Windows: Find out the built-in sound card

In this practical tip you will learn how to find out your built-in sound card under Windows.

Find out the built-in sound card in Windows

1. In the Windows search, type in "Device Manager". In Windows 7 you can find the Windows search via the Windows start icon. In Windows 8, press the Windows key to open the Metro overview. Just type in "Device Manager" there.
2. In the opened "Device Manager" double click on "Audio, Video and Game Controllers".
3. Right click on your sound card. Choose "Settings".
4. Click on the "Details" tab.
5. Here you can, for example, select the manufacturer instead of the device description. For example, you can find out the manufacturer of the sound card.

Another practical tip tells you how to install a sound card.