Windows Server 2003 Sound Problems

zort15 · 01-17-2006, 01:57 AM

I have a PC with Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition installed on it, but the sound doesn't work. I've Googled the problem, but the Windows Audio service has been started already.

I have the sound card (Realtek AC97) selected as the default sound device. I updated the drivers, which are supposed to work with server 2003. When ever I adjust the volume, the internal speaker chimes, not the external speakers. I've tried headphones. I also can't adjust the bass and treble, because the bars are greyed out. Hardware acceleration is set to full. I am at a complete loss as to why it's not working.

suprasteve · 01-17-2006, 04:40 AM

it's still probably drivers, with 2003 you basically have to install drivers for everything, so I'd keep looking for more drivers, maybe you need something for the mobo?

zort15 · 01-17-2006, 04:41 AM

Nevermind, I've got it working now

The motherboard has a front audio connector on it. When front audio jacks are not connected there are these two jumpers that need placed on the internal connector. I had not put those jumpers back after I took out the front connector.

In my defense, some how, it worked fine when I had XP installed on it, even with out the front connector.

01-17-2006, 01:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
zort15 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 25	Windows Server 2003 Sound Problems I have a PC with Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition installed on it, but the sound doesn't work. I've Googled the problem, but the Windows Audio service has been started already. I have the sound card (Realtek AC97) selected as the default sound device. I updated the drivers, which are supposed to work with server 2003. When ever I adjust the volume, the internal speaker chimes, not the external speakers. I've tried headphones. I also can't adjust the bass and treble, because the bars are greyed out. Hardware acceleration is set to full. I am at a complete loss as to why it's not working. __________________ MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 1 GB Corsair XMS PC3200 RAM, CL 2-2-2-5 320 GB (4x Hitachi 80GB, SATA2, 7200 RPM, 8MB Buffer Configued in 2x 160 GB RAID 0 arrays) Powercolor X800 XL Antec NeoPower 480 Watt Modular PSU Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Gamer, w/ Logtech z680 500w 5.1 speakers Check out my Blog: http://www.xanga.com/zort15

01-17-2006, 04:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
zort15 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 25	Nevermind, I've got it working now The motherboard has a front audio connector on it. When front audio jacks are not connected there are these two jumpers that need placed on the internal connector. I had not put those jumpers back after I took out the front connector. In my defense, some how, it worked fine when I had XP installed on it, even with out the front connector. __________________ MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 1 GB Corsair XMS PC3200 RAM, CL 2-2-2-5 320 GB (4x Hitachi 80GB, SATA2, 7200 RPM, 8MB Buffer Configued in 2x 160 GB RAID 0 arrays) Powercolor X800 XL Antec NeoPower 480 Watt Modular PSU Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Gamer, w/ Logtech z680 500w 5.1 speakers Check out my Blog: http://www.xanga.com/zort15

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01-17-2006, 04:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
suprasteve Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,355	it's still probably drivers, with 2003 you basically have to install drivers for everything, so I'd keep looking for more drivers, maybe you need something for the mobo?