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Computer does not reconize my sound card

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bob leny

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I purchased a soundcard and plugged it into my PCI slot. When I turned the computer on nothing happend.

I have on board sound-Disabled
The sound still wont work.

When I tried to install the soft wear from the CD I receive a pop up. It states that I can not Install this softwear because I don't have the card installed.

Any ideas that I might be able to try so I can get the card working? I was thinking BIOS might be able to help me here.
 
What kind of sound card?

You might want to double-check that you have the card seated completely in the PCI slot. Sometimes they can slide out a bit when being inserted (the SB Live in my old comp had problems staying in the slot). Also you should check the slot for any dust that may be in there and blocking the pins. Unless it's just seated incorrectly, it might be a bad card and you ought to look into getting a replacement.
 
Well I purshased it of of Ebay and actually i dont know who makes it. The car is in the origanle box its brand new. The box Says Sound card, CMI 8738 PCI Sound Car 6Channel, fearures and System requirements. The card matches the Requirements and ive checked the to make sure it was seated properlly. Would it do nothing if it didnt work?
 
Thats the trouble with Ebay you never really know if its junk or not till you get it in your hands. I know people buy stuff their because they think they are getting a deal instead of the headache you seem to be getting.
 
Yeah I bet thats whats wrong. I am going to install it on my friends computer and try it. If it still dosnt work im going to return it.

Thanks!
 
bob leny said:
Well I purshased it of of Ebay and actually i dont know who makes it. The car is in the origanle box its brand new. The box Says Sound card, CMI 8738 PCI Sound Car 6Channel, fearures and System requirements. The card matches the Requirements and ive checked the to make sure it was seated properlly. Would it do nothing if it didnt work?
look on the sound card and tell us what it says on the chip.
it might not actually be what the box says.
 
Well, I just checked around and this card can be had for $5 new. I suspect it's an old card that may not even be XP compatable.

And yes, :welcome: to the Forum!
 
it says CMI8738/PCI-6ch-LX and yes then it is compatible with xp. and yes it is a cheep card.

do you know how much a desant card cost?
 
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