no problem w/ the noob. We all were there once.
Just be sure the correct driver for the interface you want to use is highlighted and any others ain't. I forget the process - whether the asio highlighted interface moves to the top or not. But open the options>audio>drivers panel (I think that is right - I'm not at my music computer right now) and deselect the wrong driver, select the right one and close down the panel and SONAR. Reopen and see if the correct choice sticks.
What happens when using the built-in soundcard for SONAR etc. is youtube, error sounds etc. in all sorts of formats gets used. A music interface might not cope w/ 8 bits, 16 kHz sounds and other odd formats. The best solution is to have your internal computer soundcard play those sounds while your music interface only does SONAR and other pro music programs. Otherwise they can get confused switching to the odd formats and back.
Some say to disable the internal card completely so it doesn't interfer. But even the ms warnings are in odd formats. If your "you've got mail" sample plays through your music system, it can cause problems. In my music computer I still use the internal card for such sounds, tho the speakers aren't usually powered up (whith some other outboard I don't often turn on). I never missed the bonks and whatnot, esp. through my mains. besides, unless necessary it is better not to have your music computer playing games or hooked up to the internet and watching cute cat videos or porn. All kinds of interrupts as well as having to reinstall from your OS up if something slips by. And it will.
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