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Originally Posted by milesthedog
[i]Go here to Dell http://support.euro.dell.com/support...atid=&im pid=
install the Chipset - Intel Driver - then restart your comp
then install the audio again.
[i]Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case
Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore / select Create a restore point and follow instructions.
Thanks for the help. followed instructions and still no luck. Is it possible that my soundcard is broke. If so is this something that is semi-reasonably easy to replace for this model laptop? |
This is the driver, download and note where the file is stored
http://support.euro.dell.com/support...&fileid=118248
then install this way
1. Expand "Sound, video and game controllers"
2. Right-click the the yellow flagged device ( or audio device Realtek, Soundmax C-Media etc ) and choose Update Driver
3. In Windows XP SP2, the Update Wizard will prompt to connect to the Windows Update
4. Select "No, not this time" and click Next
5. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. Select "Search for the best driver in theses locations" and check "Include this location in the search"
7. Click Browse and select the location of downloaded driver
8. Click OK and click Next
9. Wait while the Wizard installs the software
10. Click Finish.
Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case
Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore / select Create a restore point and follow instructions