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Anti404 · Feb 16, 2008, 01:16 AM // 01:16

So yeah, I reformatted my computer and blah blah blah, but now I seem to not have sound. So I guess my question is how do I determine the sound card I have and the drivers needed?

tijo · Feb 17, 2008, 05:51 AM // 05:51

Check your computer manufacturer's website and make a search for your model in the support section. You should be able to find a list of the hardware you have there. You will also probably find a list of drivers, they may not be the latest drivers though. If you want the latest drivers for your soundcard, you should check your soundcard manufacturer's website.

Quaker · Feb 17, 2008, 04:36 PM // 16:36

If you have "on-board" sound, the drivers should be on a driver disk that came with the computer/motherboard. Or you can go to website of the computer or motherboard manufacturer and look for drivers. (If it's on-board sound, the connectors you use to plug the speakers, etc., in will be in the same area as the keyboard, mouse, USB, etc., connectors.)

If you have a separate sound card, just open up the computer, take the sound card out (if necessary), and have a look at what model number and manufacturer are marked on it.

Wrath Of Dragons · Feb 17, 2008, 07:46 PM // 19:46

start | programs | acessories | system tools | system information
Expand the "components" section
Clickey on "sound device"
Look on the right