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Old 10-22-2005, 11:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Hello! I need help with my Dell Dimension 8100. It has a Voyetra Santa Cruz Turtle Beach soundcard, but I can't get any WAV files to work. When I click "Sounds and Audio Devices" in the Control Panel, it says I have no Audio Device setup. I downloaded all drivers for this from the Santa Cruz website, but I don't think it works because it was a for-Dell type soundcard (came with purchase). I currently have Windows XP, (SP2), and I have enough knowledge to take apart my computer safely and reseat soundcard or do whatever is needed. Can anybody help?

Specs again:

Dell Dimension 8100
Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Pentium 4

And I cannot find an audio device. Currently, can't find any installation CD's, but I can try harder if needed.

Thank you!
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Old 10-22-2005, 11:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Phone dell and ask them to send you the driver. I find that they have excellent customer service.
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Old 10-22-2005, 11:58 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Will they be willing to? My Dell is refurbished, and I doubt it still has a warranty...

But thanks for the help!
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Old 10-22-2005, 12:14 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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cough dell sucks cough...

anyways, you should get a new soundcard, as turtle beach isn't the best of brands. Go for sound blaster.
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Old 10-22-2005, 12:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Try browsing Dell's website for a driver
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Old 10-22-2005, 12:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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