Chipset is an intel 945GM Mobile set for a laptop, Toshiba P105-s9722.
On Ubuntu I had to disable ACPI to get sound so I switched Distros to Suse with the hope I wouldn't have to do that any more.
Obviously, mission failed!
Sound card is recognized but the test doesn't play anything in system settings.
I will be monitoring this thread like a hawk so my responses will be quick! thanks!