Sound when i try to install max sound it says driver not found and ac97 shuts my pc off thankyou

I assume it has an Intel chip set. down the pcchip a16 realtek ac97 driver and give it a try http://downloadnew.org/drivers/sound-card/pcchips-a16-v10a-realtek-ac97-codec-sound-driver-5950-305742.html

Check the Sound and Audio settings to make sure that the proper output device has been selected. Go to your Control Panel then Sound and Audio Devices, then the Audio tab. In that tab make sure that Default Sound Playback is set your sound card.

Goto realtek site(makers of ac97) and download the hi-definition driver ( version 1,6,0,4)Thgis will work with vista or xp as I have down graded to xp for stability reasons on mine. ( also if you need the video driver visit ati.com and download the radeon x bundle)

Try downloading the AC97 HD Audio Codecs and reinstalling over what you have.

Post your results or any additional errors back here.

You will need to install the audio drivers after installing the xp. These drivers will be provided in the cd given by the PC maker or can be easily searched and downloaded from the internet.

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try ac97 for realtek driver

from this website http://www.softwarepatch.com/utilities/ac97.html ,,download it

Brilliant!!!  A Huge thankyou.  Even the Gigabyte site didn't make sense to me.  You have saved my bacon.  
I extracted it, ran setup, extracted the WDM driver, ran setup and VIOLA!  Sound!  Very cool.  

try this link

http://www.opendrivers.com/freedownload/234119/hp-compaq-notebook-conexant-cx20468-31-ac97-audio-driver-6.13.10.8340-b-windows-2000-xp-download.html

You have one of two reason for this problem. The AC97 is your sound device in your PC. When windows went to use the AC97 either the device it self is defective or the software somehow became corrupt.
Lets check the driver in your PC. Left click the start button, slide up to & open control panel, open System icon. System Properties window will open. Click the hardware tab, than click the device manager button. Scroll down to the + sign next to Sound, video and game conreoller. Do you see a yellow ! point any where? If your answer is yes than your sound device AC97 needs the driver software re-installed. You did not post the model number of your PC or the manufacture's name for your PC.
Ex: Acer, Dell, Hp ect.
Model numbers ex: Aspire E500, Inspiron 530, Pavilion a6450z ect.
With that information I can go to their web site & find your correct (possible updated) software for your AC97 sound driver.
I can guid you to the web site & have you download the driver software & save it on your PC. (untill than).
Your PC came with a manual & Cd's. You can load each cd & search for the sound driver for your AC97 sound card. Once found you can install the sound cards software for your version of windows.
If you post the requested information I will find your needed software.

If you have more questions feel free to ask.

Have a great weekend!
Mike

Before installing the AC97 software drivers, open System than click the Hardware tab than click Device manager. Scroll down to Sound, video & game controllers. Do you see a yellow ! point? If so than your drivers do need to be reinstalled. I could send you to Asus's site but they are a bit out dated so go here for updated drivers. The first one listed under Description will do just fine.
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
When you open the sound, video & game controller find AC97 & uninstall by right clicking on AC97 & uninstall. Only the AC97, leave the rest alone. Restart the PC than install the new drivers that you saved to your hard drive.
Check driver installed by opening controll panel than open Sound & Audio Device icon. Under Audio tab Realtek AC97 should be listed than click the Voice tab & the same should be listed.
Test both Audio & Mic functions. If either fail your intergrated controller could be defective. Lets hope everything works fine.
Please vote...
Asus's driver download site for your P4P800.
http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
Fill in under "Please Select the Product".
Motherboard
Socket 478
P4P800
Than click GO