Problems with sound (Intel 810) and the volume slider

[debian_noob at web.de]

Paul Sladen <ubuntu at paul.sladen.org> schrieb am 13.12.04 19:10:33:
> 
> On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 debian_noob at web.de wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> > I have two problems:  One is that Warty loads the false modules,
> 
> Knopix still uses OSS sound modules;  whereas Ubuntu uses ALSA (Advanced
> Linux Sound Architecture).

Is there an easy way to "jump" from ALSA to OSS?

> So there are actually two completely different sets of drivers in this case.  
> >From the listings, it would appear as though the correct drivers, but
> something is obviously not working as it should.
> 
> Can you look in the dmesg output on the Ubuntu install and see if there are
> any error messages when the drivers are loaded that could to pinpoint the
> problem.

Sir, I looked at my /var/log/kern.log where all the logs from the last month
are recorded. The only line where an "error" is recorded is:
Dec 12 19:57:12 localhost kernel: vesafb: probe of vesafb0 failed with error -6

But Ubuntu sees the exact same card/hardware as Knoppix:
Dec 12 19:57:12 localhost kernel: isapnp: Card 'ESS ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive'
And there is no error. 

> > and the other problem is that I cannot adjust the volume slider on the
> > right top of the Gnome screen. It jumps back to the "-"(minus) position.
> 
> If the modules are not loading correctly, then the volume probably won't
> work---in this case, the Gnome Sound Volume Applet is trying to change the
> volume, failing and displaying that failure.

I see.  I have to load the right modules. And as the only modules I know
they work are the OSS modules (as you are writing) I think the best way 
for me is somehow to make the shift to OSS on Ubuntu. 
Maybe someone can describe me the process how I can do it!?
Have I to compile a new kernel? Should I consult the make-kpkg
howtos and go the (for a beginner) hard way?


regards
debian_noob

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