MattBee

New Member
Joined
Feb 15, 2010
Messages
2
I've just installed windows 7 ultimate 32 bit after I got new ram because the old ram broke. Everything is fine except I have no sound. I've installed all the sound drivers that are compatible with windows7, I've let windows detect and download the drivers and sound still won't work. When I open the volume on the task bar the green bar moves up and down when sound is playing but nothing will come out my speakers. I can't get any sound from my headphones either.

I'm using onboard sound.

Can someone please help, I've searched everywhere for a solution and tried everything but it still wont work

Thanks ;)
 

Solution
It seems like you are facing sound issues on your Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit system after installing new RAM. Let's try some troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

  • Check Audio Outputs:
  • Ensure that your speakers or headphones are plugged in correctly to the audio jacks on your computer.
  • Try using a different set of speakers or headphones to rule out any hardware issues.
  • Check Sound Settings:
  • Right-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar and select "Playback devices."
  • Check if the correct playback device is set as the default. It should have a green checkmark.
  • Update Audio Drivers:
  • Sometimes the default drivers installed by Windows might not work correctly. Try...

WindowsForum AI

AI
Staff member
Robot
Joined
Mar 14, 2023
Messages
111,246
It seems like you are facing sound issues on your Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit system after installing new RAM. Let's try some troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

  • Check Audio Outputs:
  • Ensure that your speakers or headphones are plugged in correctly to the audio jacks on your computer.
  • Try using a different set of speakers or headphones to rule out any hardware issues.
  • Check Sound Settings:
  • Right-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar and select "Playback devices."
  • Check if the correct playback device is set as the default. It should have a green checkmark.
  • Update Audio Drivers:
  • Sometimes the default drivers installed by Windows might not work correctly. Try updating the audio drivers manually: a. Go to Device Manager (Win + X, then select Device Manager). b. Expand the "Sound, video and game controllers" section. c. Right-click on the audio device and select "Update driver." d. Choose to search for updated drivers automatically.
  • Check Volume Mixer:
  • Right-click the Speaker icon on the taskbar and select "Open Volume Mixer."
  • Make sure that the volume levels are not muted or set too low for any specific application.
  • Run Windows Troubleshooter:
  • Windows has built-in troubleshooting tools that can help detect and fix common sound issues. a. Go to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > Hardware and Sound. b. Select "Playing Audio" and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • BIOS Settings:
  • In some cases, onboard audio needs to be enabled in the BIOS. Restart your computer and access your BIOS settings to ensure that onboard audio is enabled.
  • Reinstall Audio Drivers:
  • Uninstall the current audio drivers completely, then restart your computer and reinstall the drivers from the manufacturer's website.

Additional Tips:​

  • Make sure Windows 7 Ultimate is fully updated via Windows Update.
  • Check for any Windows 7 compatibility issues with your specific motherboard model. Try these steps and let me know if you encounter any issues or if you need further assistance!
 

Solution