Sound missing after RAM upgrade.

'Chuck[_2_ Wrote:
> ;777317']What I would do first--
> Run a good memory tester/ exerciser
> uninstall the sound drivers, shutdown restart & reinstall the sound
> drivers.
> (they may reinstall automatically.)
> You neglected to mention some useful details such as
> Exact version of windows
> It might have been better to list the sound support chips as most will
> not
> bother to lookup your MBD.
> Have you checked for updated BIOS and/or sound drivers for your MBD?
>
> "JMC05" JMC05.3b4fbff.Del.DeleteThis@vistabanter.com wrote in message
>
>
> Hi, i've searched around and couldn't seem to find any post similar
> so
> sorry if i'm repeating...
>
> i've just upgraded from 2x 1gig to 2x 2gig (totaling 4gig ram).
>
> everything seemed OK, booted correctly and vista (in system props)
> shows 4gig ram.
>
> however i appear to have lost my sound completely...
>
> the sound icon says No Audio Output Device is installed... checked
> device manager and theres no sound card listed... its an onboard
> sound
> card, i've also already tried reinstalling the drivers
>
>
> if i put the old 2gig back in, it works no problem. but as soon as i
> add the 2x2gig sticks the sound goes.
>
> My mother board specs can be found he
> 'MS-7255-150 MSI VIA P4M890M2-L, 8CH Audio, LAN, VGA Via Unichrome
> Pro
> 1066 FSB 16X PCI-e, 2xPCI, 1xPCI-e 1x, 2xDual DDRII533, 2xSATA...'
> ('MS-7255-150 MSI VIA P4M890M2-L, 8CH Audio, LAN, VGA Via Unichrome
> Pro 1066 FSB 16X PCI-e, 2xPCI, 1xPCI-e 1x, 2xDual DDRII533, 2xSATA...'
> ([URL="http://tinyurl.com/7clpqd"]http://tinyurl.com/7clpqd[/URL]))
>
> and the ram i have installed is:
>
> Kingston KVR533D2N4 2GB 533MHz PC4200 DDR2 RAM Non-ECC CL4 DIMM.
> which
> as far as i can see should work with my mother board.
>
> i'm not a real computer wiz, but have never had a problem while
> upgrading RAM. does anyone know if there is anything i can do to get
> my
> sound working again??
>
> Thanks
>
> JMC
>
>
>
>
> --
> JMC05 -

uninstalling and reinstalling sound drivers wont work, because the
soundcard is not even listed. i've checked bios and every other driver.
kingston say the ram should work with my motherboard but MSI dont say
anything. i'm running windows vista sp1. i've done almost everything
possible. so i shall be buying a new sound card to see if it works...
as the one thats gone off is onboard sound. (btw also checked bios to
ensure its not just turned off, and its not).
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

think i've spotted the problem, my computer only has a 300w power supply
and my graphics card requires 350w so i'm not sure how i'm running
that!

thanks for the replys
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

"JMC05" wrote in message

>
> think i've spotted the problem, my computer only has a 300w power supply
> and my graphics card requires 350w so i'm not sure how i'm running
> that!
>
> thanks for the replys
>
>
>
>
> --
> JMC05

Your graphics only requires 350 watts at constant full load such as heavy
gaming, for most operations it uses a lot less. However, the addition of
more memory does require more power all the time to keep it refreshed.
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

I have the same problem.
I tried to install another 2gb ram , but after it , there was no sound
of my computer. As here is no clear solution, maybe somebody could help
me?

Thank you

My motherboard is MSI: MS-7293 Micro ATX and Vista display the 4 GB
installed, so I think it should support 4 GB RAM.

I have a - Chip integrated by Realtek ALC883 sound card.
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

"Mato TNT" wrote in message

>
> I have the same problem.
> I tried to install another 2gb ram , but after it , there was no sound
> of my computer. As here is no clear solution, maybe somebody could help
> me?
>
> Thank you
>
> My motherboard is MSI: MS-7293 Micro ATX and Vista display the 4 GB
> installed, so I think it should support 4 GB RAM.
>
> I have a - Chip integrated by Realtek ALC883 sound card.
>
>
> --
> Mato TNT
> Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
>


If you remove the added memory and the sound comes back, suspect the
memory...
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Yes the sound comes back after I remove the new 2gb memory.
But what is your suggestion? That the memory is wrong and I should buy
another?
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Are you using DDR2 RAM? If yes do you have a matched set of 2 2GB dims or a
matched set of 4 1GB dims?
When running 4GB did you try uninstalling and reinstalling the sound card
driver?
Are you running Vista 32 bit or Vista 64 bit?

"Mato TNT" wrote in message

>
> Yes the sound comes back after I remove the new 2gb memory.
> But what is your suggestion? That the memory is wrong and I should buy
> another?
>
>
> --
> Mato TNT
> Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
>
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Yes, it is DDR 2 memory.
I have just two slots for memory, so I tried to put there 2x2 GB.
I haven´t reinstalled the sound card drivers, because it hasn´t found
any.
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Are the memories a matched pair, or were they purchased separately?
When you say "IT hasn't found any..." what does "it" refer to.
Did you check the MSI or realtek website for updated sound drivers,
preferably the MSI website?

"Mato TNT" wrote in message

>
> Yes, it is DDR 2 memory.
> I have just two slots for memory, so I tried to put there 2x2 GB.
> I haven´t reinstalled the sound card drivers, because it hasn´t found
> any.
>
>
> --
> Mato TNT
> Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
>
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Another installed RAM no sound problem
------------------------
My specs:

iXtreme X2711 Packard Bell BV
Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Operating system
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
4.00GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce8500 GT

------------------------

I have had quite a search for a good solution to my problem but I have
not found any satisfactory answers yet.

I have have installed 2X 2GB RAM of memory DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz and I
get the "No Audio Output Device is installed" from the volume icon in
the taskbar bottom right corner.

On changing back to 2X 1GB of RAM the sound returns, but if i put the
2GB modules in then on restart the sound disappears.

Going to device manager and trying "Scan for hardware changes" has no
effect infact the sound driver has disappeared altogeter (it usually
shows "Realtek High Definition Audio" under "Sound, Video and game
controllers".)

System restore does not work either.

I also tried adding legacy hardware and installing the Realtek driver
again; Realtek driver on the system caused bluescreen crashes and
downloading the latest driver installs but on the device manager shows
"This device cannot start. (Code 10)" Enabling and disabling the driver
has no effect.

I had some thoughts would upgrading to a 64bit OS such a Windows 7
64bit work? Also maybe I am not providing enough power. If not how would
I change that?

Any help would be appreciated.

Many Thanks,

Thermomax
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Try looking in your BIOS setting again for anything that looks like a
reservation of space at the high end of memory. In general nearly 1GB of
memory needs to be reserved for physical devices (on board audio for
instance) which leaves somewhat more than 3 GB available to VISTA (or any 32
bit system). For most BIOS's the reservation is done automatically, but
perhaps in your case that has been overridden or the reservation needs to be
set manually.

Michael


"Thermomax" wrote in message

>
> Another installed RAM no sound problem
> ------------------------
> My specs:
>
> iXtreme X2711 Packard Bell BV
> Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Operating system
> Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
> 4.00GB RAM
> NVIDIA GeForce8500 GT
>
> ------------------------
>
> I have had quite a search for a good solution to my problem but I have
> not found any satisfactory answers yet.
>
> I have have installed 2X 2GB RAM of memory DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz and I
> get the "No Audio Output Device is installed" from the volume icon in
> the taskbar bottom right corner.
>
> On changing back to 2X 1GB of RAM the sound returns, but if i put the
> 2GB modules in then on restart the sound disappears.
>
> Going to device manager and trying "Scan for hardware changes" has no
> effect infact the sound driver has disappeared altogeter (it usually
> shows "Realtek High Definition Audio" under "Sound, Video and game
> controllers".)
>
> System restore does not work either.
>
> I also tried adding legacy hardware and installing the Realtek driver
> again; Realtek driver on the system caused bluescreen crashes and
> downloading the latest driver installs but on the device manager shows
> "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" Enabling and disabling the driver
> has no effect.
>
> I had some thoughts would upgrading to a 64bit OS such a Windows 7
> 64bit work? Also maybe I am not providing enough power. If not how would
> I change that?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Thermomax
>
>
> --
> Thermomax
>
> quid pro quo
> Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
>
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

Michael Walraven;1628236 Wrote:
> Try looking in your BIOS setting again for anything that looks like a
> reservation of space at the high end of memory. In general nearly 1GB
> of
> memory needs to be reserved for physical devices (on board audio for
> instance) which leaves somewhat more than 3 GB available to VISTA (or
> any 32
> bit system). For most BIOS's the reservation is done automatically,
> but
> perhaps in your case that has been overridden or the reservation needs
> to be
> set manually.
>
> Michael
>
>
> "Thermomax" wrote in
> message

> >
> > Another installed RAM no sound problem
> > ------------------------
> > My specs:
> >
> > iXtreme X2711 Packard Bell BV
> > Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Operating system
> > Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
> > 4.00GB RAM
> > NVIDIA GeForce8500 GT
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > I have had quite a search for a good solution to my problem but I
> have
> > not found any satisfactory answers yet.
> >
> > I have have installed 2X 2GB RAM of memory DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz and
> I
> > get the "No Audio Output Device is installed" from the volume icon
> in
> > the taskbar bottom right corner.
> >
> > On changing back to 2X 1GB of RAM the sound returns, but if i put
> the
> > 2GB modules in then on restart the sound disappears.
> >
> > Going to device manager and trying "Scan for hardware changes" has
> no
> > effect infact the sound driver has disappeared altogeter (it usually
> > shows "Realtek High Definition Audio" under "Sound, Video and game
> > controllers".)
> >
> > System restore does not work either.
> >
> > I also tried adding legacy hardware and installing the Realtek
> driver
> > again; Realtek driver on the system caused bluescreen crashes and
> > downloading the latest driver installs but on the device manager
> shows
> > "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" Enabling and disabling the
> driver
> > has no effect.
> >
> > I had some thoughts would upgrading to a 64bit OS such a Windows 7
> > 64bit work? Also maybe I am not providing enough power. If not how
> would
> > I change that?
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Many Thanks,
> >
> > Thermomax
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thermomax
> >
> > quid pro quo
> > Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
> >

As far as I can tell there are no options in my bios to change the
memory amounts would it help if I wrote out what options it gives?
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade. 

I looked on the maker's web site at the BIOS pages and also don't see
anything about memory allocation.

Check that you have the latest BIOS upgrade, the maker's web site has P11
4/1/2008 as the latest.

The site says about P10 BIOS :

P10 Fixed an issue with sound when 4GB of memory are installed on the
motherboard.

Michael



"Thermomax" wrote in message

>
> Michael Walraven;1628236 Wrote:
>> Try looking in your BIOS setting again for anything that looks like a
>> reservation of space at the high end of memory. In general nearly 1GB
>> of
>> memory needs to be reserved for physical devices (on board audio for
>> instance) which leaves somewhat more than 3 GB available to VISTA (or
>> any 32
>> bit system). For most BIOS's the reservation is done automatically,
>> but
>> perhaps in your case that has been overridden or the reservation needs
>> to be
>> set manually.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>> "Thermomax" wrote in
>> message
>
>> >
>> > Another installed RAM no sound problem
>> > ------------------------
>> > My specs:
>> >
>> > iXtreme X2711 Packard Bell BV
>> > Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Operating system
>> > Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
>> > 4.00GB RAM
>> > NVIDIA GeForce8500 GT
>> >
>> > ------------------------
>> >
>> > I have had quite a search for a good solution to my problem but I
>> have
>> > not found any satisfactory answers yet.
>> >
>> > I have have installed 2X 2GB RAM of memory DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz and
>> I
>> > get the "No Audio Output Device is installed" from the volume icon
>> in
>> > the taskbar bottom right corner.
>> >
>> > On changing back to 2X 1GB of RAM the sound returns, but if i put
>> the
>> > 2GB modules in then on restart the sound disappears.
>> >
>> > Going to device manager and trying "Scan for hardware changes" has
>> no
>> > effect infact the sound driver has disappeared altogeter (it usually
>> > shows "Realtek High Definition Audio" under "Sound, Video and game
>> > controllers".)
>> >
>> > System restore does not work either.
>> >
>> > I also tried adding legacy hardware and installing the Realtek
>> driver
>> > again; Realtek driver on the system caused bluescreen crashes and
>> > downloading the latest driver installs but on the device manager
>> shows
>> > "This device cannot start. (Code 10)" Enabling and disabling the
>> driver
>> > has no effect.
>> >
>> > I had some thoughts would upgrading to a 64bit OS such a Windows 7
>> > 64bit work? Also maybe I am not providing enough power. If not how
>> would
>> > I change that?
>> >
>> > Any help would be appreciated.
>> >
>> > Many Thanks,
>> >
>> > Thermomax
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thermomax
>> >
>> > quid pro quo
>> > Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
>> >
>
> As far as I can tell there are no options in my bios to change the
> memory amounts would it help if I wrote out what options it gives?
>
>
> --
> Thermomax
>
> quid pro quo
> Posted via [URL="http://www.vistaheads.com"]http://www.vistaheads.com[/URL]
>
 >> Stay informed about: Sound missing after RAM upgrade.