SoundBlaster MCV Sound Card Not Supported by Windows 3.1 (83824)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q83824

SUMMARY

The sound card drivers that ship with Windows 3.1 do not support the SoundBlaster MCV sound card. The card works with MS-DOS, but not with Windows 3.1.

MORE INFORMATION

The SoundBlaster MCV sound card was designed for use with the IBM Micro Channel architecture. The card functions properly with MS-DOS, but in Windows 3.1 after installing any of the Windows 3.1 sound drivers, all Setup options are unavailable (dimmed). Additionally, all abilities to play sound are unavailable, or the following message appears:
No recording or playback devices are present
None of the drivers shipped with Windows 3.1 will work properly with the SoundBlaster MCV.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2003
Keywords:KB83824
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