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help - no sound after clean install of W7 prof on ASUS M2N-SLI mb
I have just completed a clean install of W7Prof 64x on a DIY computer that uses an ASUS M2N-SLI mb. The machine had been using XP3 w/ no sound problems. The new OS seems to be operating correctly except that there is no sound output at either the front or rear audio jacks. Device manager shows that the generic drivers are installed and the port is operational. Windows cannot find "better" drivers than those installed. The sound ap in Control Panel shows "no front headphones installed." I have chased down sound drivers for this [old] motherboard from ASUS, but they don't list anything for W7 and this MB. Some commercial programs claim to find the needed drivers, but want $$$ to install them. Under XP, the motherboard installation disk installed MAX AUDIO drivers. However, that disk won't run in the present OS environment. So, is this a setup problem under W7, or do I need new drivers that I can't seem to find anywhere [for free], or is the MB is too old for W7 [downer]?. Help and suggestions most appreciated. Happy Holidays.
...robert