K7VZA audio problem

[mattmorgan]

i have a elitegroup k7vza mother board with on board sound, i would like the onboard sound card to be used for the moment because it will do the job i require which is to simply listen to my Mp3's, however the operatiing system wont detected it, i've tried Xp, Win2000, and 98, which leaves me to one conclusion, that i must have not done something right when i built it. i've checked the manual and bios, for obvious answers, but have found none, i have made sure that the onboard sound chip is switched on in the bios, and i have searched the manual the best i know how to find a jumper that i need to move or and option i have to use, but i have come up empty, the manufactures arent interested, can any body help?

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[DrZaius]

Have you installed the needed VIA audio drivers?

[mattmorgan]

i've tried, but it wont install to anything as it hasnt dectected new hardware, so the program installs the drivers to the system directery but doesnt enable the component.

[DrZaius]

It could be a faulty board, ECS has been known to have major quality problems. A Hercules Game Surround Muse LT sound card will give you better quality sound for only $14 @ NewEgg if the onboard sound can't be used.