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,

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