i dl'd the driver tried to run it .... i get an error heres what it says: setup is unable to installation languages in C:\Documents and Settings\Chris.MCOWNKJO-AFCC1F\Desktop\dl's\SETUP.LID File.

Error 105

Go back to Device Manager & right click on Intel(r) 82801AA AC'97 Audio Controller

Then choose update driver.

Choose Let windows connect
& then Install automatically

if windows does not find an update then do it again with the following steps:
first Send that downloaded driver to a Floppy A:
then reopen the driver wizard &:

Tell windows not to connect
Install from a list
Dont search I will choose
Have disk
insert floppy

it says "windows could not find a better match for your hardware then the software you currently have installed i tried both methods -.- this is making me mad what can i do that will definately make my sound work ??

Have you gone thru the troubleshooting process via the Device Manager?

I know it's tedious but there doesn't seem to be a quick awnser to your problem.

If you want a definitive quick fix you could get a PCI sound card.

Originally Posted by sNaKeBiTe-DA-

i got new speakers today and i have everything plugged in and still no sound and i checked on my volume controls if anythings muted and nothing was i dono what else to do , pls help

Yes did your old speakers work?........ It sounds like a sound card problem to me.......

is this soundcard ok for the price? http://www.leadcomp.com/product_deta...s.asp?PRID=154

yea looks fine make sure you got the correct ports though, eg PCI

That does look like a nice card. Here are some others; some considerably cheaper:

http://www.dealtime.com/xPP-Sound_Cards

$10 - $20:

http://www.dealtime.com/xPP-Sound_Ca...ce_range_10_20