Guess I was wrong, it did have a realtek driver, just not the realtek HD audio manager, dont know how much good that is anyway... after all, I can't have the sound on the speakers anymore (new baby), maybe I should be investing in better headset??
However, I did get the 3D Soundback prog working, and the effects are much better... explosions are hella loud now!!
I still like my "Dual Rotor" sound mod better than the stock sound tho, and I'm thinking of tuning the cannon sound to be a bit louder.
All in another day, (or weekend) I've got to get up for work tomorrow...
EDIT Ever since I did the 3D soundback install, I have NO cannon sound...? I think i may have err'd here,
any thoughts??