Installing a sound card...

Nocky24

Nocky24

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I've had a look at various pc sites, but most of the guides appear to be ancient. So i was wondering if there is any set precedure for installing a sound card on my current system? as i've never done one before and just want to make sure i don't do anything stupid :p
 
jimmy321 said:
Just install it then disable your on board sound and your good to go.
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Ah ok cheers, would it possible to flick between onboard and sound card though? (Just thinking in case i come across problems with the sound card in some apps) Or will it definitely need to be disabled to stop it conflicting?
 
Nocky24 said:
Ah ok cheers, would it possible to flick between onboard and sound card though? (Just thinking in case i come across problems with the sound card in some apps) Or will it definitely need to be disabled to stop it conflicting?
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No cos if the onboard is disabled in the bios, the system isnt registering that its got onboard sound, so no probs.
 
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if you have both enabled it is possible to use both, so you can set a certain output to a certain card but it does take some tinkering with,

most are ok with 1 sound card and disabling the onboard though.
 
You may also need to take the front panel (case) connectors from the mobo and attach to the new sound card. Not sure on this, but im sure the instructions well tell you.
 
Just had a look in my bios and my onboard is set to auto, so with any luck it'll just recognise my sound card and disable the onboard automatically. I understand most newer boards do this now? If not its no trouble :)
 
Nocky just make sure you go to the vendors website and get the latest drivers.
When I installed Windows 7 it done all my drivers for me except my soundcard.
No problems with it at all once I installed them.
 
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