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    Why still have the Legacy I/O

    I don't remember the last time I used a parallel port, but I still frequently use the COM ports to connect older electronics to my computer. One example is the older Pronto remotes, you use software on the computer to design the graphics and then transfer your settings to the remote using the...
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    Onboard sound disabled by PCI sound card

    There's no conflict - when you plug in the PCI card, the onboard components disappear from the Device Manager. It's frustrating, cause my old machine (an XP running on the A7N8X) allowed onboard and PCI sound to co-exist.
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    Onboard sound disabled by PCI sound card

    Using an Asus K8V motherboard with onboard SoundMax sound, I'd like to use for the SoundMax for basic windows sounds, and plug in a RME Hammerfall for audio recording. However, when I plug in the RME, the SoundMax disappears from the Device Manager. Is there any know fix for this? Thanks