Seems you need this: (assuming your MB is ver 3.1) " VIA AC'97 Codec Sound Driver" I'd get all the drivers on the following page and archive them if you can figure out if they match your MB revision. <http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Downloads/ProductsDetail_Download.aspx?detailid=240&DetailName=Driver&DetailDesc=K7VMM%20%20%20(V3.1)&CategoryID=1&MenuID=82&LanID=0> AKA: <http://preview.tinyurl.com/5t5oup> Click on the "New" link on that page to find out how to find your revision number. Or follow the bread crumbs at the following link: <http://www.ecs.com.tw/extra/productinfo/index.htm> Rick Glazier From: "em zirek" >With that being said, I am having a time at solving this one. I did a CLEAN install (all the way to re-partitioning the HD) and I have no sound. clipped. Mine is a generic build of an AMD 1.3Ghz Duron, ECS K7VMM+ sd/drr - w/net and Sound, vid, Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com