Problems with USB speakers

[shadden]

Specs: Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68
Cpu i5 2500k
gpu: 6850
psu: 600W
case corsair 300R





Hi I recently build a new computer and I am having problems connecting external USB speakers into the system. I have got the latest drivers for my motherboard and it still wont work. I have tried different speakers on the same build and still no sound. It seems to recognise the HD audio but I get no sound through the speakers.

When I plug the speakers in they light up like they are on but no sound comes through them. WIndows does not recognise that a new USB device has been detected. Its really annoying help would be much appreciated

Thanks.

 

[shadden]

Sorry bump.. Does anyone know the answer?

 

[azeem40]

Did you try the back USB ports?

 

[kelthic]

Which speakers and which version of Windows.

 

[shadden]

Yes I have tried every USB port none of them work. The speakers turn on as you see the blue light and can hear slight static when you plug it in but it will not pop up in windows..

The speakers have worked on any other computer i have tried

 

[shadden]

Windows 7 64Bit. They are a no name brand of speakers only cost £12, not bothered about sound.

Company: trust
Product: Remo 2.0 speaker set

I have checked their site and it says that there are no drivers available becuase they are not needed. It must be a hardware problem any ideas?

 

[kelthic]

Do other devices work in the USB ports?

 

[shadden]

Yes all other USB ports work fine with anything else in them except the speakers

 

[azeem40]

Try another speaker set and see if it works. If it does, then something is wrong with your speakers.

 

[shadden]

I did, I tried my a different speaker set and they still didn't work.... Its also worth noting that when I go to control panel and under sound it still does not realise that I have speakers connected

 

[azeem40]

Then there is something wrong with the USB ports.

 

[shadden]

Everything else works fine in the USB ports and the speakers turn on they just admit no sound..

 

[kelthic]

Try updating the USB controller and Chipset Drivers from http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68V_LX/#download.

 

[shadden]

Its defiantly not drivers as I just downloaded the latest ones today. Thanks for your help by the way. Everything I try just does not seem to be working.

 

[kelthic]

This might seem obvious, but your sound isn't muted in windows is it?

 

[shadden]

Nope, I wish it was that obvious.

 

[kelthic]

Oh. Are they usb 2.0 speakers plugged into a USB 3.0 port? I notice both your front ports are USB 3.0. Try plugging them into a USB 2.0 port. The blue ports are 3.0 and the black ports are 2.0.

 

[shadden]

Tried that also it 's still not working. What other ways can I get sound from my system?

 

[kelthic]

Speakers with a line in jack? Headphones with a line in jack?

 

[shadden]

I'd rather not use headphones. Will I need to buy speakers that allow me to connect just with a jack not through USB?

 

[kelthic]

Well if you have a set of headphones lying around or a set of speakers with a jack from a stereo, you could test them without buying a new set before you know if that will work.

 

[shadden]

No problem Ill give it a try. Thanks a lot for all your help. Much appreciated.

 

[kelthic]

Sorry i could not be more help. Let me know if that works, though.

 

[mightymaxio]

Do these speakers have windows 7 drivers? Since they are usb they need drivers unlike analog speakers.

 

[kelthic]

Do these speakers have windows 7 drivers? Since they are usb they need drivers unlike analog speakers.

The trust website noted that no Drivers were needed (assumed that meant that default windows drivers would be adequate?)