No sound from my Acer M5201

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dkennion

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I am running Vista Home Premium 32 bit, on an Acer M5201. I installed drivers for my Samsung printer, which seems to work after a fashion and then I noticed the Acer lost sound. Very simple stuff no sounds from youtube etc.
I have realtek high definition audio installed.I may need new drivers ?..but not sure which.Visited realtek site but still no wiser.
I have had problem for at least three weeks so any advice would be very much appreciated.
 

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Hi Dkennion,

Reinstalling the audio driver should fix the problem with the sound. Anyway, my advice, download all drivers for your computer and safe them on the CD disc for future use. Drivers you will find on this site Drivers Aspire M5201.


Cheers...:)
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Many thanks Martee, managed to find correct drivers from the link you posted, I certainly couldn't find it before.
Anyway downloaded new drivers and now I have sound. Hallelujah!
 

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Your welcome Dkennion, glad you have audio now. :)
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Hi,
I'm new here. Have'nt found a simple way to post yet. Anyway I have an Acer Aspire AM1100-B1410A. Two years old. I cannot produce sound with my mic. I was talking to some for awhile on my computer when they said they could no longer hear me. I do'nt know what happened. It seems like the mic. jacks stoped working. Do you think a new driver would help my sistuation? The computer will play cds and music from Mediaplayer. Jack
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Hi Jack,

Welcome to the Forum.
You can try to reinstall or install new version of the Mic driver. I'm sorry, but I was unable to find any drivers for your PC. :( Seems like there is no such model on the Acer site. :confused:

Also, you can check if you mic is used as the default device. Right click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Recording Devices, again right click Microphone and click "Set as the default device" if you can see this option. You can check in the Properties window in the Level tab if the Mic is turned on, move the sliders max to the right to boost the sound.

Hopefully it helps. :)
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Martee said:
Hi Jack,

Welcome to the Forum.
You can try to reinstall or install new version of the Mic driver. I'm sorry, but I was unable to find any drivers for your PC. :( Seems like there is no such model on the Acer site. :confused:

Also, you can check if you mic is used as the default device. Right click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Recording Devices, again right click Microphone and click "Set as the default device" if you can see this option. You can check in the Properties window in the Level tab if the Mic is turned on, move the sliders max to the right to boost the sound.

Hopefully it helps. :)
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Here are some specs for the original build of his model.

Hope it helps with updating the needed drivers.

Processor Type:
Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
Hard Drive Size:
250GB
System RAM:
2048 MB
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Monitor Size:
19"
Monitor
Diagonal Size:
19"
Processor
Type:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE-2350 / 2.1 GHz
Multi-Core Technology:
Dual-Core
Cache Memory
Type:
L2 cache
Installed Size:
1 MB
RAM
Installed Size:
2 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology:
DDR2 SDRAM
Storage
Hard Drive:
1 x 250 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Operating System / Software
OS Provided:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software:
NTI CD-Maker Gold (OEM), Acer Empowering Technology, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, Microsoft Works 8.5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Acer Arcade Live, Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Graphics Controller
Type:
Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor:
ATI Radeon X1200
Optical Storage
Type:
DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
4 ( 3 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
1 ( 0 ) x processor ¦ 4 ( 2 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 2 ( 2 ) x PCI ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
Networking
Networking:
Network adapter - integrated
Modem
Modem:
Fax / modem
Card Reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards:
CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards:
FCC Class B certified, ETL
Dimensions
Product Form Factor:
Micro tower
Width:
7.2 in
Height:
14.6 in
Depth:
17.9 in
Weight:
35.1 lbs
More Information
Shipping Weight (in pounds):
40.0
Product in Inches (L x W x H):
21.8 x 18.74 x 16.3
Assembled in Country of Origin:
USA and/or Imported
Origin of Components:
USA and/or Imported​
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    JUST ME/Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q9550 E0 2.83 Ghz @ 4037.5 Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NFORCE 790I SLI FTW Digital PWM
    Memory
    8 Gig Corsair XMS3 DHX 1600 Mhz DDR3 CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x GTX 480's w/ Koolance VID-NX480's
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium (non-Fatal1ty) Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P243W 24" Premium Series
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB HDD 32mb cache
    (3 Platters, 6 Heads model)
    PSU
    Ultra X4 1050W PSU 76A Rated 12V SLI
    Case
    Antec 1200 Full tower ATX case
    Cooling
    x2 Thermaltake Blue LED 120mm 2800rpm fans, Zalman CNPS 9900
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX310 2.4 Ghz Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech LX310 2.4Ghz Wireless Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    32mb Download, 12mb Upload from Comcast
    Other Info
    300$ custom watercooling setup. Antec 1200 big boy Radiator, Dual bay XPSC reservoir with clear bubble window, OCZ hydropulse 800L/H 12v pump, 12 ft tygon 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD tubing, Feser One UV Green 1 L fluid. (and VID-NX480 waterblock)
Thanks Mda for the specs, however still we don't know what kind of Mic Jack is using. Just guess he has the driver for it. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Martee said:
Thanks Mda for the specs, however still we don't know what kind of Mic Jack is using. Just guess he has the driver for it. :)
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for this kind of pc, i'd assume its just a front panel 1/8" jack or something like it.

Unless he bought a new dedicated soundcard, he most likely is using realtek high definition audio.
 
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  • Manufacturer/Model
    JUST ME/Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q9550 E0 2.83 Ghz @ 4037.5 Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NFORCE 790I SLI FTW Digital PWM
    Memory
    8 Gig Corsair XMS3 DHX 1600 Mhz DDR3 CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x GTX 480's w/ Koolance VID-NX480's
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium (non-Fatal1ty) Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P243W 24" Premium Series
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB HDD 32mb cache
    (3 Platters, 6 Heads model)
    PSU
    Ultra X4 1050W PSU 76A Rated 12V SLI
    Case
    Antec 1200 Full tower ATX case
    Cooling
    x2 Thermaltake Blue LED 120mm 2800rpm fans, Zalman CNPS 9900
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX310 2.4 Ghz Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech LX310 2.4Ghz Wireless Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    32mb Download, 12mb Upload from Comcast
    Other Info
    300$ custom watercooling setup. Antec 1200 big boy Radiator, Dual bay XPSC reservoir with clear bubble window, OCZ hydropulse 800L/H 12v pump, 12 ft tygon 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD tubing, Feser One UV Green 1 L fluid. (and VID-NX480 waterblock)
Hi Martee,
When I bring up the recording window the only thing working is the stero mix. Everything else is either disabled or unpluged. This is not true as the mic. is pluged in. When I bring up the option box the mic default is grayed out. When I open the propertys I can uncheck everything but mic is still grayed out. The mic is a Labtec AM252 NCAT I bought the Acer a year ago with two years maintaince agreement. I called thiere support and said although I have the agreement theres nothing they will do to help me. They have service centers in Texes and Canada. I will never get a service agreement again. I bought it from Wal-Mart For about the last six months it worked good. This is an aspire AM 1100. Jack W.
 
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Did you try to roll your system back to the date before the mic stopped working? Please try do this maybe it will help. Will try to find driver for you, if exist. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway P7805u FX
    CPU
    Intel Core2Duo T9600 2.80GHz 1066MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Intel PM45
    Memory
    8GB 1066MHz DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS 1GB DDR3
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 17" WUXGA TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 2x500GB
    Case
    notebook
    Other Info
    BT/BD
Jack,

In the recording window, right click in the window and do you have show disbaled and disconnected devices showing and still it wont show?

and do you have a program that you can see if the front panel detection, if you plugged it in there, is disabled?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    JUST ME/Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q9550 E0 2.83 Ghz @ 4037.5 Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NFORCE 790I SLI FTW Digital PWM
    Memory
    8 Gig Corsair XMS3 DHX 1600 Mhz DDR3 CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x GTX 480's w/ Koolance VID-NX480's
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium (non-Fatal1ty) Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P243W 24" Premium Series
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB HDD 32mb cache
    (3 Platters, 6 Heads model)
    PSU
    Ultra X4 1050W PSU 76A Rated 12V SLI
    Case
    Antec 1200 Full tower ATX case
    Cooling
    x2 Thermaltake Blue LED 120mm 2800rpm fans, Zalman CNPS 9900
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX310 2.4 Ghz Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech LX310 2.4Ghz Wireless Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    32mb Download, 12mb Upload from Comcast
    Other Info
    300$ custom watercooling setup. Antec 1200 big boy Radiator, Dual bay XPSC reservoir with clear bubble window, OCZ hydropulse 800L/H 12v pump, 12 ft tygon 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD tubing, Feser One UV Green 1 L fluid. (and VID-NX480 waterblock)
It shows FrountMic Working. the next one is the mic. It shows it is not pluged in. I just pluged it in again and a little notice came up saying a device has been pluged in. Stero mix working. This computer is a AM 1100 where do you get M5201? I'll try restore as a last resort. Jack
 

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Jack 6436 said:
It shows FrountMic Working. the next one is the mic. It shows it is not pluged in. I just pluged it in again and a little notice came up saying a device has been pluged in. Stero mix working. This computer is a AM 1100 where do you get M5201? I'll try restore as a last resort. Jack
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The M5201 was another problem on this thread.

You just happened to post on this thread as well. and as for the microphone, is it working now?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    JUST ME/Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q9550 E0 2.83 Ghz @ 4037.5 Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NFORCE 790I SLI FTW Digital PWM
    Memory
    8 Gig Corsair XMS3 DHX 1600 Mhz DDR3 CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x GTX 480's w/ Koolance VID-NX480's
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium (non-Fatal1ty) Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P243W 24" Premium Series
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB HDD 32mb cache
    (3 Platters, 6 Heads model)
    PSU
    Ultra X4 1050W PSU 76A Rated 12V SLI
    Case
    Antec 1200 Full tower ATX case
    Cooling
    x2 Thermaltake Blue LED 120mm 2800rpm fans, Zalman CNPS 9900
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX310 2.4 Ghz Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech LX310 2.4Ghz Wireless Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    32mb Download, 12mb Upload from Comcast
    Other Info
    300$ custom watercooling setup. Antec 1200 big boy Radiator, Dual bay XPSC reservoir with clear bubble window, OCZ hydropulse 800L/H 12v pump, 12 ft tygon 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD tubing, Feser One UV Green 1 L fluid. (and VID-NX480 waterblock)
Hi,
No the mic. is not working. There is a hum in the speakers though. Sounds like it cuts out and starts up again..Mic. will not sound through speakers.
Jack
 

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If its Realtek (which it sounds like it is), then the reason you cant hear it through the speakers is because the microphone playback volume is either at 0% or its muted.

If you have the Realtek Control Panel (Rtcrpl.exe or similar) installed, there are tabs for each audio device thats connected in it.

Find the microphone tab and see if the playback volume slider for it is all the way down or muted and check if its plugged in from there.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    JUST ME/Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Q9550 E0 2.83 Ghz @ 4037.5 Ghz
    Motherboard
    EVGA NFORCE 790I SLI FTW Digital PWM
    Memory
    8 Gig Corsair XMS3 DHX 1600 Mhz DDR3 CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x GTX 480's w/ Koolance VID-NX480's
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium (non-Fatal1ty) Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P243W 24" Premium Series
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1 TB HDD 32mb cache
    (3 Platters, 6 Heads model)
    PSU
    Ultra X4 1050W PSU 76A Rated 12V SLI
    Case
    Antec 1200 Full tower ATX case
    Cooling
    x2 Thermaltake Blue LED 120mm 2800rpm fans, Zalman CNPS 9900
    Keyboard
    Logitech LX310 2.4 Ghz Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech LX310 2.4Ghz Wireless Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    32mb Download, 12mb Upload from Comcast
    Other Info
    300$ custom watercooling setup. Antec 1200 big boy Radiator, Dual bay XPSC reservoir with clear bubble window, OCZ hydropulse 800L/H 12v pump, 12 ft tygon 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD tubing, Feser One UV Green 1 L fluid. (and VID-NX480 waterblock)
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