I've run 'sndconfig' on a Compaq Deskpro (no other model info was found) and the default choice offered was Soundblaster Pro. I chose it, now the sound works. Where else besides the 'dmesg' report could I look to see exactly how the system (Mandrake 8.0) detected and configured the sound hardware? For Video information, the SuperProbe command is available which tells quite a bit about the video hardware detected, I'm wondering about an equivalent program or method for sound hardware. =====Keith __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/