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Want to install Creative 7.1 Soundblaster sound card

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Boomble, 2006/12/07.

  1. 2006/12/07
    Boomble

    Boomble Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am running Windows XP Home Edition with SP2 and i would like to disable the onboard sound "Realtek AC97 Audio" and install a "Creative 7.1 Soundblaster" sound card. Would really appreciate any help. Thanks all. Boomble
     
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    Bmoore1129

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    I'll take a stab....

    Go into your BIOS and disable the onboard sound card.

    Read all instructions before starting. Install the Soundblaster. Follow the instructions carefully.

    If you have problems, come back and let us know.
     
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    Boomble

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    Hello there Bmoore1129 sorry i've taken solong to reply but my new sound card only arrived this morning.

    How do i disable the drivers for the onboard sound as instructed by the Audigy set up? I am running Windows XP Home Edition with SP2. I am also using IE7.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    What do the instructions say to do?
     
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    Boomble

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    Hiya Steve.
    The instructions said i must uninstall the onboard sound 'Realtek AC'97 Audio' via the BIOS. Entering the BIOS and finding + uninstalling the onboard sound will pose no problem (i hope) lol. But finding and uninstalling the drivers that were used for the onboard sound will because i don't have a clue where to look for them. Hope you can help. Boomble
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    After doing the BIOS deal right click on My Comuter->Properties->Hardware->Device Manager->Go to the Sound Card and right click on the items and select Disable...

    Shut pc down -> add new card
     
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    Boomble

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    Hiya Steve. I entered the BIOS so can i disabled the entry called the: onboard sound? Cheers Boomble
     
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  9. 2006/12/14
    Boomble

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    Finally cracked it and got it up and running. YIPPEE!!
     
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