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AC 97 may work, but HD Audio would be preferable. Is it Realtek, Sigmatel, or??
Where and how did you get it? Did it come with your motherboard? Right click the file and look at the properties. If it came with your motherboard, I'd install it.
HD audio is likely to be superior. See if you get any sound from those jacks.
The recent Gigabyte MB I just installed says this:
The front panel audio header supports HD by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5 .
Features and fidelity, with the edge going to HD.