Soundcard not working on Dell Dimension 8100...

LeftyGrove · 10-22-2005, 11:43 AM

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!

dnoch · 10-22-2005, 11:49 AM

Phone dell and ask them to send you the driver. I find that they have excellent customer service.

LeftyGrove · 10-22-2005, 11:58 AM

Will they be willing to? My Dell is refurbished, and I doubt it still has a warranty...

But thanks for the help!

Powerslave · 10-22-2005, 12:14 PM

cough dell sucks cough...

anyways, you should get a new soundcard, as turtle beach isn't the best of brands. Go for sound blaster.

dnoch · 10-22-2005, 12:45 PM

Try browsing Dell's website for a driver

Amd2800 · 10-22-2005, 12:46 PM

or driverguide.com

username drivers
password all

or other way round

10-22-2005, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
LeftyGrove Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9	Soundcard not working on Dell Dimension 8100... 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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10-22-2005, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
dnoch Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 656	Phone dell and ask them to send you the driver. I find that they have excellent customer service.

10-22-2005, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
LeftyGrove Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9	Will they be willing to? My Dell is refurbished, and I doubt it still has a warranty... But thanks for the help!

10-22-2005, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Powerslave Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,265	cough dell sucks cough... anyways, you should get a new soundcard, as turtle beach isn't the best of brands. Go for sound blaster.

10-22-2005, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
dnoch Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 656	Try browsing Dell's website for a driver