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Installing a sound card
A friend of mine gave me a soundblaster sound card (don't
remember the model right now)for my HP Pavilion computer running ME. I installed it, and then had no sound. In fact, the computer does not recognize that it is even there. Since it does not recognize it, it won't load any drivers either. My same friend told me that I must turn off the factory installed sound software. He couldn't remember how he did it before. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg |
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Firstly, you MUST have access to the WinMe compatible drivers for the sound
card as without them you will never get it to work - and if it is an 'older model' (pre WinMe) then you'll need the 'latest' drivers and still not be able to get it to work properly! You need to know the make and exact model of card and then search the Creative web site for drivers then download and install. Secondly, *IF* you have 'on-board' sound then you must 'Remove' the existing drivers - in Device Manager (preferably in Safe Mode) and the disable 'on-board' sound in your BIOS before you re-boot. (See your User Manual for instructions on how to disable your 'on-board' sound.) Mart "Greg" wrote in message ... A friend of mine gave me a soundblaster sound card (don't remember the model right now)for my HP Pavilion computer running ME. I installed it, and then had no sound. In fact, the computer does not recognize that it is even there. Since it does not recognize it, it won't load any drivers either. My same friend told me that I must turn off the factory installed sound software. He couldn't remember how he did it before. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg |
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Mart,
Perhaps more trouble than its worth, but I will investigate. I downloaded the most recent drivers, just not sure about changing the BIOS. Thanks, Greg -----Original Message----- Firstly, you MUST have access to the WinMe compatible drivers for the sound card as without them you will never get it to work - and if it is an 'older model' (pre WinMe) then you'll need the 'latest' drivers and still not be able to get it to work properly! You need to know the make and exact model of card and then search the Creative web site for drivers then download and install. Secondly, *IF* you have 'on-board' sound then you must 'Remove' the existing drivers - in Device Manager (preferably in Safe Mode) and the disable 'on-board' sound in your BIOS before you re-boot. (See your User Manual for instructions on how to disable your 'on-board' sound.) Mart "Greg" wrote in message ... A friend of mine gave me a soundblaster sound card (don't remember the model right now)for my HP Pavilion computer running ME. I installed it, and then had no sound. In fact, the computer does not recognize that it is even there. Since it does not recognize it, it won't load any drivers either. My same friend told me that I must turn off the factory installed sound software. He couldn't remember how he did it before. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg . |
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If you know how to get into your BIOS (often by pressing the Delete key
during the first few seconds of booting your machine) then just page through the various menus until you find some reference to 'on-board' sound where you should be able to toggle it off/on. You'll ultimately be able to Save (or not - you have a choice!! g) your settings as you try to exit the BIOS settings. So just be careful - and patient - and have a 'practice go' before you finally turn it off. NB - you an always turn it back on again!! Good luck Mart "Greg" wrote in message ... Mart, Perhaps more trouble than its worth, but I will investigate. I downloaded the most recent drivers, just not sure about changing the BIOS. Thanks, Greg -----Original Message----- Firstly, you MUST have access to the WinMe compatible drivers for the sound card as without them you will never get it to work - and if it is an 'older model' (pre WinMe) then you'll need the 'latest' drivers and still not be able to get it to work properly! You need to know the make and exact model of card and then search the Creative web site for drivers then download and install. Secondly, *IF* you have 'on-board' sound then you must 'Remove' the existing drivers - in Device Manager (preferably in Safe Mode) and the disable 'on-board' sound in your BIOS before you re-boot. (See your User Manual for instructions on how to disable your 'on-board' sound.) Mart "Greg" wrote in message ... A friend of mine gave me a soundblaster sound card (don't remember the model right now)for my HP Pavilion computer running ME. I installed it, and then had no sound. In fact, the computer does not recognize that it is even there. Since it does not recognize it, it won't load any drivers either. My same friend told me that I must turn off the factory installed sound software. He couldn't remember how he did it before. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg . |
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Mart,
Thanks again. Sounds easy enough. Greg -----Original Message----- If you know how to get into your BIOS (often by pressing the Delete key during the first few seconds of booting your machine) then just page through the various menus until you find some reference to 'on- board' sound where you should be able to toggle it off/on. You'll ultimately be able to Save (or not - you have a choice!! g) your settings as you try to exit the BIOS settings. So just be careful - and patient - and have a 'practice go' before you finally turn it off. NB - you an always turn it back on again!! Good luck Mart "Greg" wrote in message ... Mart, Perhaps more trouble than its worth, but I will investigate. I downloaded the most recent drivers, just not sure about changing the BIOS. Thanks, Greg -----Original Message----- Firstly, you MUST have access to the WinMe compatible drivers for the sound card as without them you will never get it to work - and if it is an 'older model' (pre WinMe) then you'll need the 'latest' drivers and still not be able to get it to work properly! You need to know the make and exact model of card and then search the Creative web site for drivers then download and install. Secondly, *IF* you have 'on-board' sound then you must 'Remove' the existing drivers - in Device Manager (preferably in Safe Mode) and the disable 'on-board' sound in your BIOS before you re-boot. (See your User Manual for instructions on how to disable your 'on-board' sound.) Mart "Greg" wrote in message .. . A friend of mine gave me a soundblaster sound card (don't remember the model right now)for my HP Pavilion computer running ME. I installed it, and then had no sound. In fact, the computer does not recognize that it is even there. Since it does not recognize it, it won't load any drivers either. My same friend told me that I must turn off the factory installed sound software. He couldn't remember how he did it before. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg . . |
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