[gentoo-user] Re: Sound... a known method to track down problems
Alexander Puchmayr [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Harry! Did you load the alsa-modules before launching kde? I have now after following ChistophE's suggestions. I still get nothing when attempting to play something. But warnings and erros that is. I have an XMMS player on my kde menu. It just doesn't work but quietly no warning etc. (Also it is so tiny I can hardly see it.. and seems no way to enlarge it -- I use a large desktop resolution) Try /etc/init.d/alsasound start as root and then have a look what dmesg is telling you and whether /proc/asound/cards contains anything different from a empty string. cat /proc/asound/cards 0 [V8237 ]: VIA8237 - VIA 8237 VIA 8237 with AD1980 at 0xc800, irq 201 Second, your should configure your kde to use alsa. Go into the control panel, audio settings (SoundMultimedia), Sound-System, select the hardware-tab and make sure that audio hardware is set to alsa and not oss. It was set to autodetect .. I changed it to alsa, but shouldn't that select alsa anyway? Soon as I changed it, I immediately got this waning dialog box: Sound Server informational message Error while initializing the sound driver device: default can't be opened for playback (No such device) The sound server will continue using teh null output device. Christoph Eckert [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: you've ALSA installed but it's not configured yet? Try editing /etc/modules.d/alsa manually or install alsa-utils and run alsaconf as root. After that add ALSA to your preferred runlevel. I did install alsa-utils and ran alsaconf. /etc/modules.d/alsa looks like this: alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss # Set this to the correct number of cards. # --- BEGIN: Generated by ALSACONF, do not edit. --- # --- ALSACONF version 1.0.11rc2 --- alias snd-card-0 snd-via82xx alias sound-slot-0 snd-via82xx # --- END: Generated by ALSACONF, do not edit. --- Should the oss stuff be there? I've put alsasound into run level 3 and rebooted. On starting kde I still get a dialog message about the sound server being unavailable. No play tools work. (lsmod output at the end) Running the command line util `play' on a wav file shows this: reader play WestMemphisBlues_SonnyBoyWilliamson2.wav ALSA lib confmisc.c:672:(snd_func_card_driver) cannot find card '0' ALSA lib conf.c:3491:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_card_driver returned error: No such device ALSA lib confmisc.c:392:(snd_func_concat) error evaluating strings ALSA lib conf.c:3491:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_concat returned error: No such device ALSA lib confmisc.c:1072:(snd_func_refer) error evaluating name ALSA lib conf.c:3491:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_refer returned error: No such device ALSA lib conf.c:3960:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such device ALSA lib pcm.c:2107:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM default sox: Failed writing default: cannot open audio device lismod output: root # lsmod|grep snd_ snd_pcm_oss48160 0 snd_mixer_oss 17664 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_seq_dummy 4740 0 snd_seq_oss32256 0 snd_seq_midi_event 8064 1 snd_seq_oss snd_seq50448 5 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi_event snd_via82xx27544 0 gameport 16264 1 snd_via82xx snd_ac97_codec 84256 1 snd_via82xx snd_ac97_bus3328 1 snd_ac97_codec snd_pcm82052 3 snd_pcm_oss,snd_via82xx,snd_ac97_codec snd_timer 24196 2 snd_seq,snd_pcm snd_page_alloc 11528 2 snd_via82xx,snd_pcm snd_mpu401_uart 8320 1 snd_via82xx snd_rawmidi24736 1 snd_mpu401_uart snd_seq_device 9484 4 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_rawmidi snd53604 11 snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_via82xx,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm,snd_timer,snd_mpu401_uart,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq_device -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Re: Sound... a known method to track down problems
On 3/2/06, Harry Putnam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alexander Puchmayr [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Harry! Did you load the alsa-modules before launching kde? I have now after following ChistophE's suggestions. I still get nothing when attempting to play something. But warnings and erros that is. I have an XMMS player on my kde menu. It just doesn't work but quietly no warning etc. (Also it is so tiny I can hardly see it.. and seems no way to enlarge it -- I use a large desktop resolution) Try /etc/init.d/alsasound start as root and then have a look what dmesg is telling you and whether /proc/asound/cards contains anything different from a empty string. cat /proc/asound/cards 0 [V8237 ]: VIA8237 - VIA 8237 VIA 8237 with AD1980 at 0xc800, irq 201 Second, your should configure your kde to use alsa. Go into the control panel, audio settings (SoundMultimedia), Sound-System, select the hardware-tab and make sure that audio hardware is set to alsa and not oss. It was set to autodetect .. I changed it to alsa, but shouldn't that select alsa anyway? Soon as I changed it, I immediately got this waning dialog box: Sound Server informational message Error while initializing the sound driver device: default can't be opened for playback (No such device) The sound server will continue using teh null output device. Christoph Eckert [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: you've ALSA installed but it's not configured yet? Try editing /etc/modules.d/alsa manually or install alsa-utils and run alsaconf as root. After that add ALSA to your preferred runlevel. I did install alsa-utils and ran alsaconf. /etc/modules.d/alsa looks like this: alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss # Set this to the correct number of cards. # --- BEGIN: Generated by ALSACONF, do not edit. --- # --- ALSACONF version 1.0.11rc2 --- alias snd-card-0 snd-via82xx alias sound-slot-0 snd-via82xx # --- END: Generated by ALSACONF, do not edit. --- Should the oss stuff be there? I've put alsasound into run level 3 and rebooted. On starting kde I still get a dialog message about the sound server being unavailable. No play tools work. (lsmod output at the end) Running the command line util `play' on a wav file shows this: reader play WestMemphisBlues_SonnyBoyWilliamson2.wav ALSA lib confmisc.c:672:(snd_func_card_driver) cannot find card '0' ALSA lib conf.c:3491:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_card_driver returned error: No such device ALSA lib confmisc.c:392:(snd_func_concat) error evaluating strings ALSA lib conf.c:3491:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_concat returned error: No such device ALSA lib confmisc.c:1072:(snd_func_refer) error evaluating name ALSA lib conf.c:3491:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_refer returned error: No such device ALSA lib conf.c:3960:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such device ALSA lib pcm.c:2107:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM default sox: Failed writing default: cannot open audio device lismod output: root # lsmod|grep snd_ snd_pcm_oss48160 0 snd_mixer_oss 17664 1 snd_pcm_oss snd_seq_dummy 4740 0 snd_seq_oss32256 0 snd_seq_midi_event 8064 1 snd_seq_oss snd_seq50448 5 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi_event snd_via82xx27544 0 gameport 16264 1 snd_via82xx snd_ac97_codec 84256 1 snd_via82xx snd_ac97_bus3328 1 snd_ac97_codec snd_pcm82052 3 snd_pcm_oss,snd_via82xx,snd_ac97_codec snd_timer 24196 2 snd_seq,snd_pcm snd_page_alloc 11528 2 snd_via82xx,snd_pcm snd_mpu401_uart 8320 1 snd_via82xx snd_rawmidi24736 1 snd_mpu401_uart snd_seq_device 9484 4 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_rawmidi snd53604 11 snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_via82xx,snd_ac97_codec,snd_pcm,snd_timer,snd_mpu401_uart,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq_device -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list You should check the ALSA Guide from the Gentoo Docs and see if you performed all steps, specially your kernel config. I have this same MOBO, so I can assure you, it works... Just follow the guide. I had KDE working with ALSA, but strangely, the Test button at KDE config don't work, all other apps does using arts. -- Daniel da Veiga Computer Operator - RS - Brazil -BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK- Version: 3.1 GCM/IT/P/O d-? s:- a? C++$ UBLA++ P+ L++ E--- W+++$ N o+ K- w O M- V- PS PE Y PGP- t+ 5 X+++ R+* tv b+ DI+++ D+ G+ e h+ r+ y++ --END GEEK CODE BLOCK-- -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Re: Sound... a known method to track down problems
Harry Putnam schreef: cat /proc/asound/cards 0 [V8237 ]: VIA8237 - VIA 8237 VIA 8237 with AD1980 at 0xc800, irq 201 I did install alsa-utils and ran alsaconf. /etc/modules.d/alsa looks like this: alias /dev/mixer snd-mixer-oss alias /dev/dsp snd-pcm-oss alias /dev/midi snd-seq-oss # Set this to the correct number of cards. # --- BEGIN: Generated by ALSACONF, do not edit. --- # --- ALSACONF version 1.0.11rc2 --- alias snd-card-0 snd-via82xx alias sound-slot-0 snd-via82xx # --- END: Generated by ALSACONF, do not edit. --- Should the oss stuff be there? Yes, it should (imo); many apps use ALSA's OSS emulation to play sounds. So it's wise to have it unless you want to investigate every sound app you use to make sure it's ALSA-capable. I've put alsasound into run level 3 and rebooted. On starting kde I still get a dialog message about the sound server being unavailable. No play tools work. (lsmod output at the end) Running the command line util `play' on a wav file shows this: reader play WestMemphisBlues_SonnyBoyWilliamson2.wav ALSA lib confmisc.c:672:(snd_func_card_driver) cannot find card '0' snip ALSA lib conf.c:3960:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such device ALSA lib pcm.c:2107:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM default sox: Failed writing default: cannot open audio device OK, here's the thing. Forgive me if I'm going too far back to basics, but The VIA 8237 is an onboard sound chip. I have one myself. As such, it's controlled by the BIOS. Since you have previously not used sound on this machine, it's within the realm of possibility (imo) that you disabled the sound chip in the BIOS, which -- if that was the case-- would possibly explain why the card is not being found when you actually try to use it. Have you checked, or would you check your BIOS and confirm that the onboard sound is enabled there? Holly -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
[gentoo-user] Re: Sound... a known method to track down problems
Holly Bostick [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The VIA 8237 is an onboard sound chip. I have one myself. As such, it's controlled by the BIOS. Since you have previously not used sound on this machine, it's within the realm of possibility (imo) that you disabled the sound chip in the BIOS, which -- if that was the case-- would possibly explain why the card is not being found when you actually try to use it. Have you checked, or would you check your BIOS and confirm that the onboard sound is enabled there? Have not, but will on next reboot. However the chances are slim to none. This box only began its career as a gentoo box a few weeks ago when my existing box gave up the chase ... a disk controller problem I was to dumb to solve and scrapped the whole thing. This box (athlon64 +3200) was previously an winxp video crunching (Edit and transpose) box. And had sound working all the time. I've made no changes bios wise. But will report what I find later. -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] Re: Sound... a known method to track down problems
On 02 March 2006 13:44, Harry Putnam wrote: Alexander Puchmayr [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Harry! Did you load the alsa-modules before launching kde? I have now after following ChistophE's suggestions. I still get nothing when attempting to play something. But warnings and erros that is. Go to KDE's Control Center - Sound Multimedia - Sound - Sound System - Hardware. Tfhen play with the Select audio device setting. Uwe -- Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
[gentoo-user] Re: Sound... a known method to track down problems
Harry Putnam [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... I'm in need of sound on my unix box and kind of quickly. I never even configure sound or want it as a rule but now I need it to test some recording equipment on a second winxp computer with m-audio delta-66 installed. This was solved by going thru the Alsa Guide. But I got a sneaking suspiciion that my main trouble was not understanding that play stuff would only work for root. So naturally anything in KDE desktop would be my user. I never thought to try playing as root. So now all fixed and added my user to audio group as stipulated in ALSA Guide. -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
