Some basic advice: Start by going to start/run and type: dxdiag.exe Runa " ALL " tests including video for some drivers may be in conflict with your audio kernel drivers. If everything looks fine, try switching the slot in which you have your audio card installed. Robert W. Smith [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>