• configure kernel - build "Soundblaster" support as a module.
• use pnpdump to dump soundcard pnp values > /etc/isapnp.conf, then edit result
• /etc/init.d/isapnp start
• edit /etc/modutils/sb, values that work for me are:
  • options sb io=0x220 irq=5 dma=1 dma16=7 mpu_io=0x330
• modprobe sb, check /var/log/messages
• check /proc/sound

-- TobyCabot - 30 Dec 2000