Audio Card
Your audio, or sound card, is required to play any type of audio on your computer. With the popularity of streaming video and music, most computer users want to make sure their audio card is working and up to date in regard to drivers. As with many things on computers, you may need to reinstall your audio card at some point. This simply means reinstalling the software and drivers necessary for your card to communicate with Windows XP.
Instructions
Reinstalling Audio Card Software/Drivers
1. Insert the disk into your computer. If you're using a restore or driver disk, look for the section for audio drivers. This may labeled as audio or the name of the card itself.
2. Choose your audio card and begin the wizard. Both disks will start some type of wizard.
3. Allow the wizard to run. Accept the defaults.
The restore or driver disk may place a zip file onto your computer. Pay careful attention to where this file is stored so you can open and run the file after the wizard has completed.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Play an audio file to be sure the audio card is working properly.
Reinstalling Hardware
6. Turn off your computer and consult your computer's manual for the location of your audio card.
7. Remove all screws and carefully open your computer.
8. Remove any screws holding the audio card in place. Insert the existing card or replace with a new one.
9. Replace all screws and restart your computer. If your card is not recognized, insert your software and allow the wizard to guide you through the installation process.
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