Kernel / module recompile for 5.1 ? how ?
I've been told to recompile my kernel or sound module to get 5.1 sound working (currently I have only the two front speakers working in stereo). How do I do this.
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kernel compiling is not that easy.. if you make a mistake.. you might not be able to boot your system. try searching for "kernel compile how to". you will need updated tools/software...
cd to /usr/src/linux then type: make menuconfig do some changes with your sound card if it does support 5.1(oss) or try alsa. type: make bzImage && make modules && make modules_install then: cp arch/i386/boot/bzImage /boot/vmlinuz-new then: cp System.map /boot/System.map then add an entry to lilo.conf or grub... ex. image=/boot/vmlinuz-new root=/dev/hda1 label = linux-new read-only then run lilo.. if you get no errors then reboot. good luck... again I advice you to read alot more,and if you think you already know it, read more again. before recompiling your kernel. |
Sounds complicated :(
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what distro are you using?
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Vector Linux (a Slackware based distro)
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i suggest you use slackware.. then go to LQ slackware forums.. they have a great tutorial on how to compile kernel.
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Thanks for the advice
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