Connecting some new hardware to your computer requires access to the motherboard. This applies, in particular, to the connection of a new external sound card.
Necessary
- - Sam Drivers;
- - crosshead screwdriver.
Instructions
Step 1
First, select a new sound card. To do this, study the characteristics of your motherboard. Find out the type of connector to which the sound card is connected. These are usually PCI or PCI Express slots. Read the instructions for your motherboard.
Step 2
In the event that you do not have it in stock, visit the official manufacturer of your motherboard. Find the required data there.
Step 3
Purchase a new sound card. In this case, it is a Creative card. Turn off your computer. Disassemble the system unit to gain access to the motherboard. Remove your old sound card, if you have one, and replace it with a new device.
Step 4
Turn on your computer. Install drivers on your sound card. To do this, it is recommended to use the disc supplied with the equipment. If there is no such disk, then open the device manager. Find your new sound adapter there.
Step 5
Click on its name with the right mouse button and select "Update drivers". In the next window, select the "Automatically search for and install drivers" option.
Step 6
If this method fails to install the required drivers, visit the official website of the manufacturer of this equipment. In your case, this is the site https://ru.creative.com/products. Download the required drivers from there
Step 7
If you still cannot install the drivers in this way, then install the Sam Drivers program. Run it and open the "Driver Pack Solution Driver Installation" item. Wait until the scan for the hardware and installed programs is complete.
Step 8
Highlight your sound card or drivers for it (Audio Drivers, Sound Drivers). Click the Install or Update buttons. Wait while the program automatically installs the correct drivers. Reboot your computer. Make sure there is sound.
