My original message: > I use a stock 2.4.22 kernel and an emu10k1 soundcard. > > Alsa-drivers, -libs, and -utils all compile successfully. However, > after loading modules with "modprobe snd-emu10k1" the following error > message occurs when I run alsamixer: > > alsamixer: function snd_mixer_load failed: Inappropriate ioctl for device > > The drivers seem to function properly because I can use aplay to > play a .wav file without any complaint or error message. (Of course > I can't hear any sound because the alsamixer can't unmute the soundcard.) > > Other utilities such as amixer and alsactl give the same or similar > error message. > > I have searched the archives and this problem has been reported a few > times before but without any resolution. >
This problem has now been SOLVED, and I post the solution for the possible benefit of any others who have experienced similar difficulty. Both the kernel and the alsa package were compiled with gcc-2.95.3. However, for the alsa-libs and the alsa-utilities, I used the following option string to the compiler. My intention was to optimize as much as possible: CFLAGS='-O2 -pipe -march=i686 -fomit-frame-pointer -malign-double' The use of these compiler options causes alsamixer to give the error: alsamixer: function snd_mixer_load failed: Inappropriate ioctl for device I then tried to compile the alsa-libs and alsa-utils using a different set of options: CFLAGS='-O2 -pipe -march=i686' After compiling with these options, alsamixer now functions without error. Somehow the '-fomit-frame-pointer' compiler option causes either the alsa-libs or the alsa-utils to malfunction. This is my guess. Perhaps the developers should check into this behavior. But anyway, I am very glad that alsa is now working properly for me. Frank Peters ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: SF.net Giveback Program. Does SourceForge.net help you be more productive? Does it help you create better code? SHARE THE LOVE, and help us help YOU! Click Here: http://sourceforge.net/donate/ _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
