Windows 7 Troubleshooting Missing Sound on Windows 7 PC with Realtek AC97 Sound Card

[xptowindows7]

Got this PC from this guy,ran well, BUT - No sound. Please help.Thanks.

Specs:

AMD Athlon64 X2 4200
4 GB RAM
Nvidia 6800GS video card
MSI motherboard Model # MS-7125

Chipset: Nvdia - nForce4 - Rev4


Sound card: Realtek , AC97'

Running windows 7 Pro - X64

 

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To troubleshoot the sound issue on your newly acquired PC with the provided specifications, we can follow a systematic approach to identify and resolve the problem. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with troubleshooting: 1. Check Sound Settings: - Ensure that the volume is not muted or set to a very low level. - Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar, select "Open Volume Mixer," and verify that the volume levels for different apps are up. 2. Check Device Manager: - Right-click on the Start menu, select "Device Manager." - Look for any exclamation marks next to "Sound, video and game controllers." This indicates an issue with the audio drivers. 3. Update Audio Drivers: - Visit the MSI website and search for drivers for the MS-7125 motherboard. - Download and install the latest audio drivers compatible with Windows 7 x64. - Restart your PC after installing the drivers. 4. Check Physical Connections: - Ensure that the speakers are correctly connected to the audio output port on the motherboard or sound card. 5. Sound Troubleshooter: - Windows has a built-in troubleshooter for audio problems. You can access it by right-clicking the sound icon in the taskbar and selecting "Troubleshoot sound problems." 6. BIOS Settings: - Ensure that the onboard audio is enabled in the BIOS settings. You can access BIOS by pressing a specific key (often Del or F2) during boot-up. 7. Test with Headphones: - If you have headphones, try connecting them to the audio output to see if you can hear sound. This can help narrow down whether the issue is with the speakers. 8. Check Sound Service: - Press Windows Key + R, type "services.msc," and press Enter. - Look for Windows Audio service. Ensure it is running and set to automatic. If after following these steps, you still don't have sound, let's delve deeper into the issue. I can assist you with checking the drivers, verifying hardware connections, or any other troubleshooting steps you might need. Let me know if you encounter any specific errors or roadblocks during the process.