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James Brown Posted on Apr 06, 2008

NO SOUND?!?!?!?!? im not sure if u have this problem but theres no sound and no jack for the speakers help!!!

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Dear JTBB,

It sounds like your server didn't come with sound capabilities. In my experience working with servers, I find that many of them do not come equipped with an internal sound card. This is most likely the case with yours. If you have a few extra dollars to spare, my suggestion would be to purchase a sound card from a discount computer parts store. I like to shop online at "Tigerdirect.com". There parts are very inexpensive, yet they are of good quality. You can get a good sound card there for as low as $9.99. Creative labs makes good sound blaster cards.
I hope this helps, let me know if I can assist you further.

  • Anonymous Nov 30, 2011

    Thanks Arthur Bennett. The server machine did have no sound card. But if I like to add one, how do I know what brand of sound card will work? Thanks

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