After i reformat my dell optiplex 380... then install the correct audio driver.. my audio is now not working... please advise on how i can fix it.. thanks

reload the audio an chipset drivers

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/optiplex-380/drivers/advanced

If you are using external speakers, the speakers must have a power adapter to power the speakers.

try another k/b or update usb driver. if not try to reinstall windows.

sound card may have failed or the default sound drivers were changed or muted. have to look at control panel hardware sound card link. check that system sounds is in the default box configuration.

there is a box that identifies what sound applications you have and there is a System Sounds default that needs to be selected.

Which specific model is the Optiplex 380 and what OS is installed on the computer? Does your computer have a graphics card installed or are you using the on-motherboard graphics?

Most of the Optiplex drivers are available here: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/Product/optiplex-380 . Use the drop down menu to select your OS. Expand the section labeled video for the Dell drivers. If you are using the on-board graphics, use the Intel Graphics driver. Otherwise, you need the one for the manufacturer of your video card. Note: Dell has the drivers for the NVidia and AMD cards that were installed on some models. If you have upgraded or added a new card, get the drivers from the manufacturer.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

If you go to this site, you can get all of the drivers for the Optiplex GX 520. Please make sure you select the correct version of Windows that you are running (Windows XP, Vista, or 7). Then, select "Audio" from the drop-down list, and download the driver for ADI 198x Integrated Audio.


If you're running Windows XP, you can just click here to go directly to the driver download.

Once you download the driver, just double-click the file to start the installer.

Hi.

Here the link to dell download page:

Dell - Drivers and Downloads

I found the driver on dell downloads Just punch in you computer and click on audio and to will pop up. I just downloaded the first one and it worked after it loaded