Microphone Boost and Enhancements tab are missing from Microphone Settings

[EnderMinecraftian]

Hello. I recently upgraded to Windows 10, and I am having problems with my sound settings. In the Microphone Properties, the 'Microphone Boost' option in the 'Levels' tab, as well as the whole 'Enhancements' tab is missing. What can I do to fix that? Thank you in advance. Also, this is my motherboard, just in case if the problem is hardware-related: M5A78L-M/USB3

 

[Darkbreeze]

This is certainly a driver problem. You can try opening up device manager, expanding the Sound, video and game controllers category and then right clicking on your audio adapter and selecting update drivers, update automatically, to see if Windows might find a better driver online.

If that does not work, you can try this Windows 8.1 driver for your onboard sound, but it may or may not work. Unfortunately on your motherboard product page it does not list a Windows 10 compatible audio drive.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/misc/audio/VIA_Audio_Win8-1_VER6011100.zip?_ga=2.96532511.1415254827.1542176294-2005208695.1541406744


If you can tell me the exact sound adapter that is listed under Sound, video and game controllers, we might be able to find a compatible Windows 10 driver from the audio codec manufacturers website.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Ok, I found your audio chipset, but it is not supported by VIA on Windows 10. This is what it says on their website.

Audio

VIA only provides Windows 10 audio drivers for VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs that meet the Windows Logo Premium requirements, which can be found at the VIA Driver Download Portal. These are general sound effect drivers with common functions. System manufacturers and motherboard vendors customize audio hardware and software and therefore, to ensure optimal sound quality and compatibility, we strongly recommend you to obtain the system-validated and certified audio drivers directly from your system manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer.

*Note: If your VIA audio solution is not listed in the VIA Driver portal it does not meet the Windows Logo Premium requirements and therefore is supported by Microsoft’s in-box audio support. If your system uses one of these VIA audio solutions and you are having audio issues using Windows 10 (32 or 64-bit), it is recommended that you install a sound card which has Windows Logo Premium driver support under Windows 10.

Your only option to regain full audio setting function is probably going to be buying and installing a PCI or USB soundcard, unless those Windows 8.1 drivers work for you. Sorry, but this is a common problem with a lack of support for old hardware on newer operating systems.

 

[EnderMinecraftian]

I have already tried everything you mentioned above. I just wanted to be sure it's a driver problem. I'll probably buy a new PCI soundcard. Thanks for the reply

 

[Darkbreeze]

No problem. I think that WILL cure your issue.