That's easy. Head to the maker's web site and see what they offer.
But the most often causes I encounter or out of date motherboard and BIOS when the lockup happens on sound. And all too often on home builts that appear to have zero support out there.
Then again it could be heat related. But I can't find what machine this is.
Bob
MY granddaughter is mad about the Sims and since I have upgraded to Windows 7 akthough it works fins 95% of the time occasionally the gameplay freezes although there is still sound. According to the Sims site I need to update my Sound Card but I am pretty sure I have the latest drivers. Is there a way I can check compatability of my sound card. I have an ATI High Definition Audio Device with Creative SB X-Fi. My driver is 7.11.0.7703 updated in January 2010. Any advice would be welcome

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