On Thursday 14 Jul 2005 08:34, Anne Wilson wrote:
> On Wednesday 13 Jul 2005 22:28, Elwyn wrote:
> > Perhaps too soon to be thinking of a 5.1 surround sound system card :)
>
> 5.1 and alsa works fine, providing there isn't a problem with your
> particular card.  What is it? (Sorry if you've already told us)

My current soundcard is a SIS onboard sound adapter, whilst the 5.1 I'd like 
to get is hopefully a soundblaster.... :)
>
> In a console, run 'alsamixer' (there is a gui, but for this purpose you are
> best using the text mode).   Navigate by arrow keys, and see if you can
> find any setting that makes a difference.  If you can, you will have to do
> a save and make an entry that causes it to restore when you boot up.

Ok thanks :) I'll try that. I've already previously tried this with John over 
the phone :)
> I'll look out the commands for you if you get to that stage.

If is a good word right now. I'm off to find some speakers :)

Cheers

Elwyn
>
> Anne

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