[RESOLVED] ADI981A Driver

[Midknyte]

Is it the "Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated Audio?

Yes. That is what you asked for.

Is there a site I can just download the ADI981A driver w/o joining something?

http://support.dell.com/support/down...1&fileid=67126

[pipercub]

When I click on the file I get this message: Important note. When selecting "install now" you must select "open". The only choices I get when doing this is "run" "save" "cancel" or "help". I tried selecting "run" just to see and get a message"Error installing ikernal.exe (0x10000). I tried to find a read only file to see if there were any special instructions but had no luck. When I start the computer I get a message that says "found new multimedia" and when it starts loading the driver (I guess that is what it is doing) it says "AC'97 Realtec Audio" and after running awhile it says "Cannot copy file SOUNDMAN.EXE".

[Dan Penny]

Here's another lead;

http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/drivers/132/132379.htm

Click on the highlighted sa10sndx.exe file, scroll down and enter the test in the box.

[pipercub]

Thanks for the reply!
I followed the instructions and it started to load soundmax. A screen came up "Driver not found. Reboot your system and run this setup again." I have been there before. Then I get a screen that says "Launched C:\docume~1\admini~1\locals~1\temp\sa10sndx.exe." and it asks me to reboot. So when I reboot I get the same "found new hardware Realtek AC'97 audio." And it starts loading then a screen comes up "Cannot copy file SOUNDMAN.EXE."

[Dan Penny]

Hmm..... Well, the link in Midknyte's post above should work. I was simply offering an alternate source.

[pipercub]

I know you like to find solutions to problems but I am giving up on this. Either I am not giving you the info you need or there is some other problem. I put an old Soundblaster card in. I really do appreciate all the help!