Need Embedded Intel Sound Card Help

[xtralongleave]

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

 

[Qdos]

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

 

[xtralongleave]

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

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

 

[aem]

Go to the Intel site and download it.

 

[xtralongleave]

Gee I hadn't thought of that

Go to the Intel site and download it.