SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec (64-bit Windows) Not Plugged In.

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Hi.

Thanks for reading this message. I'me attempting to find an answer to the above message. I'll relate as much as possible below.

Computer;- XPS 210. ; Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 / 2.4 GHz; Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

I bought the xps as a m/board and case which I fitted with a cpu, hd, ram and a new installation. I like to record some radio from the web to listen on m'i-pod but the xps won't recognise the recording facility i.e I enter Control Panel/Sound/Manage Audio Devices/Recording to find that 'line-in', 'microphon' and 'Rear Mic' are on the list with their respecive icons but where there should be a green arrow head (I've seen this on an Dell E520 with Vista) there is a red arrow-head.

I can play cd's through Window Media Player, which indicates the cd is operational, although it won't play through Winamp and I may also satisfactorily watch dvd's through Windows MP

I fiirst used a 32-bit Vista Home Prem reinsatll disc. Later the hd was fromatted and a 64-bit version installed (disc was bought from e-bay, may or may not be trustworthy). I don't think there is any diffrence at the moment! .......I believe that I have all the correct drivers .......... I've 'googled' the above subject but nearly all the matches relate to Windows7.........I've looked at the m/board but I could not see anythning that was obviously related to the problem....

Well, has anybody any idea of the above problem.

With thanks

Mc_B

fireberd · Accepted Answer

According to the Dell manual you have a PCIeX1 card slot, which is what most of the new SoundBlaster sound cards have. HOWEVER, your system can only use "Low profile" (sometimes called half height) cards and that will limit you on what you can use.

fireberd · Answer

First, are you using the Dell SigmaTel driver for Vista 64 bit? If not, give the Dell a try as usually if a non Dell audio driver is used either it will not work or not work correctly. Dell Downloads for XPS210

However, to record audio from the internet ("streaming audio") you need the "System Mixer" function (SoundBlaster calls this "What You Hear") and this function is not available with all systems. If the System Mixer is not available in this model you will have to install a separate sound card that is Vista 64 bit compatible and has that function (what many have done in the past to get the streaming audio recording capability).

To determine if the System Mixer is available and can be enabled and selected as the default playback device; got to the Control Panel/Hardware and Sound and finally Sound. In the Sound panel click on the Recording Tab. If System Mixer is shown, select this as the default playback. If it is not shown, RIGHT click in an empty space in that panel and then click on show disabled devices. If System Mixer is available it will then be listed and you can select it as the default playback device.

Mc_Bodran · Answer

Hi Fireberd.

Thanks for replying to my message. I'me reasonbly confident that I've got the correct driver 'cos I d/loaded from Dell, along with a few others.

I'de been looking (as per your guidance) for the SystemMixer prior to my apeal to the Dell Community for help. It looks as though you've given me the 2nd worst scenario.....I thought the board might be faulty. I have a spare PCI express slot but it is short and brown. This is a new area for me so I'll be 'asking around' at work for assistance on buying a sound card that trecords internet streams.

J. Thanks again.

Mc_B

Mc_Bodran · Answer

Fireberd I got the Pci Express 1 slot but not the low profile. Thanks * 2 Mc_B

longorian · Answer

I just upgraded my XPS 210 SFF to Windows 10 hoping I could find a driver that would give me the ability to record (what-you-hear) direct sound through Adobe Audition and/or Sonar 8.

I searched for an HP driver for my Sigmatel 92xx onboard system that I had successfully used before on a different Dell desktop. The driver was no where to be found.

It wasn't important how I recorded sounds from the Internet, since I could later open the recorded wave/MP3 in Audition for processing.

Following a web search, I stumbled upon Audacity, which overcame the Dell recording limitation inherent in some models including my XPS 210 desktop.

So, If you could use a free, temporary solution to this audio recording problem, do the following:

1. Go to https://download.fosshub.com/ and download (and install) Audacity free for Windows, Linux or Mac;

2. Open Audacity;

3. Go to Edit/Preferences;

4. Select Devices in the left margin;

5. In the panel on the right side select the following:

a. Interface/Host: Windows WASAPI

b. Playback/Device: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)

c. Recording/Device: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device) (Loopback)

d. Recording/Channels: 2 (Stereo)

You should now be able to record Direct Sound (Stereo Mix) using Audacity.

It beats having to deal with this recording limitation or having to buy an add-on sound card.

rdunnill · Answer

Vista was notorious for lack of drivers, and that is one of the main reasons for its poor reputation.

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