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07 Dec 2009   #1

Win 7 Ultimate
 
 
Need Embedded Intel Sound Card Help

Hi --

Forgive me if this post is redundant, I searched this forum before I posted...

I am performing a clean install to Win 7 Ultimate on an older Dell Precision 530. Running into the usual driver errors and have one that I can't locate...

I need a Win 7-compatible driver for a Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller. It is a sound card that is embedded into the motherboard. I have searched for days but cannot locate a driver that works. The few I found said they work but do not...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance.




Ryan

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07 Dec 2009   #2

W7 x64
3rd Rock from the Sun
 
 

Try installing the drivers you found in Vista or XP compatability mode.

It's very possible there is no specific Windows 7 driver if your Dell machine is getting just a little long in the tooth
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07 Dec 2009   #3

Win 7 Ultimate
 
 

I'm not sure what you mean... I can't even see the sound card when Win 7 loads...

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Qdos View Post
Try installing the drivers you found in Vista or XP compatability mode.

It's very possible there is no specific Windows 7 driver if your Dell machine is getting just a little long in the tooth
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07 Dec 2009   #4
aem

Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
 
 

Go to the Intel site and download it.
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07 Dec 2009   #5

Win 7 Ultimate
 
 

Gee I hadn't thought of that

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by aem View Post
Go to the Intel site and download it.
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