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debiprasad_sahoo
debiprasad_sahoo Original post #1
Feb 8, 2006 at 2:27 PM
Hello,
The problem is that when my friends are instaling any linux distributions, after instalation they are unable to find any sound. They are using intel 915 chipset motherboard. :? They are asking me the solution coz i am reading Digit regularly :D . But i am unable to solve :!: . Please anyone help me.
eddie
eddie #2
Feb 8, 2006 at 3:08 PM
915 uses Intel High Definition Audio. To use this soundcard you need to install ALSA >= 1.0.10 and then pass extra options to the module snd-hda-intel, depending on the type of sound card you have. The in-kernel ALSA drivers will NOT work. The various options available for this module are
Code:
	  Model name	Description
	  ----------    -----------
	ALC880
	  3stack	           3-jack in back and a headphone out
	  3stack-digout	3-jack in back, a HP out and a SPDIF out
	  5stack	           5-jack in back, 2-jack in front
	  5stack-digout	5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, a SPDIF out
	  6stack	           6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
	  6stack-digout	6-jack with a SPDIF out
	  w810		      3-jack
	  z71v	  	   3-jack (HP shared SPDIF)
	  asus		      3-jack
	  uniwill       	   3-jack
	  F1734		     2-jack
	  test		           for testing/debugging purpose
I am currently using the following option with Intel D915GLVG Motherboard
Code:
model=3stack position_fix=2
Oh and btw, you didn't need to create a poll for it.
praka123
Feb 8, 2006 at 9:25 PM
Alsa 1.0.7 onwards snd-azx (Azalia) and afterwards snd-hda supported.so u may need to update ur Alsa and have kernel-module-alsa made and installed.And if u have internet,you can update your kernel to >=2.6.12.So best of LUX.Also all these distros DRI/graphics drivers installed and supported for i915.. :)
@eddie:where do those options listed..i could not find any in my debian's /sur/share/doc/alsa* :)
eddie
eddie #4
Feb 9, 2006 at 12:19 AM
prakash kerala said:
@eddie:where do those options listed..i could not find any in my debian's /sur/share/doc/alsa* :)
Its in official ALSA-Configuration guide.
/usr/src/linux/Documentation/sound/alsa/ALSA-Configuration.txt
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cryptid #6
Feb 9, 2006 at 6:16 PM
well even i had this problem with ubuntu but the guys on ubuntu IRC helped me out of it i just had to change some settings and increase the volume...