the vista 64 drivers on the ASUS website... but when I try to install it I get an error message saying no device has been found. Nic Hi Nic, Welcome to the forum. What Graphic card are you using?? Pooch
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#5 (permalink)
nicolas10 vista home premium 64 bit 8 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Thanks for the welcome; here's the system: Asus rampage II extreme core i7 i940 gainward GTX295 2x 150 mb velociraptors in raid 0 1 stick of OCZ memory (2gb) Nic
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#6 (permalink)
pooch Vista Ultimatex64 Windows 7 build 7100 1,046 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10 Thanks for the welcome; here's the system: Asus rampage II extreme core i7 i940 gainward GTX295 2x 150 mb velociraptors in raid 0 1 stick of OCZ memory (2gb) Nic Hi Nic, Sorry about the delay, I am learning on this as I go Your problems are probably being caused by the Video Cards HDMI output. Apparently you can choose between your mobos sound and nVidia HD Audio by going to Control Panel - Sound What you can also do is to have a look or even ask here; NVIDIA Forums I hope this helps Pooch
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#7 (permalink)
nicolas10 vista home premium 64 bit 8 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Thanks for the input. I'll investigate that way. But shouldn't vista at least detect the onboard sound? And does that mean I could use my vid card as a soundcard? When I go to the control panel it doesn't find any audio device whatsoever. Nic
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#8 (permalink)
pooch Vista Ultimatex64 Windows 7 build 7100 1,046 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10 Thanks for the input. I'll investigate that way. But shouldn't vista at least detect the onboard sound? I think yes, It could be possible that your mobo sound is dead. You could try uninstalling the Video drivers then try to reinstall the sound drivers Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10 And does that mean I could use my vid card as a soundcard? As I understand it yes, connecting HDMI to a TV Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10 When I go to the control panel it doesn't find any audio device whatsoever. What do you have in Device manager? The mobo is new you also have the RMA option at least get the dealer to check it Pooch
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#9 (permalink)
nicolas10 vista home premium 64 bit 8 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium I have no sound device at all in the device manager. RMA means I won't have my MOBO for a month at least. WTF I have to RMA the memory AND the mobo. Talk about bad luck!
My System Specs

03-27-2009	#10 (permalink)
pooch Vista Ultimatex64 Windows 7 build 7100 1,046 posts	Re: Sound device not detected on vista 64 home premium Quote: Originally Posted by nicolas10 I have no sound device at all in the device manager. RMA means I won't have my MOBO for a month at least. WTF I have to RMA the memory AND the mobo. Talk about bad luck! I have just noticed something, Your sound is not onboard like I was thinking but plugged in to the mobo. Have you tried taking it out and re-seating it?? If you have to RMA as I suggested. Then it would probably be just the sound card not the Motherboard
My System Specs

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