Has anyone figured out how to get a Conexant 20551 sound chipset to work? It seems as though this chip is a problem for alot of people. I just want to know if there is a solution out there or if I should give up trying.

I've tried 7.10 and 8.04 Ubuntu, the entire comprehensive sound guide, other things I've found on the internet, and none of those things got me sound. I'm at my wits' end. Please help!