Re: ESS1868 PnP Sound Chip Problems
Stuart wrote:
> I own an Olivetti Echos P90 loaded with Debian 2.2.19 which is fine
but
> I can't get the sound to work. I have tried a number of routes without
> success. I tried 'insmod sound' and it says:
>
> /lib/modules/2.2.19/misc/sound.o; unresolved symbol
> sound_init_lowlevel_drivers_Reco251af
>
> /lib/modules/2.2.19/misc/sound.o; unresolved symbol
> sound_unload_lowlevel_drivers_Ra675fda1
>
> /lib/modules/2.2.19/misc/sound.o; unresolved symbol
> sound_preinit_lowlevel_drivers_Rebdfb792
>
> As a result of this I think that's why I get when I do 'cat
/dev/sndstat'
> I get 'cat: /dev/sndstat: no such device
>
> Any advice?
IIRC, the ESS1868 is a PnP soundblaster compatible, you can try this:
# modprobe sb
That is the essence of how sound gets started in my system. There is
more information in the kernel-doc package for your kernel (my kernel is
2.4.19-pre5, so it might be a little different for you).
Seneca
seneca-cunningham@rogers.com
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