The original thread starter may use the Report button to request it be reopened but anyone else with a similar issue should start a New Thread. Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Joined May 26, Messages 4. I need to add a second sound card to my desktop pc. Do the new usb sound card adapters really work?
I understand the adapter is connected to a usb port and the sound card connects to the adapter - thereby side stepping the issue of going into the pc and adding a sound card internaly.
Am I understanding this correctly? Thanks inadvance! Joined Oct 11, Messages 5, AFAIK - you can't run two audio cards at the same time. USB sound cards are really not bests for long term solutions. But if someone has a notebook, that would be their only choice. You go into BIOS and dis-able the onboard audio. Then install a new sound card. It says you can click deck A and hear a song thru your amp speakers and you can preview deck B song if you click the headphone button on the screen and hear B thru your headphones "providing you have a second sound card ".
So, now I'm confused I'd admit thats a first for me. The songs are on a 4 GB flash drive, no actual cd's. You can look this up online if you have the motherboard's model number. Remove the existing sound card if necessary. If you are replacing an old card, remove the old card first. Having two cards installed will lead to hardware conflicts. Remove the screw securing the card to your case and pull the card directly out of the slot. Make sure that any speakers connected to the old sound card are disconnected before you remove the old card.
Insert the new card. Remove the corresponding dust guard panel from the back if you are installing the new card. Make sure that the notches in the slot line up with the card, and press the card straight down firmly. Don't force the card into the slot, and ensure that the ports on the back line up with the with the bay opening. Secure the card with a screw. Screw a single screw into the metal tab that secures the card to the computer chassis. Don't overtighten, but ensure the card is snugly fastened to the case.
This is optional on virtually all newer computers, as this connection is now handled by the hardware. Close the case. Return the side panel to the computer and secure it. Place the computer back at your desk and plug the cables back in. Part 3. Place your speakers. Set up your speakers around your computer. Ensure that the left and right channels are on the correct sides. Avoid placing the subwoofer in a corner or up against the wall.
Connect the speakers to the sound card. Examine the ports on the sound card. These ports are color-coded and should match the colors of your speaker cables. Turn on the computer. Wait for Windows to load. Your sound card should be detected by Windows automatically, and the drivers will be automatically installed. Install the sound card drivers. Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4.
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Does anyone know if it is possible to have a seperate sound card from your on board, but use both? I use them for gaming which is often, but I can use my other soundcard to run through my stereo.
I'd like to use both and switch back and forth when I deem necessary, so is that an option? Here is my setup right now, and it might be a little easier to understand: I have one computer I game on which I use onboard sound with. I use 3. It doesn't have a single 3. Only RCA, etc. On that computer, because the sound card drivers make it so that it is the main card, I am unable to use 3. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Nithyananda J.
Hi, Unfortunately this cannot be accomplished, as it is by-design, Here only one device can be marked as default device, for more information follow these below steps. Click Start, type Sound in the Start Search box.
Click Sound in the search results at the top of the Start menu.
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