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RE: lee_rzm's problem. I have the same problem on my Gateway NX560XL laptop. I supported a bug to the alsa bugtracker back in May, but since this is my first post, I can't post a link. For reference, the bug ID is 2146.
I am had similar problem when I first installed SUSE 10.1 on my gateway 7510gx. I was fixed by running a mixer program (I used KMix) and turned of the "External Amplifier" switch....that was all there is to it.
Got the audio to work on my Acer Aspire 5601 by installing fedora 6 test 3 and using alsa driver, library, utilities ver. 1.0.13rc2 downloaded from http://www.alsa-project.org/
If I could only get the screen to display 1280x800
To get your screen resolution to 1280x800 (assuming you have an Intel graphics controller), do a search for 915resolution. Download, build, and run as root. It will allow you to modify the video bios so that 1280x800 is one of the modes (change a mode that is less frequently used, but defined). This isn't a permanent fix, as it is reset on reboot or hybernate, but it does work. Several distros are starting to include it as a startup option (Suse, Mandriva 2007).
Yes and no. If you reboot from Linux straight to Windows after using 915resolution, Windows will be confused. You need to do a full powercycle between Linux and Windows.
To all the Acer Laptop users on this thread. I finally got around to adding your subdevice ids to the alsa driver. It will be in the upcoming 1.0.13 release (missed the 1.0.13rc3 snapshot, sorry). Until then, use "model=acer" in your modprobe.conf file and use alsa 1.0.12 or later.
Gateway and other laptop users: If you need audio support and "cat /proc/asound/card0/codec*" doesn't list alc883, please post in a new thread. I'll do what I can to either get your laptop supported, or forward it on to the people who can. Thanks.
I managed to get both the Radeon Xpress 1100 integrated video card as well as the ALC883 working on my Acer Aspire 5104 dual-core dual-channel DDR2 Turion64 laptop.
All: Sorry for not responding earlier. I've been busy adding support for Intel's new motherboards that are coming out.
vriezea: Your sound card is now partially supported in the soon to be released alsa 1.0.12. I wasn't able to get a permanent fix in yet, but as soon as 1.0.12 is released, download it, build and install it, then add options snd-hda-intel model=3stack to /etc/modprobe.conf file, and you "should" have working audio. If not, reply back and I'll work with you to get a specific modification written for you.
lee_rzm: The codec in your system hasn't been added to alsa yet. As soon as alsa 1.0.12 is released, I'll try to get you a patch to test.
If neither of you are familiar with building and installing from source, let me know. No guarantee's, but I might be able to build a set of drivers for you to install.
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Was the no-sound problem resolved for the Gateway MP6954 laptop (lee_rzm's posting)? I'm seeing the same no-sound problem with my MP6954 under FC6. Current bundled alsa related RPMs on this system are:
Was the no-sound problem resolved for the Gateway MP6954 laptop (lee_rzm's posting)? I'm seeing the same no-sound problem with my MP6954 under FC6. Current bundled alsa related RPMs on this system are:
No, that codec has not been added to alsa yet. I'm currently working on a driver for the Conexant audio chip, and am stretched pretty thin. I'd suggest posting your system info on the alsa-devel mailing list or filing a bug on the alsa bugtrack system, both can be found on http://alsa-project.org. I have saved lee_rzm's system info, and if no one on the alsa team picks it up, I'll look at it in a week or two.
No, that codec has not been added to alsa yet. I'm currently working on a driver for the Conexant audio chip, and am stretched pretty thin. I'd suggest posting your system info on the alsa-devel mailing list or filing a bug on the alsa bugtrack system, both can be found on (URL omitted to be able to post). I have saved lee_rzm's system info, and if no one on the alsa team picks it up, I'll look at it in a week or two.
I got audio to work with fc6 test 3 as stated on 9-23-06. But now that I install fc6 final using the same drivers I got not audio and on start up I get this error message:
Sound server informational message:
Error while initializing the sound driver:
device /dev/dsp can't be opened (No such file or directory)
The sound server will continue, using the null output device.
Also I'm no longer able to run alsamixer
alsamixer: function snd_ctl_open failed for default: No such device
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