[SOLVED] [Audio Driver] Help

Jay-Ranger · 10-31-2009, 03:15 PM

Hi,

I just reinstalled Windows XP on this system and am currently in the process of installing my device drivers. I've run into trouble with the audio one, it's definitely the right driver for this system but when I try to run the setup I get the following error message: "The HDA Audio bus driver is required and not found"

On inspection of the device manager, listed in the 'Other devices section' with the question mark and all the devices yet to have drivers installed, is 'Multimedia Audio Controller' signalling that I definitely need to install an audio driver. However, in the 'Sound, video and game controllers' section 'Audio Codecs' and 'Legacy Audio Drivers' are listed. As I recall these were also present before I reinstalled the operating system but the driver in use then was the SoundMax one I am now attempting to install.

I am running Service Pack 3 which came on the OS disc and haven't installed any updates. Any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jay-Ranger

makinu1der2 · 10-31-2009, 03:38 PM

What is the make/model of the PC. If this is a custom build then post the specs.

Jay-Ranger · 10-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Sorry, it's a Dell Dimension 3000 with onboard Audio

Jay-Ranger · 10-31-2009, 04:40 PM

On other forums I've heard much talk of the KB888111 hotfix but this works only for Service Pack 2. I tried downloading the file in spite of this and indeed I got an error message stating that installing it was an unnecessary step. If that's the case, Micro$oft, why has this kink not been ironed out in your Third Service Pack? I've now fully updated the system using Windows Update and I've activated the operating system, in case that information is useful.

A couple more things I should mention: The SoundMax driver I've been attempting to install I aquired from the Intel website. Obviously, since this is a Dell computer the natural step would be to use the Dell support site to attain all the drivers. Listed under the Audio section of the Dimension 3000 driver downloads is 'Analog Devices - Driver, applies to ADI 198x Integrated Audio' Could this be of use to me? Its importance is listed as optional and I find myself confused. As I've previously stated, the driver in use prior to the clean install was a SoundMax one.

When I was reinstalling the operating system I subsequently deleted the C: partition, though there were two smaller partitions left behind. I thought it best to leave them. If these are, as I suspect, the creations of Dell, is it possible that whatever data has remained behind in these partitions is what's causing me problems?

I hope this additional information has helped and I anxiously await your suggestions, lads

Jay-Ranger · 10-31-2009, 11:33 PM

PROBLEM RESOLVED:- Turns out the Intel driver was stubbornly insistent that the user be running Service Pack 2 for it to install, the Dell driver I mentioned in my last post didn't suffer from the same arrogance and all is well.

**BCCOMP** · 10-31-2009, 11:36 PM

If you are using the On-Board card this should be the driver:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=122481

SP3 may be also causing your issue. It contains a MS UAA driver that may not be compatible.

Uninstall any sound driver you have attempted to install

If the above driver does not install try this:
No sound on reinstallation, XP SP3 fix

Install this MS UAA driver:
http://couponmeister.com/blog/HD_Audio/kb888111xpsp2.exe

Then install the Audio driver posted above.

Bill

Jay-Ranger · 11-02-2009, 02:54 PM

Thanks for that, Bill. Judging by the times it looks as if I made my last post while you were still typing yours. I appreciate your trying to help me but I'm already enjoying the unmitigated glory of audio. Thought my head was going to burst with all the "solutions" I dug up and attempted without success. Alas that it was the silly driver itself.

**BCCOMP** · 11-02-2009, 03:30 PM

Sorry,
I also missed your post (post #5)
Thanks for letting us know.
I will mark the thread solved and close it.
Bill

PS-If you have an issue, PM me and I will reopen the thread.

10-31-2009, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jay-Ranger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Home - Service Pack 3	[SOLVED] [Audio Driver] Help Hi, I just reinstalled Windows XP on this system and am currently in the process of installing my device drivers. I've run into trouble with the audio one, it's definitely the right driver for this system but when I try to run the setup I get the following error message: "The HDA Audio bus driver is required and not found" On inspection of the device manager, listed in the 'Other devices section' with the question mark and all the devices yet to have drivers installed, is 'Multimedia Audio Controller' signalling that I definitely need to install an audio driver. However, in the 'Sound, video and game controllers' section 'Audio Codecs' and 'Legacy Audio Drivers' are listed. As I recall these were also present before I reinstalled the operating system but the driver in use then was the SoundMax one I am now attempting to install. I am running Service Pack 3 which came on the OS disc and haven't installed any updates. Any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jay-Ranger Last edited by Jay-Ranger; 10-31-2009 at 03:28 PM.

10-31-2009, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,013 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: [Audio Driver] Help What is the make/model of the PC. If this is a custom build then post the specs. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

10-31-2009, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jay-Ranger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Home - Service Pack 3	Re: [Audio Driver] Help Sorry, it's a Dell Dimension 3000 with onboard Audio

10-31-2009, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jay-Ranger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Home - Service Pack 3	Re: [Audio Driver] Help On other forums I've heard much talk of the KB888111 hotfix but this works only for Service Pack 2. I tried downloading the file in spite of this and indeed I got an error message stating that installing it was an unnecessary step. If that's the case, Micro$oft, why has this kink not been ironed out in your Third Service Pack? I've now fully updated the system using Windows Update and I've activated the operating system, in case that information is useful. A couple more things I should mention: The SoundMax driver I've been attempting to install I aquired from the Intel website. Obviously, since this is a Dell computer the natural step would be to use the Dell support site to attain all the drivers. Listed under the Audio section of the Dimension 3000 driver downloads is 'Analog Devices - Driver, applies to ADI 198x Integrated Audio' Could this be of use to me? Its importance is listed as optional and I find myself confused. As I've previously stated, the driver in use prior to the clean install was a SoundMax one. When I was reinstalling the operating system I subsequently deleted the C: partition, though there were two smaller partitions left behind. I thought it best to leave them. If these are, as I suspect, the creations of Dell, is it possible that whatever data has remained behind in these partitions is what's causing me problems? I hope this additional information has helped and I anxiously await your suggestions, lads Last edited by Jay-Ranger; 10-31-2009 at 04:53 PM.

10-31-2009, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jay-Ranger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Home - Service Pack 3	Re: [Audio Driver] Help PROBLEM RESOLVED:- Turns out the Intel driver was stubbornly insistent that the user be running Service Pack 2 for it to install, the Dell driver I mentioned in my last post didn't suffer from the same arrogance and all is well.

10-31-2009, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,988 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: [Audio Driver] Help If you are using the On-Board card this should be the driver: http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=122481 SP3 may be also causing your issue. It contains a MS UAA driver that may not be compatible. Uninstall any sound driver you have attempted to install If the above driver does not install try this: No sound on reinstallation, XP SP3 fix Install this MS UAA driver: http://couponmeister.com/blog/HD_Audio/kb888111xpsp2.exe Then install the Audio driver posted above. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

11-02-2009, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jay-Ranger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP Home - Service Pack 3	Re: [Audio Driver] Help Thanks for that, Bill. Judging by the times it looks as if I made my last post while you were still typing yours. I appreciate your trying to help me but I'm already enjoying the unmitigated glory of audio. Thought my head was going to burst with all the "solutions" I dug up and attempted without success. Alas that it was the silly driver itself.

11-02-2009, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,988 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: [Audio Driver] Help Sorry, I also missed your post (post #5) Thanks for letting us know. I will mark the thread solved and close it. Bill PS-If you have an issue, PM me and I will reopen the thread. __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 11-02-2009 at 03:32 PM.