A Colleague's Computer Has an Integrated Sound Card That Your

question 24

Multiple Choice

A colleague's computer has an integrated sound card that your colleague wishes to upgrade. They install a new graphics adapter using a PCIx bus, but when they plug speakers to the new adapter, it does not work (even during boot up) . Which step did this colleague forget?

• A)To install the Graphics Adapter device drivers.
• B)To disable the PCIx sound card.
• C)To install the latest Windows service pack.
• D)To disable the onboard sound card.

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