Thanks for your reply. I tried this, and it did detect the audio device, but again, wouldn't install the drivers. I tried with both the Win98 SE CD and the drivers from the CD that I downloaded from the mfr's site. Sorry to be a pain with this question; I just really want to try out my new speakers. Thanks, Connie C. ----- Original Message ----- From: "keith" <kword88@xxxxxxxxxxx> > try ADD HARDWARE in CONTROL PANEL to detect the sound card.you might want to > start in safe mode and delete all device listed under "sound and game > controllers" first.in my experience sound cards like IRQ5 or 9 or both and > the conflict is usually with a modem. > > Thanks for your reply. In the properties, it says no driver installed. > How > > would one check to see if it is an IRQ conflict? > > > > > > > Did you check to see if it is an IRQ conflict? > > > To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/