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Hi everyone,

I have a home pc with following motherboard

Motherboard Name Intel 915GAV HT technology

I use windows xp...(service pack 2 properly installed)

problem:

unable to load AUDIO driver...?????????

I am a very basic computer user who knows how to surf net and check emails...

I will be grateful if some good soul can suggest how this problem can be rectified...

thanks very very much in advance...

regards,

sunando

su_nan_do_ghosh (at) yahoo (dot) com :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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Short, focused diagnosis and a step-by-step checklist for the Intel D915GAV (reported by ). The D915GAV uses an on‑board Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on the Realtek ALC860 codec, so the audio device is the motherboard’s integrated codec rather than a separate PCI card. (manualslib.com)

Key points and quick workflow

  • Identify the device in Device Manager: look for “Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus”, “Unknown device” or an entry under “Sound, video and game controllers.” Note the Hardware Ids (examples for Realtek ALC860 include HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260). Those IDs confirm a Realtek codec. (hwdrivers.com)

  • If a driver installer stops with an error like “Microsoft Bus Driver must be loaded” or the installer refuses to continue, install Microsoft’s UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) High Definition Audio class driver (KB888111) first — this is required on Windows XP before installing many Realtek HD drivers. (support.microsoft.com)

  • After UAA is present, install the Realtek HD audio driver package appropriate for the D915GAV (Intel/Realtek packages from the board vendor or Realtek include the HD driver and note the UAA requirement in their readme). Install chipset/ICH6 drivers first if not already present, then the Realtek package. (scribd.com)

  • Check BIOS and front‑panel wiring: confirm the board’s HD audio is enabled in BIOS and verify whether the case front‑panel header is wired for HD Audio or AC’97; an AC’97 front panel will not support the newer jack‑retasking features without the correct wiring. (manualsdump.com)

Notes tied to earlier replies

  • Echoing : confirm this is the on‑board sound device (not a separate add‑in card), inspect Device Manager entries, and treat installation errors and hardware Ids as the principal clues. If the machine is a new build, basic PSU and cabling checks are prudent before deeper driver work.

If the problem persists, collect the exact Device Manager Hardware Ids and the full installer error text (these values are the most useful for finding the correct package and next steps).

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someone plz reply... :sad: :sad: :sad:

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Is this on-board sound?

How about a link to the manual for the card or board?

What does it say when you try to install the driver?

Have you checked your hardware manager for problems?

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