On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, Andrew Jones wrote: > Subject: [Alsa-user] Soundblaster 16 installation > > Hi, I'm running Redhat 7.3 and am attempting to install a Sound Blaster > 16 PCI. I've followed the instructions step by step on the > documentation page for the Soundblaster 16 PCI: > http://www.alsa-project.org/alsa-doc/doc-php/template.php3?company=Creative+Labs&card=Soundblaster+16+PCI&chip=ES1373&module=ens1371 > > soundcore was compiled as a module in my kernel, so I followed the quick > install instructions. Everything seemed to go fine - I don't get any > error messages when compiling or configureing - but I can't get anything > working. When I attempt to use alsamixer to change the volume settings > I get the message: > > alsamixer: failed to open mixer #0/#0: No such file or directory > > And if I try to use amixer it says: > > The ALSA sound driver was not detected in this system. > > Is there something I should be doing that is not on the installation site? >
What information does 'lsmod' give? Are the correct modules loaded? Note that 'lsmod' may not be in the mortal user's path on your pc. JB # John Bleichert # http://vonbek.dhs.org/latest.jpg ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
