Comprehensive Sound Problem Solutions Guide

[metalguy639]

Many problems with my sound driver even though I tried to use this tutorial. I'll try and give as much info as possible about what I'm running here.

Results for aplay -l:

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: SI7012 [SiS SI7012], device 0: Intel ICH [SiS SI7012]
  Subdevices: 1/1
  Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

Results for lspci -v:

00:00.0 Host bridge: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] 761/M761 Host (rev 02)
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 32
	Memory at f0000000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=64M]
	Capabilities: <access denied>

00:01.0 PCI bridge: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] SG86C202
	Flags: bus master, 66MHz, medium devsel, latency 64
	Bus: primary=00, secondary=01, subordinate=01, sec-latency=64
	I/O behind bridge: 0000e000-0000efff
	Memory behind bridge: feb00000-febfffff
	Prefetchable memory behind bridge: d8000000-dfffffff
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel modules: shpchp

00:02.0 ISA bridge: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] SiS965 [MuTIOL Media IO] (rev 48)
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0

00:02.5 IDE interface: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] 5513 [IDE] (rev 01) (prog-if 80 [Master])
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 128, IRQ 16
	I/O ports at 01f0 [size=8]
	I/O ports at 03f4 [size=1]
	I/O ports at 0170 [size=8]
	I/O ports at 0374 [size=1]
	I/O ports at ffa0 [size=16]
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: pata_sis
	Kernel modules: pata_sis

00:02.7 Multimedia audio controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Sound Controller (rev a0)
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 1880
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 18
	I/O ports at d800 [size=256]
	I/O ports at d400 [size=128]
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: Intel ICH
	Kernel modules: snd-intel8x0

00:03.0 USB Controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] USB 1.1 Controller (rev 0f) (prog-if 10)
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 20
	Memory at feaff000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
	Kernel driver in use: ohci_hcd
	Kernel modules: ohci-hcd

00:03.1 USB Controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] USB 1.1 Controller (rev 0f) (prog-if 10)
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 21
	Memory at feafe000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
	Kernel driver in use: ohci_hcd
	Kernel modules: ohci-hcd

00:03.2 USB Controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] USB 1.1 Controller (rev 0f) (prog-if 10)
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 22
	Memory at feafd000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
	Kernel driver in use: ohci_hcd
	Kernel modules: ohci-hcd

00:03.3 USB Controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] USB 2.0 Controller (prog-if 20)
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 23
	Memory at feafc000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=4K]
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: ehci_hcd
	Kernel modules: ehci-hcd

00:04.0 Ethernet controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] 190 Ethernet Adapter
	Subsystem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] Device 0191
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 19
	Memory at feafbc00 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=128]
	I/O ports at d000 [size=128]
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: sis190
	Kernel modules: sis190

00:06.0 PCI bridge: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] PCI-to-PCI bridge
	Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
	Bus: primary=00, secondary=02, subordinate=02, sec-latency=0
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: pcieport-driver
	Kernel modules: shpchp

00:07.0 PCI bridge: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] PCI-to-PCI bridge
	Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
	Bus: primary=00, secondary=03, subordinate=03, sec-latency=0
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: pcieport-driver
	Kernel modules: shpchp

00:08.0 IDE interface: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] Device 0183 (rev 01) (prog-if 85 [Master SecO PriO])
	Subsystem: Elitegroup Computer Systems Device 0131
	Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 64, IRQ 17
	I/O ports at c800 [size=8]
	I/O ports at c400 [size=4]
	I/O ports at c000 [size=8]
	I/O ports at b800 [size=4]
	I/O ports at b400 [size=16]
	I/O ports at <unassigned>
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: sata_sis
	Kernel modules: sata_sis

00:09.0 Mass storage controller: Promise Technology, Inc. PDC20268 (Ultra100 TX2) (rev 02) (prog-if 85)
	Subsystem: Promise Technology, Inc. PDC20268 (Ultra100 TX2)
	Flags: bus master, 66MHz, slow devsel, latency 64, IRQ 17
	I/O ports at a800 [size=8]
	I/O ports at a400 [size=4]
	I/O ports at a000 [size=8]
	I/O ports at 9800 [size=4]
	I/O ports at 9400 [size=16]
	Memory at feaf0000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16K]
	Expansion ROM at feae0000 [disabled] [size=16K]
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: pata_pdc2027x
	Kernel modules: pata_pdc2027x

00:18.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] HyperTransport Technology Configuration
	Flags: fast devsel
	Capabilities: <access denied>

00:18.1 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] Address Map
	Flags: fast devsel

00:18.2 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] DRAM Controller
	Flags: fast devsel

00:18.3 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] Miscellaneous Control
	Flags: fast devsel
	Kernel driver in use: k8temp
	Kernel modules: k8temp

00:1f.0 PCI bridge: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] PCI-to-PCI bridge
	Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0
	Bus: primary=00, secondary=04, subordinate=04, sec-latency=0
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel driver in use: pcieport-driver
	Kernel modules: shpchp

01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] 661/741/760 PCI/AGP or 662/761Gx PCIE VGA Display Adapter (rev 03)
	Subsystem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] 661/741/760 PCI/AGP or 662/761Gx PCIE VGA Display Adapter
	Flags: 66MHz, medium devsel, IRQ 10
	BIST result: 00
	Memory at d8000000 (32-bit, prefetchable) [size=128M]
	Memory at febe0000 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=128K]
	I/O ports at e800 [size=128]
	Capabilities: <access denied>
	Kernel modules: sisfb

Ok I was able to actually find my driver its the intel8x0, but when I went to compile it with the module assistant I get an error message at the end that says it cannot build the driver or something o that effect. Then it gives me 3 options, exit, go on, one other I do not remember right now.

I have AC'97 I tried the info on THIS link, but it did nothing even after a reboot. I really would like to have my sound so I can listen to music & watch my movies. Someone please help me. TIA!

[Katty2008]

I've been trying to use the site to find sound bit or whatever, but it's not working, I have no idea where to go.

[pneaveill]

I've been trying to use the site to find sound bit or whatever, but it's not working, I have no idea where to go.

Can you give us some input here as to what exactly you are looking for. Happy to help if you provide more details

lspci is a good thing to start with. Likewise, a real description of the problem might help also.

[Thedosius]

I'm having trouble with volume, I get system volume, and I get full volume on my windows partition, but youtube, pandora, etc. aren't working.

EDIT: by system volume, I mean the startup noises

I did try everything in the tutorial with no luck, volume is not muted, etc. Because my XP partition work, I feel like it's a ubuntu software problem.

Suggestions?

OKAI

After more testing, I've realized that the underlying problem is that flash apps aren't giving me sound. How can I fix this?

[erasmosis]

Hi there,
I recently got a new case and moved my motherboard and all the components into it. When I started back up, the audio stopped working. I restarted, and nothin. Then I put in an old audio card, and it worked very well... until i restarted, now neither the onboard audio nor the audiocard work. Ive tried the steps ive found on here, with no luck at all... Please help?

[pneaveill]

Hi there,
I recently got a new case and moved my motherboard and all the components into it. When I started back up, the audio stopped working. I restarted, and nothin. Then I put in an old audio card, and it worked very well... until i restarted, now neither the onboard audio nor the audiocard work. Ive tried the steps ive found on here, with no luck at all... Please help?

Am no expert in this, just what I have learned along the way. Could you post your output of

lspci

cat /proc/interrupts

from here, we may have to disable or change something in BIOS, but will cross that bridge when we get there.

[erasmosis]

lspci

rand@tower-bug:~$ lspci 
00:00.0 Host bridge: ATI Technologies Inc RS480 Host Bridge
00:01.0 PCI bridge: ATI Technologies Inc RS480 PCI Bridge
00:11.0 IDE interface: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 Serial ATA Controller
00:12.0 IDE interface: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 Serial ATA Controller
00:13.0 USB Controller: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 USB Host Controller
00:13.1 USB Controller: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 USB Host Controller
00:13.2 USB Controller: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 USB2 Host Controller
00:14.0 SMBus: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 SMBus Controller (rev 04)
00:14.1 IDE interface: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 IDE Controller
00:14.3 ISA bridge: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 PCI-ISA Bridge
00:14.4 PCI bridge: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 PCI-PCI Bridge
00:14.5 Multimedia audio controller: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 AC'97 Audio Controller
00:18.0 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] HyperTransport Technology Configuration
00:18.1 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] Address Map
00:18.2 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] DRAM Controller
00:18.3 Host bridge: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] K8 [Athlon64/Opteron] Miscellaneous Control
01:05.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RS480 [Radeon Xpress 200G Series]
02:03.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL-8139/8139C/8139C+ (rev 10)
02:04.0 FireWire (IEEE 1394): VIA Technologies, Inc. VT6306 Fire II IEEE 1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller (rev 80)

cat /proc/interrupts

rand@tower-bug:~$ cat /proc/interrupts
           CPU0       
  0:        142   IO-APIC-edge      timer
  1:       4266   IO-APIC-edge      i8042
  4:          2   IO-APIC-edge    
  6:          5   IO-APIC-edge      floppy
  7:          0   IO-APIC-edge      parport0
  8:          0   IO-APIC-edge      rtc0
 12:     143170   IO-APIC-edge      i8042
 14:      29918   IO-APIC-edge      pata_atiixp
 15:      16208   IO-APIC-edge      pata_atiixp
 17:     106344   IO-APIC-fasteoi   ATI IXP, radeon@pci:0000:01:05.0
 19:         34   IO-APIC-fasteoi   ehci_hcd:usb1, ohci_hcd:usb2, ohci_hcd:usb3
 20:      24060   IO-APIC-fasteoi   eth0
 21:        392   IO-APIC-fasteoi   acpi, ohci1394
 22:          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   sata_sil
 23:          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   sata_sil
NMI:          0   Non-maskable interrupts
LOC:     280738   Local timer interrupts
RES:          0   Rescheduling interrupts
CAL:          0   Function call interrupts
TLB:          0   TLB shootdowns
SPU:          0   Spurious interrupts
ERR:          0
MIS:          0

Maybe I should add that the sound was working, for a few weeks. When it went out, I did a complete reformat/reinstall of the latest ubuntu. The sound worked for one session until I restarted and no sound since then. I reinstalled again, no luck this time. Any ideas?

[th00ht]

The very first link in this post does not work (anymore). Please update or remove.

[pneaveill]

lspci

rand@tower-bug:~$ lspci 

00:14.5 Multimedia audio controller: ATI Technologies Inc IXP SB400 AC'97 Audio Controller

01:05.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc RS480 [Radeon Xpress 200G Series]

02:04.0 FireWire (IEEE 1394): VIA Technologies, Inc. VT6306 Fire II IEEE 1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller (rev 80)

cat /proc/interrupts

rand@tower-bug:~$ cat /proc/interrupts
           CPU0       
  0:        142   IO-APIC-edge      timer
  1:       4266   IO-APIC-edge      i8042
  4:          2   IO-APIC-edge    
  6:          5   IO-APIC-edge      floppy
  7:          0   IO-APIC-edge      parport0
  8:          0   IO-APIC-edge      rtc0
 12:     143170   IO-APIC-edge      i8042
 14:      29918   IO-APIC-edge      pata_atiixp
 15:      16208   IO-APIC-edge      pata_atiixp
 17:     106344   IO-APIC-fasteoi   ATI IXP, radeon@pci:0000:01:05.0
 19:         34   IO-APIC-fasteoi   ehci_hcd:usb1, ohci_hcd:usb2, ohci_hcd:usb3
 20:      24060   IO-APIC-fasteoi   eth0
 21:        392   IO-APIC-fasteoi   acpi, ohci1394
 22:          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   sata_sil
 23:          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   sata_sil
NMI:          0   Non-maskable interrupts
LOC:     280738   Local timer interrupts
RES:          0   Rescheduling interrupts
CAL:          0   Function call interrupts
TLB:          0   TLB shootdowns
SPU:          0   Spurious interrupts
ERR:          0
MIS:          0

Maybe I should add that the sound was working, for a few weeks. When it went out, I did a complete reformat/reinstall of the latest ubuntu. The sound worked for one session until I restarted and no sound since then. I reinstalled again, no luck this time. Any ideas?

Please note that am clearly no expert with the AMD64 systems, so if wrong, will not hurt my feelings at all. It looks like you have AMD/ATI audio and video cards (am guessing built-in?). Also, looks like for some reason audio is either conflicting (video or 1394 ports) or not showing up at all in cat /proc/interrupts.

NOt sure I can help further. Will step aside on this one.

[erasmosis]

Please note that am clearly no expert with the AMD64 systems, so if wrong, will not hurt my feelings at all. It looks like you have AMD/ATI audio and video cards (am guessing built-in?). Also, looks like for some reason audio is either conflicting (video or 1394 ports) or not showing up at all in cat /proc/interrupts.

NOt sure I can help further. Will step aside on this one.

Dang, I have no clue what you mean by this, you know much more than I do. Im totally into doing the work to get this going, I really wanna use ubuntu.. I just dont know where to go from here!?!