Need Embedded Intel Sound Card Help  


  1. xtralongleave
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    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.




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

    It's very possible there is no specific W7 driver if your Dell machine is getting just a little long in the tooth
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  4. xtralongleave
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    I'm not sure what you mean... I can't even see the sound card when Win 7 loads...

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

    It's very possible there is no specific W7 driver if your Dell machine is getting just a little long in the tooth
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  6. aem
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    Go to the Intel site and download it. :)
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  7. xtralongleave
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    Gee I hadn't thought of that

    aem said:
    Go to the Intel site and download it. :)
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