Fedora 9 Audio Problems with Intel HDA

kwl33181 · #1 29th October 2008, 12:27 AM

I have gone through numerous posting for various sound cards and no matter what I try I can not manage to get my sound working. All mixer volumes are maxed and unmuted. I can not seem to find anybody listing any specific thoughts on the card I have.

# lspci | grep Audio
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 631xESB/632xESB High Definition Audio Controller (rev 09)

# lspci -s 00:1b.0 -vn
00:1b.0 0403: 8086:269a (rev 09)
Subsystem: 1028:01c1
Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0, IRQ 16
Memory at dfffc000 (64-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16K]
Capabilities: [50] Power Management version 2
Capabilities: [60] Message Signalled Interrupts: Mask- 64bit+ Queue=0/0 Enable-
Capabilities: [70] Express Root Complex Integrated Endpoint, MSI 00
Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel <?>
Capabilities: [130] Root Complex Link <?>
Kernel driver in use: HDA Intel
Kernel modules: snd-hda-intel

uname -a
XXXXX 2.6.26.6-79.fc9.x86_64 #1 SMP Fri Oct 17 14:20:33 EDT 2008 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

Any suggestions would be GREATLY Apreciated

Lukast · #2 4th February 2009, 12:33 AM

I read many threads here too...Without proper solution.
Is this kernel bug, alsa bug or pulseaudio bug?

lspci | grep -i audio
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03)

lspci -s 00:1b.0 -vn
00:1b.0 0403: 8086:293e (rev 03)
Subsystem: 103c:3603
Flags: bus master, fast devsel, latency 0, IRQ 22
Memory at 9f300000 (64-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=16K]
Capabilities: [50] Power Management version 2
Capabilities: [60] Message Signalled Interrupts: Mask- 64bit+ Count=1/1 Enable-
Capabilities: [70] Express Root Complex Integrated Endpoint, MSI 00
Capabilities: [100] Virtual Channel <?>
Capabilities: [130] Root Complex Link <?>
Kernel driver in use: HDA Intel
Kernel modules: snd-hda-intel

uname -a
Linux pavilon.localdomain 2.6.27.12-170.2.5.fc10.i686 #1 SMP Wed Jan 21 02:09:37 EST 2009 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux

I got sound for some time, my bug report:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=483559

Related bug reports:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=471941
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=471781
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=446689
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=474477
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=479251
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=478671
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=478647
...
I'm using Fedora 10. Let's just wait.

Logik · #3 5th February 2009, 05:21 AM

Lukast... We have a similar setup...

[logik@nv] [~]> lspci | grep Audio
7:00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801JI (ICH10 Family) HD Audio Controller

[logik@nv] [~]> uname -a
Linux nv.localdomain 2.6.27.12-170.2.5.fc10.x86_64 #1 SMP Wed Jan 21 01:33:24 EST 2009 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

I had sound until my last kernel update. Now I have no sound. I've tried removing PulseAudio completely and use just ALSA with no results.

Lukast · #4 6th February 2009, 10:03 PM

I resolved it:

Code:

su -
yum remove pulseaudio

type y to remove it with some depenedencies...

Skype works, amarok works longer than 2 songs (maybe album or so I just need to restart it [plan to report bug in kde], you tube works, mplayer works...

I'm resolving VLC, as it seg faults. I needed to tweak apps to use alsa, but usually there is no problem with it.

I can live without pulseaudio and I will give it a try maybe sooner or later -- because it seems like future for us

calibrettokid · #5 7th February 2009, 03:20 PM

I've tried the above (remove pulseaudio) no luck. I've also tried the how-to guide on setting up pulseaudio with no luck. I've also tried installing the i386 (no luck).

I did read here about a kernel roll-back that might solve the problem. I'm on: 2.6.27.12-170.2.5.fc10.x86_64 #1 SMP Wed Jan 21 01:33:24 EST 2009 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux. Though I don't know how to actually remove the new kernel once the old one is downloaded.

So any help would be appreciated. I've got new Bose speakers I'd like to use!

Also meant to add that I'm running F10 and lspci | grep audio

Code:

00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801JI (ICH10 Family) HD Audio Controller
01:00.1 Audio device: ATI Technologies Inc RV620 Audio device [Radeon HD 34xx Series]

Thanks,

steelaworkn · #6 8th February 2009, 07:08 AM

I have an intel board. When I went to look for the audio driver for my system I ended up at the alsa web site. So, my search was in vain cause Fedora 10 has all that stuff. Try something like yum list **alsa** and see what you get. You may find alsa is not installed totally. Make sure these basic things are installed:

alsa-lib.i386 1.0.19-2.fc10 ;
alsa-plugins-pulseaudio.i386 1.0.18-2.fc10 ;
alsa-tools.i386 1.0.17-1.fc10
alsa-utils.i386

calibrettokid · #7 8th February 2009, 02:39 PM

Hm, I have alsa-lib & alsa-plugins (both i386 and x86_64) installed. But for alsa-tools & alsa-utils I only have the x86_64 installed. It also seems yum doesn't show me the i386 packages when I search for tools and utils.

Obviously I'm on F10 64.

calibrettokid · #8 8th February 2009, 05:07 PM

Maybe we should consolidate all these f9/f10 no sound - intel hda / realtek alc888 posts into one area. It seems like there is a problem with this setup.

Just my $0.02

If any one needs it: my alsa-info.sh information is here: http://www.alsa-project.org/db/?f=19...800ee42168be51

steelaworkn · #9 8th February 2009, 08:49 PM

I'm running the 32 bit version of F10. I did go to the Realtek site to add their driver. It just goes to the alsa web site. The same exact files RT has to download is what comes with the Fedora package, and then some. Some of the alsa plugins might be needed, but I'm not sure. The big key for me is that Fedora Recognizes the hardware. I think alsa and Pulse audio run side by side. I have great sound playback in everthing from Amarok to Video Playback to Flash on the internet.

It could be a 64 bit bug. That seems to be a trend any ways.

If you go into system settings, sound, check to see which audio device is listed as primary. Mine has the HDA stack analogue listed as primary and then the Pulse audio as secondary.

If someone can tell me how to list my set up on the forum, I publish it if that will help.

calibrettokid · #10 9th February 2009, 03:33 PM

I was able to find some drivers off of the Realtek website that can be compiled and installed. I'm not terrible experienced in doing that but at this point I don't have a whole lot to lose. I believe it's a pulseaudio bug. I was using Ubuntu 8.10 64bit with just Alsa - no problems (provided I unmuted it). It may be a Pulseaudio 64 bit bug - which seems likely.

I'm also not sure how to really tell if Fedora is recognizing it or not. I do show Realtek alc888 (as well as Intel HDA Alsa -- though that gives me an error when I try to use it) in the System > Preferences > Hardware > Sound (I'm on Gnome).

Lukast · #11 9th February 2009, 08:29 PM

I have got 32 bit Fedora installed on my Intel Core Duo and I encounter the bug on Intel HDA, so I don't think it is 64 bit specific.

steelaworkn · #12 10th February 2009, 02:43 AM

I had trouble at first, but is now resolved. I'm thinking that alsa and pulsaudio work together some how. I have both installed and my system works. What you might do, if fedora recognizes your hardware, is do yum reinstall alsa. I know very little, I just experiment. I'm kinda like the blind guy leading the blind guy. That said, my system does work with the alsa and pulse installed.

calibrettokid · #13 10th February 2009, 06:59 PM

I don't know if anyone saw this [fedorasolved.org]. Haven't had a chance to try any of it but I will hopefully have some time tonight to try a few things and determine if I can get sound. Hopefully in a reproducable manner - though I will take any sound at this point.

Though I am on the most up-to-date kernel: 2.6.27.12-170.2.5.fc10 (which this post says should have cured the problem).

@Lukast - that's what I get for making up things! I was on Ubuntu 8.10 x86_64 which I thought didn't have PulseAudio - but I'm not so sure now. I wonder what the difference between the two are if they both are running PulseAudio?

Lukast · #14 10th February 2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibrettokid

@Lukast - that's what I get for making up things! I was on Ubuntu 8.10 x86_64 which I thought didn't have PulseAudio - but I'm not so sure now. I wonder what the difference between the two are if they both are running PulseAudio?

I don't know. I visited alsa on irc.freenode.net, and guy there told me that he is on debian and he has got just alsa. I don't know the answer...

Newer alsa driver in kernel may be the solution. Let's wait for newer kernels...

Alsa has also support device page and here is Intel's:
http://www.alsa-project.org/main/ind...x:Vendor-Intel

My soundcard is newer family:
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801I (ICH9 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03)

And that resolved page looks nice, but the newest kernel does not solve the issue here..

calibrettokid · #15 10th February 2009, 11:24 PM

I've done it! I have sound. I upgraded to the latest drivers

Options A

Code:

!!ALSA Version
!!------------

Driver version:     1.0.19
Library version:    
Utilities version:  1.0.19

You can check my previous alsa-info.sh which showed Driver version: 1.0.17. I figure when the next kernel update comes along it will have these drivers in them anyway.

Options B
And added myself via System > Preferences > Users and Groups -- then click on the user and go to Groups and add yourself to pulse, pulse-rt, pulse-access, jackuser

Code:

[mcochran@studio ~]$ id mcochran
uid=500(mcochran) gid=500(mcochran) groups=500(mcochran),498(pulse),497(pulse-rt),496(pulse-access),490(jackuser)

Lastly, I had really low volume when I came back in after a restart. I found under System > Preferences > Hardware that Device: HDA Intel (Alsa mixer) had "Front" set really low. Be careful when you raise it though it can get pretty loud.

So that's it. I'd recommend adding yourself to the groups and seeing if that works first obviously. If not, you can go and download the latest alsa-drivers from here [alsa-project.org] and following the direction in the INSTALL file.

So, thanks for all who helped. Again, I'm on F10 - 64bit but hopefully this should work for 32bit and maybe F9 (maybe).