9CJS + Win98SE = no sound?

Hi,

I have a Chaintech 9CJS mobo with Windows 98SE, and I'm having trouble
getting the on-board sound to work.

The drivers are apparently installed ok - the "Envy24 Family Audio
Controller WDM" device is listed in the Device Manager, and it says
"The device is working properly". But no playback (or recording)
device shows up in the Multimedia Properties. Also, if I try to run
the "Envy Audio Deck", nothing happens (no window appears).

I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.

So I'm wondering if anyone else has got the on-board sound working
under Win98SE? And if so, how?

Thanks for any ideas!

> I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.

Oops! That should of course say "VIA", not "ATI".

I use win98se with the board and had no problems?

After I loaded win98se i didnt let it load any drivers i just cancelled out
and let the desktop load

Then I insalled all the drivers from the chaintech disc one at a time in the
order they were on the menu.

Cant think of anything except try to uninstall everything in safe mode and
reload the drivers.....remove the soundcard in device manager and remove all
traces of the driver. Then when windows detects new hardware on reboot dont
let it look for anything just cancel it and let desktop load.........then
use the chaintech disc to reinstall the drivers.

Thats all I can think of.


"Ian" <> wrote in message
news: om...
> > I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.
>
> Oops! That should of course say "VIA", not "ATI".

Hang on a minute....what audio deck???

I didnt get any software installed other than the driver........this makes
me think you installed the wrong setup ?


"Ginchy" <> wrote in message
news:bsf9mj$l6t$...
> I use win98se with the board and had no problems?
>
> After I loaded win98se i didnt let it load any drivers i just cancelled
out
> and let the desktop load
>
> Then I insalled all the drivers from the chaintech disc one at a time in
the
> order they were on the menu.
>
> Cant think of anything except try to uninstall everything in safe mode and
> reload the drivers.....remove the soundcard in device manager and remove
all
> traces of the driver. Then when windows detects new hardware on reboot
dont
> let it look for anything just cancel it and let desktop load.........then
> use the chaintech disc to reinstall the drivers.
>
> Thats all I can think of.
>
>
> "Ian" <> wrote in message
> news: om...
> > > I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.
> >
> > Oops! That should of course say "VIA", not "ATI".
>
>

ok I found audio rack and when i installed it it opens up ok but i get an
error msg saying "cannot execute all of the components of Audio Rack. Please
check program files and registry setting or just reinstall Audio Rack"

hmmm

tried it again and got same message but it does appear to work fine
regardless!




"Ginchy" <> wrote in message
news:bsfasr$mjl$...
> Hang on a minute....what audio deck???
>
> I didnt get any software installed other than the driver........this makes
> me think you installed the wrong setup ?
>
>
> "Ginchy" <> wrote in message
> news:bsf9mj$l6t$...
> > I use win98se with the board and had no problems?
> >
> > After I loaded win98se i didnt let it load any drivers i just cancelled
> out
> > and let the desktop load
> >
> > Then I insalled all the drivers from the chaintech disc one at a time in
> the
> > order they were on the menu.
> >
> > Cant think of anything except try to uninstall everything in safe mode
and
> > reload the drivers.....remove the soundcard in device manager and remove
> all
> > traces of the driver. Then when windows detects new hardware on reboot
> dont
> > let it look for anything just cancel it and let desktop
load.........then
> > use the chaintech disc to reinstall the drivers.
> >
> > Thats all I can think of.
> >
> >
> > "Ian" <> wrote in message
> > news: om...
> > > > I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.
> > >
> > > Oops! That should of course say "VIA", not "ATI".
> >
> >
>
>

Thanks, at least I now know it can work under Win98SE

At first, I suspected it may have been due to IRQ conflicts (for some
reason a load of things are assigned to share IRQs, while leaving IRQ
6 & 12 empty!). But even after disabling things (eg. LAN) to have the
audio on it's own IRQ, it still doesn't work. Can you tell me what
IRQs you have everything on? The audio shares IRQ 11 with the Intel
gigabit LAN here. These are all my IRQs:

0 System timer
1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
2 Programmable interrupt controller
3 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
3 Intel(R) 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3
4 Communications Port (COM1)
5 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
5 Creative SB Audigy
6 (free)
7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/real time clock
9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
10 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
10 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
11 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
11 Envy24 Family Audio Controller WDM
11 Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Desktop Connection
12 (free)
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
14 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
15 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers


Btw, have you tried the latest drivers from VIA?

http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=327


"Ginchy" <> wrote in message news:<bsf9mj$l6t$>...
> I use win98se with the board and had no problems?
>
> After I loaded win98se i didnt let it load any drivers i just cancelled out
> and let the desktop load
>
> Then I insalled all the drivers from the chaintech disc one at a time in the
> order they were on the menu.
>
> Cant think of anything except try to uninstall everything in safe mode and
> reload the drivers.....remove the soundcard in device manager and remove all
> traces of the driver. Then when windows detects new hardware on reboot dont
> let it look for anything just cancel it and let desktop load.........then
> use the chaintech disc to reinstall the drivers.
>
> Thats all I can think of.
>
>
> "Ian" <> wrote in message
> news: om...
> > > I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.
> >
> > Oops! That should of course say "VIA", not "ATI".

In article <>,
says...
> Hi,
>
> I have a Chaintech 9CJS mobo with Windows 98SE, and I'm having trouble
> getting the on-board sound to work.
>
> The drivers are apparently installed ok - the "Envy24 Family Audio
> Controller WDM" device is listed in the Device Manager, and it says
> "The device is working properly". But no playback (or recording)
> device shows up in the Multimedia Properties. Also, if I try to run
> the "Envy Audio Deck", nothing happens (no window appears).
>
> I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.
>
> So I'm wondering if anyone else has got the on-board sound working
> under Win98SE? And if so, how?
>
You are of course using speakers with a built in amplifier aren't you?


--
Conor

"Cogito Eggo Sum" - "I think, therefore I am a waffle"

In article <>,
says...
> Thanks, at least I now know it can work under Win98SE
>
> At first, I suspected it may have been due to IRQ conflicts (for some
> reason a load of things are assigned to share IRQs, while leaving IRQ
> 6 & 12 empty!). But even after disabling things (eg. LAN) to have the
> audio on it's own IRQ, it still doesn't work. Can you tell me what
> IRQs you have everything on? The audio shares IRQ 11 with the Intel
> gigabit LAN here. These are all my IRQs:

> 5 Creative SB Audigy

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

So you're trying to run two soundcards in one box?

--
Conor

"Cogito Eggo Sum" - "I think, therefore I am a waffle"

you have a soundblaster installed?? isnt this whats messing things up? have
you tried the onboard sound after removing the audigy?

Your IRQ`s are different from mine ......envy 24 is on irq 11 but its not
shared with the gigabyte lan(in fact i disabled this in the bios as my
normal network would not work with both installed?)

How can I easily copy and paste my irq`s without having to type it cause i
have a whole lot more than you.

ok i sussed it

0 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
0 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
0 System timer
1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
2 Programmable interrupt controller
3 Communications Port (COM2)
4 Communications Port (COM1)
5 Intel(R) 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3
5 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
5 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
5 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/real time clock
9 PCI OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
9 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
9 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
9 Inno3D GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8X
9 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10 MPU-401 Compatible
11 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
11 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
11 Envy24 Family Audio Controller WDM
11 Intel USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
11 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7
11 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
11 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
14 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
15 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers

"Ian" <> wrote in message
news: om...
> Thanks, at least I now know it can work under Win98SE
>
> At first, I suspected it may have been due to IRQ conflicts (for some
> reason a load of things are assigned to share IRQs, while leaving IRQ
> 6 & 12 empty!). But even after disabling things (eg. LAN) to have the
> audio on it's own IRQ, it still doesn't work. Can you tell me what
> IRQs you have everything on? The audio shares IRQ 11 with the Intel
> gigabit LAN here. These are all my IRQs:
>
> 0 System timer
> 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
> 2 Programmable interrupt controller
> 3 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
> 3 Intel(R) 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3
> 4 Communications Port (COM1)
> 5 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
> 5 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
> 5 Creative SB Audigy
> 6 (free)
> 7 Printer Port (LPT1)
> 8 System CMOS/real time clock
> 9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
> 10 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
> 10 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
> 10 Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
> 10 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
> 11 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
> 11 Envy24 Family Audio Controller WDM
> 11 Intel(R) PRO/1000 CT Desktop Connection
> 12 (free)
> 13 Numeric data processor
> 14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> 14 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
> 15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> 15 Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
>
>
> Btw, have you tried the latest drivers from VIA?
>
> http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=327
>
>
> "Ginchy" <> wrote in message
news:<bsf9mj$l6t$>...
> > I use win98se with the board and had no problems?
> >
> > After I loaded win98se i didnt let it load any drivers i just cancelled
out
> > and let the desktop load
> >
> > Then I insalled all the drivers from the chaintech disc one at a time in
the
> > order they were on the menu.
> >
> > Cant think of anything except try to uninstall everything in safe mode
and
> > reload the drivers.....remove the soundcard in device manager and remove
all
> > traces of the driver. Then when windows detects new hardware on reboot
dont
> > let it look for anything just cancel it and let desktop
load.........then
> > use the chaintech disc to reinstall the drivers.
> >
> > Thats all I can think of.
> >
> >
> > "Ian" <> wrote in message
> > news: om...
> > > > I've tried the drivers from Chaintech and the latest ones from ATI.
> > >
> > > Oops! That should of course say "VIA", not "ATI".

"Ginchy" <> wrote in message news:<bsgdtc$nt3$>...
> you have a soundblaster installed?? isnt this whats messing things up? have
> you tried the onboard sound after removing the audigy?

I've tried removing the Audigy, and also disabling the LAN and USB in
the BIOS, but with no luck.

Conor <> wrote in message news:< m>...
> You are of course using speakers with a built in amplifier aren't you?

The problem is that nothing shows up in the playback or recording
device lists, so I can't even select the soundcard as my "preferred
device". As I mentioned, "Envy24 Family Audio Controller WDM" does
show up in the Device Manager though, and is apparently "working
properly". It's very strange.