Problems w/sound card

[brownsfan]

Hi all,
I just installed my NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 4000 video card but now when I try to plug in my sound card I get a message saying that another device is conflicting with my video adapter.
I have tried all 3 of the other available slots and get the message everytime.
Don't know if this makes a difference or not but I just plugged in the card and do not have the driver downloaded.

Any suggestions??

Thanks,
Kenny

[Nick Grana]

You have to install drivers. They will determine what IRQ and Address to use.
You also may need to upgrade your DirectX if not already at least 9b.:michaelan

[brownsfan]

I am getting my driver from driverguide.com because a buddy gave this card to me without the CD, now will it make a difference where I save the file to?

I am going to try and put a new folder on my desktop and name it "Sound Card" so I will know just where everything is at, will Windows still see the driver in that folder? if not where should I save the file at?

[Nick Grana]

Unless it's a self installing driver, you can put it anywhere and then have windows point to the proper location such as windows\desktop, etc.:blush:

[brownsfan]

Thank you so very much Darth for your help on this, I finally found the right driver for it and now my sound card works but..... I am still getting the message that it is conflicting with my video adapter.
I was getting that when I was first installed the video card and it was the onboard audio so I moved the jumper over to disable it.
What can I do now so both will work? I have read somewhere about changing the IRQ's in BIOS, is this possible? and if it is, what do I change it to?

Thank you so much for your help. :)

Kenny

[Nick Grana]

Now that your drivers are installed successfully, try moving it to another pci slot again. I think a slot uses the same irq.

Also bring up programs/accessories/system tools/system information.
Now open Hardware Resources and click IRQ's. Video is usually 10 and sound 5.
See what it says.

Now while on same open system information screen, click tools, then Dr. Watson. This will put an icon in your task tray. Click it on to see it it has a clue.
Good luck.:michaelan

[brownsfan]

Darth,
Tried switching to all 3 other available slots and I am getting the same thing.

This is what is listed under System Information>IRQ



0 System timer
1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
2 Programmable interrupt controller
3 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
4 Communications Port (COM1)
5 Intel 82801AA SMBus Controller
5 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
7 ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/real time clock
9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10 MPU-401 Compatible
11 Intel 82801AA USB Universal Host Controller
11 Creative Ensoniq AudioPCI
11 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
14 Intel 82801AA Bus Master IDE Controller
15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
15 Intel 82801AA Bus Master IDE Controller

This is the message under Dr.Waston:
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Windows KB891711 component has altered Windows system files.
Module Name: KB891711.EXE
Description: Windows KB891711 component
Version: 4.10.2223
Product: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation

Where do I go from here?
And I do want to thank you for your time and patience.

Kenny

[brownsfan]

This is for Darth or anyone else who may be able to help me on this.

I am sorry for the double post, I really need help on this.

Thanks to anyone who can help.



Kenny

[brownsfan]

Is there anyone who might be able to help with this problem?

Thankk you so much to any member :)

Kenny