I have a IBM Netvista PC with an built-in sound card that I am trying to find sound drivers for. XP PRO sees the card as a: "Intel 82801 BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller". NOTE: The card works properly in XP.

In 98, the Everest software sees the sound card as s: "Intel 82801BA ICH2X AC'97 Audio Controller [C-0]".

Here is what I have tried so far:

Most of the AC'97 drivers that I can find on DriverGuide. The best I could do is making everything sound like Alvin and the Chipmonks with the worst requiring a OS reload. NOTE: I have not downloaded ALL of them, but since most seem to have the same file, etc. it seems to be a very moot point.

I have been to IBM and while their site and tried all their sound drivers without any luck. Even tried some that weren't for the 6792 PC and used their auto-detection software. BUT, nothing worked.

I have been to Intel looking for anything since it might be some weird hybrid based on/off the 845 Chipset that might be of use and didn't find anything.

I looked around for the Avance Logic and RealTek drivers and had the same luck as Driverguide.

So, I am running out of options. Anyone have any ideas and going to another OS isn't an option.

Support Information:
Device Type: Sound Card
Manufacturer: Intel
Model: 82801BA ICH2X AC'97 Audio Controller [C-0]
Interface: Other
Operating System: Windows 98
Age of Device: Not specified
FCCID:

Find it on DriverGuide (http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?action=srch&sm=b&aax=&qa6=496&qa5=19&qa7=1300&dp=3&qm0=82801BA+ICH2X+AC%2797+Audio+Controller+%5BC-0%5D&jmd=and&fzz=d) | Find it with Google (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Intel+Sound+Card++82801BA+ICH2X+AC%2797+Audio+Co ntroller+%5BC-0%5D+Windows+98+) | Research manufacturer Intel (http://members.driverguide.com/index.php?action=getinfo&companyid=496)

Everest is not identifying the audio chipset properly. Post a complete summary from Everest or try these other id softwares:

Belarc Advisor from www.belarc.com (a little more simple to use than Everest but not as good about identifying a place to find the driver).
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Everest is not identifying the audio chipset properly. Post a complete summary from Everest or try these other id softwares:

Belarc Advisor from www.belarc.com (a little more simple to use than Everest but not as good about identifying a place to find the driver).
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A 3rd program is AIDA32 it's a professional system information, diagnostics and benchmarking program for Windows platforms. It extracts details of all components of the PC. It can display information on the screen, print it, or save it to file in various formats like HTML, CSV or XML. For corporate users, AIDA32 Enterprise offers command-line switches, network audit and audit statistics, remote system information and network management. You can choose your download link from here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download183.htmltks

thank you very very much