I've tried installing the ALSA drivers by downloading the latest cvs files and installing as guided on the ALSA website(can't post the link). It appears to be compiling and installing properly. But when i go to insert the module it spits out this error message:

[root@mandy alsa-driver-1.0.5a]# modprobe snd-emu10k1
/lib/modules/2.4.22-10mdk/kernel/sound/pci/emu10k1/snd-emu10k1.o.gz: init_module: No such device
Hint: insmod errors can be caused by incorrect module parameters, including invalid IO or IRQ parameters.
You may find more information in syslog or the output from dmesg
modprobe: insmod /lib/modules/2.4.22-10mdk/kernel/sound/pci/emu10k1/snd-emu10k1.o.gz failed
modprobe: insmod snd-emu10k1 failed

Earlier on i installed the opensound drivers and they worked without an issue. But unfortunately the trial license only remains active for 20mins and I'm not paying 20US for drivers! Anyhow needless to say I'm yet to find a resolution to my current problem. Oh yeah before someone says it.. it doesn't appear as though any other sound modules are installed to conflict with.

running mandrake 9.2
kernel 2.4.22-10mdk

open to any suggestions on the matter, thanks guys.

Try ALSA 1.0.6 but with a different module: snd-audigyls

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=214183

ahh sweet thanks for that dude! i think i'll give it a shot.