Abit does not like Soundblaster?

[milkymilk]

I heard that Abit mobos dont support soundblasters, is that true? Because I've been wanting to get an Abit mobo but since i heard this i dunno what to get.

[Jimstep]

I haven't heard that before. Can't see why a motherboard would care what you plug into it's slots.

[Klae_Again]

I have an Abit-KG7, and it does _not_ like the SB Live! 5.1 I have plugged into it, although with much fiddling :D I was able to flog it into working. Check out http://www.viahardware.com for good faqs which contain compatibility lists for some Abit motherboards.


Good Luck.

[mike_in_katy]

I have the P4 Abit BW7 (Intel chipset) mobo. I installed the Sound Blaster 5.1, disabled the on-board audio, and it worked great first crack outa the barrel. Running W2K.

[Lycia]

Originally posted by mike_in_katy
I have the P4 Abit BW7 (Intel chipset) mobo. I installed the Sound Blaster 5.1, disabled the on-board audio, and it worked great first crack outa the barrel. Running W2K.

VIA chipsets were having a problem with SBlive! more infor here:

http://www.viahardware.com/686bfaq.shtm

[mike_in_katy]

Another reason to stick with Intel chipsets!

[suprsheep2]

um, I have no idea what you are talking about. I have an abit VH6-2 and my soundblaster card works great. Just disable the onboard sound in the bios.

[steve.p]

abit KT7A-R M/B,via KT133A ,chipset ,one or two teathing probs
but after looking arond the net/forums found the answers i needed ,works good.