hi
reloaded xp now no sound . i think i need a new driver . in the device properties message reads device cannot start code 10 . tried searching and reloading , no way .

Support Information:
Device Type: Sound Card
Manufacturer: C-Media
Model: ac97 audio device
Interface: PCMCIA
Operating System: Windows XP Home
Age of Device: < 2 years old
FCCID: cmedia ac97 ver 1.12.1,50 driver

Find it on DriverGuide (http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?action=srch&sm=b&aax=&qa6=223&qa5=19&qa7=1500&dp=2&qm0=ac97+audio+device&jmd=and&fzz=d) | Find it with Google (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=C-Media+Sound+Card++ac97+audio+device+Windows+XP+Hom e+cmedia+ac97+ver++1.12.1%2C50+driver) | Research manufacturer C-Media (http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?action=getinfo&companyid=223)

Brand and model of PC or motherboard?

What chipset number is the Cmedia chip? (AC97 is not)

hi
pc is a systemax amd athlon xp 1473mhz
motherboard gigabyte technology
chipset not sure but maybe southbridge via vt8233/8235
audio controller type via8233/8235/8237
codec 1D ffffffffh
chipset manufacture via technoligies
thanks

Your Systemax model number is what? I can't help if you don't provide an accurate description of your system.

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