Speakers aren't working on newly installed Ubuntu

Gags1892 · 05-12-2008, 07:24 AM

Hey guys, I just installed Ubuntu Linux yesterday, and my speakers aren't working at all. I'm new to the entire Linux universe, so any idea how I can get them working?

Thanks!

BobNutfield · 05-12-2008, 07:59 AM

A little information is needed. What hardware? Does any sound work? Open a terminal and type:

Quote:

sudo lspci | grep audio

That will tell you what your hardware is. While in the terminal, type:

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alsamixer

That brings up a graphical view of your mixer settings. Make sure the master control is not muted.

Bob

ciden · 05-12-2008, 08:40 AM

Try the following as root

Code:

# alsaconf

Gags1892 · 05-12-2008, 01:27 PM

Which column represents master volume? All of my columns are raised to the max level, and NO sound works at all.

What do I do?

Gags1892 · 05-12-2008, 03:08 PM

Do I need to install new audio drivers for my comp? Or is this done strictly through LInux programming?

I'm lost!

BobNutfield · 05-12-2008, 04:09 PM

Do you have more than one sound device in your computer? For example, is there on board sound and another sound card installed? Go to System>Preferences>Sound. There is some sound testing you can do there and also it will tell you what the sound device is.

Post that information back.

Bob

Pxrbot · 05-23-2008, 11:06 AM

Ah great... i had the same problem, i had no sound coming from speakers but i had some from the headphones. alsamixer,worked like a charm.
Thanks, this thread has planted me safely in the Linux world(only just started using it)