No sound on Mandrake 9.1, Acer Laptop
I am completely new to Linux and have installed Mandrake 9.1 - everything is working (even got the wireless network with WEP to work!), except for the sound card.
I've been looking on the forums to try to find a solution but can't find anything. From other posts the following seems important to you out there, in order to help, so here goes: Code:
# modprobe trident Code:
# modinfo trident Code:
snd-seq-oss 31104 0 (unused) Code:
lspci |
the trident module doesn't work in mandrake 9.1. You have to use the alsa version. Open a terminal window (konsole) and then become root by using the command su. Then type
draksound This will start the soundcard configuration tool from mandrake. It will tell you which driver you're currently using and give a dropdown list of alternatives. Choose the one that's there (there is only one alternative). After this, you should be fine - you might have to reboot and also make sure to run aumix and unmute everything. |
I'm using an ALI5451 sound chip as you, under MDK9.1, and I got it working at first time.
I have to say despite what XX says, I can't get it working under ALSA although ALSA recognizes it. In case you don't know what ALSA is: OSS was/is the old way for sound cards to interact with the system. ALSA is the "new way". MDK9.1 uses OSS by default, I guess. |
I'm using an ALI5451 sound chip as you, under MDK9.1, and I got it working at first time.
I have to say, despite what Quatsch says (excuse me), I can't get it working under ALSA although ALSA recognizes it. In case you don't know what ALSA is: OSS was/is the old way for sound cards to interact with the system. ALSA is the "new way". MDK9.1 uses OSS by default, I guess. |
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