Alright, I have this problem with a Compaq M2000 (M2105US really)... the problem being as follows:
The HP/Compaq support site's drivers are faulty for the graphics, audio, and modem. This particular rig has an ATI Radeon XPRESS 200M audio card/MoBo chipset.
I went to ATI's website and got the catalyst it sent me to when I clicked on that chipset, installed, cool.
Graphics - Check
But, even though this chipset controls the audio as well, I still have no sound.
Any ideas are appreciated, will give donuts.
PS: I realize there was a thread started about this a while ago, but it was basically just a clusterf*** of people complaining, and only 2 solutions were posted. One stating that you should find the real part number and google it to find the real model number, which I did, and another linking to an intel website, which I have no need for, considering the problem is not with an intel chip.