How to Install Sound Devices for Windows Vista Basic
Sound devices, or sound cards, are physical attachments that connect to the expansion slots of computers. They encode, decode, and provide input and output for digital and analog sound components. Most sound cards provide multiple sound outputs to allow for surround sound inputs. Most Windows operating systems, including Windows Vista, have a built in library of drivers to automatically recognize and set up sound devices. Most manufactures will also include drivers and documentation with their products.
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Instructions
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Disconnect the computer from the power source.
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Open the computer. Refer to the computer's user manual for instructions.
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Locate an empty expansion port near the back of the computer. Or, remove the old sound card from the expansion slot. A sound card will have the headphone out and microphone in ports on the back of it.
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Insert the new sound device into the expansion slot. This varies depending on your computer. Consult the instruction manual for the device as well as the one for the computer.
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Use a screw to secure the sound device to the expansion slot.
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Close the computer.
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Reconnect the power source.
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Turn on the computer.
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Wait as Windows Vista automatically recognizes the sound device and installs the drivers. Or, insert the driver software CD that came with the sound device and follow the on-screen instructions.
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