Modconf did not list module 'snd'. It had one called 'sound' which was described as OSS sound modules. However, ALSA is looking for snd, which I can't find. Where can I find it, and then how do I make it appear in the modconf list?
--- Bob Proulx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Moonlite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2002-08-30 17:09:35 > -0700]: > > After installing and setting up my Debian system, > I > > found that my sound didn't work. I've tried > installing > > ALSA, but every time I try to start it, this > message > > appears: > > No ALSA driver installed > > Starting ALSA sound driver (version none):modprobe > > Can't locate module snd failed. > > One thing that Debian does not have is an automatic > hardware detection > and installation program. (The RH kudzu program is > available, as well > as sndconfig. However, I have not had good results > with those.) So > unless you installed the sound module yourself when > you installed > debian, you don't have it. > > I am guessing your problem is not lack of ALSA but > lack of a sound > module in your kernel. > > > I don't know how to install kernel modules without > > reinstalling Debian, which is about the last thing > I > > want to do. I've tried looking for snd.o and > haven't > > found it. How do I install it and get my sound > card > > working? > > The program you want is 'modconf'. > > su root > modconf > > Then select the sound driver for your card. Which > one? You need to > know which card you have. 'lspci' will tell you > what is on your > system. Also 'less /proc/pci' will be similar. > Searching with google > will usually turn up the right driver name for your > hardware. If you > have trouble, post your hardware to the list and ask > for help. > > Bob > ===== Moonlite (Sarah Gould) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.gouldweb.net/moonlite __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
