Hardware

Recently I formatted a system. The system specifications where nice though it had a Foxconn motherboard.

I don't know if you are aware of that company but I wasn't.

So after installing Windows Xp with Service pack 3 integrated.

After the installation, windows did not recognize the onboard audio device. The specific Foxconn motherboard uses a Realtek chip with AC97 high definition audio.

So I tried everything, re-install, format and install but that did not solve it.

I installed UAA windows drivers but neither that solve the problem.

The sound device was unknown and windows device manager showed it with questionmark.

So I tried again with something I read on a forum. I downloaded the Realtek AC97 drivers from the Realtek website.

Then installed them, rebooted and TADA!! there was sound!

Keep in mind that before that I downloaded the drivers that where on Foxconn's website.

Conclusion: Don't buy Foxconn motherboard :-)

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Should You Upgrade Your Hardware PC?
By Tony C. Gevano

What if you found that your computer is out of date? You probably want to upgrade your computer since you have no choice to do so. Your works depend on your hardware computer upgrade. That’s how you going to have a good result.

But before you make any further step, try to learn about your computer. Search all options and ask for advice. Only after this you can go and buy a new component. It’s also useful to check if you really need an upgrade.