I have a SBPCI Sound Card which is connected to my speeakers. I want to use my onboard sound card for receiving output thru my headphones so that i can shift to and from my speakers and headphones without bothering the wires. When i try to disable one of the sound cards from the device manager , the pc prompts me to restart.. How to i set both of them up.
How to toggle from one sound card to another ?
Have you tried going through the control panel?
start-%26gt;control panel-%26gt;sounds and audio device properties.
there you can set your midi and other sound outputs to use seperate cards/devices. It isn't really a "toggle" option, but it does give you different out put options. There should be(pending your setup) an option to use the system speaker or headphone or speaker options. hope this helped.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
What would be the difference of an integrated sound card and a PCI one?
For surround sound. Usually integrated sound cards have only two ports for speakers and one for the microphone. Is there anything special, extra from buying another sound card? Aside from being able to use 7.1 surround sound.
What would be the difference of an integrated sound card and a PCI one?
Using a PCI sound card will not make your computer faster or use less RAM, if that's what you're wondering. If you buy a really good sound card, like some of the Creative Audigy cards for example, you'll get better sound quality and surround sound. Unless you're planning to use it for a Home Theatre PC however, I wouldn't bother.
Reply:An integrated sound card is a sound card that is installed on you motherboard already. A PCI sound card is a sound card u buy for stores and u plug it inside motherboard. IS the same actually unless u want high quality sound
Reply:For one thing, with PCI, you can update in the future. And replace it if it breaks. if the onboard one breaks, the whole motherboard has to be replaced.
Reply:An integrated sound card is just chips built right onto the motherboard, and not really a card at all.
A PCI sound card is just that: an add-on card that fits in a PCI expansion slot.
You can find onboard sound that supports 7.1, it just depends on the motherboard. Usually one of the advantages of a PCI sound card is better noise isolation.
What would be the difference of an integrated sound card and a PCI one?
Using a PCI sound card will not make your computer faster or use less RAM, if that's what you're wondering. If you buy a really good sound card, like some of the Creative Audigy cards for example, you'll get better sound quality and surround sound. Unless you're planning to use it for a Home Theatre PC however, I wouldn't bother.
Reply:An integrated sound card is a sound card that is installed on you motherboard already. A PCI sound card is a sound card u buy for stores and u plug it inside motherboard. IS the same actually unless u want high quality sound
Reply:For one thing, with PCI, you can update in the future. And replace it if it breaks. if the onboard one breaks, the whole motherboard has to be replaced.
Reply:An integrated sound card is just chips built right onto the motherboard, and not really a card at all.
A PCI sound card is just that: an add-on card that fits in a PCI expansion slot.
You can find onboard sound that supports 7.1, it just depends on the motherboard. Usually one of the advantages of a PCI sound card is better noise isolation.
What speaker system should I get for an 8 channel sound card?
The motherboard I am purchasing has integrated sound that supports 8 channels (Realtek ALC850). The problem is that I cannot find a computer speaker system that supports 8 channel sound cards. I do not want a huge sound system, just one of those boxed computer kits. Please provide any SPECIFIC suggestions for an speaker system that supports 8 channel sound.
What speaker system should I get for an 8 channel sound card?
the sound card supports 8 channels but that doesn't mean that you have to use all 8. if you don't want a huge sound system then just get a 5.1 surround sound system that is in your budget...
Reply:like a klipsch 7.1 ....
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What speaker system should I get for an 8 channel sound card?
the sound card supports 8 channels but that doesn't mean that you have to use all 8. if you don't want a huge sound system then just get a 5.1 surround sound system that is in your budget...
Reply:like a klipsch 7.1 ....
running shoes
What is a good sound card to record music from a Guitar?
My brother plays guitar and writes his own songs. For christmas, I would like to get him a sound card that he can plug his guitar into (the same cord he would plug into an amp, or something similar from the amp) and record his music. I know plenty about computer hardware, but don't know a thing about high-end sound cards. Where is a good place to start and what kind of things am I looking for / should I be aware of?
Thanks!
What is a good sound card to record music from a Guitar?
Soundblaster extreme music for about $100. I believe you can get an adapter to plug a guitar into your mic input on the soundcard from places like the source (radio shack). It's just a mic converter (so stereo mics can fit into a regular sound card input jack) and i believe it can double as a sound input converter for other audio equipment. To make sure though, you should check your local computer store and make sure it will work with a guitar.
Thanks!
What is a good sound card to record music from a Guitar?
Soundblaster extreme music for about $100. I believe you can get an adapter to plug a guitar into your mic input on the soundcard from places like the source (radio shack). It's just a mic converter (so stereo mics can fit into a regular sound card input jack) and i believe it can double as a sound input converter for other audio equipment. To make sure though, you should check your local computer store and make sure it will work with a guitar.
Is it possible to force a program to use a sound card other than the default?
My computer has two sound cards, the factory which I use for all the computer related sounds. I also have another card installed which I use to play music and such on my computer to my stereo. I have windows media player (WMP) set to play all my music and such through my secondary sound card. I have a program that I want to always use the secondary sound card as well, just like WMP. However it doesn't have the option like WMP, so the only way I can get it to play through my secondary sound card is be setting it to primary, in which case all sound goes through it. I use Windows XP. Any help or ideas would be greatly appriciated.
Is it possible to force a program to use a sound card other than the default?
The answer to your question really depends on the software. The software needs to have the option to select the audio device otherwise it will use the default windows audio device.
Is it possible to force a program to use a sound card other than the default?
The answer to your question really depends on the software. The software needs to have the option to select the audio device otherwise it will use the default windows audio device.
How can we find out the name of company or model of sound cards or agp cards?
http://www.newegg.com/ is a good reference and the prices are competitive.
How can we find out the name of company or model of sound cards or agp cards?
well, since you didn't stay whether you were looking to buy, or were trying to find out the info on the one in your puter, let me give you two answers.
for the one actually in your puter, Click on Start, go to My Computer and right click on THAT, then click on Properties, after Properties opens, go to the Hardware Tab and click on that, then, Click on Device Manager, when that opens, click on Display Adapters, and that will tell you the one in your puter.
If you're looking to buy, go to TigerDirect.com, or any other manufacturer, and check them out. If you're looking to buy and need it right NOW, go to your local store that sells computer parts and research there, as well.
Reply:tigerdirect.com has a listing of video cards and sound cards also try tomshardware.com
Reply:On the board of the card is a FCC ID#. Go to
http://www.driverzone.com/fcc_id_search.... or
http://www.fcc.gov/searchtools.html
and enter the number.
Reply:newegg.com
How can we find out the name of company or model of sound cards or agp cards?
well, since you didn't stay whether you were looking to buy, or were trying to find out the info on the one in your puter, let me give you two answers.
for the one actually in your puter, Click on Start, go to My Computer and right click on THAT, then click on Properties, after Properties opens, go to the Hardware Tab and click on that, then, Click on Device Manager, when that opens, click on Display Adapters, and that will tell you the one in your puter.
If you're looking to buy, go to TigerDirect.com, or any other manufacturer, and check them out. If you're looking to buy and need it right NOW, go to your local store that sells computer parts and research there, as well.
Reply:tigerdirect.com has a listing of video cards and sound cards also try tomshardware.com
Reply:On the board of the card is a FCC ID#. Go to
http://www.driverzone.com/fcc_id_search.... or
http://www.fcc.gov/searchtools.html
and enter the number.
Reply:newegg.com
Do sound cards also have different types for mother board?
hi. my friend bought a pci sound card to replace the old he had, but when i tried to connect it to his mother board i noticed that his board slot are a little bigger than the usual pci mother board slot, as you know that sound cards has a gap between it's terminal the first part (i dunno what it is called) is the larger part and the second is the smallest part, the largest part, fits completely, but the second part is a little smaller, i tried connecting it taking the benefit of the doubt but the pc doest boot that only means that there is a not compatible hardware.
what kind of mother board is that and what kind of sound card will i ask him to buy..
thanks in advanced!
Do sound cards also have different types for mother board?
Sound cards come in several different lengths and standards. Be sure that you buy the right type of card for your computer. Usually the choice runs between PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) cards. PCI slots are always shorter than ISA slots and usually white; ISA slots are always longer than PCI slots and usually black. Check your computer's manual to be sure.
Reply:no i don't think so
Reply:Thats weird.
You might be trying to connect it in the PCI Express slot. The PCI slots are below that, and should be the same size as your card. The PCI Express slots are for display cards *only*.
Also newer motherboards have very few PCI slots, so they might have been used up already...
Reply:hehe... this is a problem that is only about 5 years old.
Several years ago they decided that the newer video and sound cards etc needed different connections to the motherboards. SO what happened is that the slots changed to accept this. Likewise the cards changed.
As a result you may be trying to plug a new card into an old motherboard... or maybe you are trying to plug an old one into a new motherboard.
Since most motherboards these days have better inbuilt sound cards than the old sound cards then you wouldnt be installing an old into a new.
Since you appear to be putting a new sound card into an old motherboard then you should consider that it might be time to get a new motherboard and cpu... my guess is that you are going to overwork your system too.
As a side not to anyone upgrading their computer. Pieces are made to fit... do not try to force it, computers are like lego, they do not require force, they just fit.
If it does not fit then you cant put it there... it is as simple as that.
Reply:Well it sounds like your friend needs a new motherboard. Those are ISA slots, which is pre PCI, you won't find a retail sound card for his MB. You can of course find something online but if he's got a computer that old I'd just upgrade the whole darn machine. If for some reason that isn't an option then look for an ISA sound card.
Reply:You make sure that you are using PCI sound card and your pc is having PCI slot. Sometime eventhough the second part is small the manufacturer might have omitted n/c pins. Make sure that its PCI sound card. if its fit properly the slot then either your pci slot might be faulty or your card might be faulty.
Try changing the slot. If its not pci it wont fit into slot as you written first half fits properly.
It sounds you are using PCI card to PCI slot. Try once again by interchanging the slot by inserting card to next slot.
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what kind of mother board is that and what kind of sound card will i ask him to buy..
thanks in advanced!
Do sound cards also have different types for mother board?
Sound cards come in several different lengths and standards. Be sure that you buy the right type of card for your computer. Usually the choice runs between PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) cards. PCI slots are always shorter than ISA slots and usually white; ISA slots are always longer than PCI slots and usually black. Check your computer's manual to be sure.
Reply:no i don't think so
Reply:Thats weird.
You might be trying to connect it in the PCI Express slot. The PCI slots are below that, and should be the same size as your card. The PCI Express slots are for display cards *only*.
Also newer motherboards have very few PCI slots, so they might have been used up already...
Reply:hehe... this is a problem that is only about 5 years old.
Several years ago they decided that the newer video and sound cards etc needed different connections to the motherboards. SO what happened is that the slots changed to accept this. Likewise the cards changed.
As a result you may be trying to plug a new card into an old motherboard... or maybe you are trying to plug an old one into a new motherboard.
Since most motherboards these days have better inbuilt sound cards than the old sound cards then you wouldnt be installing an old into a new.
Since you appear to be putting a new sound card into an old motherboard then you should consider that it might be time to get a new motherboard and cpu... my guess is that you are going to overwork your system too.
As a side not to anyone upgrading their computer. Pieces are made to fit... do not try to force it, computers are like lego, they do not require force, they just fit.
If it does not fit then you cant put it there... it is as simple as that.
Reply:Well it sounds like your friend needs a new motherboard. Those are ISA slots, which is pre PCI, you won't find a retail sound card for his MB. You can of course find something online but if he's got a computer that old I'd just upgrade the whole darn machine. If for some reason that isn't an option then look for an ISA sound card.
Reply:You make sure that you are using PCI sound card and your pc is having PCI slot. Sometime eventhough the second part is small the manufacturer might have omitted n/c pins. Make sure that its PCI sound card. if its fit properly the slot then either your pci slot might be faulty or your card might be faulty.
Try changing the slot. If its not pci it wont fit into slot as you written first half fits properly.
It sounds you are using PCI card to PCI slot. Try once again by interchanging the slot by inserting card to next slot.
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