Re: sound blaster problem -
Joey L wrote:
>>
>>
>> > Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio 7.1 Channels PCI Express
>> > Interface Sound Card -
>> > OEM<http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102023>
>> >
>> > - *Sample Rate:* 96KHz
>> > - *Digital Audio:* 24-bit
>> > - *SNR:* >100dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
>> > - *Line In:* Yes
>> > - *MIC In:* Yes
>> > - *Other Ports:* Speaker out (4x 1/8" mini jacks) Optical out
>> (TOSLINK)
>> > Digital Out supports stereo SPDIF out and pass through of
>> > multichannel DVD sound Optical in (TOSLINK) Intel HD Audio
>> > Compatible Front Panel Header (2x5pin)
>> > - *Features:* X-Fi Technology X-Fi Crystalizer X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual
>> > X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone Hear headphone surround that sounds like
>> > multichannel speakers Enjoy Realistic sound effects in games
>> Experience
>> > cinematic surround sound from DVD movies
>> > - *Model #: *30SB104200000
>> > - *Item #: *N82E16829102023
>>
>> I've googled fast and found that your card is supported by ca0106 driver
>> I would try latest alsa drivers and so on
>>
>> have a look here I hope it helps http://alsa.opensrc.org/Ca0106
>>
>> you need to check for the proper driver
>>
>
> Thanks for the solution - but i do not see any drivers on that page to
> download.
> Sorry - i must admit i am lost on linux...I can run the alsaconf utility.
> But where can i download the drivers ???? Any steps ??
>
> thanks
> mjh
drivers are usually part of the kernel. nowdays ALSA is the standard sound
system and on the ALSA homepage you'll find information for the driver (the
link I've posted). you just need to check if you have this module
I use the locate command
locate ca0106 | grep ko
/lib/modules/2.6.28.5eko2/kernel/sound/pci/ca0106
/lib/modules/2.6.28.5eko2/kernel/sound/pci/ca0106/snd-ca0106.ko
/usr/src/alsa/alsa-driver-1.0.19/modules/snd-ca0106.ko
/usr/src/alsa/alsa-driver-1.0.19/pci/ca0106/.snd-ca0106.ko.cmd
/usr/src/alsa/alsa-driver-1.0.19/pci/ca0106/snd-ca0106.ko
so now
sudo modprobe -v snd-ca0106
and report back what happened
read more about linux sound system and drivers and specifically your driver.
regards
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