Use Intel drivers instead of Crystal

Thanks for the help Jim. I tried out your steps, but I ran into a problem on this one:

"Select Intel, and then select "Intel AC 97 Audio Controller". XP replaces the SigmaTel driver with the Intel AC97"

The only manufacturers listed are CH Products, Cirrus Logic, ESS Technology, and ThrustMaster. Intel isn't listed there. Do you know if I can download the "Intel AC 97 Audio Controller" separately and then install it at this spot with the "Have Disk..." button?

Thanks again.
CT

Cap,

here are the directions for doing it with the Sigmatel driver. Perhaps you can adapt some of this to your Crystal.


> Go to Start/Control Panel/System/ Hardware tab, then click on Device Manager. Go down to Sound, Video, and Game controllers and right click on SigmaTel. Choose properties.
> Go to the Driver tab and click on Update Driver.
> Answer "No" to the Windows Update question.
> Choose "Install From List or specific location".
> Hit next and then choose "Don't Search, I will choose driver I want to install".
> You will get a list of Sigmatel drivers. Uncheck the box that says "show compatible hardware".
> Select Intel, and then select "Intel AC 97 Audio Controller". XP replaces the SigmaTel driver with the Intel AC97.
> To reinstall the SigmaTel just select "Rollback Driver".

Jim

Oh yeah, and I just checked my C:\windows\system32\drivers directory and the ac97intc.sys file is there. No idea how to switch over from the cwawdm.sys file to this though...

I would think if you download a driver you could use the upgrade driver wizard to install 'from a specific location'.

Also, there is an Avance AC'97 driver for Crystal.

Jim

The problem is that all I have is the .sys and the wizard wants an .inf file...