Re: How to setup sound under Debian
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to understand how to setup sound under Debian. I am using a 2.6.6-1-686 kernel and I have noticed that there are no alsa modules for this kernel on the online repositories that I am using. So, how do I set it up? Are there any updated howtos? I see. You must mean that there is no alsa-modules-* package for 2.6.6-1-686 in the repository. I'm not using a Debian kernel image so I cannot say for certain, but probably the alsa modules were compiled with the kernel and included with the kernel-image-* package you are using (and are now in /lib/modules/`uname -r`/[...] If you are running stable, you'll probably want alsa-base and alsa-utils and alsaconf. If you are running testing or unstable, alsaconf should be included in alsa-utils. Install these packages and run /usr/sbin/alsaconf. From the alsaconf manual page: Alsaconf is a simple shell script which tries to detect the sound cards on your system and writes a suitable configuration file for ALSA. It will try to guess what GNU/Linux distribution you're running, and will act accordingly to the standards of that distribution, if specific sup- port is available. Alsaconf will write a modutils snippet which can be then used by modutils to load the correct parameters for your sound card. If successful, it may significantly reduce the time you need to spend getting it working. dircha -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: How to setup sound under Debian
Alsa modules are in the standard kernel in the 2.6 series. I assume you are running Sarge or Sid. You need to install the alsa-base and alsa-utils packages. Look in /usr/share/doc/alsa-base - this describes some changes to how alsa works and how the modules are loaded. Unfortunately I had sound working on a 2.6.3 kernel but can't since I moved to 2.6.6. Still investigating. Tony Middleton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I would like to understand how to setup sound under Debian. I am using a 2.6.6-1-686 kernel and I have noticed that there are no alsa modules for this kernel on the online repositories that I am using. So, how do I set it up? Are there any updated howtos? I am enjoying using Debian, discovering how it works. As soon as I setup this desktop I will remove SuSE from my notebook and use Debian. Thanks, Charlie. __ Switch to the New Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
How to setup sound under Debian
Hello all, I would like to understand how to setup sound under Debian. I am using a 2.6.6-1-686 kernel and I have noticed that there are no alsa modules for this kernel on the online repositories that I am using. So, how do I set it up? Are there any updated howtos? I am enjoying using Debian, discovering how it works. As soon as I setup this desktop I will remove SuSE from my notebook and use Debian. Thanks, Charlie. __ Switch to the New Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: sound under Debian
Just to let you know that I (finally) got my 'SB16 plug play' soundcard working under debian. I basically followed what was suggested by Will -- make menuconfig Plugged in the IRQ parameters and stuff which I previously obtained from my Window$95 partition. I must admit that I am still not positive wether I selected the correct IO input (I obtained 3 IO ranges from my W95 test whereas I only was asked for one range ?). Probably nothing to worry about since my CD's play fine. I did not select the SB16 as a MODULE though, is that preferable ? Then recompiled the kernel and installed it. After obtaining my zImage I copied it to the correct spot for my loadlin boot procedure. Following the suggestions for plug and play devices I soft rebooted from DOS back into Linux using loadlin, and that's it. (So I did not use isapnptools) It works. Thanks for all help, Will and Hamish. --Erwin -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: sound under Debian
On Thu, 24 Jul 1997 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to let you know that I (finally) got my 'SB16 plug play' soundcard working under debian. I only was asked for one range ?). Probably nothing to worry about since my CD's play fine. Actually, that's not necessarily an indication that EVERYTHING works quite right. If all you want to do is play CDs, you're ok. Otherwise, I'd recommend getting some linux sound software and playing around to make sure the rest of it is configured properly. I did not select the SB16 as a MODULE though, is that preferable ? Well, assuming you already have module support in your kernel (you most likely do), compiling the driver as a module means that whenever you're not using your soundcard, the driver isn't in RAM, which frees up some memory. If you have a lot of RAM, or you don't care about effeciency, not using the module is fine. It's possible, tho, using kerneld (which is probably also already installed), to have the kernel auto-load and -unload the driver for you when needed, if it's compiled as a module. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~lowe/ -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
sound under Debian
Hello, I have trouble getting sound out of my PC under Debian. I tried consulting some of the doc's and Linux HOWTO's in vain. (a bit too complex for a Linux newbie I'm afraid) I (seem to) have a Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug Play soundcard which works when I run under W95. I was able to get some parameters out of my Window$ setup : IRQ=05 I/O : 0220h-022Fh I/O : 0330h-0331h I/O : 0338h-038Bh DMA : 01 DMA : 05 I believe I have to recompile the kernel somehow. Do I need the awe-drv and related packages ? Or do I already have some kind of usefull sound driver by default ? You see I am quite in the dark still. For completeness : I have installed Debian version 1.3 together with a Window$ partition. Many thanks, --Erwin -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: sound under Debian
On Wed, 23 Jul 1997 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I (seem to) have a Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug Play soundcard which works when I run under W95. I was able to get some parameters out of my Window$ setup : I have the same thing. Works fine for me. IRQ=05 I/O : 0220h-022Fh I/O : 0330h-0331h I/O : 0338h-038Bh DMA : 01 DMA : 05 More on these later. I believe I have to recompile the kernel somehow. Yes. Do I need the awe-drv and related packages ? Or do I already No. have some kind of usefull sound driver by default ? If you have kernel source installed (it'd be in /usr/src/linux) you most likely have the SB driver already. Do the following: cd /usr/src/linux make menuconfig (choose a color screen if you have one) play around with the menus some ... it's VERY self-explanatory, even to the point of being windows-ish ... if you have something, enable it. Otherwise, disable it. The help button is pretty reliable; if it says Answer NO here unless you know otherwise, do what it says. If possible, enable support for loadable modules, and when you get to it, select the SB16 driver as a module. eventually you'll come to the sound option ... select the driver for the SoundBlaster16, and deselect the other drivers (you WILL need /dev/audio support, and /dev/snd ... again, a follow the help recommendations. Obviously, if you don't have a Gravis Ultrasound board, for example, you can unselect that driver). After you've selected the SB driver, there should be a place to enter the IRQs and stuff you have above ... list the IO ranges by the bottom of the range. Ok, now that you've make menuconfig'd make dep make clean make zImage assuming there are no errors: make modules make modules_install cp /usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot/zImage / now edit /etc/lilo.conf and make a new stanza exactly like the one for /vmlinuz, but use /zImage and name the stanza something different. run lilo, reboot and select your new image (the name you gave the new stanza). Find a soundfile (like .au ... check out the one from www.linux.org where Linus pronounces Linux) and try cat file.au /dev/audio It's long, I know. Email if you have questions before you start. Will [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~lowe/ -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Re: sound under Debian
On Wed, 23 Jul 1997 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I have trouble getting sound out of my PC under Debian. I tried consulting some of the doc's and Linux HOWTO's in vain. (a bit too complex for a Linux newbie I'm afraid) I (seem to) have a Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug Play soundcard which works when I run under W95. I was able to get some parameters out of my Window$ setup : For the plug-n-pray boards, I've found the OSS to be quite useful, at least for those not willing to try isapnptools. http://www.4front-tech.com/oss.html It costs a whopping $20 too. Jason Costomiris | Finger for PGP 2.6.2 Public Key [EMAIL PROTECTED] | There is a fine line between idiocy My employers like me, but not| and genius. We aim to erase that line enough to let me speak for them. | --Unknown http://www.jasons.org/~jcostom -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word unsubscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
