How do I find out what sound card I'm using and if it's compatible with DirectX?

You can find out what sound card your computer's using, by doing the following:


 * You can try looking at your system information.
 *  Windows XP 
 * Method 1
 * Start button.
 * Click "Run".
 * Type in "dxdiag" and click "ok".
 *  Windows Vista 
 * Method 1
 * Click the Start button.
 * Type in "dxdiag" and press enter.


 * You shouldn't need to worry about the sound card being DirectX compatible, as most sound cards are.