Quote Originally Posted by LoneWolf View Post
Slightly OT guys, but not straying too far --I have a problem that I could use help on.

I built a system a year back for family, centered around an Intel D975XBX board. I built it with stability, sturdiness, and solid cooling in mind, since it was going to be used in a tropical climate.

Fast forward --they had to send the system back to me for repairs. The video card (ATI AIW 2006) failed; I have temporarily replace that, and the system now boots fine. However, I have another problem --Windows XP MCE cannot find the onboard Sigmatel audio. I have updated the BIOS, gone back to an earlier revision, and then updated again. I have made sure the audio is enabled in BIOS. I've checked the registry --there isn't even an old entry in HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\PCI, nor any "splatted" devices in Device Manager. Attempting to install the latest Intel drivers errors out in the middle with a "device not found" message.

I'm thinking the board is defective, but wanted to know if anyone else had this problem and fixed it before I start the RMA process with Intel. I don't have long to get it back to them (I have to send the system with visiting family or it can cost $300 just to ship it) --does anyone know what Intel's turnaround-time usually is for RMA? I'd rather replace the board than get a sound card, since the front-panel audio connector works well with the Antec P180 case it's installed in.

Thanks for any help you guys can provide.
I have the same problem.
It happens if you go to stand by mode and come back to normal.
Sometimes it happens when you reboot your system.

Try to turn off your system and turn on it after a few seconds. It should work but you have to do it again and again everytime it happen.

But, better look for a good soundcard. I'm using an audigy 2 ZS now and i almost forgot this annoying thing.

Sorry for my english