Re: [Trisquel-users] Will Linux-libre 5.1 have support for ALC5651 audio chip?

[ulises . sanchez]

I already installed Linux-libre 5.1 and reinstalled ALSA.

Re: [Trisquel-users] Will Linux-libre 5.1 have support for ALC5651 audio chip?

[jason]

Some quick searching on the internet brought up
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1816429

It may not be precisely the same problem but it can't hurt to try a newer  
kernel to see. It can always be removed.

https://jxself.org/linux-libre/

Re: [Trisquel-users] Will Linux-libre 5.1 have support for ALC5651 audio chip?

[ulises . sanchez]

The processor is an Intel Atom x5 z8350 .
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/93361/intel-atom-x5-z8350-processor-2m-cache-up-to-1-92-ghz.html

Re: [Trisquel-users] Will Linux-libre 5.1 have support for ALC5651 audio chip?

[ulises . sanchez]

I am using a DTLAPC14 laptop; audio does not work, I tried modifying  
alsamixer configuration and just got weird chirps and clicks from the  
speakers. The name of the chip on alsamixer is "bytcr-rt5651" not "ALC5651".

Re: [Trisquel-users] Will Linux-libre 5.1 have support for ALC5651 audio chip?

[jason]

Kernel support for this has existed for several years already. Can you please  
give more information about what is driving your question?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Will Linux-libre 5.1 have support for ALC5651 audio chip?

[calmstorm]

You may need to do some research but usually audio chips are supported by  
free software distros at least in my experience. Usually, wifi, graphics, 3d  
video acceleration, etc... are the issues.