Windows Vista RC1 not working with Envy 24 (on board shuttle) sound

[rosarch]

Hi,

I have installed RC1 - looks great however I have no sound.

I am using an xpc shuttle which uses Envy24 onboard sound, vista doesnt seem to like it, I have tried alternate drivers,

Has anyone got any ideas on how to solve this?

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing sound issues with RC1 on your XPC Shuttle that utilizes Envy24 onboard sound. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the sound problem: 1. Check Sound Settings: - Ensure that the sound is not muted and the volume is turned up. - Go to the Control Panel > Sound and check if the correct playback device is selected. 2. Update Drivers: - Try updating the drivers for the Envy24 onboard sound: - Visit the manufacturer's website for the latest drivers compatible with Windows Vista. - Download and install the drivers specific to the Envy24 sound chipset. 3. Compatibility Mode: - You can try running the drivers in compatibility mode: - Right-click on the driver setup file. - Select Properties > Compatibility tab. - Check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows Vista. - Apply the changes and try to install the driver again. 4. Windows Update: - Make sure your Windows Vista system is up to date by running Windows Update: - Go to Control Panel > Windows Update and check for any available updates, including driver updates. 5. BIOS Update: - Check if there are any BIOS updates available for your XPC Shuttle: - Visit the manufacturer's website and look for BIOS updates specific to your Shuttle model. 6. Device Manager: - Open Device Manager to check for any conflicts or issues with the sound device: - Right-click on the Start menu > Device Manager. - Look for any yellow exclamation marks indicating driver issues. 7. System Restore: - If the issue started after a recent change, consider using System Restore to revert to a point where the sound was working. 8. Third-Party Tools: - There are third-party tools available that can help diagnose and fix sound issues. One example is Realtek HD Audio Manager for managing audio settings. 9. Community Forums: - Visit community forums or Shuttle support forums to see if other users have faced similar issues and found solutions. By following these steps, you may be able to identify the source of the sound problem and resolve it on your XPC Shuttle running Windows Vista RC1. Let me know if you need further assistance!