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I purchased a 5-port USB PCI Host Card to upgrade my older USB. I keep
getting a message to upgrade because my scanner is a hi-speed device. The
directions for installling this card are not clear. It says to use the
"eject or unplug" icon in the system tray bar to eject the old card before
removing it from the PC. However, there is no such icon in my system tray.
What to do?

I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a sound card at
the same time and disable my Sis 650/740. But I need to know about ejecting
the old USB port before I open my computer up. The instructions say that if
I do not do that, I can damage the hard drive and/or the USB devices.

Please advise and thank you!

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The eject you are speaking of is the Safely Remove Hardware icon that
appears in the system tray. This only needs to be used when removing
external USB devices that are not Optimized for Quick Removal. Once you
turn the computer off, this is no longer necessary as it does the
function for you when Windows is shutting down.

You are saying you want to install the new USB 2.0 PCI Card? That can
be done by just turning off the PC, open it up, push it into the PCI
slot, and screw it in. While you're at it, you might as well stick the
sound card in one of the PCI slots, screw it in, and close up the
computer. Once you turn it on, you may need to install the drivers if XP
doesn't automatically do it for you.

Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS once you
have set up your new sound card

----
Nathan McNulty


PNWgirl wrote:
> I purchased a 5-port USB PCI Host Card to upgrade my older USB. I keep
> getting a message to upgrade because my scanner is a hi-speed device. The
> directions for installling this card are not clear. It says to use the
> "eject or unplug" icon in the system tray bar to eject the old card before
> removing it from the PC. However, there is no such icon in my system tray.
> What to do?
>
> I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a sound card at
> the same time and disable my Sis 650/740. But I need to know about ejecting
> the old USB port before I open my computer up. The instructions say that if
> I do not do that, I can damage the hard drive and/or the USB devices.
>
> Please advise and thank you!

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Thank you, Nathan, for such a quick response. Yes, I want to install both
cards, but the instructions threw me when it said I should eject first before
taking out the old USB card. I assume that is what I have to do, is that
right? I should take out the 1.1 USB card and replace it with the 2.0 USB
card?

Also, I hope I bought the right card. It says "host card." Is there a
difference? Thanks again. I am at peace with the sound card installation,
but am worried about the USB installation. I don't need problems right now
as I am taking an online class. Thanks again for your help.


"Nathan McNulty" wrote:

> The eject you are speaking of is the Safely Remove Hardware icon that
> appears in the system tray. This only needs to be used when removing
> external USB devices that are not Optimized for Quick Removal. Once you
> turn the computer off, this is no longer necessary as it does the
> function for you when Windows is shutting down.
>
> You are saying you want to install the new USB 2.0 PCI Card? That can
> be done by just turning off the PC, open it up, push it into the PCI
> slot, and screw it in. While you're at it, you might as well stick the
> sound card in one of the PCI slots, screw it in, and close up the
> computer. Once you turn it on, you may need to install the drivers if XP
> doesn't automatically do it for you.
>
> Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS once you
> have set up your new sound card
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
>
> PNWgirl wrote:
> > I purchased a 5-port USB PCI Host Card to upgrade my older USB. I keep
> > getting a message to upgrade because my scanner is a hi-speed device. The
> > directions for installling this card are not clear. It says to use the
> > "eject or unplug" icon in the system tray bar to eject the old card before
> > removing it from the PC. However, there is no such icon in my system tray.
> > What to do?
> >
> > I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a sound card at
> > the same time and disable my Sis 650/740. But I need to know about ejecting
> > the old USB port before I open my computer up. The instructions say that if
> > I do not do that, I can damage the hard drive and/or the USB devices.
> >
> > Please advise and thank you!
>

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Concerning new "Soundcard" installation - your advice is certainly correct
for some, not for all (unless you know more than I've been able to find).
Just yesterday I added a new Creative Audigy Live! sound card, replacing the
on-board CMI8738/C3DX sound chip on my Asus A7V266-E m/b - having RTFM
carefully, it too said "disable sound chip - read motherboard manual"
(which I don't have).
(Reason for upgrade - CMI8738 driver did not give enhanced mic. support - I
need mic audio file in PPT presentation.)

I went to BIOS - there's absolutely NOTHING in the BIOS that I can find (and
I tried every screen) to disable sound chip.
My solution - in XP Device Manager, disabled the CMI8738 entry "in this
configuration", installed the Audigy software and card, it seems to work.
(Isn't this just as effective as pfaffing around in BIOS? Most users have
only one configuration...an added thought)

On the other hand, your knowledge far outweighs mine -
I've only ever done this twice, and first time it was possible in BIOS. So,
if you can point me to the BIOS setting in my m/b which needs disabling,
I'll be grateful. It certainly isn't obvious - the only remotely relevant
entry I found was something relating to AC97, which, when disabled, did
nothing to affect the sound chip, so re-enabled it.
Appreciate your thoughts ?
Sincerely, Len


----- Original Message -----
From: "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:59 PM
Subject: Re: Installing Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Host Card: D.I.D. (Damsel in D


>
>
> "namniar" wrote:
>
>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend disabling
>> the
>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS setup,
>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>> brand).
>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>
>> >>> >> >>
>> >>> >> >>Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS
>> >>> >> >>once
>> >>> >> >>you
>> >>> >> >>have set up your new sound card
>> >>> >> >>
>> >>> >> >>----
>> >>> >> >>Nathan McNulty
>> >>> >> >>
>> >>> >> >>
>> >>> >> >>PNWgirl wrote:
>> >>> >> >>
>> >>> >> >>>I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a
>> >>> >> >>>sound
>> >>> >> >>>card
>> >>> >> >>>at
>> >>> >> >>>the same time and disable my Sis 650/740.

"edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9589D995-D95A-45DB-A0F5-A620572AD7E3@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "namniar" wrote:
>
>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend disabling
>> the
>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS setup,
>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>> brand).
>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>
>> Also, your original USB ports can still be used for devices requiring
>> only
>> USB 1.1 speed.
>>
>> r.

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I tried to download the manual for your board but the Asus website is busy
(so it says). Try this link from a Google search of Asus A7V266-E.

http://usa.asus.com/mb/socketa/a7v266-e/overview.htm

Download manual is listed on the left side.

Also, maybe someone with your motherboard can post and let you know how/if
the onboard sound can be disabled in BIOS.

On my MSI board with AMIBIOS disabling the onboard sound is done in
"Integrated Peripherals" - set onboard AC'97 to disable.

r.

"yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
news:uRbpmM%239EHA.3820@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Concerning new "Soundcard" installation - your advice is certainly correct
> for some, not for all (unless you know more than I've been able to find).
> Just yesterday I added a new Creative Audigy Live! sound card, replacing
> the
> on-board CMI8738/C3DX sound chip on my Asus A7V266-E m/b - having RTFM
> carefully, it too said "disable sound chip - read motherboard manual"
> (which I don't have).
> (Reason for upgrade - CMI8738 driver did not give enhanced mic. support -
> I
> need mic audio file in PPT presentation.)
>
> I went to BIOS - there's absolutely NOTHING in the BIOS that I can find
> (and
> I tried every screen) to disable sound chip.
> My solution - in XP Device Manager, disabled the CMI8738 entry "in this
> configuration", installed the Audigy software and card, it seems to work.
> (Isn't this just as effective as pfaffing around in BIOS? Most users have
> only one configuration...an added thought)
>
> On the other hand, your knowledge far outweighs mine -
> I've only ever done this twice, and first time it was possible in BIOS.
> So,
> if you can point me to the BIOS setting in my m/b which needs disabling,
> I'll be grateful. It certainly isn't obvious - the only remotely relevant
> entry I found was something relating to AC97, which, when disabled, did
> nothing to affect the sound chip, so re-enabled it.
> Appreciate your thoughts ?
> Sincerely, Len
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com>
> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: Installing Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Host Card: D.I.D. (Damsel in
> D
>
>
>>
>>
>> "namniar" wrote:
>>
>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend disabling
>>> the
>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>> setup,
>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>> brand).
>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>
>>> >>> >> >>
>>> >>> >> >>Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS
>>> >>> >> >>once
>>> >>> >> >>you
>>> >>> >> >>have set up your new sound card
>>> >>> >> >>
>>> >>> >> >>----
>>> >>> >> >>Nathan McNulty
>>> >>> >> >>
>>> >>> >> >>
>>> >>> >> >>PNWgirl wrote:
>>> >>> >> >>
>>> >>> >> >>>I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a
>>> >>> >> >>>sound
>>> >>> >> >>>card
>>> >>> >> >>>at
>>> >>> >> >>>the same time and disable my Sis 650/740.
>
> "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9589D995-D95A-45DB-A0F5-A620572AD7E3@microsoft.com...
>>
>>
>> "namniar" wrote:
>>
>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend disabling
>>> the
>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>> setup,
>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>> brand).
>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>
>>> Also, your original USB ports can still be used for devices requiring
>>> only
>>> USB 1.1 speed.
>>>
>>> r.
>
>

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Thanks for coming back. I've been all over the world (literally) found
several sites that claim to have file A7V266E-100.pdf (the English manual)
but not one of them will download. Tried Google, Cnet, Znet - you name it.

This link somehow appeared - just came up when I was in middle of something
else

http://fbe001.etech.fh-hamburg.de/ [...] 6e-100.pdf

and I was able to access (but not download) via Adobe Acrobat.

Seems that the AC97 thingy is indeed the sound deactivator, though why it
didn't deactivate when I disabled it I cannot explain.

Interesting fact - the manual is about 140 pages, most of it above my head.
However, buying a ready-to-go system seems to deny the user of not only the
manual, but also the motherboard set-up disk and various utilities which
seem to be useful (if I had them).
Another interesting fact - this manual makes no reference to XP (W2000/NT,
yes). My PC is 3 years old (just about) but apparently this motherboard is
much older

In desperation, also tried to get the pdf file by name from 2 different
file-share progs - in theory, that's accessing well over 2mm pc's. No joy.

You didn't comment on the effectiveness or otherwise of the "workaround" of
disabling the CMI8738 sound chipset in Device Manager - is this a valid
solution or am I storing up trouble for later?

Appreciate your help and comments - Len (and if you DO get the ruddy manual,
please tell me how and where from).

"namniar" <this@that> wrote in message
newsVbPvv$9EHA.3472@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>I tried to download the manual for your board but the Asus website is busy
>(so it says). Try this link from a Google search of Asus A7V266-E.
>
> http://usa.asus.com/mb/socketa/a7v266-e/overview.htm
>
> Download manual is listed on the left side.
>
> Also, maybe someone with your motherboard can post and let you know how/if
> the onboard sound can be disabled in BIOS.
>
> On my MSI board with AMIBIOS disabling the onboard sound is done in
> "Integrated Peripherals" - set onboard AC'97 to disable.
>
> r.
>
> "yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
> news:uRbpmM%239EHA.3820@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Concerning new "Soundcard" installation - your advice is certainly
>> correct
>> for some, not for all (unless you know more than I've been able to find).
>> Just yesterday I added a new Creative Audigy Live! sound card, replacing
>> the
>> on-board CMI8738/C3DX sound chip on my Asus A7V266-E m/b - having RTFM
>> carefully, it too said "disable sound chip - read motherboard manual"
>> (which I don't have).
>> (Reason for upgrade - CMI8738 driver did not give enhanced mic. support -
>> I
>> need mic audio file in PPT presentation.)
>>
>> I went to BIOS - there's absolutely NOTHING in the BIOS that I can find
>> (and
>> I tried every screen) to disable sound chip.
>> My solution - in XP Device Manager, disabled the CMI8738 entry "in this
>> configuration", installed the Audigy software and card, it seems to work.
>> (Isn't this just as effective as pfaffing around in BIOS? Most users have
>> only one configuration...an added thought)
>>
>> On the other hand, your knowledge far outweighs mine -
>> I've only ever done this twice, and first time it was possible in BIOS.
>> So,
>> if you can point me to the BIOS setting in my m/b which needs disabling,
>> I'll be grateful. It certainly isn't obvious - the only remotely relevant
>> entry I found was something relating to AC97, which, when disabled, did
>> nothing to affect the sound chip, so re-enabled it.
>> Appreciate your thoughts ?
>> Sincerely, Len
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
>> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: Installing Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Host Card: D.I.D. (Damsel in
>> D
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "namniar" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend disabling
>>>> the
>>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>>> setup,
>>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>>> brand).
>>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>>
>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>> >>> >> >>Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS
>>>> >>> >> >>once
>>>> >>> >> >>you
>>>> >>> >> >>have set up your new sound card
>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>> >>> >> >>----
>>>> >>> >> >>Nathan McNulty
>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>> >>> >> >>PNWgirl wrote:
>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>> >>> >> >>>I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a
>>>> >>> >> >>>sound
>>>> >>> >> >>>card
>>>> >>> >> >>>at
>>>> >>> >> >>>the same time and disable my Sis 650/740.
>>
>> "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9589D995-D95A-45DB-A0F5-A620572AD7E3@microsoft.com...
>>>
>>>
>>> "namniar" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend disabling
>>>> the
>>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>>> setup,
>>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>>> brand).
>>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>>
>>>> Also, your original USB ports can still be used for devices requiring
>>>> only
>>>> USB 1.1 speed.
>>>>
>>>> r.
>>
>>
>
>

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CORRECTION - it DID download - I now have the manual!
Len

"yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
news:u8aLylA%23EHA.1392@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Thanks for coming back. I've been all over the world (literally) found
> several sites that claim to have file A7V266E-100.pdf (the English manual)
> but not one of them will download. Tried Google, Cnet, Znet - you name
> it.
>
> This link somehow appeared - just came up when I was in middle of
> something else
>
> http://fbe001.etech.fh-hamburg.de/ [...] 6e-100.pdf
>
> and I was able to access (but not download) via Adobe Acrobat.
>
> Seems that the AC97 thingy is indeed the sound deactivator, though why it
> didn't deactivate when I disabled it I cannot explain.
>
> Interesting fact - the manual is about 140 pages, most of it above my
> head. However, buying a ready-to-go system seems to deny the user of not
> only the manual, but also the motherboard set-up disk and various
> utilities which seem to be useful (if I had them).
> Another interesting fact - this manual makes no reference to XP (W2000/NT,
> yes). My PC is 3 years old (just about) but apparently this motherboard is
> much older
>
> In desperation, also tried to get the pdf file by name from 2 different
> file-share progs - in theory, that's accessing well over 2mm pc's. No joy.
>
> You didn't comment on the effectiveness or otherwise of the "workaround"
> of disabling the CMI8738 sound chipset in Device Manager - is this a valid
> solution or am I storing up trouble for later?
>
> Appreciate your help and comments - Len (and if you DO get the ruddy
> manual, please tell me how and where from).
>
> "namniar" <this@that> wrote in message
> newsVbPvv$9EHA.3472@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>I tried to download the manual for your board but the Asus website is busy
>>(so it says). Try this link from a Google search of Asus A7V266-E.
>>
>> http://usa.asus.com/mb/socketa/a7v266-e/overview.htm
>>
>> Download manual is listed on the left side.
>>
>> Also, maybe someone with your motherboard can post and let you know
>> how/if the onboard sound can be disabled in BIOS.
>>
>> On my MSI board with AMIBIOS disabling the onboard sound is done in
>> "Integrated Peripherals" - set onboard AC'97 to disable.
>>
>> r.
>>
>> "yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
>> news:uRbpmM%239EHA.3820@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>> Concerning new "Soundcard" installation - your advice is certainly
>>> correct
>>> for some, not for all (unless you know more than I've been able to
>>> find).
>>> Just yesterday I added a new Creative Audigy Live! sound card, replacing
>>> the
>>> on-board CMI8738/C3DX sound chip on my Asus A7V266-E m/b - having RTFM
>>> carefully, it too said "disable sound chip - read motherboard manual"
>>> (which I don't have).
>>> (Reason for upgrade - CMI8738 driver did not give enhanced mic.
>>> support - I
>>> need mic audio file in PPT presentation.)
>>>
>>> I went to BIOS - there's absolutely NOTHING in the BIOS that I can find
>>> (and
>>> I tried every screen) to disable sound chip.
>>> My solution - in XP Device Manager, disabled the CMI8738 entry "in this
>>> configuration", installed the Audigy software and card, it seems to
>>> work.
>>> (Isn't this just as effective as pfaffing around in BIOS? Most users
>>> have
>>> only one configuration...an added thought)
>>>
>>> On the other hand, your knowledge far outweighs mine -
>>> I've only ever done this twice, and first time it was possible in BIOS.
>>> So,
>>> if you can point me to the BIOS setting in my m/b which needs disabling,
>>> I'll be grateful. It certainly isn't obvious - the only remotely
>>> relevant
>>> entry I found was something relating to AC97, which, when disabled, did
>>> nothing to affect the sound chip, so re-enabled it.
>>> Appreciate your thoughts ?
>>> Sincerely, Len
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com>
>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
>>> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:59 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Installing Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Host Card: D.I.D. (Damsel
>>> in D
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "namniar" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend
>>>>> disabling
>>>>> the
>>>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>>>> setup,
>>>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>>>> brand).
>>>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>>>
>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>> >>> >> >>Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS
>>>>> >>> >> >>once
>>>>> >>> >> >>you
>>>>> >>> >> >>have set up your new sound card
>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>> >>> >> >>----
>>>>> >>> >> >>Nathan McNulty
>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>> >>> >> >>PNWgirl wrote:
>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>> >>> >> >>>I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a
>>>>> >>> >> >>>sound
>>>>> >>> >> >>>card
>>>>> >>> >> >>>at
>>>>> >>> >> >>>the same time and disable my Sis 650/740.
>>>
>>> "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9589D995-D95A-45DB-A0F5-A620572AD7E3@microsoft.com...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "namniar" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend
>>>>> disabling the
>>>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>>>> setup,
>>>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>>>> brand).
>>>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, your original USB ports can still be used for devices requiring
>>>>> only
>>>>> USB 1.1 speed.
>>>>>
>>>>> r.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

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>> You didn't comment on the effectiveness or otherwise of the "workaround"
>> of disabling the CMI8738 sound chipset in Device Manager - is this a
>> valid solution or am I storing up trouble for later?

Len, I doubt it will cause you any problems.

Glad you finally got the manual. After disabling the on board audio in BIOS
don't forget to select "Save and Exit" and answer Yes to the prompt. This
should prevent any CPU/WinXP resources (I think) from being allocated to a
device you do not intend to use.

good luck,

r.

"yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
news:%23kHOPoA%23EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> CORRECTION - it DID download - I now have the manual!
> Len
>
> "yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
> news:u8aLylA%23EHA.1392@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks for coming back. I've been all over the world (literally) found
>> several sites that claim to have file A7V266E-100.pdf (the English
>> manual) but not one of them will download. Tried Google, Cnet, Znet -
>> you name it.
>>
>> This link somehow appeared - just came up when I was in middle of
>> something else
>>
>> http://fbe001.etech.fh-hamburg.de/ [...] 6e-100.pdf
>>
>> and I was able to access (but not download) via Adobe Acrobat.
>>
>> Seems that the AC97 thingy is indeed the sound deactivator, though why it
>> didn't deactivate when I disabled it I cannot explain.
>>
>> Interesting fact - the manual is about 140 pages, most of it above my
>> head. However, buying a ready-to-go system seems to deny the user of not
>> only the manual, but also the motherboard set-up disk and various
>> utilities which seem to be useful (if I had them).
>> Another interesting fact - this manual makes no reference to XP
>> (W2000/NT, yes). My PC is 3 years old (just about) but apparently this
>> motherboard is much older
>>
>> In desperation, also tried to get the pdf file by name from 2 different
>> file-share progs - in theory, that's accessing well over 2mm pc's. No
>> joy.
>>
>> You didn't comment on the effectiveness or otherwise of the "workaround"
>> of disabling the CMI8738 sound chipset in Device Manager - is this a
>> valid solution or am I storing up trouble for later?
>>
>> Appreciate your help and comments - Len (and if you DO get the ruddy
>> manual, please tell me how and where from).
>>
>> "namniar" <this@that> wrote in message
>> newsVbPvv$9EHA.3472@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>I tried to download the manual for your board but the Asus website is
>>>busy (so it says). Try this link from a Google search of Asus A7V266-E.
>>>
>>> http://usa.asus.com/mb/socketa/a7v266-e/overview.htm
>>>
>>> Download manual is listed on the left side.
>>>
>>> Also, maybe someone with your motherboard can post and let you know
>>> how/if the onboard sound can be disabled in BIOS.
>>>
>>> On my MSI board with AMIBIOS disabling the onboard sound is done in
>>> "Integrated Peripherals" - set onboard AC'97 to disable.
>>>
>>> r.
>>>
>>> "yabbadoo" <lsdolby@ignore.ntlwor.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uRbpmM%239EHA.3820@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>> Concerning new "Soundcard" installation - your advice is certainly
>>>> correct
>>>> for some, not for all (unless you know more than I've been able to
>>>> find).
>>>> Just yesterday I added a new Creative Audigy Live! sound card,
>>>> replacing the
>>>> on-board CMI8738/C3DX sound chip on my Asus A7V266-E m/b - having RTFM
>>>> carefully, it too said "disable sound chip - read motherboard
>>>> manual"
>>>> (which I don't have).
>>>> (Reason for upgrade - CMI8738 driver did not give enhanced mic.
>>>> support - I
>>>> need mic audio file in PPT presentation.)
>>>>
>>>> I went to BIOS - there's absolutely NOTHING in the BIOS that I can find
>>>> (and
>>>> I tried every screen) to disable sound chip.
>>>> My solution - in XP Device Manager, disabled the CMI8738 entry "in this
>>>> configuration", installed the Audigy software and card, it seems to
>>>> work.
>>>> (Isn't this just as effective as pfaffing around in BIOS? Most users
>>>> have
>>>> only one configuration...an added thought)
>>>>
>>>> On the other hand, your knowledge far outweighs mine -
>>>> I've only ever done this twice, and first time it was possible in BIOS.
>>>> So,
>>>> if you can point me to the BIOS setting in my m/b which needs
>>>> disabling,
>>>> I'll be grateful. It certainly isn't obvious - the only remotely
>>>> relevant
>>>> entry I found was something relating to AC97, which, when disabled, did
>>>> nothing to affect the sound chip, so re-enabled it.
>>>> Appreciate your thoughts ?
>>>> Sincerely, Len
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com>
>>>> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:59 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: Installing Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Host Card: D.I.D. (Damsel
>>>> in D
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "namniar" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend
>>>>>> disabling
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>>>>> setup,
>>>>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>>>>> brand).
>>>>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>>> >>> >> >>Last note, you may want to disable onboard sound in the BIOS
>>>>>> >>> >> >>once
>>>>>> >>> >> >>you
>>>>>> >>> >> >>have set up your new sound card
>>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>>> >>> >> >>----
>>>>>> >>> >> >>Nathan McNulty
>>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>>> >>> >> >>PNWgirl wrote:
>>>>>> >>> >> >>
>>>>>> >>> >> >>>I have a Sony RX 752, Windows XP. I also want to install a
>>>>>> >>> >> >>>sound
>>>>>> >>> >> >>>card
>>>>>> >>> >> >>>at
>>>>>> >>> >> >>>the same time and disable my Sis 650/740.
>>>>
>>>> "edward" <edward@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:9589D995-D95A-45DB-A0F5-A620572AD7E3@microsoft.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "namniar" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Oops forgot to add that as per SB instructions they recommend
>>>>>> disabling the
>>>>>> on board soundcard before SB install begins. This is done in BIOS
>>>>>> setup,
>>>>>> accessed by pressing DEL during post (depending upon the mainboard
>>>>>> brand).
>>>>>> Consult your mainboard / Sony manual and or Sony website.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, your original USB ports can still be used for devices requiring
>>>>>> only
>>>>>> USB 1.1 speed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> r.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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