On Saturday 20 August 2005 14:31, Christoph Eckert wrote: > Hi, > > > I've tried modifying the conf file for this by putting in > > snd-intel8x0, but the system isn't reading it for some reason. do I > > need to unmerge alsa-driver and start again ? > > you only need the alsa drivers if > > * you're still on 2.4 kernels > * you haven't activated the in-kernel drivers in your 2.6 kernel > > I use the drivers of the 2.6 kernel and am just happy with it. > > Check the following: > > * The config file is /etc/modules.d/alsa > > * Mine contains something like > > alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss > alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss > alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss > > options snd device_mode=0666 > > alias snd-card-0 snd-intel8x0 > alias sound-slot-0 snd-intel8x0 > > and it works. There are no further ALSA driver configuration files. > > After this, try > > /etc/init.d/alsasound restart > > Use alsamixer in a console window to adjust the settings. Ensure master > is open and PCM is unmuted and open. > > > Best regards & good luck, > > > ce
I have a question about that...using the in-kernel alsa drivers and I get sound fine with xmms under kde, but the system notification sounds are silent. I'm kinda mystified. -- John Jolet Your On-Demand IT Department 512-762-0729 www.jolet.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
