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I would go with the second one shown... which is the latest version 10.0.13 of the "Intel Chipset Device Software (INF update utility)" even though it probably includes support for newer chipset hardware than your machine has. The other two packages don't apply to you.
I know about the Realtek driver for the onboard ALC888 sound chip you have. Yes, that's the right driver for that hardware.The rest of the stuff namely the Realtek audio I will have to go to Realtek for an update for that, ALC888 I know.
But in just looking for info on your small USB-powered speakers I saw a link for "drivers" for the speakers, which didn't really make sense. That's what I was questioning, as to whether this was nonsense or significant.
Well, it's possible the speakers are simply blown out (from some noise or extreme voltage sent to it) and are truly just dead... even though the green power light is lit.And speakers, I will be looking for new ones tomorrow just in case.
And right clicking the speaker icon reveals headphones and speaker icons saying Realtek HD Audio, not plugged in, no other devices showing.
If sound is not critical to you (and these $10 speakers suggest it's not critical to you), I'd honestly just pick up another inexpensive set at Best Buy or Radio Shack or Fry's or MicroCenter or TigerDirect or whatever electronics store is nearby. I suspect your current audio problems with "not plugged in" from that lime green jack even though the 3.5mm cable from the speakers is actually plugged in, well I suspect it will all magically disappear and you'll once again have sound from your new speakers.