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A sound card (also known as an audio card) is an internal computer expansion card that facilitates economical input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. Sound functionality can also be integrated onto the motherboard, using components similar to plug-in cards. The best plug-in cards, which use better and more expensive components, can achieve higher quality than integrated sound. The integrated sound system is often still referred to as a sound card. This is an expansion card that is connected to your computer's motherboard (the backbone of the PC) , which allows you to put sounds into the computer (with a microphone, for example) , and hear sounds out of your computer (using some kind of speakers) . 1 Once the Device Manager has opened, you may need to click on your computer's name to expand the list of hardware and peripherals it contains. 2  Then, find the section called  Sound, video and game controllers  and double-click on it. 3  Windows 7 will show your sound card, as shown below: Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Not all computers have a seperate sound card. Most these days just have intergrated sound built directly into the motherboard. First, make sure your speakers are plugged into the correct port, and the standard is the light green plug. Second, make sure your adjut the volume with in window. Double click on the speaker icon on the bottom right of your task bar to adjust the volume and to make sure you do not have it muted. Report Abuse. depending on your pc genaraly speaking it does have a sound card. more than likely either your speakers have a short in them or you dont have them hooked up in the right place or you can go in to your control panal and run a self cheek on your hard ware. donald236 · 8 years ago. Microsoft Windows users can determine their sound card by following the steps below. 1  Click the Start Button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen; or navigate to the Start Screen (Windows 8). 2  Locate the Search Box in the lower left-hand corner of the window that appears; Windows 8 users may just start typing. Other methods for determining the sound card type. Looking at the Sound Card. Another method of determining the sound card manufacturer or model is by opening your computer case and physically examining the sound card. Commonly, the sound card manufacturer and model is printed on the card itself. This is all it takes to find out what sound card is inside your computer; and again, using the Device Manager to figure this out will work not only in Windows 7, but also in Windows Vista or Windows XP. Copyright © 2015 Windows 7 Tutorial. 1 Once the Device Manager has opened, you may need to click on your computer's name to expand the list of hardware and peripherals it contains. 2  Then, find the section called  Sound, video and game controllers  and double-click on it. 3  Windows 7 will show your sound card, as shown below: 1 How to find what hardware is installed in the computer. 2  See our sound card definition for further information and related links on this term. 3  Computer sound drivers. 4  Installing a computer PC computer sound card. Other methods for determining the sound card type. Looking at the Sound Card. Another method of determining the sound card manufacturer or model is by opening your computer case and physically examining the sound card. Commonly, the sound card manufacturer and model is printed on the card itself. 1 In most cases, you will only see a single sound card displayed for your PC; but if you have multiple sound cards installed, or other components (like a video card) that include sound functionality, you may see more than one entry shown in the listing. 1 Once the Device Manager has opened, you may need to click on your computer's name to expand the list of hardware and peripherals it contains. 2  Then, find the section called  Sound, video and game controllers  and double-click on it. 3  Windows 7 will show your sound card, as shown below: Best Answer: It should have sound capability, but it may not have an independent card. The way to tell: If your speaker jacks are close to the pink printer port, usb port, the blue video port, and network jack, all clustered in a small area, then you probably have a sound card built into the mother board. Right click on My Computer then Properties then Hardware Tab then Device manger the sound, video and game controllers.
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