ESS AudioDrive ES1869F ISA Sound Card – Tested on Windows 98

Vintage ISA sound card based on the ESS ES1869F AudioDrive chipset.

The card has been installed and tested under Windows 98, where it is correctly detected as:

ES1869 Control Interface

ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive

Gameport Joystick

This is a very nice ISA sound card for retro PC builds, DOS gaming and Windows 95/98 systems.

ESS AudioDrive cards are well regarded as practical Sound Blaster-compatible alternatives for vintage computers, especially when an ISA card is required.

The card includes standard audio connectors and gameport/MIDI port.

Included:

Sound card only, exactly as shown in the photos.

Condition:

Used vintage hardware, in good cosmetic condition. Tested under Windows 98 as shown.

Important notes:

Drivers are not included. Compatibility with specific DOS games, IRQ/DMA configurations, motherboards and operating systems depends on the buyer’s system setup. No technical support is provided for driver installation, DOS configuration, IRQ/DMA setup or motherboard compatibility.

Sold as vintage hardware, as-is.