On Tuesday 17 July 2007, Brandon Carl wrote: > Hey, I posted this about a week or so ago, and got no response, so > I'll try again. > > I have a sound card built in to my motherboard, and for some reason I > cannot get it to play mp3 files. I downloaded the correct driver for > it, from > http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid= >23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false#AC and I used the > installer script they provided and it seemed to work fine. But when I > try to start amarok 1.4 to try and play a file, I get an error saying > "xine was unable to initialize any audio drivers." > > When I try to do a "cat tst>/dev/audio" or "cat tst>/dev/dsp", with > "tst" just being a text file, I get an error: "bash: /dev/dsp: No > such device" and "bash: /dev/audio: No such device". I am running > openSUSE 10.2 on the KDE gui. > > Also, when I go into "hardware>sound" in Yast, it shows the device as > "not configured," but when I do a "quick automatic setup" it says: > "An error occurred during the installation of 'VT8233/A/8235/8237 > AC97 Audio Controller'. The kernel module snd-via82xx for sound > support could not be loaded. The can be caused by incorrect module > parameters, including invalid IO or IRQ parameters." > > Does that mean I have to recompile the kernel? > > -Brandon ============= Brandon, If it's just mp3 files you can't play or hear, then you must be using the SuSE files for your Amarok. Go to Packman mirrors to get the fixed files(Amarok, etc) to install/replace the SuSE ones. But if no sound is working, you'll need to still replace the files, but also do a bit more investigation.
As John mentions, the driver/module for your motherboard sound is already part of the kernel, so no need to install other files or recompile the kernel. Built-in sound is a hit and miss with SuSE many times. Sometimes you have good luck, other times not so good. But it's not all SuSE's fault either, because the built-in sound is not the best choice if you value your sound quality. Get a good sound card to add to the system, if possible. It's very seldom, if at all, that the motherboard manufacturer will provide Linux drivers, so I'm not sure what you installed. There was a trick involved in an earlier version of SuSE to get this working when you get the error you mention. I'm sorry, I don't remember what that was. You might be able to check the email archives to get an answer. Hopefully helpful, Lee -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
