"hogyu" <moneyko******.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks to help in this forum, I managed to locate the necessary drivers
> for XP running on my new laptop and figured out how to slipstream the SATA
> driver into an installation disk. I haven't tried installing XP yet, but I
> got to the point in the installation where the install routine identified
> my drive and its partitions correctly.
>
> I overlooked one problem, though. I have been unable to find an Intel HD
> Audio driver for an Intel 943GML motherboard for XP. Gateway has one for
> Vista, which was preloaded on my computer. I can't find anything on the
> Intel site.
>
> A few general questions:
>
> -- Would it be reasonable to at least try loading audio drivers for this
> chip and motherboard from the Web sites of other manufacturers?
>
> -- Does Microsoft have any sort of a driver base that I can search for an
> appropriate driver?
>
> -- Does Windows Update identify uninstalled hardware drivers and try to
> download them? I think not, but I'm not sure. And in any case, I'm still
> trying to decide whether to go through the hassle of installing a new OS
> without any sort of audio support.
>
> I'm downgrading because several apps I need are either not yet available
> for Vista or require that I buy new versions -- not even discounted
> upgrades! Some software makers have seized the opportunity to make a
> killing, I think. But without being able to use VoIP or use other audio
> apps, I'm not sure I want to go through with this. I might just pick up an
> older used laptop and wait for Vista to mature.
>
> Thanks.[/color]
Why not just purchase an inexpensive soundcard that supports audio
capabilities that you require? Just check to be sure the card manufacturer
(there are tons of such Creative SoundBlaster cards around) has XP drivers
for the card.


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