How to Update SigmaTel Audio Drivers on Your Intel Desktop Board

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As a user of an Intel desktop board with integrated audio capabilities, it's essential to keep your sound drivers up-to-date to ensure optimal performance from your computer's speakers or external devices connected via the AC'97 port. This article will walk you through the process of updating SigmaTel Audio Drivers on Windows XP 64-bit and earlier versions.

Why Update Your SigmaTelflag|alttext

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Updating audio drivers can resolve various issues such as:

* Distorted sound quality

* Crackling or popping sounds during playback

* Inability to access volume controls in the Control Panel

Preparation Before Installation

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Before proceeding, ensure that your computer meets the following requirements:

1. You are running Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later.

2. Your Intel Desktop Board supports one of the following SigmaTel audio chipsets: Sigmatel 9220, 9221, 9221D, 9223, 9227, or 9274D.

Downloading and Installing Updates

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### Step 1 - Downloading the Drivers

To download the latest SigmaTelflag|alttext drivers for your Intel Desktop Board:

1. Open Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

2. Type `http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx?&LangEng&OSWindows*` in the address bar and press Enter.

3. Click on 'Chipset' under 'Product Categories.'

4. Select your processor type (e.g., Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor).

5. Under 'Operating System,' choose Windows XP x64 bit *or* earlier version depending upon what you're running.

### Step 2 - Installing the Drivers

After downloading the drivers, follow these steps:

1. Double-click on the downloaded .exe file to launch the installation wizard.

2. Follow all prompts until prompted with a 'Intel(R) Audio Driver' dialog box.

3. Select 'Next.'

4. Intel Audio Studio will be installed along with SigmaTel audio driver updates.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

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If you encounter any problems during or after installing the drivers, try these troubleshooting steps:

1. Restart your computer .

2. Uninstall and reinstall the latest audio drivers using Device Manager.

3. If issues persist, consider rolling back to a previous version of Windows or seeking professional help from an authorized Intel Support Center.

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By following this guide, you should now have updated SigmaTelflag|alttext audio drivers installed on your Intel Desktop Board running Windows XP x64-bit or earlier versions. Remember that keeping your computer's sound drivers up-to-date is crucial for optimal performance and to resolve any potential issues related to distorted or poor-quality audio output.

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