W3J issues -- upgraded to vista 64...driver help please...

Hey I found the page with all the drivers etc for my w3j since i upgraded to vista 64 but they dont work when I install them. I really need the onboard speakers to work but they wont.

In the thread it says i may need to flash my bios...is that correct? If it is...can someone please lead me to a step by step on how to do that...and where to get the new bios update?

I am worried i will mess things up worse if i dont have a detailed guide.

Thanks!

 

You should be worried; a BIOS flash is a risky operation that can turn your useful laptop into a paperweight. Can you show us the thread you're talking about? Although a BIOS flash may be the solution, we really, really want to make sure its the best one.

 

Does the W3J use the Realtek HD Audio sound card? IF it does, you may want to try this before flashing the BIOS.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

 

No, W3J uses a SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio.

 

Ugh, SoundMAX... pretty shotty at finding drivers for those cards for some reason. I'll see if I have any luck

 

Thanks for the help, any help is appreciated...I am still having the problem :/

 

Don't know if this will help, but it's worth a try?

http://www.vistax64.com/vista-hardware-devices/27478-soundmax.html

 

Also, for the BIOS update guide, it's quite safe if you do it properly. A look at the Info Booth might have sufficed, but you will find the guide in my signature.