System speaker doesnt play

matrix13 · 06-21-2007, 05:36 AM

My machine is HP Compaq dc7600 small form factor.

I resently installed Debian etch on my machine.

But the system doesnt play its system speaker. When i connect an external speaker to the headphone jack, it plays very well.
The system speaker plays well in the Windows environment.

What should i do to make the machine play its system speaker???

tredegar · 06-21-2007, 08:14 AM

Have you tried opening up your sound mixer and making sure everything is not muted / volume turned too low?

dracolich · 06-21-2007, 08:26 AM

The kernel module, pcspkr, is probably not loaded or not compiled. Try modprobing it. If modprobe can't find it you'll have to build it.

matrix13 · 06-22-2007, 12:53 AM

Thanx to all for your replys...
As you said tredeger, I tried my alsamixer.
And it was muted. I made it unmute, and it plays well.
Thanx

I more question dracolich, I dont understand 'modprobing'. Will you please make it clear to me. Thanx

tredegar · 06-22-2007, 03:25 PM

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it was muted. I made it unmute, and it plays well.

Good.

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I dont understand 'modprobing'. Will you please make it clear to me.

Surely you have heard of man ?
If not, in a terminal: man man
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Now you know how to man:
man modprobe and all will be revealed.