Hello,

I've reformatted my computer awhile ago, but just noticed recently that I cannot hear sound. Hope this helps:

--------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Quick Report
Computer ****
Generator P D
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
DATE 2008-12-14
Time 20:11


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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name ****
User Name P D

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
Motherboard Name ECS PT800CE-A (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset VIA Apollo P4X533/PT880
System Memory 2048 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type AWARD (01/20/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter RADEON 7000 / RADEON VE Family (Microsoft Corporation) (32 MB)
Video Adapter RADEON 7000 / RADEON VE Family (Microsoft Corporation) (32 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI RV100 DDR
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (1805104772)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller VIA BUS Master IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive WDC AC210200D (9 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive AOPEN DUW1608/ARR (DVD+R9:2.4x, DVD+RW:16x/4x, DVD-RW:8x/4x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
Optical Drive LITE-ON DVD SOHD-167T (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 9773 MB (1823 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter

Peripherals:
Printer Brother DCP-7020 Printer
Printer Brother HL-2140 SERIES
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB2 Controller VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
Install audio driver: http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=420&OSID=1&CatID=1010&SubCatID=104ECS PT800CE-A

RealTek Codec Sound on board driver

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Downloads/ProductsDetail_Download.aspx?detailid=423&DetailName=New&DetailDesc=PT800CE-A%20%20(V1.0)&CategoryID=1&MenuID=82&LanID=0i'm sorry, do you want me to download both of the links? or is any one sufficient?Try one at a time.thank you both very much! I can hear audio now. Way to go!!