There are several things to try. First, try: amixer set 'External Amplifier' off If sound is still inaudible, revert your change (unmute it).
Next, try: amixer set 'Master Surround' 80%,on && amixer set 'Spread Front to Surround and Center/LFE' on If sound is still inaudible, revert the change to 'Spread Front to Surround and Center/LFE' only. Next, try: amixer set 'Exchange Front/Surround' on ** Changed in: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu) Importance: Untriaged => Low Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info -- Sound Card on Haier H51 laptop is recognised, but not functional. https://launchpad.net/bugs/52319 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs