Linux Lite Forums
Hardware - Support => Sound => Topic started by: TonyK on May 08, 2019, 11:14:03 PM
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Before I begin, I want to add a little about me. Been trying to get into linux OS's for just about a week and half now, 2 different older machines, and have to say, almost everything is fine with each install, ubunu/lubuntu/LM Zorin, puppy/peppermint...just 2 area of concern to my keeping me from 100% commitment. The sound and GPU stuff. Im 52, have an A+ Cert which don't mean much anymore, too familiar with Windows...but hands down the responsiveness to just moving around the desktop and even surfing and video watching, (w/o a dedicated gpu and no sound), on those older systems tells me this is where I need to move. I am 100% noob to this so I may ask dumb questions but really want to understand how to fix these systems up myself, later on. for instance , I have seen where the ALC880 drivers for sound are fixed up for several different combinations of builds, yet, I have no clue which one to try an install. I do not know how to find what DKP version, code name, or series, or even what build means. and using the terminal is 100% alien tome atm.SO this all being said, I will gratefully accept help, learn it, and do my best to pass it along and solve others issues. And promote Open Source transitions with family and others along the way! :)
Ok my current issue to solve. No Sound from back jacks or even front HS jacks and GPU not being fully used. I am not sure what to post or even use to post next.
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@TonyK ,
I'm not 100% sure what you're asking, but have you considered looking at what the Help Manual has to say about sound?
https://www.linuxliteos.com/manual/ (https://www.linuxliteos.com/manual/)
https://www.linuxliteos.com/manual/hardware.html#sound (https://www.linuxliteos.com/manual/hardware.html#sound)
By the way, it appears you're using Linux Lite 3.8, so the Help Manual for that series is located within that installation. It should be located at Menu, Favorites, Help Manual.
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Well, I was hoping to get sound working. In all distos i have tried, ( about 12 ), each one will not have any device listed in sound settings/ configuration tab. I have seen a multitude of issues involving similar sound issues involving the dummie output device issue, and tried any an all things relating to fix it, to no avail. I finally found my issue. This particular pc is a gateway 507gr, and there is a security setting in the security tab in BIOS that reads expansion Card Text. I can not remember atm which setting it needs to let linux configure the sound, but it is the culprit of 2 weeks worth of my trouble shooting. Only thing is I can save a setting , boot in and have great sound. Trun off system. turn back on and its gone again...im thinking my BIOS is messed up.