alsamixer: function snd_ctl_open failed for default: No such file or directory!

[tombom62]

no sound. i have a ac 97 card and here's what it says when I try and open alsa mixer

owner@ubuntu:~$alsamixer
alsamixer: function snd_ctl_open failed for default: No such file or directory

What is going on? I can give any extra info, I JUST REALLY NEED SOUND! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

[tombom62]

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[Neo_The_User]

Is that the entire error? If so, it looks like a problem with the source code. I can help you indeed. Just feed me all the problems you have with this and I will write up a deep in depth HOWTO on how to fix it for you right here. Don't say I didn't try and help.

[tombom62]

THanks so much! So, basically, I have gone to synaptic and installed every damn alsa(ish) package there. I tried running the alsamixer, and all. It gave me that weird error. I also noticed I do not have a /dev/snd folder. I found somewhre that said to do in terminal:
chmod 777 /dev/snd/*
or something.

that didn't work, tried with and without sudo.

Also tried a package from realtek... here is the linnk:
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...PFid=23&Conn=3

for my ac 97.
actually before i installed that the output sound worked, but input didn't. now nothing works. I can give more info. I am using a dell 2400 with 1 gb ram, intrepid with fluxbox.

thanks,
tombom

[Neo_The_User]

Hmm. Try running a different kernel from the GRUB boot loader menu.

[Elfy]

The first thing you need to is find if the soundcard is actually being recognised now

lspci | grep audio

If that is ok

aplay -l

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting

[tombom62]

Hmm. Try running a different kernel from the GRUB boot loader menu.

Whitch one?

he first thing you need to is find if the soundcard is actually being recognised now

Code:

lspci | grep audio

If that is ok

Code:

aplay -l

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshooting

here's my terminal:

owner@ubuntu:~$ lspci | grep audio
00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 01)
owner@ubuntu:~$ aplay -l
aplay: device_list:215: no soundcards found...
owner@ubuntu:~$

thanks,
tombom

[Neo_The_User]

yeah its a kernel issue.

compile one or choose ANYTHING different. it doesn't matter as long as you don't choose the server kernel jajajaja.

[Elfy]

Whitch one?
here's my terminal:
thanks,
tombom

Hi if using a different kernel doesn't work - you can work through the steps on the troubleshooting guide.

[tombom62]

yeah its a kernel issue.

compile one or choose ANYTHING different. it doesn't matter as long as you don't choose the server kernel jajajaja.

ok, is this a good guide for compiling a new kernel? http://www.howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_ubuntu
I just wanna check cause I don;t want to mess up my system.