Windows 7 Gigabyte GB-965P-DS3 rev.2.0 onboard HD Audio (Azalia) problems

[Kostya87]

Hello. I installed Windows 7 the other day and everything is fine and dandy, except for my sound. The drivers for my onboard audio card simply will not work. My motherboard is:

Gigabyte GB-965P-DS3 rev.2.0

And it has Realtek High Definition Audio (Azalia) on it.

It is definitely turned on in BIOS. I've tried drivers from both Gigabyte's and Realtek's website, neither of which worked. The device manager shows "Realtek High Definition Audio" with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in it. The device status is:

"Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)"

I've also tried looking for Vista Microsoft UAA drivers, but was unable to find them. Not that I actually know whether or not I need them...

If anyone has the same motherboard and has successfully gotten their audio to work, could you please tell me how you did it? Or otherwise, perhaps someone out there has some better ideas than me. Thanks in advance.

OS Version: Windows 7 Build 7100,32bit

My system specs are:
CPU: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: 4gb (3.5gbsable because of 32 bit system)
Hard drive: 250gb
Video Card: nVidia 8800 GTS - 640mb GDDR3 RAM (EVGA)

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're experiencing driver issues with the onboard audio card on your Gigabyte GB-965P-DS3 rev.2.0 motherboard with Realtek High Definition Audio. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

Troubleshooting Steps for Audio Driver Issues:​

1. Uninstall Current Drivers:
   • Go to the Device Manager (you mentioned the yellow triangle with an exclamation mark).
   • Right-click on "Realtek High Definition Audio" and select "Uninstall."
   • Check the box that says "Delete the driver software for this device" and click "OK."
   []Download Compatible Drivers:
   • Visit the official Gigabyte support page for your motherboard model and download the latest audio drivers listed for Windows 7 32-bit.
   []Driver Installation:
   • After downloading the drivers, install them by running the setup file.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation.
   []Microsoft UAA Driver:
   • The Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) driver is sometimes required for HD audio devices. While it's typically included in Windows XP SP2 and later operating systems, you may need to install it separately.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Since you mentioned that the audio is enabled in the BIOS, ensure that there are no conflicting settings in BIOS that could affect the audio functionality.
2. Restart Your Computer:
   • After installing the drivers, restart your computer to apply the changes and check if the audio works.

     Additional Notes:​

     • Driver Compatibility: Ensure that you download drivers specifically designed for Windows 7 32-bit operating systems.
     • Driver Signing: If you encounter driver signing issues during installation, you may need to disable driver signature enforcement temporarily.
     • Priority of Installation: Install chipset drivers before audio drivers, as sometimes the chipset drivers are necessary for correct audio driver installation.
     • Further Assistance: If the issue persists, you can try reaching out to Gigabyte or Realtek support for further assistance.
     Your system specifications should be capable of running Windows 7 with the specified hardware components. Following these steps should help you resolve the audio driver issue. Feel free to provide any updates or ask if you encounter any further problems!