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    Running Windows 7, can I buy surround sound?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ajdef3, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. ajdef3

    ajdef3 Newbie

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    So I have done some research and it seems I can use the front jacks on my M1530 for 5.1. The only thing is it appears I need the sigmatel driver. Heres a pic of what I'm talking about: http://forum.notebookreview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15382&d=1203476739

    Is it possible for me to get that to work with windows 7? I don't think its compatible.


    Any alternates or solutions please? :T I tried installing the drivers and I got an error message.

    (RC 7100)
     
    ajdef3, Nov 22, 2009
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    mr_bots Notebook Evangelist

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    Though I have a 1340 with an IDT card, it works fine in windows 7 for me. It's just an option in the driver control panel.
     
    mr_bots, Nov 22, 2009
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    gaah Notebook Deity

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    All else fails, get an external soundcard. :B
     
    gaah, Nov 22, 2009
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