Re: Multimedia Audio Controller

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I'm having a similar problem where I have no sound - the multimedia audio
controller has a yellow question mark next to it - I have an HP 512n. Can you
help me out too?
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contessabrady


"Patrick Keenan" wrote:

"Mike" <Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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it didnt come with a cd...so i should open my computer??...what does the
motherboard look like

It's large and rectangular and all the parts are mounted to it.

Alternately, programs like Belarc Advisor will show you the motherboard
model number without you opening the case, and may also tell you what the
chipset is.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

HTH
-pk


"Patrick Keenan" wrote:

"Mike" <Mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi, I just reformated my computer and the multimedia audio controller
is
showing up with a yellow ? in the devices. I tried to update the driver
but
it says the proper software cannot be found. I looked at previous posts
and
something was said about finding it on the computers website...my
computer
is
TAGAR and I'm unable to find their website...

This is most probably happening because there's a chipset driver for the
motherboard that you haven't installed. There should be a basic driver
CD
that came with the system, or you can determine the motherboard make and
model (it's usually screen-printed on the board) and from that you can
find
the manufacturer's site and get that driver set. Installing that is
the
first thing to do after a Windows reinstall.

HTH
-pk




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