[viper15]

I just finished building my first computer and the on boardsound doesn't seem to work. Thw mobo is a ecs nforce3-a and the sound chip is realtek ac97. I have made sure it is enabled in the bios and installed the drivers for in from the mobo's cd. Does any one know what the problem might be? thanks

[Blind_Arrow]

are u plugging in to the right sockets for sound out put? also, check from control panel and sound properties that MUTE isnt ON.

[viper15]

Yes I have checked all those, and the speakers are plugged in and turned on.

[krazieaznboi]

lol everyone has this problem, including me. dont use ur mobo cd. downlaod the dirver from from realtek.