ubuntu -how do i switch from onboard sound to pci soundcard

boyd98 · 06-18-2008, 02:45 PM

I have no sound, but im betting its because i use my PCI soundblaster card vs the online motherboard sound.

How can i switch the default sound output - or am i way off?

farslayer · 06-18-2008, 02:54 PM

Your sound card could just be muted.. alsamixer

if you do need to switch sound cards..

sudo asoundconf list - to list names of available cards
Names of available sound cards:
SB
LIVE

sudo asoundconf set-default-card LIVE to switch to the LIVE card as the default

or with GUI

System -> Preferences -> Sound
Select the Sounds Tab
Choose the default Sound card at the bottom..

knudfl · 06-19-2008, 02:34 AM

On some motherboards the integrated sound can be 'disabled'
in the BIOS menu.

Rgds

robinpecha · 01-12-2010, 07:46 PM

I create script for switching soundcards in pulse audio - ubuntu on ma web page. Link on next post due restriction of this forum.