Quote Originally Posted by Brahmzy
OK, I tried the newer sound drivers. Yes, the boot time is definitely better, BUT there is still a feeling of slowness. Completely uninstall the drivers and disable in BIOS and you'll be very surprised at the difference between even these new drivers and none at all.

So, I installed an audigy SE that I got new for $16 and wow-much better. No speed problem, perfect response in Windows . Problem are gone for $16-$20. The sound is MUCH better. I did quite a long audio comparison and I can say the $20 Audigy SE completely blows away the onboard sound in low-end bass response and clarity in the highs. It is a VERY noticable difference. Don't even waste your time with the onboard sound on this mobo-it is absolute crap. Drivers can't fix something like that - it is what it is (CRAP.)

Amazing a $215 board has sound this bad. Amazing.
I have a similar feeling thats why i said it isnt 100% perfect, looks like they took care of the PnP or whatever conflict there was at boot time. or at least most of it.

but still browsing folders is quicker when the HD audio is disbaled in bios, or when the drivers are not installed at all. and i understand what u mean about overall "feel" of slowness (like IE not jumping blazing fast, and seems like HDD working at it a little)

I think this is still an imperfect job. and i might try your solution and buy an Audigy. (or i might just disable the "click" for start navigation in windows sound system, but still there is that "feeling" something wont be 100%.
i dont have a sound card to test it yet.