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Can You Hear Me Now?
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 00:44
by timsinister
Now then Heartlanders, I've just got my machine back after a brutal format and reinstall after some nasty visitors sneaked onboard.
Seeings as this machine was second-hand, and unwiped from start, I was playing with fire from the beginning anyway! Now she's back in my possession, I've found out the Sound Card onboard hasn't re-installed, and I have
no clue what it is. Windows Update, no go, I've got nothing, nada, zip, zilch. If any of the propellorheads out there can recommend how to track down the drivers for an unknown card, I'd be incredibly impressed and grateful!
Cheers!
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 00:46
by Izzy HaveMercy
James? Zeno?
IZ.
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 00:52
by sultan2075
I don't know about that, but I think Belarc Advisor will identify the card for you (and if not, it's still sort of handy to have around anyway).
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 01:21
by Zuma
sultan2075 wrote:I don't know about that, but I think Belarc Advisor will identify the card for you (and if not, it's still sort of handy to have around anyway).
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Belarc is a good call - other than that, open the machine up and google the manufacturers references on the card itself assuming it is an external card and not part of the on board chip set...
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 01:25
by Ahráyeph
If it's the on- board sound chip, you could try to look in BIOS and see if it's switched off there. If it is, switch it back on, save and exit to reboot and Bob's your uncle...
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 02:59
by boudicca
I for one am very glad I can't hear you
You are
welcome 
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 03:38
by weebleswobble
TIMMY
did you hear that?
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 03:55
by James Blast
Izzy HaveMercy wrote:James?
Uh... get a Mac...?
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 07:25
by CellThree
Aida32 is also a useful program to find out what is on your PC :
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 11:43
by timsinister
Cheers to CellThree, AIDA was legendary and helped me track down the RealTek AC97 controller I needed. Cheers also to Zuma, Sultan, and Ahráyeph for lending a hand!
No cheers to Weebles, Boudicca, and James, and Izzy for setting him up
Sound!
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 12:11
by weebleswobble
timsinister wrote:Cheers to CellThree, AIDA was legendary and helped me track down the RealTek AC97 controller I needed. Cheers also to Zuma, Sultan, and Ahráyeph for lending a hand!
No cheers to Weebles, Boudicca, and James, and Izzy for setting him up
Sound!
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 16:23
by sultan2075
Glad I could be of help.
Posted: 17 Feb 2007, 17:53
by CellThree
You're welcome.