k7s5a sound problem

[bonehead]

Has anyone had a problem setting up the onboard sound on this board?. Drivers are shown installed but I get no sound. Any clues? Thanks

 

[DJMiX]

I use the Realtek AL200A drivers and work great...
Actually you get more options over the sis drivers
file name is wdm_a250

 

[Buz2b]

You need to have "powered" speakers with the K7S5A. Passive ones will not work. Could that be your problem?

 

[bonehead]

Bingo..... The test speakers are not powered....I didn't know that. Is this true with all onboard sound motherboards?. Thanks a lot.

 

[Buz2b]

<< Is this true with all onboard sound motherboards?. >>

No, but it is not that unusual on what is considered a budget, performance board. However, most others do have a built in "amplifier" of sorts. Don't worry, this little "feature" catches a lot of people off guard. You're not the first to mention it. Good luck; it's a nice little board for the most part.

 

[bonehead]

Thanks Buz.

 

[TheWart]

Hmm, that is very interesting, thanks for the info, I had never known that before.

 

[adlep]

I have learned something new...
thanks a lot
altough I never had a problem with k7s5a it could potentialy come out as an issue
regards!!!