New PC - no Windows Audio

Hi there,

I bought a new PC with Win XP OS, and it has no audio. There is nothing under Windows Audio and under PCI / PnP Audio I have:

Intel 82801GB ICH7 - High Definition Audio Controller

Do you know how can I fix this problem, or what should I install to make the audio work?

thanks a lot,

 

you will need to install the software of your audio card with the motherboard CD

 

This should get them to work. If not try to install any drivers for the speakers.

 

Hmm, for some reason the Mother-board CD won't let me install the software for the audio card (and two other things) - I can't check the checkbox. Any clue why this thing happens?

 

Use the Add Hardware Wizard. What sound card do you have installed?

 

I did, but no use.

All it says is AC'97 On-board.

I'm at work atm, but I can try solving it onve I'm back home if you have any ideas.

 

Check your Bois setup to make sure Audio is turned on.
Open Device Manager > Sound
> Right click on Audio Driver [Legacy?] > Select Properties

Check the status and usage.
Click on Troubleshoot for help