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A High Definition (HD) audio device no longer plays audio files after a BIOS update on a Windows Vista-based computer

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Article ID:929251
Last Review:March 15, 2007
Revision:1.5

SYMPTOMS

A High Definition (HD) audio device may not play audio files after you update the BIOS on a Windows Vista-based computer.

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CAUSE

This problem occurs because the BIOS update changes the pin configuration of the HD audio device.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, you must reinstall the drivers for the HD audio device, and then restart the computer.

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APPLIES TO
•Windows Vista Ultimate
•Windows Vista Enterprise
•Windows Vista Business
•Windows Vista Home Premium
•Windows Vista Home Basic
•Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
•Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
•Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
•Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
•Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
•Windows Vista Starter

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