this is the output of lspci # lspci 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82810E DC-133 GMCH [Graphics Memory Controller Hub] (rev 03) 00:01.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82810E DC-133 CGC [Chipset Graphics Controller] (rev 03) 00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801AA PCI Bridge (rev 02) 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801AA ISA Bridge (LPC) (rev 02) 00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801AA IDE (rev 02) 00:1f.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801AA USB (rev 02) 00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801AA SMBus (rev 02) 00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801AA AC'97 Audio (rev 02) 01:0a.0 Ethernet controller: National Semiconductor Corporation DP83815 (MacPhyter) Ethernet Controller I've notice that I have no /dev/dsp which a friend brought to my attention is this needed for sound as well.