HD Audio Hardware

Aug 12, 2007

- Hi again,
The data you posted "Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset family" is being used by several motherboard manufacturers like ECS, MSI, Intel themselves, ASUS. What we need to determine is the motherboard manufacturer, the motherboard model number and its version. Like in the case of the 945 chipset, it is being used by Intel D945PLNML/GNTL/GCCRL, ECS945GZTML/P-AL/G-M3L, MSI 945GCM5F, Asus P5L-MX and others. Each one although using the 945 chipset can and may use a different sound chipset therefore would require a different driver.
Perhaps to assist you in determining the correct model of the motherboard, you can follow these steps:
1. Upon powerup of your PC right after the Video card specs and while the memory is being counted, press Pause/Break on your keyboard; your display near the top will show the model number of your motherboard plus its bios version. There will be a lot of other information available but we only need the mb model number, better still at the bottom of your display, there will be a series of numbers and letters, this will also indicate the mb model number.
Soon as you have these information, pls post back then we can start figuring out what drivers you need.
I would also appreciate if you would remove the "thanks for trying rating" since I have not done anything other than to ask you for additional information about your concern.

Aug 13, 2007

- Hi ghegde,
Based on your posted motherboard model Intel Desktop board D945GNT, there are a couple of things you can check and do:
1. Verify your audio if it is either AC'97 or Intel® High Definition (HD). MB before 2004 are often AC'97 and after 2004 are HD;
2. Verify the settings of the audio at BIOS level;
3. Verify what settings you have, 2, 6 or 8 Channel;
4. Verify compatibility with your OS, for example your i945 CD installer will not work with Win2K; and/or
5. Determine which output you will use, the front panel or the std/rear.
Incidentally, this is a known issue with Intel MBs from D845 series to DQ965. Intel has posted a rather lengthy Audio Troubleshooting Guide @ http://support.intel.com/support/motherb...
There is even a part on how to install a 3rd party add-in audio card, you can draw your own conclusions from that.
For added info, updated drivers are @ http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filter_r...*+XP+Professional&lang=eng&strOSs=44&submit=Go%21
The troubleshooting guide would be a more comprehensive source of suggestion, instruction and information.
If all else fails, you may want to consider installing a 3rd party add-in audio card and disable onboard audio.
Good luck and may I expect your objectivity and fairness towards this session.

Feb 12, 2009

- MKI LALA