Mike wrote:
>
> On Thu, 10 Dec 1998, Andreas Behnert wrote:
>
> > After loading the kernel sound module the volume on the card is set to
> > almost 100%. Is it possible to access the mixer directly after loading
> > the module and what program should I use if there is any? I only know
>
> There is a program called aumix which will provide a curses interface.
> There is also mixer which works from the command line.
>
> > "xmix" but this is for X. And everytime the kernel reloads the sound
> > module the volume will be set to the default value. Is there a way to
> > keep the module in the kernel or even better: How can I change the
> > defaults so that kerneld can load and unload the module as often as he
> > wants and the mixer settings will remain? (BTW: I know some people load
> > the sound module with "modprobe" - will this make the module
> > "permament" in the kernel?)
> >
> It would be possible to hack the kernel and/or kerneld to preserve mixer
> settings. However, it would be better to leave the sound module inserted
> all the time. Inserting it with modprobe will mean that kerneld won't
> remove it. There are good reasons (to do with running out of memory for
> DMA access) why sound modules are best left in.
>
> HTH
>
> --
> Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Only that in you which is me can hear what I'm saying.
> -- Baba Ram Dass
A method for preserve sound volume is to put in /etc/conf.modules the line:
post-install sound aumix -v40
This mean: when sound module starts, is starts at 40% volume capacity.
Cata.
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