This is a pulseaudio bug, still present on 11.10 As a workaround edit /usr/share/pulseaudio/alsa-mixer/paths/analog- output-headphones.conf :
gksu gedit analog-output-headphones.conf Than search for and comment this line like here: [Jack_InputDevice] #code = Headphone -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/660715 Title: Asus G50vt doesn't make a sound when plugged the headphone To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/660715/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs