ISA Non-Plug and Play Sound Cards Are Not Detected (279819)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q279819

SUMMARY

Microsoft Windows XP does not provide native support for ISA non-Plug and Play devices, including sound cards.

It is sometimes possible to obtain limited functionality from an ISA non-Plug and Play sound card if the card manufacturer offers Microsoft Windows Driver Model (WDM) driver support. Use the Add New Hardware Wizard to install the WDM driver. If it is installed successfully, the sound card will produce sound.

MORE INFORMATION

Even if the the WDM driver can be installed, functionality will be limited to audio files that do not use Digital Rights Management (DRM). DRM support must be provided by the driver.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/27/2006
Keywords:kbHardware kbinfo kbsound KB279819
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