Redhat 8 sound server problem

ntechnik · 02-17-2003, 06:31 AM

When I start Redhat 8 I get the following error message:
Sound server informational message
Error while initiating the sound driver
can't start sound i/o
The sound server will continue, using the null output device

The sound card is recognized as: C-MEDIA Electronics INC
Model: CM8738
Module: cmpci

I have tried to set up the sound card manually by running 'sndconfig' but to no avail.

Does anybody have any ideas on how to get my sound working?
Should I download the latest kernel?

Thanks in advance

ntechnik

fancypiper · 02-17-2003, 08:18 AM

Try this command:

redhat-config-soundcard

# Redhat links
Red Hat Linux Manuals
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: APT-RPM - Red Carpet

# Redhat 8.0 configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86

ntechnik · 02-17-2003, 08:47 AM

I tried the command as root: redhat-config-soundcard and I just get the info about my sound card plus 'play sample'-no sound still.

fancypiper · 02-17-2003, 09:01 AM

Is that an integrated sound card? Would you need a driver for it then?

ntechnik · 02-17-2003, 09:10 AM

The soundcard is a Hercules Gamesurround Muse XL PCI card.

fancypiper · 02-17-2003, 09:29 AM

Check that the module is loaded

Code:

[phil@fancypiper phil]$ su -
Password: 
[root@fancypiper root]# lsmod

Check that your volume is turned up (if you use alsa, it defaults to mute).

moosedaddy · 02-17-2003, 09:57 AM

Is the Plug and Play OS turned off in the BIOS?

ntechnik · 02-17-2003, 12:08 PM

Fancypiper,
As root the command lsmod gives the message 'command not found'
Moosedaddy,
I tried earlier to turn off plug and play in the bios-to no effect.

Many thanks for your help so far guys-any more ideas?

Cheers for now!

ntechnik · 02-17-2003, 12:16 PM

OK GUYS,
Should have been logged in as root-lsmod
[root@localhost root]# lsmod
Module Size Used by Not tainted
ppp_deflate 4504 0 (autoclean)
zlib_deflate 21464 0 (autoclean) [ppp_deflate]
ppp_async 9440 0 (autoclean)
ppp_generic 24380 0 (autoclean) [ppp_deflate ppp_async]
slhc 6740 0 (autoclean) [ppp_generic]
sr_mod 18136 0 (autoclean)
binfmt_misc 7524 1
parport_pc 19108 1 (autoclean)
lp 8996 0 (autoclean)
parport 37152 1 (autoclean) [parport_pc lp]
autofs 13348 0 (autoclean) (unused)
ipt_REJECT 3736 6 (autoclean)
iptable_filter 2412 1 (autoclean)
ip_tables 14840 2 [ipt_REJECT iptable_filter]
ide-scsi 10512 0
scsi_mod 107176 2 [sr_mod ide-scsi]
ide-cd 33608 0
cdrom 33696 0 [sr_mod ide-cd]
audio 43476 0
soundcore 6500 2 [audio]
mousedev 5524 1
keybdev 2976 0 (unused)
hid 22244 0 (unused)
input 5888 0 [mousedev keybdev hid]
usb-uhci 26188 0 (unused)
ehci-hcd 17448 0 (unused)
usb-ohci 21288 0 (unused)
usbcore 77056 1 [audio hid usb-uhci ehci-hcd usb-ohci]
ext3 70400 2
jbd 52212 2 [ext3]
[root@localhost root]#
[root@localhost root]#
[root@localhost root]#
[root@localhost root]#
[root@localhost root]#

Any ideas?

fancypiper · 02-17-2003, 12:33 PM

You said it used the module cmpci and I don't see it loaded.

Try doing this as root:

cd /usr/src/linux
depmod -ae
lsmod

Was the module loaded?

ntechnik · 02-18-2003, 05:38 AM

Fancypiper,
The module did not load.

fancypiper · 02-18-2003, 06:12 AM

Will

insmod cmpci

Load the module? If not, you probably need to download a driver. Check on the mfg web site.

ntechnik · 02-18-2003, 06:41 AM

OK,
a little progress......
[root@localhost root]# lsmod
Module Size Used by Not tainted
ppp_deflate 4504 0 (autoclean)
zlib_deflate 21464 0 (autoclean) [ppp_deflate]
ppp_async 9440 0 (autoclean)
ppp_generic 24380 0 (autoclean) [ppp_deflate ppp_async]
slhc 6740 0 (autoclean) [ppp_generic]
cmpci 35944 0
sr_mod 18136 0 (autoclean)
binfmt_misc 7524 1
parport_pc 19108 1 (autoclean)
lp 8996 0 (autoclean)
parport 37152 1 (autoclean) [parport_pc lp]
autofs 13348 0 (autoclean) (unused)
ipt_REJECT 3736 6 (autoclean)
iptable_filter 2412 1 (autoclean)
ip_tables 14840 2 [ipt_REJECT iptable_filter]
ide-scsi 10512 0
scsi_mod 107176 2 [sr_mod ide-scsi]
ide-cd 33608 0
cdrom 33696 0 [sr_mod ide-cd]
audio 43476 0
soundcore 6500 6 [cmpci audio]
mousedev 5524 1
keybdev 2976 0 (unused)
hid 22244 0 (unused)
input 5888 0 [mousedev keybdev hid]
usb-uhci 26188 0 (unused)
ehci-hcd 17448 0 (unused)
usb-ohci 21288 0 (unused)
usbcore 77056 1 [audio hid usb-uhci ehci-hcd usb-ohci]
ext3 70400 2
jbd 52212 2 [ext3]
[root@localhost root]# sndconfig
[root@localhost root]#

....but still no sound.

fancypiper · 02-18-2003, 06:49 AM

Did you try Redhat's new command?

redhat-config-soundcard

Are the volumes up in the mixer?

ntechnik · 02-18-2003, 10:40 AM

redhat-config-soundcard
result-no go. I still get the same start up error that the sound server can not be started