2 Issues with Ubuntu 9.04 - Please Help

[risknothin]

Once i updated Ubuntu - the Sound is not loud enough to be heard on my laptop. Also, I cannot enable desktop effects.

Does anyone know how to fix these issues?

[Sub101]

Have you installed any drivers for your graphics card? System==>Admin==>Hardware Drivers.

If not try installing one and see if that lets you enable effects.

As for the sound issue, when i upgraded to Intrepid my sound was too loud and found a fix that would probably work for you (it involved changing some Alsa settings) . I will have a dig around and see what i can get.

[risknothin]

There is no driver installed for my video card. Where would i get one?

Thanks for your help

[Sub101]

Is there a list of drivers when you select Hardware Drivers from the menu?

Otherwise, what is you graphics card?

[risknothin]

The only drive listed in there is for the wireless card.

I have a Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller

[Sub101]

According to the thread below your card may be "blacklisted". Have a check through though and see if its helpful.


http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=4202892&postcount=6

[risknothin]

all the appearance stuff worked with ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10, after i upgraded last night the appearance is now gone.

I just want it to be smooth again.

[risknothin]

that prior work thru worked great, and i have the sound fixed by playing with the settings for a few minutes.

Thanks for your help