Sound cards fall into three main categories: integrated chips, expansion cards that plug into PCI slots, and external devices. Use the correct type of drivers to keep your hardware running smoothly and performing the required functions.
Necessary
Access to the Internet
Instructions
Step 1
First, determine the type of sound card that is used in your computer. Naturally, the USB board is easy to identify. It is installed outside the computer case and connects to the USB interface. If you are not using this type of adapter, open the case of the system unit.
Step 2
In the event that the ports of the sound card are directly connected to the motherboard of the computer, you are dealing with an integrated chip. If an additional device is connected to the PCI slot of the motherboard, then a discrete sound card is installed in the PC. Write down the name of her model.
Step 3
Turn on your computer and activate your internet connection. Launch a web browser and open the motherboard or sound card developer site. Find drivers for these devices. In the first case, you just need to download the drivers for the integrated board, and in the second - download the complete set of the proposed files.
Step 4
After the drivers have finished downloading, open the My Computer menu. Click the System Properties button and select the Device Manager link. After opening the list of connected equipment, select the category "Sound devices". Double-click the left mouse button on the name of the sound card.
Step 5
Open the Drivers category and click the Update button. In the next window, select the "Search for drivers on this computer" mode. After starting the explorer menu, select the folder where you saved the files downloaded from the site.
Step 6
Restart your computer after installing the drivers. If you downloaded the installer file, which is often the case when configuring Realtek sound cards, run the specified file. Install software designed to control your sound card and restart your personal computer.
