Proper fix for > Realtek ALC1200 Audio = no sound

[UnicornsRock420]

DJamu, I've been trying to overcome this same issue with ALSA and PulseAudio.

I've compiled the latest RealTek drivers/plugins/libs/etc. Tried the probe_mask=1 option in the /etc/modprobe.d/sound configuration file. Nothing changes the behavior of the machine, which is zero sound except that amarok does make something very faint, while the volume/mixer is cranked to the max.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Paul

Prompt: aplay -l
aplay: device_list:223: no soundcards found...
Prompt: sudo cat /proc/asound/card0/codec#0 | grep Codec
Codec: Realtek ALC1200
Prompt: sudo lshw -class sound
  *-multimedia
       description: Audio device
       product: MCP61 High Definition Audio
       vendor: nVidia Corporation
       physical id: 5
       bus info: pci@0000:00:05.0
       version: a2
       width: 32 bits
       clock: 66MHz
       capabilities: pm msi ht bus_master cap_list
       configuration: driver=HDA Intel latency=0 maxlatency=5 mingnt=2
       resources: irq:22 memory:fe024000-fe027fff
Prompt: uname -a
Linux Host 2.6.28-11-generic #42-Ubuntu SMP Fri Apr 17 01:58:03 UTC 2009 x86_64 GNU/Linux

[Trinity33]

[QUOTE=UnicornsRock420;8922058]DJamu, I've been trying to overcome this same issue with ALSA and PulseAudio.

hi i assure u that there is no problem not even in 0.00001% to get acl 1200 work in karmic or lucid. i wasted 2 weeks before i found best solution to get it to work. there is if u start in fresh karmic for example u cant just go to modprobe.d edit add your card and it would work u need few things alsa new driver library etc. so if u have freh lucid or karmic that the right way to do follow that tutorial :

<snip>

in place where u wil need to install alsa driver and lib go to realtek web and get the newest audio pack in it u will have alsa driver lb tools utils.
after u finish reboot pc as that guy says in that tuto then start alsaconf from shell and save it your card still wouldnt work. so than go to that web:

<snip>

there will be part u need to cpy and paste in your alsaconf file in modprobe.d u need to use gksudo nautilus to be abble to save changes.

in part where u chose model i used targa 8ch so i have propper surround and strong sound.

after that reboot and your sound will work for sure jut follow those tutorials took me mpre then 2 weeks to get my sond work find the propper solution etc tnx and good luck

ps with those tutos u will get max u can get from your acl 1200 without need to uninstall pulse audio oss etc

[Trinity33]

Proper fix for Realtek ALC1200

took me a while to figure this one out > thanks to the guys at the Fedora forums.

solution is simple. just create an option config file in /etc/modprobe.d/

sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/hda_intel.conf

and paste this in it.

options snd-hda-intel model=auto probe_mask=1

save this
reboot ( or restart your services etc ... )

check your volume is up...

have fun...

so thats not the proper fix it wouldnt work if u got new karmic or lucid or interpid u need first install proper drivers lib utils codecs etc

[djamu]

sorry was away for a while

DJamu, I've been trying to overcome this same issue with ALSA and PulseAudio.

snipsnip....

hi i assure u that there is no problem not even in 0.00001% to get acl 1200 work in karmic or lucid.

Obvious ...this wasn't a fix for karmic / lucid in the first place .... check 1st post date before you claim something

http://monespaceperso.org/blg-en/200...ic-koala-9-10/

snipsnip ...

http://forums.pensuse.org/hardware/l...problem-2.html

WTF ... these links don't work / exist ( 4 hours after you posted them ) ...

so thats not the proper fix it wouldnt work if u got new karmic or lucid or interpid u need first install proper drivers lib utils codecs etc

I think your just a spammer / newbie > ... again this wasn't a fix for karmic / lucid but for 9.04

[djamu]

Hi paul

DJamu, I've been trying to overcome this same issue with ALSA and PulseAudio.

I've compiled the latest RealTek drivers/plugins/libs/etc. Tried the probe_mask=1 option in the /etc/modprobe.d/sound configuration file. Nothing changes the behavior of the machine, which is zero sound except that amarok does make something very faint, while the volume/mixer is cranked to the max.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Paul

What version of ubuntu are you using ?
The fix was for 9.04 with default driver .. ( it just enabled it )

The very faint sound can mean that you didn't crank up all volume controls ( not just the master volume control )

Prompt: aplay -l
aplay: device_list:223: no soundcards found...
Prompt: sudo cat /proc/asound/card0/codec#0 | grep Codec
Codec: Realtek ALC1200
Prompt: sudo lshw -class sound
  *-multimedia
       description: Audio device
       product: MCP61 High Definition Audio
       vendor: nVidia Corporation
       physical id: 5
       bus info: pci@0000:00:05.0
       version: a2
       width: 32 bits
       clock: 66MHz
       capabilities: pm msi ht bus_master cap_list
       configuration: driver=HDA Intel latency=0 maxlatency=5 mingnt=2
       resources: irq:22 memory:fe024000-fe027fff
Prompt: uname -a
Linux Host 2.6.28-11-generic #42-Ubuntu SMP Fri Apr 17 01:58:03 UTC 2009 x86_64 GNU/Linux

mmm looking at the kernel I assume you are indeed using 9.04

Unfortunately the for-mentioned motherboard is now in use as a fileserver for my raid-6 running debian. I might have some time on sunday to temporary install ubuntu 9.04 on it ( I need to move my compute nodes / servers to a new rack ... )

... I'll keep you updated

Jan

[fazzledanny]

Hi.
, i just joined a few days ago and lost my sound playability when i went to hardware updates. The info page said my software modem was deactivated.....of course thinking there was more to add to my operability i chose to activate/enable it, which then made my computer soundless.
5 minutes ago i returned to hardware updates and deactivated it.
Im proud to say sound is back on ready to rock and rolla!!!
I hope this helps anybody else out there.
.
Quote of the day by fazzledanny: Opensource freeware turn stingy selfish ignorant people into caring sharing teamplayers, dont you forget that!

[curtissthompson]

Proper fix for Realtek ALC1200

took me a while to figure this one out > thanks to the guys at the Fedora forums.

solution is simple. just create an option config file in /etc/modprobe.d/

sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/hda_intel.conf

and paste this in it.

options snd-hda-intel model=auto probe_mask=1

save this
reboot ( or restart your services etc ... )

check your volume is up...

have fun...

I recently installed Ubuntu 9.10 on a newly built PC with ASUS M4A79T Deluxe motherboard that uses Realtek ALC1200 integrated audio and am having the same problem with no audio. I'm looking to get analog working for my Logitech z-5300.

My motherboard is AMD and I'm wondering what I'd have to do differently with this fix to get my audio working. Also, does the Realteck ACL1200 driver come with Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala as a stock driver (because I haven't installed it manually myself)?

I'm an audio noob, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[LittleJakub]

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[zazkia]

Oh the realtek soundcard( i have it on my msi s420) made me have this problem over and over again. Under ubuntu 8.04 it miraculously worked, i guess due to OSS.
I upgraded recently to 9.04, 9.10 and today to 10.4 and in neither of the three the sound worked and i cant find the switch to OSS.
solution one, the sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/hda_intel.conf thingie, didnt do it for me. Now im trying the realtek driver
How I hate this, ill promiss never to buy a realtek-embedded computer again.

[zazkia]

Well mixed results, with the driver that is provided by(?) realtek.
For Ubuntu; it has to be installed by hand, this is not easy.

Ill post the readme that is provided with the package here:

The source code copy from www.alsa-project.org.      ver:5.14
Linux Source Code for ALC audio codec
Support Codec list:
====AC97 Codec=====
ALC100,100P
ALC200,200P
ALC650D
ALC650E
ALC650F
ALC650
ALC655
ALC653
ALC658
ALC658D
ALC850
ALC101
ALC202
ALC250
ALC203

====HD Audio codec ====
ALC260
ALC262
ALC267
ALC268
ALC259
ALC269
ALC270
ALC272
ALC275
ALC660
ALC660VD
ALC661
ALC662
ALC663
ALC665
ALC670
ALC861
ALC861VD
ALC880
ALC882
ALC883
ALC885
ALC888
ALC889A
ALC892

Installation:
This Source Code is from www.alsa-project.org.
For OS installation, please remember add the Development tool kit.
For driver installation, please follow below steps. 

Automatic install: (Recommend RedHat distribution)
execute

  ./install

Note: Ubuntu OS, please use manual install.
      Run commands need to add sudo at first words.   

Manual install:
Step 1. unzip source code
        tar xfvj alsa-driver-1.0.xx.tar.bz2

Step 2. Turn on sound support from kernel config 
	(soundcore module, default turn on)

Step 3. Complied source code
	a. cd alsa-driver-1.0.xx
	b. ./configure (--with-cards=hda-intel)<= for HDA options
	c. make
	d. make install
	e. alsaconf

Step 4. Edit your /etc/modules.conf or conf.modules depending on the distribution
 	(Please refer to the attached modules.conf)
	 
        snd-xxxx is the card ID.

	-- Azalia controller --ALC880 ALC882 ALC260 ALC262 ALC883 ALC885 ALC888
	   --- Intel ICH6 ICH7 ---------
               snd-hda-intel

        -- AC97 controller --ALC655 ALC650 ALC250 ALC255
           --- Intel ICH6 ICH7 , SiS 7012 and NVidia----------
               snd-intel8x0
           --- Via8233 Via686a  -------------------------------    
	       snd-via82xx
           --- ATI Chipset  -------------------------------
	       snd-atiixp

        Copy and paste this to the bottom of your /etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf file.
	# ALSA portion
          alias char-major-116 snd
          alias snd-card-0 snd-xxxx     
        # OSS/Free portion
          alias char-major-14 soundcore
          alias sound-slot-0 snd-card-0
        # card #1
          alias sound-service-0-0 snd-mixer-oss
          alias sound-service-0-1 snd-seq-oss
          alias sound-service-0-3 snd-pcm-oss
          alias sound-service-0-8 snd-seq-oss
          alias sound-service-0-12 snd-pcm-oss

Step 5. reboot your machine

Step 6. Use the alsamixer the disable mute (All audio line default is mute)
        Must to compile and to install the ALSA library and utility. (Use automatic install is already install)
        excute alsamixer

Note: 	1. The most detail information, can refer the alsa-kernel/Documenttation/ALSA-Configuration.txt in the azx-021705.tar.bz2.
	2. Kernel Version must be 2.6 or later.
	3. All mixer channels are muted by default. You must use a native
		or OSS mixer program to unmute appropriate channels.
	4. If can not compile the source code, try to rename the /usr/src/linux-2.x -> /usr/src/linux.
	5. The driver added to support the SPDIF functoin. 	
	6. a. You can download the alsa-lib-1.0.x and alsa-utils-1.0.x form the www.alsa-project.org, then unzip and install them. 
	   b. Suggest use "alsamixer" to control mixer function.
	   c. Used "alsaconf" can autodetect which drive you need to install (step 4). 	
        7. SUSE Distribution must install the ncurses package.

I posted it here because this may be tricky and because it includes a long list of realtek chipsets that have this problem.
In terms of steps, make install won't go right unless you do it as root or as sudo. Step 2 can be skipped. I am stuck halfway down step 4 because there is neither a /etc/modules.conf or /etc/modprobe.conf file to edit.

Does anyone know if I can safely put the module info in the "etc/modules" file instead?