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    Can Not Locate SoundCard

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by IIIM3, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. IIIM3

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    Well I just reformated, and went back to Windows XP. So as I was getting drivers from Dells website, i had them all with the exception of my SoundBlaster Advanced MB. So i download them, extract them, try and install then get the error message "Device not found" Well one, im downloading the drivers so the device WILL be found, and two... i dont like the loud beep it makes because it has no sound card. Does anyone know how i can 'locate' my soundcard and get the drivers to 'locate' it also?
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    The SoundBlaster Advanced MB is just software, not the actually driver. I believe your notebook has a Sigmatel Audio audio chipset. Try looking specifically for that under Sound and Audio.
     
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    Sound and Audio in control panel says "No device found"
     
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    I mean in the Dell Drivers site.
     
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