As you have a fresh install, have you done a system update with your update
manager or with Synaptic Package Manager ?
(btw, the sound card is reconized,
https://h-node.org/soundcards/view/en/121/Intel-Corporation-NM10-ICH7-Family-High-Definition-Audio-Controller--rev-02-
check your settings
Hi ;-)
What does alsa mixer show you when type in a terminal
< code> $ alsamixer
you will have a window like here :
https://trisquel.info/fr/forum/pas-de-son#comment-111841
if your sound is muted read the instructions
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Audio/Alsamixer
to see what soundcard you have
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