Andrew Hodgson wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a Dell XPS410 which I got with a Creative sound blaster (this
> will be the last time I ever buy Creative).
>
> When upgrading to Vista, I had issues with the Creative/Dell specific
> drivers (as this is an OEM card). On Windows 7, I believe I will have
> just as much trouble, so I want to ditch the card and use the on-board
> audio (which I believe already works with Windows 7).
>
> I opened the case, but I am visually impaired, and not sure how to
> open the part of the case to get the cards out - do I need to unscrew
> anything to do this? Also, there is a cable that goes from the
> Soundblaster to the front of the computer - presumably for the front
> audio ports, which I do use. If I remove this plug from the card,
> where does it need to plug into on the motherboard in order to provide
> the onboard sound connection for these jacks?
>
> Thanks.
> Andrew.
Andrew,
You probably should find a nine pin connector near the sound card slot.
I had the opposite situation with my xps630. I just installed a creative
card to replace the onboard sound. For me the front panel audio cable
connected along the corner edge of the motherboard near the PCI slots.
Its hard to see, but "<----Front Panel" should be written on the board
adjacent to the connector.
In my case, "front panel audio" was written on the cable as well. I only
mention that because the link Pen provided for 710 service manual
doesn't show a front panel audio connector on the board. Strange. See
what's written on the cable and go from there.
George
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