NEW WINDOWS INSTALL, Do i need driv

Hi, I am new to these forums so please be patient with me. I just reformatted my pc and just put on windows xp pro. Do I need sound drivers for my audio to work? Right now, with no drivers, it doesn't work. But the last time I had formatted I hadn't installed drivers and the sound worked perfectly.
I have a Sound Blaster Audigy card, think its gamer or mp3+, because Audigy told me that i should install either Gamer or MP3+ drivers on their site.
Thanx
Ibrahim Jadoon

yes you need drivers. last time you had it in, you probably let windows automatically find the right drivers for it.

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