Re: Correct Driver for Soundblaster SB Live on W2K?

the gateway web site has a system checker . . . and they have downloads for

their PCs . . . you may have to use one of their drivers . . .
http://sup****t.gateway.com/sup****t/default.asp
Enter the serial number from the back of the PC and you're off.

by the way, I've found
http://members.driverguide.com/index.php

To be a fairly decent site . . . they even offer a free scan.


-- 
Chuck

"Andrew Rossmann" <andysnewsreply@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> [This followup was posted to alt.os.windows2000 and a copy was sent to
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> In article <sunclad-4F1A1F.15010921052007@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> sunclad@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 says...
>> I have received a used Gateway system I am fixing up for my neice.
>>
>> It originally had Windows Millenium in it but that OS was damaged due
>> to viruses and worms.  I have no recovery disks.
>>
>> I have wiped the drive and installed a licensed version of Windows
>> 2000 and it is working OK.  I managed to install IE6 and SP4 for W2k
>> and all security updates through present.
>>
>> I am having some problems with the sound system which is a Boston
>> Acoustics BA7500G.  Thi sis a 3-speaker digital ssound system.
>>
>> I am wondering what the correct driver would be for the sound card.
>>
>> All I can determine is that it is a Soundblaster SB Live! type.
>>
>> It operates as a regular sound card but has a switchable check box in
>> the Audio Properties panel to turn on digital sound.  I have tried a
>> generic driver and it is working fair at present.
>>
>> My problem is that the Boston Acoustics web site has no information.
>>
>> When I went to the Creative web site for Soundblaster drivers it
>> offers several and there is no information anywhere on which is right.
>>
>> I believe this was a standing Gateway config with the Boston Acoustics
>> sound system but so far no data.
>>
>> Any suggestions for a better or proper driver?
>
> You probably need to open up the computer and look at the audio card.
> There is usually a model number printed on it. Drivers from the SB site
> may or may not work. Sometimes, OEM cards require OEM drivers.
>
> Did you check Gateway's site to see if they have Win2K drivers?
>
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