HOWTO: Install ASUS Xonar DX Sound Card (Easy for absolute beginners)

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Requirements:

• Ubuntu 8.0.4.2 Desktop 32 bits
• SOUNDCORE compiled as a module. Find below step 1.
• The ASUS XONAR DX power cord must be connected to your computer motherboard. The card needs additional power to work properly. Find your Xonar DX user manual for details.

Tested with:
Headphones plug in FRONT OUT back port.

Steps for absolute beginner:
1. To check that you have SOUNDCORE compiled as a module navigate to menu APPLICATIONS > ACCESORIES > TERMINAL

Type in the following command

modinfo soundcore

Press ENTER key

If the Terminal returns a few lines of informations starting with “filename: ...” continue to next step. If Terminal returns a error message you need to recompile your kernel before continuing.

2. Click here to download the installation script file (AlsaUpgrade-1.0.x-rev-1.17.tar). Download this file to your Ubuntu Desktop.

3. To run the following commands as ROOT navigate to menu APPLICATIONS > ACCESORIES > TERMINAL
Type in the following command.

sudo -s

TERMINAL will ask for your Ubuntu password. Type it in. Press ENTER key.

4. You must replace the below xxxxxxxxxxxx with your Ubuntu username.

Type in the following 3 commands. Press ENTER key after each command.

cd /home/xxxxxxxxxxxx/Desktop/
tar xvf AlsaUpgrade-1.0.x-rev-1.17.tar
./AlsaUpgrade-1.0.x-rev-1.17.sh -di

5. TERMINAL will display the following line: Choose Alsa Package (1) 1.0.20 default[1]:

Type in the following command. Then press ENTER key.

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6. TERMINAL will display the following line: Upgrade in progress..The process can take up to 15minutes.....Be patient!

The installation is in progress. Leave the TERMINAL window open.

Wait. The process can take up to 15 minutes.

When TERMINAL is done installing it will display the following line: root@xxxxxxxxxxxxx:~/Desktop#

7. Restart your computer.

8. Testing if ALSA is working using the Alsa player application:

In the same TERMINAL type in the following command. Then press ENTER key.

aplay -l

TERMINAL will return information about your sound card.

9. To test your sound card.

Plug-in your headphones in FRONT OUT back port of the sound card.

Navigate to Ubuntu menu SYSTEM > PREFERENCES > SOUNDS

A new window will open.

Click on the Sound Events TEST button. You should ear a sound in your headphone.

Click on the Music and Movies TEST button. You should ear a sound in your headphone.

Click on the Audio Conferencing TEST button. You should ear a sound in your headphone.

If you don't ear a sound make sure your sound isn't mute. And navigate to Ubuntu menu SYSTEM > PREFERENCES > SOUNDS to raise all volumes to maximum.

Enjoy

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Source: soundcheck's script http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.p...10#post6589810

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