Marc Bourgeois wrote: > I use Alsa support compiled in my kernel, not modules.. > > Is it better to use it as a module ? > Is there a chance to get more features when using Alsa compiled and > loaded as modules ?
The only additional feature you get is the ability to unload the driver. > Is it better to get latest alsa sources, compile them, and use them as > modules ? Only if they're newer than your kernel's ALSA, and if some bug has been fixed inbetween. > I have a CMI8738 chipset sound card, I get no front/rear volume > control in alsamixer.. > My sound card is a 4.1, but there's only a master control witch > increase or descrease both outputs.. The driver (and alsamixer) should show all controls available in the hardware. Please show the output of "amixer controls". > Currently, I run a kernel 2.6.17, and don't know exactly witch alsa > version it is. See /proc/asound/version. Regards, Clemens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys -- and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list Alsa-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user
