[tmc2623]

Originally Posted by bookworm

you need to check that audio is [Disable] in the BIOS, and this BIOS is tricky on these Asus boards, I have the Premium + Deluxe model.

as soon as comp boots press the <Del> key the Main menu opens
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...UXE%20Main.JPG

use right arrow key to select Advanced menu
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...20Advanced.JPG

down arrow to Onboard Device Configuration - press Enter key
http://www.overclockeddoc.com/bookwo...v%20Config.JPG

if AC97 is [Enabled] use down arrow key to select - and use + key to change to [Disabled]

press F10 key to Save & Exit

y key to accept changes

XP will load

instal sound card driver again

don't forget the Restore Point

if at any time you need to return to the previous menu press the ESC key

AC97 was already disabled. I tried switching to headphones in case my speakers somehow stopped working, but no sound that way either.