No driver for Multimedia audio device

[magic_plank]

I cant find it...a search for my specific board turnns up nothing, but i dont know the name of the series.

[GX1_Man]

Try here:

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_detail.php?UID=116&kind=1

[magic_plank]

Ok, I wasn't sure what to download, so I downloaded the sound driver. It didnt look like mine but I fugured it was wirth a try, however, once I had downloaded it I tried to run it, I get a load of questionmarks where it looks like there should be text, and what looks like the install directory is listed as

C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox

What should I do next? I'm at a loss....

[GX1_Man]

That sound driver is the one listed for that motherboard model.

Check to see where you are downloading it to. Why not just make a new directory call Stuff and put it there?

[magic_plank]

ok, I extracted it to a new directory, and ran the setup file. An error message pops up saying
"Software not supported by this OS"
I downloaded the 9x/ME/2000/xp file, not the NT one.

[magic_plank]

Ive been searching for hours, I heard of the i810_audio driver, but can't find anywhere to download it. Intel  support site does not have a generic AC '97 audio driver, I have to know the chipset of my board, how do I find out?

[GX1_Man]

ok, Belarc Adviso gives the specific motherboard;

Board: Micro-Star Inc. [highlight]MS-6178 1.0[/highlight]Bus Clock: 66 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 62710 05/20/99

You already know the board.

[magic_plank]

Sorry for the late reply, I was away.

After looking closer, I see that intel only supports intel boards, and recommends going to the manufacturers website, which I already have but to no avail.

So, I have tried to directly contact MSI, they offered email address for sales (no) marketing (no) and website enquiries (no, but close enough)

So i have emailed the webmaster in a last ditch attempt to sort this out. This is the last driver I need to get my system completely functional and its taking the longest to find

[magic_plank]

ok, I got a reply, and after specifically asking for one that was compatible for windows 98 first edition, I go t the same one GX_1 linked me to which doesn't support it.

heeeeeeeelp

I shall be old and grey before I sort this out

[GX1_Man]

Try www.driverguide.com

Registration is free and painless. Have all appropriate model numbers nearby.

[magic_plank]

This was the first place I looked. I'm not a member, but downloads are free if you choose to view a series of ads instead. I couldn't find anything for me

[GX1_Man]

ok, I got a reply, and after specifically asking for one that was compatible for [highlight]windows 98 first edition[/highlight], I go t the same one GX_1 linked me to which doesn't support it.

This may continue to be a problem for you.

[2k_dummy]

Go here:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_detail.php?UID=116&kind=1
Scroll to bottom of page and try that driver (9x/me.....)

[magic_plank]

Thats the one that I was linked to.

I cant afford an upgrade of OS, but I was thinking I could get an old sound card that has support for windows 98?

he problem there would be finding one and a driver.

[magic_plank]

Recieved an email today after further correspondance with MSI;

Dear Matthew,

I believe you need at least Windows 98SE. We have some old driver CDs
around.

Please send a SAE to:

<address removed>


Please include a copy of this email with your letter. And we will post one
to you.

Progress, I suppose