Sound problem/total newbie

Entok · 11-04-2004, 04:02 PM

Hello, I just installed slackware 10, its my first try at linux and i just got trought the install with pure luck i guess.

Anyway i got some problems with my sound, i dont have any. I ran the alsaconf thing and it detected my soundcard (soundblaster audigy2something) but what do I do after ive done that?

dfunkydog · 11-04-2004, 04:26 PM

try alsamixer and unmute neccessary channels. If this works use alsactl store to save settings

Entok · 11-04-2004, 04:34 PM

I tried that now but i still dont have any sound.

eeades · 11-05-2004, 06:37 PM

Try plugging your speakers into the other output on the card. Last time I tried to get an SB card to work, I could only get sound out of the rear output jack.

Eric

ViN86 · 11-06-2004, 12:49 AM

run lsmod in a terminal and if you are running ALSA and an Audigy2, you should see:

snd_emu10k1

also, you should see about 9 other snd modules used by emu10k1
if they are loaded, then use alsamixer, pump up the volume, and enjoy the melodies

if not, try the above ideas, they should work. if youre using the default kernel, it should already load and be ready to use. slackware has a great installation, its surprisingly user friendly (the default kernel).

Entok · 11-06-2004, 07:14 AM

thanks alot for the help,
plugging the speakers into the front plug did the job for me.