Help the noob

Doonhamer · 25 Jul 2006 at 20:23

Ok I have a small problem. Had to format my parents pc today and it all went ok but I have since discovered a problem in that I have no sound and in device manager I have a yellow symbol indicating a problem.

So I have no idea what hardware is in this pc so can anybody tell me how to identify which sound card is in the pc? I think all I need is to download the relevent driver but thats hard to do without knowing the soundcard I am updating.

luminous · 25 Jul 2006 at 23:15

If the pc is a name brand,search the brand site for model number and specifications,it should tell you there and have all the drivers you need for it.
I`m thinking its likely to be an onboard sound chip like realtek and xp doesn`t install them for you,as it would a soundblaster compatible one.
If its a pci card,have a squint with the side off pc and look for a model number on it,or remove it to have a good look.

freddib · 26 Jul 2006 at 04:58

just thought id add if its onboard sound look for the motherboard model number
inside the case to help you workout what it is

jbloggs · 26 Jul 2006 at 09:19

Doonhamer:

Or you could download Everest Home and this will give you details of your sound device.

luminous · 26 Jul 2006 at 20:30

jbloggs said:
Doonhamer:

Or you could download Everest Home and this will give you details of your sound device.

Does that recognize bits of equipment not even installed yet? that would be handy.