Adrian C writes:

Samuel M. Goldwasser wrote:

Is there an entry for 'Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio'?
Yes, but it seems to predate the latest version.
Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio
3/5/2004
5.10.0.5010

There *may* be a fix regarding something that installing service pack3
did (or didn't do), or it could indeed be something broken on the
chipset.

Even if you boot from a linux boot CD (or install windows 7) and find
the sound working with that, I'd spring for a cheapie $7 soundcard -
it's not worth spending time if other more $$$ things are being
displaced from your interest.

IMO There are only a few onboard chipsets that are good in quality -
the rest, including realtek, tend to be rather noisy.

That's my feeling at this point. I'm also not that fussy as long as
it sounds decent. I don't need to shake the foundation.

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