How to Install an Emachine Sound Driver

Software drivers are essentially instructions that tell an operating system how to use a certain hardware device. Many hardware devices such as sound cards and graphics cards require software drivers. eMachines is a computer manufacturer that makes desktops and laptops; the best place to go to install or upgrade sound drivers for eMachine computers is the driver support area of the official website.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• eMachines computer

1. Visit the driver support area of the eMachines website. (http://emachines.com/support/product_support.html)

2. Select your produce type, computer series and model from the drop-down menus.

3. Click on the plus sign next to the "Downloads" field.

4. Search through the downloads for "Audio," and click "Download."

5. Double-click the audio driver set-up file previously downloaded and then click "Next" after reading each informational screen to begin driver installation. It may take a minute or two to install. Restart the computer after installation is complete.

Tips & Warnings

• If your sound does not work properly after installing a new driver, install a different driver. If eMachines does not host an audio driver for your computer, visit the website for your sound card's manufacturer to download and install a driver. It is safest to download drivers from a manufacturer directly instead of using modified drivers from third party sites.
• Installing bad drivers may cause computer crashes.

References

• eMachines driver support