No sound in Vista/WMP11

[Chism]

Just rebuilt my computer and upgraded to Vista. Using Realtek HDA driver updated on 8/31/09. Everything checks out ok in Device Manager and the test sounds come through loud and clear using the Realtek Audio Manager program but, I get no sounds while performing normal Windows functions and can't play music using Windows Media Player. There's only one audio setting in the bios: choices are AUTO and Disabled - its set to AUTO. I raised all the output levels I can find to MAX using the speaker management wizard built into Windows. I removed the ATI HDMI Sound driver using device manager.

My board is a Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3L.

I'm at a loss here. If anyone has any other suggestions I'd appreciate your input.

Thanks,

 

[mpilchfamily]

Make sure none of the sound sources are mute. Especially the Wave since thats where most audio comes from. All else failes go back to an older driver.

 

[Chism]

Just an update...there does appear to be sound but it is so soft I can only hear it in a silent room even though every control I have is set to max. Does anyone know of a secret volume control in Vista?

 

[Comdrpopnfresh]

maybe there is device + software volume controls? Like a realtek driver volume control, and then vista's?