There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
 
Tag Cloud
acer black screen blue screen boot bsod computer connection crash css dell drive driver drivers email error ethernet excel explorer firefox firefox 3 hard drive internet internet explorer itunes laptop linux malware monitor network networking outlook outlook 2003 outlook express password printer problem problems ram router security slow software sound trojan usb virus vista windows windows xp wireless
UNIX/Linux
Search
Search in:
 
Advanced Search
Tech Support Guy Forums > Operating Systems > UNIX/Linux >
sound problem


HELLO AND WELCOME! Before you can post your question, you'll have to register -- it's completely free! Click here to join today! We highly recommend that you print a copy of our Guide for New Members. Enjoy!

Closed Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
 
Thread Tools
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
07-Dec-2003, 11:15 AM #1
sound problem
Hi. A friend of mine has just installed for me Red Hat Linux 9.1 I am a newbie. The problem is that I don't have sound. I don't know how to go about this problem. Can someone assist me?
lynch's Avatar
Senior Member with 1,962 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Back East,Way Back East
07-Dec-2003, 01:08 PM #2
Try opening a mixer(like kmix or aumix) and see that the sound isnt muted or turned down.
HTH
lynch
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
07-Dec-2003, 02:20 PM #3
The idea is that it doesn't detect my sound card. I also have Win XP and everything's OK there.
lynch's Avatar
Senior Member with 1,962 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Back East,Way Back East
07-Dec-2003, 04:41 PM #4
What's your sound card?
lynch
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
07-Dec-2003, 04:58 PM #5
I have it onboard. Realtek AC97 .
lynch's Avatar
Senior Member with 1,962 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Back East,Way Back East
07-Dec-2003, 10:04 PM #6
Try opening a terminal and run sndconfig(as root) first.The AC97 chip is well supported.
lynch
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
08-Dec-2003, 09:52 AM #7
I've written sndconfig at a terminal but it says :" bash: command not found"
Whiteskin's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 2,051 posts.
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Alberta, Canada
Experience: Windows: Decent. Unix/Linux: Advanced +1
08-Dec-2003, 02:28 PM #8
Are you root? That'd by first attempt. That and make sure that you have sndconfig installed. it'd be in either /bin,/usr/bin,or/usr/sbin
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
08-Dec-2003, 02:56 PM #9
Yes. I'm root. I see that I don't have sndconfig installed. But I do have the installation CDs. What exactly should I do to install sndconfig. As I said, I know next to nothing about linux. Thanks in advance.
lynch's Avatar
Senior Member with 1,962 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Back East,Way Back East
08-Dec-2003, 05:45 PM #10
Type whereis sndconfig or /usr/sbin/sndconfig.
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
08-Dec-2003, 06:43 PM #11
I've run /usr/sbin/sndconfig. It says this:" Intel Corp. |82801EB AC'97 Audio is not supported"
lynch's Avatar
Senior Member with 1,962 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Back East,Way Back East
09-Dec-2003, 05:26 AM #12
I did a search and it seems that chip is based on ICH5 and ,indeed,is not supported in the 2.4.21 kernel that RH 9 ships (not 9.1 unless you mean Fedora).
There are some spotty workarounds for this but until you get your feet webbed like a penguin ,I would suggest getting a SB 16 pci card which is supported.
Sorry I couldnt be of more help.Let us know what you do.
lynch
__________________
seldom right,but never in doubt...
Here's a few links I find helpful:
Intro to Linux:A Hands-on Guide
USALUG
A little Linux help
OpenSUSE help+
Bash Commands
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
09-Dec-2003, 05:44 AM #13
My computer is in warranty so I can't mess with the hardware. Can't I uninstall this version of Linux and install another version that supports the chip? If it is possible, what options do I have?
Whiteskin's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 2,051 posts.
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Alberta, Canada
Experience: Windows: Decent. Unix/Linux: Advanced +1
09-Dec-2003, 03:46 PM #14
No user linux systems would be able to support it, because the support is kernel based. Unless you want to move to 2.6 kernel dev land, i concur with the above. (BTW, installing hardware probably wont void the warranty, but even if it does, you can take it to a dealer, who can install it without voiding waranty)
__________________
emerge world_domination;
Smart Questions gentoo
Ubuntu
linux google:Shiny!
newkid's Avatar
Member with 39 posts.
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
10-Dec-2003, 01:51 AM #15
OK. Thanks for everything. It seems that for now at least I'll have to do without sound. Thanks again for your time, lynch and Whiteskin.
Closed Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

THIS THREAD HAS EXPIRED.
Are you having the same problem? We have volunteers ready to answer your question, but first you'll have to join for free. Need help getting started? Check out our Welcome Guide.

« Previous Thread | UNIX/Linux | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who help people like you solve computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.



Thread Tools


Related Sites: 56k Dial-Up | Tech Gift Ideas | Mobile TechGuy | Advertise on TSG
Contact Us - HelpOnThe.Net - Archive - Terms of Service - Top
You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:12 PM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2008 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Powered by vBulletin, Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0
Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.