Re: Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- From: Niall Leonard <niall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:29:30 GMT
On 27 Oct 2005 16:03:52 -0700, "Baphomet" <Baphomet_37@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>I've removed the applications for the card from previous attempts at
>installing the driver (I was able to get that far, at least) in an
>attempt to start fresh, and it still isn't working. In terms of
>removing current sound devices, I'm not sure what exactly needs to be
>done. The only sound card I've had is the one on-board, and when I go
>to "Sounds and Audio Devices" in Control Panel, it says "No Audio
>Device", so I'm assuming that's taken care of... is there something
>specific I should be doing to ensure current sound devices are removed?
>
>I have an "exit" button when the installation starts, not a "cancel"
>button (same thing?). As above, when I hit "exit" (whether immediately
>or after 20 minutes) I'm informed that the drivers have downloaded and
>to re-start the computer. Unfortunately, when I do, there is no sound
>(if I go to "Sounds and Audio Devices" in Control Panel, it still says
>"No Audio Device").
>
>Still stumped. I feel frustrated and maybe a little angry at whoever
>wrote the damn product manual that's giving me instructions that don't
>match what's coming up on-screen. The Cmedia site has no mention of
>this issue in their FAQ, and if I go to their contact page I just get a
>bunch of HTML code. Pine Technologies web address is on the back of the
>manual, but their driver does no better. What the hell should I do?
A few things occur to me:
1. re-enable the onboard sound card. Perhaps by switching sound off
in the BIOS you have disabled all sound? When XP is running you will
be able to choose which device you want for sound, the on-board or the
new card (presuming it's installed properly.) You don't always have
to disable one to use the other.
2, try placing the sound card in another slot. Amazingly, it used to
matter on some systems what slot each card was in, and it won't do any
harm to try. Maybe there's a problem with the slot, or you trapped
some dirt on the interface when fitting it.
3. The symptoms you describe do sound to me like a dud card. Maybe the
card was working before, but it's possible whoever took it out fried
one of the chips by handling it badly so it isn't working any more. If
1 and 2 don't work you might want to test this card in another
machine.
4 I've never heard of Cicero sound cards. Are they really worth this
much trouble? Why not go for a basic Audigy, or an Audigy 2? They're
only about thirty quid, can cope with all the latest games, and the
world and his wife uses them.
5. Your girlfriend nicked it? God is punishing you. Repent and pay
money for a good new one. Like an Audigy.
hth
nl
.
- Follow-Ups:
- Re: Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- From: Baphomet
- Re: Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- References:
- Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- From: Baphomet
- Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- Prev by Date: averatec 3250 - HD problems
- Next by Date: Tiltwheel customisation
- Previous by thread: Re: Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- Next by thread: Re: Trying to Install New Sound Card... ARRRRGGGGHHH!
- Index(es):
Relevant Pages
|
