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PCI "Plug `n Play" Soundcard *NOT* being recognized by W98
Hi, I`m trying to install a new, cheap "Plug `n Play" PCI Soundcard on an
old Compaq Presario 5015 desktop with an existing ESS Audio chipset built on the Motherboard. There is NO provision for disabling onboard sound in the BIOS, however I can "disable" the sound devices under "Device Manager'. All this does however is leave me without any sound. My problem is, after physically installing the Soundcard in the only remaining free PCI slot (2 total), Windows 98 (not S.E.) does NOT recognize the new hardware as being there upon boot! This is after disabling previous sound devices via "Device manager"!! Is there a jumper or something else to physically disable onboard sound that I am missing, that could prevent the PCI Soundcard from being recognized?? Or is there something else I am missing here? I havent installed hardware on W98 for quite a while now, and am probably spoiled by WinXP. Any ideas or suggestions ? Thanks to anyone who would respond Matt |
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On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:32:42 GMT, "Mattrixx" wrote:
Hi, I`m trying to install a new, cheap "Plug `n Play" PCI Soundcard on an old Compaq Presario 5015 desktop with an existing ESS Audio chipset built on the Motherboard. I suppose it's a silly question, but WHY? Why a cheap card instead of the integrated sound? There is NO provision for disabling onboard sound in the BIOS, however I can "disable" the sound devices under "Device Manager'. All this does however is leave me without any sound. Have you examined the board for jumpers, particularly near the sound chip? My problem is, after physically installing the Soundcard in the only remaining free PCI slot (2 total), Windows 98 (not S.E.) does NOT recognize the new hardware as being there upon boot! This is after disabling previous sound devices via "Device manager"!! Try moving the "other" PCI card, putting sound card in other slot. However, since there wasn't ANY detection of the card, you might just try a different sound card. A Compaq-specific newsgroup's participants might have more experience with that specific model. Is there a jumper or something else to physically disable onboard sound that I am missing, that could prevent the PCI Soundcard from being recognized?? You checked the manual and/or online documentation, and examined the board, have identified the function of all jumpers present, ie- there aren't any jumpers near the sound chip with "unknown" function? There may not be any, Compaq systems are a real PITA sometimes for these types of reasons, the systems are built to run "as-is" with little to no changes till the day they're thrown away. Or is there something else I am missing here? I havent installed hardware on W98 for quite a while now, and am probably spoiled by WinXP. Any ideas or suggestions ? It's doubtful that WinXP would make a difference, since it's not being detected. You might check the bios for PNP related settings but given it's a cheap sound card it may be most time-effective to try a different card or the onboard audio. |
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Hi Kony,
The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. I am NO Linux guru, so I couldn`t begin to tell you how I would go about getting Knoppix to recognize and accept the onboard sound chipset. However,I have infact networked (Samba) this box to my other computers. I am able to print via my Print Server thru my Netgear router, Use Gaim (IM client) access my E-Mail and Newsgroups, and much more. I figured if I were to add a conventional PCI Soundcard to this system, especially since this sound card HAS Linux drivers included, and get the sound working, I would finally have a Knoppix system worthy to be installed as the sole O.S. I have tried this Sound Card with Knoppix,and NO GO, but I believe I am encountering the same problem of the onboard sound chip being the one recognized on boot. (but not working ... unfortunately) The Compaq/HP site is a joke! Even just to get simple info like: getting some specifications ie. cpu type or speed for a specific Compaq computer. No, I do NOT have a manual just the box. Finally, I have NOT yet thoroughly examined this old board for any applicable jumpers etc which is why I originally posted to get a "heads up" on this possibility I guess I`ll poke around the board some more and "see what I can see"! Thanks for your kind reply and interest. Matt "kony" wrote in message news On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:32:42 GMT, "Mattrixx" wrote: Hi, I`m trying to install a new, cheap "Plug `n Play" PCI Soundcard on an old Compaq Presario 5015 desktop with an existing ESS Audio chipset built on the Motherboard. I suppose it's a silly question, but WHY? Why a cheap card instead of the integrated sound? There is NO provision for disabling onboard sound in the BIOS, however I can "disable" the sound devices under "Device Manager'. All this does however is leave me without any sound. Have you examined the board for jumpers, particularly near the sound chip? My problem is, after physically installing the Soundcard in the only remaining free PCI slot (2 total), Windows 98 (not S.E.) does NOT recognize the new hardware as being there upon boot! This is after disabling previous sound devices via "Device manager"!! Try moving the "other" PCI card, putting sound card in other slot. However, since there wasn't ANY detection of the card, you might just try a different sound card. A Compaq-specific newsgroup's participants might have more experience with that specific model. Is there a jumper or something else to physically disable onboard sound that I am missing, that could prevent the PCI Soundcard from being recognized?? You checked the manual and/or online documentation, and examined the board, have identified the function of all jumpers present, ie- there aren't any jumpers near the sound chip with "unknown" function? There may not be any, Compaq systems are a real PITA sometimes for these types of reasons, the systems are built to run "as-is" with little to no changes till the day they're thrown away. Or is there something else I am missing here? I havent installed hardware on W98 for quite a while now, and am probably spoiled by WinXP. Any ideas or suggestions ? It's doubtful that WinXP would make a difference, since it's not being detected. You might check the bios for PNP related settings but given it's a cheap sound card it may be most time-effective to try a different card or the onboard audio. |
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This site may give you some helpful insights into
replacing the onboard sound. Watch the wrap. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...me=c 00006862 "Mattrixx" wrote in message y.com... Hi Kony, The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. I am NO Linux guru, so I couldn`t begin to tell you how I would go about getting Knoppix to recognize and accept the onboard sound chipset. However,I have infact networked (Samba) this box to my other computers. I am able to print via my Print Server thru my Netgear router, Use Gaim (IM client) access my E-Mail and Newsgroups, and much more. I figured if I were to add a conventional PCI Soundcard to this system, especially since this sound card HAS Linux drivers included, and get the sound working, I would finally have a Knoppix system worthy to be installed as the sole O.S. I have tried this Sound Card with Knoppix,and NO GO, but I believe I am encountering the same problem of the onboard sound chip being the one recognized on boot. (but not working ... unfortunately) The Compaq/HP site is a joke! Even just to get simple info like: getting some specifications ie. cpu type or speed for a specific Compaq computer. No, I do NOT have a manual just the box. Finally, I have NOT yet thoroughly examined this old board for any applicable jumpers etc which is why I originally posted to get a "heads up" on this possibility I guess I`ll poke around the board some more and "see what I can see"! Thanks for your kind reply and interest. Matt "kony" wrote in message news On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:32:42 GMT, "Mattrixx" wrote: Hi, I`m trying to install a new, cheap "Plug `n Play" PCI Soundcard on an old Compaq Presario 5015 desktop with an existing ESS Audio chipset built on the Motherboard. I suppose it's a silly question, but WHY? Why a cheap card instead of the integrated sound? There is NO provision for disabling onboard sound in the BIOS, however I can "disable" the sound devices under "Device Manager'. All this does however is leave me without any sound. Have you examined the board for jumpers, particularly near the sound chip? My problem is, after physically installing the Soundcard in the only remaining free PCI slot (2 total), Windows 98 (not S.E.) does NOT recognize the new hardware as being there upon boot! This is after disabling previous sound devices via "Device manager"!! Try moving the "other" PCI card, putting sound card in other slot. However, since there wasn't ANY detection of the card, you might just try a different sound card. A Compaq-specific newsgroup's participants might have more experience with that specific model. Is there a jumper or something else to physically disable onboard sound that I am missing, that could prevent the PCI Soundcard from being recognized?? You checked the manual and/or online documentation, and examined the board, have identified the function of all jumpers present, ie- there aren't any jumpers near the sound chip with "unknown" function? There may not be any, Compaq systems are a real PITA sometimes for these types of reasons, the systems are built to run "as-is" with little to no changes till the day they're thrown away. Or is there something else I am missing here? I havent installed hardware on W98 for quite a while now, and am probably spoiled by WinXP. Any ideas or suggestions ? It's doubtful that WinXP would make a difference, since it's not being detected. You might check the bios for PNP related settings but given it's a cheap sound card it may be most time-effective to try a different card or the onboard audio. |
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Hi Pen,
Been there done that. The first thing I did before installing the PCI card was to go into Device Manager and "REMOVE" the entries I found under "Sound video and game controllers. Unfortunately they all are "found" and are re-installed yet again after rebooting ...while the PCI card is NOT found! This makes me think there might be a jumper on the board Do you have a link to the page (I once found) on the Compaq/HP site that gives "blowup" diagrams of the various 5000 Presario motherboards, the components on them including all the jumpers ? Thanks for your interest and reply Matt "Pen" wrote in message ... This site may give you some helpful insights into replacing the onboard sound. Watch the wrap. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...me=c 00006862 "Mattrixx" wrote in message y.com... Hi Kony, The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. I am NO Linux guru, so I couldn`t begin to tell you how I would go about getting Knoppix to recognize and accept the onboard sound chipset. However,I have infact networked (Samba) this box to my other computers. I am able to print via my Print Server thru my Netgear router, Use Gaim (IM client) access my E-Mail and Newsgroups, and much more. I figured if I were to add a conventional PCI Soundcard to this system, especially since this sound card HAS Linux drivers included, and get the sound working, I would finally have a Knoppix system worthy to be installed as the sole O.S. I have tried this Sound Card with Knoppix,and NO GO, but I believe I am encountering the same problem of the onboard sound chip being the one recognized on boot. (but not working ... unfortunately) The Compaq/HP site is a joke! Even just to get simple info like: getting some specifications ie. cpu type or speed for a specific Compaq computer. No, I do NOT have a manual just the box. Finally, I have NOT yet thoroughly examined this old board for any applicable jumpers etc which is why I originally posted to get a "heads up" on this possibility I guess I`ll poke around the board some more and "see what I can see"! Thanks for your kind reply and interest. Matt "kony" wrote in message news On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:32:42 GMT, "Mattrixx" wrote: Hi, I`m trying to install a new, cheap "Plug `n Play" PCI Soundcard on an old Compaq Presario 5015 desktop with an existing ESS Audio chipset built on the Motherboard. I suppose it's a silly question, but WHY? Why a cheap card instead of the integrated sound? There is NO provision for disabling onboard sound in the BIOS, however I can "disable" the sound devices under "Device Manager'. All this does however is leave me without any sound. Have you examined the board for jumpers, particularly near the sound chip? My problem is, after physically installing the Soundcard in the only remaining free PCI slot (2 total), Windows 98 (not S.E.) does NOT recognize the new hardware as being there upon boot! This is after disabling previous sound devices via "Device manager"!! Try moving the "other" PCI card, putting sound card in other slot. However, since there wasn't ANY detection of the card, you might just try a different sound card. A Compaq-specific newsgroup's participants might have more experience with that specific model. Is there a jumper or something else to physically disable onboard sound that I am missing, that could prevent the PCI Soundcard from being recognized?? You checked the manual and/or online documentation, and examined the board, have identified the function of all jumpers present, ie- there aren't any jumpers near the sound chip with "unknown" function? There may not be any, Compaq systems are a real PITA sometimes for these types of reasons, the systems are built to run "as-is" with little to no changes till the day they're thrown away. Or is there something else I am missing here? I havent installed hardware on W98 for quite a while now, and am probably spoiled by WinXP. Any ideas or suggestions ? It's doubtful that WinXP would make a difference, since it's not being detected. You might check the bios for PNP related settings but given it's a cheap sound card it may be most time-effective to try a different card or the onboard audio. |
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Sorry I can't find anything on the new compaq site.
HP definetely unimproved it. "Mattrixx" wrote in message ... Hi Pen, Been there done that. The first thing I did before installing the PCI card was to go into Device Manager and "REMOVE" the entries I found under "Sound video and game controllers. Unfortunately they all are "found" and are re-installed yet again after rebooting ...while the PCI card is NOT found! This makes me think there might be a jumper on the board Do you have a link to the page (I once found) on the Compaq/HP site that gives "blowup" diagrams of the various 5000 Presario motherboards, the components on them including all the jumpers ? Thanks for your interest and reply Matt "Pen" wrote in message ... This site may give you some helpful insights into replacing the onboard sound. Watch the wrap. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...me=c 00006862 "Mattrixx" wrote in message y.com... Hi Kony, The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. I am NO Linux guru, so I couldn`t begin to tell you how I would go about getting Knoppix to recognize and accept the onboard sound chipset. However,I have infact networked (Samba) this box to my other computers. I am able to print via my Print Server thru my Netgear router, Use Gaim (IM client) access my E-Mail and Newsgroups, and much more. I figured if I were to add a conventional PCI Soundcard to this system, especially since this sound card HAS Linux drivers included, and get the sound working, I would finally have a Knoppix system worthy to be installed as the sole O.S. I have tried this Sound Card with Knoppix,and NO GO, but I believe I am encountering the same problem of the onboard sound chip being the one recognized on boot. (but not working ... unfortunately) The Compaq/HP site is a joke! Even just to get simple info like: getting some specifications ie. cpu type or speed for a specific Compaq computer. No, I do NOT have a manual just the box. Finally, I have NOT yet thoroughly examined this old board for any applicable jumpers etc which is why I originally posted to get a "heads up" on this possibility I guess I`ll poke around the board some more and "see what I can see"! Thanks for your kind reply and interest. Matt "kony" wrote in message news On Wed, 26 May 2004 18:32:42 GMT, "Mattrixx" wrote: Hi, I`m trying to install a new, cheap "Plug `n Play" PCI Soundcard on an old Compaq Presario 5015 desktop with an existing ESS Audio chipset built on the Motherboard. I suppose it's a silly question, but WHY? Why a cheap card instead of the integrated sound? There is NO provision for disabling onboard sound in the BIOS, however I can "disable" the sound devices under "Device Manager'. All this does however is leave me without any sound. Have you examined the board for jumpers, particularly near the sound chip? My problem is, after physically installing the Soundcard in the only remaining free PCI slot (2 total), Windows 98 (not S.E.) does NOT recognize the new hardware as being there upon boot! This is after disabling previous sound devices via "Device manager"!! Try moving the "other" PCI card, putting sound card in other slot. However, since there wasn't ANY detection of the card, you might just try a different sound card. A Compaq-specific newsgroup's participants might have more experience with that specific model. Is there a jumper or something else to physically disable onboard sound that I am missing, that could prevent the PCI Soundcard from being recognized?? You checked the manual and/or online documentation, and examined the board, have identified the function of all jumpers present, ie- there aren't any jumpers near the sound chip with "unknown" function? There may not be any, Compaq systems are a real PITA sometimes for these types of reasons, the systems are built to run "as-is" with little to no changes till the day they're thrown away. Or is there something else I am missing here? I havent installed hardware on W98 for quite a while now, and am probably spoiled by WinXP. Any ideas or suggestions ? It's doubtful that WinXP would make a difference, since it's not being detected. You might check the bios for PNP related settings but given it's a cheap sound card it may be most time-effective to try a different card or the onboard audio. |
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Mattrixx wrote:
Hi Kony, The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. I am NO Linux guru, so I couldn`t begin to tell you how I would go about getting Knoppix to recognize and accept the onboard sound chipset. I think that would be easier than trying to force the system to accept another card. I'm kinda surprised it doesn't see it as ess sound chips are common and older hardware is normally supported quite well. Stephe -- Stacey |
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Mattrixx wrote:
Hi Kony, The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.php/KnoppixOnArmada Some searching on debian (which knoppix is based on) and ess might point to a real solution. Sndconfig will ussually find and set up most older sound cards. -- Stacey |
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"Stacey" wrote in message ... Mattrixx wrote: Hi Kony, The why of it is like this: I "inherited" this board and decided to run Knoppix 3.4 "Live CD " on it with the possibility of installing Knoppix permanently on the HDD. I have everything (Knoppix) up and running quite well for this "PITA" Compaq with the exception of the SOUND. It seems Knoppix can`t recognize or deal with this ancient onboard ESS sound chip even though I have NO other problems with IDing any other hardware. http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.php/KnoppixOnArmada Some searching on debian (which knoppix is based on) and ess might point to a real solution. Sndconfig will ussually find and set up most older sound cards. -- Stacey Stacey, Thanks for your suggestion though I have indeed tried the "Soundcard Config" utility in Knoppix to NO avail. The ESS "cards" mentioned in Knoppix list quite a few, but NOT mine (ES1869). By the way, mine is actually a built on the motherboard sound chipset and NOT an actual PCI/ISA soundcard, if this matters. On the other hand, I`m wondering why Knoppix is not finding the new PCI soundcard which *is* listed (C-Media PCI Audio 8738) under the Soundcard Configuration Utility? Knoppix also is NOT "seeing" any card in that PCI slot! I`m thinking there is a Motherboard jumper involved here with first: disabling the onboard sound chip, as there is *nothing* in the Compaq BIOS related to audio. Matt |
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On Thu, 27 May 2004 16:09:10 GMT, "Mattrixx" wrote:
Thanks for your suggestion though I have indeed tried the "Soundcard Config" utility in Knoppix to NO avail. The ESS "cards" mentioned in Knoppix list quite a few, but NOT mine (ES1869). By the way, mine is actually a built on the motherboard sound chipset and NOT an actual PCI/ISA soundcard, if this matters. It does not matter, it will use same driver as an PCI-carded ES1869 would/could. On the other hand, I`m wondering why Knoppix is not finding the new PCI soundcard which *is* listed (C-Media PCI Audio 8738) under the Soundcard Configuration Utility? Knoppix also is NOT "seeing" any card in that PCI slot! I`m thinking there is a Motherboard jumper involved here with first: disabling the onboard sound chip, as there is *nothing* in the Compaq BIOS related to audio. Two additional thoughts: Compaq severely limits the options available in their BIOS, it could be that the retail version of that motherboard (if one even exists) would have such an option in the bios. If there is no jumper, there might be a spot on the PCB for one, perhaps just a jumper wire between two pin-spots on the PCB, in which case if you could trace those jumpers you could see whether the jumper could be cut... that that's just a theory observed with misc hardware, not necessarily that specific board. |
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