I'm pretty tired and I need my audio BAAAAAD! I've visited many forums, tweaked a lotta stuff and resorted to what caused this problem... reformating with xp pro. I installed all the drivers specified on the Gateway website, (because I have a gateway 7422gx) and I've run out of ideas. The website has told me that the motherboard is of gateway manufacture. No idea what to do, any help would be much appreciated! Thanks again! :)