notebook audio problems

[wizzo]

I have a Clevo notebook D22ES and the sound is not working, where can I find out what the proper audio setting should be AND how do I know if I need a new soundcard? I went to a computer store and they told me I would have to buy and EXTERNAL sound card for a notebook, is this true or is there any way of fixing/replacing the one I have?
Thank you for any info you can give.... this sucks!!

[robertmillar]

First check if the correct drivers are installed for your sound card.

[merlin_2]

have you tried the narrator option in winxp..and for a sound test type dxdiag in the run box..

[Computer_Commando]

Your computer has sound.  There is no sound card; it's a notebook computer.

This is your computer:
http://www.clevo.com.tw/products/D22ES.asp

[Flame]

On the internet, go to your computer manufacturer's website. Usually they supply a good amount of current drivers for you to grab.

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[merlin_2]

What no one  reads before they jump<snipped from website it appears...quote>. AC"97 Compliant Interface
. Advanced Wavetable Synethesizer
. Compatible Sound-Blaster PRO
. DirectSound&#8482;3D Accelerator
. Full Duplex,Virtual AC3
. Built-in 2 speakers
. Built-in microphone
has far as i aware all laptops came with sound an desktops to...even the humble amiga1200 had sound on it..