Sound lost completely - solved!

[Mike Yates]

On 09/04/10 23:05 I wrote:
> I was advised in my local LUG to re-install the current
> kernel with:- 
 >
> > sudo apt-get install --reinstall linux-image-$(uname -r)
> 
> which has worked a treat to restore the speakers-only condition
[the state before I tried installing the Asus-supplied 2008 drivers for
my M4A78-HTPC motherboard with its Azalia RS780 audio]

Then on 10/04/10 17:57 "NoOp" advised (off list):

> 'sudo apt-get install > linux-backports-modules-alsa-karmic-generic', 
 > reboot and then open gnome-alsamixer to see what you get.

Which also worked a treat, introducing a choice of "Connector" into the 
Gnome Sound Preferences, of Microphone 1 (which works now as the rear 
jack) Microphone 2 and Line In.
Strange that a "backports" package is needed for such newish hardware.

Thanks again "NoOp"!

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Mike Yates           Frome   Somerset   England