Audio problem with Abit IP35-E

[awdrifter]

For some reason I can't install the Realtek audio drivers for my friend's IP35-E. I tried downloading the newest drivers from Abit's website, installing a UAA driver from Microsoft. But nothing works, the sound device in the Sound and Audio Devices are still greyed out. This is WinXP Pro SP2 btw. Anyone have this board? Please help. Thanks.

[asap]

check da bios, is onboard audio "enabled"?

[awdrifter]

I just checked the Bios, there's no onboard audio option. Does anyone who has this board know where the onbaord audio option is? Do I need to press some secret button to unlock it (like for some Gigabyte boards)? Thanks.

[awdrifter]

The sound is enabled in the bios. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

[lior307]

I have th same problem - What is the Solution ??
I still have the " ? " in Device managaer even after i installed from the Abit IP 35-E cd .
Also downloaded from the Abit site and still - it shows the "?" in device manager .

Installed XP Pro SP3 ,
Also changed in the Bios from High definision Audio to AC 97' still the same problem .

What can i do ??
I don't think that the board is problem.