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Sound card is an add on card (mostly PCI card) for a computer that has hardware to process sound/audio input and output to and from the computer. Most of the PC motherboards have generic sound chip on board also to process sound but many not give you as good quality and sound options what a good quality add on card can provide. Most common sound cards are made by Creative.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt doesn't need one. You only need one if the on-board audio chipset does not fulfil your audio requirements or the motherboard does not come with an integrated audio chipset (most do these days). If you are an audio engineer the on-board audio chipset is unlikely to meet your needs.
Without an audio chipset, your computer would not be able to produce any audio beyond primitive beeps. The audio chipset is dedicated to digital-analog/analog-digital conversions. The quality of that conversion is entirely dependent upon the quality of the chipset, in addition to the usual interconnections between the computer and the audio sources.
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∙ 7y agoA sound card adds sound capabilities to a computer.
The original PCs only had rudimentary sound support. The main purpose for that little bit of sound support was to signal error codes. However, programmers were able to reprogram the channel of the interval timer that was connected to the speaker to get it to operate at different rates. It didn't sound that good, and there was only one sound channel, but music was possible.
Adding a sound card adds several abilities. They typically add an FM synthesizer to emulate a number of instruments, a D/A converter to convert digital signals into sound -- enabling the ability to play and record digitized sounds, a MIDI interface to allow MIDI instruments to be used with the computer, and a game port for joysticks and flight controllers. Plus you can hook a sound card to an external amplifier and play through good speakers.
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∙ 13y agoTo transfer sound to another device from your cpu.
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∙ 13y agoThey are not required for the basic operation of a computer, and many computers do not in fact have one.
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What is a sound driver?
Listening to audio from a computer system requires a sound card. With the right type of sound card, you can turn a standard computer into a multimedia entertainment system. In order to make the sound card actually work, you'll also need a sound card driver. Various sound card manufacturers provide you with drivers that are made to make their devices perform.
Were do you get a sound driver?
Most computers come pre-installed with a sound card. This component allows you to listen to any audio coming from your computer or record audio into your system. Each sound card has its own specific driver to make it work successfully on a computer's operating system. Usually, a sound card will come fully equipped with an installation CD that includes the sound card driver. This driver directs the data connections to and from your sound card and the computer's operating system. And you can download a sound driver from the Interenet.Also,below the related link is not a bad choice for you if you need it.
What item of computer hardware is necessary to playback music on a computer?
Sound card also known as audio card is the main hardware for computer's input and output of sound. The sound card as stated can receive and transmit the sound but have to have audio speakers attached to the card. As for the input you can connect a microphone and another source of sound (tv, music system, etc).
Purchased souyou install a newly purchased sound card into your computer but upon rebooting you find that the new device is not recognized by the system moreover your modem which has always worked?
the sound card has a defect. or maybe you rebooted your computer improperly... , maybe the sound card is not compatible to your computer...
Is a sound card is attached in the inside a computer's speaker?
No, the sound card is attached to the motherboard of the computer.
Which of the following will you require to hear music on your computer?
sound card
What does your computers sound card do?
Your computer's sound card controls the sound coming out of your speakers. When your sound card is damaged, your sound will be distorted.
What is one part of the computer that is no longer mandatory?
sound card.
Will I need a new sound card for my computer if I am getting a new headset?
If your computer has a sound card there is no need to purchase a new one.
What is the function of sound card?
The purpose of a sound card on a computer is for sound to be output through speakers or headphones. The sound card works by converting digital data to sound.
Can you send sound from a computer sound card into a amplifier?
Yes
Why does your computer sound play then stop?
You may need a new sound card if this keeps happening. If you have a warranty on your computer, you can contact the manufacturer to determine if they can replace the sound card.
