Many SB16 cards can be configured to select PnP or a fixed IRQ. If
yours has that capability, you should definitely use a fixed IRQ. In
my case, I created /etc/modutils/sb with the following line:
options io=0x220 irq=7 dma=1 dma16=5 mpu_io=330
I then ran 'update-modules' (which creates /etc/modules.conf) and
'insmod sb' and sound was working.
I put this line in /etc/modules, so sound would be enabled after boot:
sb #Soundblaster 16
Bob
On Thu, Jul 19, 2001 at 09:22:17AM -0400, Adam Bell wrote:
> I have the same card.
>
> Probably your problem is that it's in plug and play mode, and since it's
> an ISA card that is suckland for Linux.
>
> You need a package called isapnp (apt-get install isapnp), which might
> already be there. Then you need to dump the output of pnpdump --config
> into /etc/isapnp.conf (as root). Then you should be set recognizing the
> card (IF isa plug and play is enabled in your kernel...which it should
> be. If not, check modconf / recompile kernel with isapnp support). Try
> isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf. It should recognize some crap and your sound
> card, and tell you your settings (dma, dma16, io, irq) Write down those
> 4 things, then go into modconf. The module you want is "sb" in with all
> the other cards (It'll automagically get sound-core and all that other
> crap). For parameters, pass it all those 4 things ("io=0x220 dma=1
> dma16=5 irq=5" for example).
>
> Now it should be recognizable, BUT probably only to root. Anyone whom
> you wish to make able to use the card needs to be added to the "audio"
> group.
>
> OR, you could use ALSA, but I don't know how. :)
>
> --adam b.
>
> BTW, you don't strictly have to have the kernel call isapnp; it's just a
> lot cleaner. You can also use preloads in your system init scripts, and
> you can find how to do this on the net. I didn't need to...I just added
> isapnp.conf to /etc and everything worked after I installed the sb
> module.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> Markus Hansen
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 9:05 AM
> To: Debian Mailinglist
> Subject: Soundblaster 16
>
>
> Hi
> I have got a Debian gnu/linux 2.2 potato on my PC.
> My problem is the soundcard while using KDE2.
> I have a Creative Soundblaster sb16
> I am not able to get the card working.
> As I am a real linux-greenhorn I do not know how to do nearly anything,
> but you all know the start is the hardest... If you could send me a list
> of the things I have to do I would be very glad.
>
> Thank you very much.
> Yours Markus Hansen.
>
> German Version:
>
> Hi ich habe ein Debian gnu/linux 2.2 potato installiert.
> Mein problem ist momentan der sound.
> Ich habe eine Creative Soundblaster sb16.
> Ich habe KDE2 und weiss nicht wie ich die karte zum laufen kriege. Es
> waere sehr nett von Euch, wenn ihr mir eine art Anleitung oder so
> schreiben koenntet. Ich bin der (fast) totale Linux Anfaenger und somit
> bitzte ich Euch um Nachsicht.
>
> Vielen dank im voraus
> Euer Markus Hansen
>
>
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