Sound problems with the line in for vista (sigmatel)

Scott · External Since: Jun 09, 2006 Posts: 165

I recently upgraded to Windows vista. After doing so, my line in for my
sound is no longer working! my volume mixer doesnt show anything as if its
muted, its not even there.

When I right click, and select playback, it only shows speakers /
headphones, checked as if working properly, no line in is visible.

When select the recording tab, it shows my microphone as working, and
checked. underneith it shows my line in, but says "currently unavailable",
and it is not checked. (and wont let me configure). When I look further
into it, and right click, selecting properties, It says (under controller
properties) that it is working properly! It also shows that the jack
information as rear panel 3.5 mm jack (its not, its a traditional jack like a
headset or microphone utilizes. under device usage: it shows use this device
(enable).

Im sure there is some way for me to "enable" my line in jack so the sound
from my other devices comes through, but i do not know where to go.

I have a sigmatel driver. I sat through Dell customer support and
downloaded the new Driver that works for sigmatel, uninstalled the driver,
reinstalled. Also retrieved a driver directly from sigmatel for the issue,
and still nothing. This is why I presume there is just a simple setting
somewhere.

Any idea what im missing?

brink · External Since: Apr 29, 2007 Posts: 1

I'm taking a guess here, so forgive me. I'm using RealTek. It sounds
close to the same options, but mine as a thing where it must be set as
DEFAULT. Even though it is enabled. ????

Hope it helps,
Shawn

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Scott · External Since: Jun 09, 2006 Posts: 165

Unfortunatly, I have tried that avenue as well and failed. Where my mic is,
underneith it shows the microphone as "working". Under where it shows the
line in, it shows as "currently unavailable".

I have seen some new things written that express a binary change in the
regedit, but all posts that show this fix, do not have my make or model
computer. I have tried on the Dell websites as well. Just very frustrating I
am sure you can understand.

brink · External Since: Apr 30, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi Scott,

Sorry to hear that. Did you increase the volume level & unmute the
Playback settings. That was how I got my audio to play through the
speakers from the INLINE or micIN.

Shawn

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ed22 · External Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 1

I fixed this problem on my Dell E520 by editing the registry to enable
LineInputMonitoring.

http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/04/30/13109.aspx
(halfway down many msgs) has the detailed procedure.

I still can't get Record What You Hear as in XP. Anybody have a fix for that?

Walt an upset new DELL w/ · External Since: Jun 09, 2007 Posts: 1

Forget it Scott... No Easy Fixes as yet that I know. I have done all that
you noted and downloaded a 94MB file from a sound card vendor that was
suggested in another forum. Hopefully MS or Sigmatel one will listen to the
users who are upset and do something about sound volume and record mixer
problems soon. Right now they all seem to be more interested in selling
products that are not compatable than assisting users who get roped into
buying systems that have an OEM version of Vista already installed.

"Scott" wrote:

> I recently upgraded to Windows vista. After doing so, my line in for my
> sound is no longer working! my volume mixer doesnt show anything as if its
> muted, its not even there.
>
> When I right click, and select playback, it only shows speakers /
> headphones, checked as if working properly, no line in is visible.
>
> When select the recording tab, it shows my microphone as working, and
> checked. underneith it shows my line in, but says "currently unavailable",
> and it is not checked. (and wont let me configure). When I look further
> into it, and right click, selecting properties, It says (under controller
> properties) that it is working properly! It also shows that the jack
> information as rear panel 3.5 mm jack (its not, its a traditional jack like a
> headset or microphone utilizes. under device usage: it shows use this device
> (enable).
>
> Im sure there is some way for me to "enable" my line in jack so the sound
> from my other devices comes through, but i do not know where to go.
>
> I have a sigmatel driver. I sat through Dell customer support and
> downloaded the new Driver that works for sigmatel, uninstalled the driver,
> reinstalled. Also retrieved a driver directly from sigmatel for the issue,
> and still nothing. This is why I presume there is just a simple setting
> somewhere.
>
> Any idea what im missing?

josh.dahlhauser · External Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 1

Try re-installing vista sigmatel driver from dells support site. I had
the same problem. When you plug in a cable to the line in jack you
should get a popup window that asks how you want to use the jack. (as
line in or mic). This only works if the software is installed properly.

Josh

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Mike in Chicago Subs · External Since: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 1

For the Vista system, the registry key you're looking for is
"EnableInputMonitor". This is changed from 00 to 01, and a reboot is
required. However, the post/link listed below is excellent and solves the
problem. Don't know why this is disabled by default and it takes a rocket
scientist to correct, but then we'll never know!

"ed22" wrote:

> I fixed this problem on my Dell E520 by editing the registry to enable
> LineInputMonitoring.
>
> http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/04/30/13109.aspx
> (halfway down many msgs) has the detailed procedure.
>
> I still can't get Record What You Hear as in XP. Anybody have a fix for that?

sirishti · External Since: Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 1

"Scott" wrote:

> I recently upgraded to Windows vista. After doing so, my line in for my
> sound is no longer working! my volume mixer doesnt show anything as if its
> muted, its not even there.
>
> When I right click, and select playback, it only shows speakers /
> headphones, checked as if working properly, no line in is visible.
>
> When select the recording tab, it shows my microphone as working, and
> checked. underneith it shows my line in, but says "currently unavailable",
> and it is not checked. (and wont let me configure). When I look further
> into it, and right click, selecting properties, It says (under controller
> properties) that it is working properly! It also shows that the jack
> information as rear panel 3.5 mm jack (its not, its a traditional jack like a
> headset or microphone utilizes. under device usage: it shows use this device
> (enable).
>
> Im sure there is some way for me to "enable" my line in jack so the sound
> from my other devices comes through, but i do not know where to go.
>
> I have a sigmatel driver. I sat through Dell customer support and
> downloaded the new Driver that works for sigmatel, uninstalled the driver,
> reinstalled. Also retrieved a driver directly from sigmatel for the issue,
> and still nothing. This is why I presume there is just a simple setting
> somewhere.
>
> Any idea what im missing?

Cal Bear '66 · External Since: Mar 30, 2007 Posts: 1587

Right click on the Speaker icon in the Notification Area of the Taskbar, select
Recording Devices, in an empty area of the Recording Devices window, right click
and make sure that both "Show Disconnected Devices" and "Show Disabled Devices"
are checked.

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"sirishti" <sirishti DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Scott" wrote:
>
>> I recently upgraded to Windows vista. After doing so, my line in for my
>> sound is no longer working! my volume mixer doesnt show anything as if its
>> muted, its not even there.
>>
>> When I right click, and select playback, it only shows speakers /
>> headphones, checked as if working properly, no line in is visible.
>>
>> When select the recording tab, it shows my microphone as working, and
>> checked. underneith it shows my line in, but says "currently unavailable",
>> and it is not checked. (and wont let me configure). When I look further
>> into it, and right click, selecting properties, It says (under controller
>> properties) that it is working properly! It also shows that the jack
>> information as rear panel 3.5 mm jack (its not, its a traditional jack like a
>> headset or microphone utilizes. under device usage: it shows use this device
>> (enable).
>>
>> Im sure there is some way for me to "enable" my line in jack so the sound
>> from my other devices comes through, but i do not know where to go.
>>
>> I have a sigmatel driver. I sat through Dell customer support and
>> downloaded the new Driver that works for sigmatel, uninstalled the driver,
>> reinstalled. Also retrieved a driver directly from sigmatel for the issue,
>> and still nothing. This is why I presume there is just a simple setting
>> somewhere.
>>
>> Any idea what im missing?

Elizabeth · External Since: Apr 20, 2007 Posts: 16

"Nonny" wrote:

> On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:05:00 -0700, Chasity <cdragle28 DeleteThis @hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have windows vista. And wandering if you fixed your problem and can help me
> >with mine.
> >--
> >My son spilled soda on my keyboard and it still works but my computer lost
> >its sound so did my speakers so what can I do.
>
> "Scott" hasn't been here since April of last year (when he made the
> post you are replying to).
>

Ray Luca · External Since: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 15

Elizabeth <Elizabeth RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>
>
>"Nonny" wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:05:00 -0700, Chasity <cdragle28 RemoveThis @hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >I have windows vista. And wandering if you fixed your problem and can help me
>> >with mine.
>> >--
>> >My son spilled soda on my keyboard and it still works but my computer lost
>> >its sound so did my speakers so what can I do.
>>
>> "Scott" hasn't been here since April of last year (when he made the
>> post you are replying to).
>>

You're replying to a post made LAST JULY?

Since you didn't even have anything to say, it's obvious you're an
idiot.

djc200 · External Since: Jun 01, 2009 Posts: 1

mike_vargas;3788130 Wrote:
> Issue: where the hell are LINE-IN in VISTA?
>
> System:
> Dell Dimension 9200
> SIGMATEL AUDIO CODECS (vers controler: 6.10.0.5511). drivers yet
> updated.
> Updated motherbroad.
>
> Modified windows register like this:EnableImputMonitor = 01
>
>
>
> In panel of control..SOUNDS...I cannot see line-in
>
>
> WHERE ARE LINE-IN??????
>
> JohnGalt,
>
> my speakers are INSPIRE 280 -very basics-
> I connect back my PC the red/white in one jack for sound xbox 360...in
> line-in. I am pretty sure that line in is mute, updating drivers and
> motherbroad, changing windows registrer...and still I cannot see in
> panel control-->sound-->Speakers--->level bar lever for line-in (I
> see only: sound of speakers and Monitor in)

yes, what he said. please help!!

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