A: In most cases, you need to disable existing sound devices before
installing new ones. According to my sources, the CRD4237B-3 is an
audio chip that's built into the motherboard. You must disable this
device before the new sound card can operate.
I believe the proper solution is to start your CMOS Setup routine,
find the Integrated Peripherals section, and locate the Onboard Audio Chip
entry. Disable the onboard audio, save your changes, and reboot.
If the chip is still listed in the Device Manager, try removing it and
rebooting. Once the on-board audio device is removed, you should
be able to install and configure the new sound card properly.
Sound Off
Did the little yellow speaker that controls audio
volume disappear from your taskbar's
system tray? If so, open the Multimedia Control Panel. Under the
Audio tab, check the "Show volume control on the taskbar" option in the
Playback section (in Win98, the option is at the bottom of the dialog box).
Click on OK, and the yellow speaker should return. If not, try reinstalling
your audio driver and then repeat these
steps.
SOURCE: Zdnet and Computer Currents