SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC got removed | Thread profile

I'm back. The sound came on and I had one blissful night of uninterrupted sound. Since then, the computer locks up a few minutes into using it. We turn it off and on, and it locks up again. I don't think this has anything to do with the sound driver, but I'm mentioning it here just in case. If not, I'll refer the problem to Hardware. Thanks

Welcome to Major Geeks! You're sure there's nothing with 'Sigmatel' in the name in the Add/Remove list? If there is something, remove it. This is a brand new SigmaTel HD driver from Gateway. It was just released on Sept 17. http://support.gateway.com/support/d...&uid=208881633 Before installing it, use these chipset drivers from Intel: http://downloadmirror.intel.com/1602...inst_autol.exe I have found that the...

It looks like your chipset is OK, but install the driver to be sure: D00456-001-001.exe - Gateway Intel Chipset Driver Revision: 6V 7.2.2.1006 Then install your audio driver: D00502-002-001.exe - Audio Driver Version: 5.10.4889.0 Do a full shutdown after installing the sound, then restart. Check your sound. If it is still missing, uninstall your audio again, through Add/Remove Programs. Then install the MS UAA Bus driver (KB888111):...