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diff --git a/Documentation/sound/alsa/ALSA-Configuration.txt b/Documentation/sound/alsa/ALSA-Configuration.txt index a18ecb92b35..7ccf933bfbe 100644 --- a/Documentation/sound/alsa/ALSA-Configuration.txt +++ b/Documentation/sound/alsa/ALSA-Configuration.txt @@ -57,12 +57,15 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. - Default: 1 - For auto-loading more than one card, specify this option together with snd-card-X aliases. - device_mode - - permission mask for dynamic sound device filesystem - - This is available only when DEVFS is enabled - - Default: 0666 - - E.g.: device_mode=0660 - + slots - Reserve the slot index for the given driver. + This option takes multiple strings. + See "Module Autoloading Support" section for details. + debug - Specifies the debug message level + (0 = disable debug prints, 1 = normal debug messages, + 2 = verbose debug messages) + This option appears only when CONFIG_SND_DEBUG=y. + This option can be dynamically changed via sysfs + /sys/modules/snd/parameters/debug file. Module snd-pcm-oss ------------------ @@ -75,7 +78,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. adsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device. - Default: 1 nonblock_open - - Don't block opening busy PCM devices. + - Don't block opening busy PCM devices. Default: 1 For example, when dsp_map=2, /dev/dsp will be mapped to PCM #2 of the card #0. Similarly, when adsp_map=0, /dev/adsp will be mapped @@ -105,7 +108,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Each of top level sound card module takes the following options. index - index (slot #) of sound card - - Values: 0 through 7 or negative + - Values: 0 through 31 or negative - If nonnegative, assign that index number - if negative, interpret as a bitmask of permissible indices; the first free permitted index is assigned @@ -120,20 +123,42 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. enable - enable card - Default: enabled, for PCI and ISA PnP cards + Module snd-adlib + ---------------- + + Module for AdLib FM cards. + + port - port # for OPL chip + + This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe, so + the port must be specified. For actual AdLib FM cards it will be 0x388. + Note that this card does not have PCM support and no mixer; only FM + synthesis. + + Make sure you have "sbiload" from the alsa-tools package available and, + after loading the module, find out the assigned ALSA sequencer port + number through "sbiload -l". Example output: + + Port Client name Port name + 64:0 OPL2 FM synth OPL2 FM Port + + Load the std.sb and drums.sb patches also supplied by sbiload: + + sbiload -p 64:0 std.sb drums.sb + + If you use this driver to drive an OPL3, you can use std.o3 and drums.o3 + instead. To have the card produce sound, use aplaymidi from alsa-utils: + + aplaymidi -p 64:0 foo.mid + Module snd-ad1816a ------------------ Module for sound cards based on Analog Devices AD1816A/AD1815 ISA chips. - port - port # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup) - mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup) - fm_port - port # for OPL3 (PnP setup) - irq - IRQ # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup) - mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup) - dma1 - first DMA # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup) - dma2 - second DMA # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup) + clockfreq - Clock frequency for AD1816A chip (default = 0, 33000Hz) - Module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and PnP. + This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP. Module snd-ad1848 ----------------- @@ -144,9 +169,21 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. irq - IRQ # for AD1848 chip dma1 - DMA # for AD1848 chip (0,1,3) - Module supports up to 8 cards. This module does not support autoprobe + This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional. + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-ad1889 + ----------------- + + Module for Analog Devices AD1889 chips. + + ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware + See the description of intel8x0 module for details. + + This module supports multiple cards. + Module snd-ali5451 ------------------ @@ -156,7 +193,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. spdif - Support SPDIF I/O - Default: disabled - Module supports autoprobe and multiple chips (max 8). + This module supports one chip and autoprobe. The power-management is supported. @@ -165,15 +202,18 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS100/ALS120 ISA chips. - port - port # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup) - irq - IRQ # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup) - dma8 - 8-bit DMA # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup) - dma16 - 16-bit DMA # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup) - mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup) - mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 (PnP setup) - fm_port - port # for OPL3 FM (PnP setup) - - Module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and PnP. + This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP. + + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-als300 + ----------------- + + Module for Avance Logic ALS300 and ALS300+ + + This module supports multiple cards. + + The power-management is supported. Module snd-als4000 ------------------ @@ -183,30 +223,57 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. joystick_port - port # for legacy joystick support. 0 = disabled (default), 1 = auto-detect - Module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and PnP. + This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP. + + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-asihpi + ----------------- + + Module for AudioScience ASI soundcards + + enable_hpi_hwdep - enable HPI hwdep for AudioScience soundcard + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. Module snd-atiixp ----------------- - Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250 AC97 controllers. + Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250/400 AC97 controllers. - ac97_clock - AC'97 clock (defalut = 48000) + ac97_clock - AC'97 clock (default = 48000) ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware - See the description of intel8x0 module for details. + See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below. + ac97_codec - Workaround to specify which AC'97 codec + instead of probing. If this works for you + file a bug with your `lspci -vn` output. + -2 -- Force probing. + -1 -- Default behavior. + 0-2 -- Use the specified codec. spdif_aclink - S/PDIF transfer over AC-link (default = 1) - This module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports one card and autoprobe. + + ATI IXP has two different methods to control SPDIF output. One is + over AC-link and another is over the "direct" SPDIF output. The + implementation depends on the motherboard, and you'll need to + choose the correct one via spdif_aclink module option. + + The power-management is supported. Module snd-atiixp-modem ----------------------- Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250 AC97 modem controllers. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports one card and autoprobe. Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first slot is excluded. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-au8810, snd-au8820, snd-au8830 ----------------------------------------- @@ -229,26 +296,94 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. The hardware EQ hardware and SPDIF is only present in the Vortex2 and Advantage. - Note: Some ALSA mixer applicactions don't handle the SPDIF samplerate + Note: Some ALSA mixer applications don't handle the SPDIF sample rate control correctly. If you have problems regarding this, try another ALSA compliant mixer (alsamixer works). + Module snd-azt1605 + ------------------ + + Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy soundcards based on the Aztech AZT1605 + chipset. + + port - port # for BASE (0x220,0x240,0x260,0x280) + wss_port - port # for WSS (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40) + irq - IRQ # for WSS (7,9,10,11) + dma1 - DMA # for WSS playback (0,1,3) + dma2 - DMA # for WSS capture (0,1), -1 = disabled (default) + mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disabled (default) + mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (3,5,7,9), -1 = disabled (default) + fm_port - port # for OPL3 (0x388), -1 = disabled (default) + + This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe: port, + wss_port, irq and dma1 have to be specified. The other values are + optional. + + "port" needs to match the BASE ADDRESS jumper on the card (0x220 or 0x240) + or the value stored in the card's EEPROM for cards that have an EEPROM and + their "CONFIG MODE" jumper set to "EEPROM SETTING". The other values can + be chosen freely from the options enumerated above. + + If dma2 is specified and different from dma1, the card will operate in + full-duplex mode. When dma1=3, only dma2=0 is valid and the only way to + enable capture since only channels 0 and 1 are available for capture. + + Generic settings are "port=0x220 wss_port=0x530 irq=10 dma1=1 dma2=0 + mpu_port=0x330 mpu_irq=9 fm_port=0x388". + + Whatever IRQ and DMA channels you pick, be sure to reserve them for + legacy ISA in your BIOS. + + Module snd-azt2316 + ------------------ + + Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy soundcards based on the Aztech AZT2316 + chipset. + + port - port # for BASE (0x220,0x240,0x260,0x280) + wss_port - port # for WSS (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40) + irq - IRQ # for WSS (7,9,10,11) + dma1 - DMA # for WSS playback (0,1,3) + dma2 - DMA # for WSS capture (0,1), -1 = disabled (default) + mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disabled (default) + mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10), -1 = disabled (default) + fm_port - port # for OPL3 (0x388), -1 = disabled (default) + + This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe: port, + wss_port, irq and dma1 have to be specified. The other values are + optional. + + "port" needs to match the BASE ADDRESS jumper on the card (0x220 or 0x240) + or the value stored in the card's EEPROM for cards that have an EEPROM and + their "CONFIG MODE" jumper set to "EEPROM SETTING". The other values can + be chosen freely from the options enumerated above. + + If dma2 is specified and different from dma1, the card will operate in + full-duplex mode. When dma1=3, only dma2=0 is valid and the only way to + enable capture since only channels 0 and 1 are available for capture. + + Generic settings are "port=0x220 wss_port=0x530 irq=10 dma1=1 dma2=0 + mpu_port=0x330 mpu_irq=9 fm_port=0x388". + + Whatever IRQ and DMA channels you pick, be sure to reserve them for + legacy ISA in your BIOS. + + Module snd-aw2 + -------------- + + Module for Audiowerk2 sound card + + This module supports multiple cards. + Module snd-azt2320 ------------------ Module for sound cards based on Aztech System AZT2320 ISA chip (PnP only). - port - port # for AZT2320 chip (PnP setup) - wss_port - port # for WSS (PnP setup) - mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup) - fm_port - FM port # for AZT2320 chip (PnP setup) - irq - IRQ # for AZT2320 (WSS) chip (PnP setup) - mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup) - dma1 - 1st DMA # for AZT2320 (WSS) chip (PnP setup) - dma2 - 2nd DMA # for AZT2320 (WSS) chip (PnP setup) - - Module supports up to 8 cards, PnP and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-azt3328 ------------------ @@ -256,7 +391,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. joystick - Enable joystick (default off) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-bt87x ---------------- @@ -266,7 +401,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. digital_rate - Override the default digital rate (Hz) load_all - Load the driver even if the card model isn't known - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first slot is excluded. @@ -276,7 +411,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for Creative Audigy LS and SB Live 24bit - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-cmi8330 @@ -284,6 +419,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for sound cards based on C-Media CMI8330 ISA chips. + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + wssport - port # for CMI8330 chip (WSS) wssirq - IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (WSS) wssdma - first DMA # for CMI8330 chip (WSS) @@ -291,22 +430,34 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. sbirq - IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (SB16) sbdma8 - 8bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16) sbdma16 - 16bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16) + fmport - (optional) OPL3 I/O port + mpuport - (optional) MPU401 I/O port + mpuirq - (optional) MPU401 irq # + + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + The power-management is supported. Module snd-cmipci ----------------- - Module for C-Media CMI8338 and 8738 PCI sound cards. + Module for C-Media CMI8338/8738/8768/8770 PCI sound cards. - mpu_port - 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330, 0 = disable (default) - fm_port - 0x388 (default), 0 = disable (default) - soft_ac3 - Sofware-conversion of raw SPDIF packets (model 033 only) + mpu_port - port address of MIDI interface (8338 only): + 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330 = legacy port, + 0 = disable (default) + fm_port - port address of OPL-3 FM synthesizer (8x38 only): + 0x388 = legacy port, + 1 = integrated PCI port (default on 8738), + 0 = disable + soft_ac3 - Software-conversion of raw SPDIF packets (model 033 only) (default = 1) joystick_port - Joystick port address (0 = disable, 1 = auto-detect) - Module supports autoprobe and multiple chips (max 8). + This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-cs4231 ----------------- @@ -319,36 +470,21 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. dma1 - first DMA # for CS4231 chip dma2 - second DMA # for CS4231 chip - Module supports up to 8 cards. This module does not support autoprobe + This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional. The power-management is supported. - Module snd-cs4232 + Module snd-cs4236 ----------------- - Module for sound cards based on CS4232/CS4232A ISA chips. + Module for sound cards based on CS4232/CS4232A, + CS4235/CS4236/CS4236B/CS4237B/ + CS4238B/CS4239 ISA chips. - port - port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x534) - cport - control port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00) - mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup - 0x300), -1 = disable - fm_port - FM port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x388), -1 = disable - irq - IRQ # for CS4232 chip (5,7,9,11,12,15) - mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15) - dma1 - first DMA # for CS4232 chip (0,1,3) - dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha CS4232 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - - Module supports up to 8 cards. This module does not support autoprobe - thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional. - The power-management is supported. - - Module snd-cs4236 - ----------------- - - Module for sound cards based on CS4235/CS4236/CS4236B/CS4237B/ - CS4238B/CS4239 ISA chips. + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: port - port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x534) cport - control port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00) @@ -358,14 +494,16 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15) dma1 - first DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3) dma2 - second DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable - isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - Module supports up to 8 cards. This module does not support autoprobe + This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe (if ISA PnP is not used) thus main port and control port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional. The power-management is supported. + This module is aliased as snd-cs4232 since it provides the old + snd-cs4232 functionality, too. + Module snd-cs4281 ----------------- @@ -373,7 +511,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. dual_codec - Secondary codec ID (0 = disable, default) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. The power-management is supported. @@ -383,33 +521,78 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for PCI sound cards based on CS4610/CS4612/CS4614/CS4615/CS4622/ CS4624/CS4630/CS4280 PCI chips. - external_amp - Force to enable external amplifer. + external_amp - Force to enable external amplifier. thinkpad - Force to enable Thinkpad's CLKRUN control. mmap_valid - Support OSS mmap mode (default = 0). - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Usually external amp and CLKRUN controls are detected automatically from PCI sub vendor/device ids. If they don't work, give the options above explicitly. The power-management is supported. - + + Module snd-cs5530 + _________________ + + Module for Cyrix/NatSemi Geode 5530 chip. + + Module snd-cs5535audio + ---------------------- + + Module for multifunction CS5535 companion PCI device + + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-ctxfi + ---------------- + + Module for Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi boards (20k1 / 20k2 chips) + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Professional Audio + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer + * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic + + reference_rate - reference sample rate, 44100 or 48000 (default) + multiple - multiple to ref. sample rate, 1 or 2 (default) + subsystem - override the PCI SSID for probing; the value + consists of SSVID << 16 | SSDID. The default is + zero, which means no override. + + This module supports multiple cards. + + Module snd-darla20 + ------------------ + + Module for Echoaudio Darla20 + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-darla24 + ------------------ + + Module for Echoaudio Darla24 + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + Module snd-dt019x ----------------- Module for Diamond Technologies DT-019X / Avance Logic ALS-007 (PnP only) - port - Port # (PnP setup) - mpu_port - Port # for MPU-401 (PnP setup) - fm_port - Port # for FM OPL-3 (PnP setup) - irq - IRQ # (PnP setup) - mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 (PnP setup) - dma8 - DMA # (PnP setup) - - Module supports up to 8 cards. This module is enabled only with + This module supports multiple cards. This module is enabled only with ISA PnP support. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-dummy ---------------- @@ -417,6 +600,36 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. or input, but you may use this module for any application which requires a sound card (like RealPlayer). + pcm_devs - Number of PCM devices assigned to each card + (default = 1, up to 4) + pcm_substreams - Number of PCM substreams assigned to each PCM + (default = 8, up to 128) + hrtimer - Use hrtimer (=1, default) or system timer (=0) + fake_buffer - Fake buffer allocations (default = 1) + + When multiple PCM devices are created, snd-dummy gives different + behavior to each PCM device: + 0 = interleaved with mmap support + 1 = non-interleaved with mmap support + 2 = interleaved without mmap + 3 = non-interleaved without mmap + + As default, snd-dummy drivers doesn't allocate the real buffers + but either ignores read/write or mmap a single dummy page to all + buffer pages, in order to save the resources. If your apps need + the read/ written buffer data to be consistent, pass fake_buffer=0 + option. + + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-echo3g + ----------------- + + Module for Echoaudio 3G cards (Gina3G/Layla3G) + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + Module snd-emu10k1 ------------------ @@ -434,7 +647,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. given in MB unit. Default value is 128. enable_ir - enable IR - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Input & Output configurations [extin/extout] * Creative Card wo/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f03] @@ -450,12 +663,14 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. * Creative Card 5.1 (c) 2003 [0x3fc3/0x7cff] * Creative Card all ins and outs [0x3fff/0x7fff] + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-emu10k1x ------------------- Module for Creative Emu10k1X (SB Live Dell OEM version) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-ens1370 ------------------ @@ -466,8 +681,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. joystick - Enable joystick (default off) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-ens1371 ------------------ @@ -479,47 +696,46 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. joystick_port - port # for joystick (0x200,0x208,0x210,0x218), 0 = disable (default), 1 = auto-detect - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. - Module snd-es968 - ---------------- - - Module for sound cards based on ESS ES968 chip (PnP only). + The power-management is supported. - port - port # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup) - irq - IRQ # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup) - dma1 - DMA # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup) - - Module supports up to 8 cards, PnP and autoprobe. - Module snd-es1688 ----------------- Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-1688 and ES-688 sound cards. - port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x240,0x260) + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default) - irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10) mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10) + fm_port - port # for OPL3 (option; share the same port as default) + + with isapnp=0, the following additional options are available: + port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x240,0x260) + irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10) dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port). + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port) + and PnP with the ES968 chip. Module snd-es18xx ----------------- Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-18xx sound cards. + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + port - port # for ES-18xx chip (0x220,0x240,0x260) mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default) fm_port - port # for FM (optional, not used) irq - IRQ # for ES-18xx chip (5,7,9,10) dma1 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3) dma2 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3) - isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - Module supports up to 8 cards ISA PnP and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port - if native ISA PnP routines are not used). + This module supports multiple cards, ISA PnP and autoprobe (without MPU-401 + port if native ISA PnP routines are not used). When dma2 is equal with dma1, the driver works as half-duplex. The power-management is supported. @@ -529,7 +745,9 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for sound cards based on ESS Solo-1 (ES1938,ES1946) chips. - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. + + The power-management is supported. Module snd-es1968 ----------------- @@ -545,7 +763,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. enable_mpu - enable MPU401 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = auto (default)) joystick - enable joystick (default off) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. The power-management is supported. @@ -561,8 +779,26 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. - High 16-bits are video (radio) device number + 1 - example: 0x10002 (MediaForte 256-PCPR, device 1) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-gina20 + ----------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Gina20 + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-gina24 + ----------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Gina24 + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + Module snd-gusclassic --------------------- @@ -576,7 +812,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32) pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Module snd-gusextreme --------------------- @@ -595,7 +831,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32) pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port). + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port). Module snd-gusmax ----------------- @@ -610,65 +846,126 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32) pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Module snd-hda-intel -------------------- - Module for Intel HD Audio (ICH6, ICH6M, ICH7), ATI SB450, - VIA VT8251/VT8237A + Module for Intel HD Audio (ICH6, ICH6M, ESB2, ICH7, ICH8, ICH9, ICH10, + PCH, SCH), + ATI SB450, SB600, R600, RS600, RS690, RS780, RV610, RV620, + RV630, RV635, RV670, RV770, + VIA VT8251/VT8237A, + SIS966, ULI M5461 + [Multiple options for each card instance] model - force the model name - position_fix - Fix DMA pointer (0 = FIFO size, 1 = none, 2 = POSBUF) - - Module supports up to 8 cards. + position_fix - Fix DMA pointer + -1 = system default: choose appropriate one per controller + hardware + 0 = auto: falls back to LPIB when POSBUF doesn't work + 1 = use LPIB + 2 = POSBUF: use position buffer + 3 = VIACOMBO: VIA-specific workaround for capture + 4 = COMBO: use LPIB for playback, auto for capture stream + probe_mask - Bitmask to probe codecs (default = -1, meaning all slots) + When the bit 8 (0x100) is set, the lower 8 bits are used + as the "fixed" codec slots; i.e. the driver probes the + slots regardless what hardware reports back + probe_only - Only probing and no codec initialization (default=off); + Useful to check the initial codec status for debugging + bdl_pos_adj - Specifies the DMA IRQ timing delay in samples. + Passing -1 will make the driver to choose the appropriate + value based on the controller chip. + patch - Specifies the early "patch" files to modify the HD-audio + setup before initializing the codecs. This option is + available only when CONFIG_SND_HDA_PATCH_LOADER=y is set. + See HD-Audio.txt for details. + beep_mode - Selects the beep registration mode (0=off, 1=on); default + value is set via CONFIG_SND_HDA_INPUT_BEEP_MODE kconfig. + + [Single (global) options] + single_cmd - Use single immediate commands to communicate with + codecs (for debugging only) + enable_msi - Enable Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) (default = off) + power_save - Automatic power-saving timeout (in second, 0 = + disable) + power_save_controller - Reset HD-audio controller in power-saving mode + (default = on) + align_buffer_size - Force rounding of buffer/period sizes to multiples + of 128 bytes. This is more efficient in terms of memory + access but isn't required by the HDA spec and prevents + users from specifying exact period/buffer sizes. + (default = on) + snoop - Enable/disable snooping (default = on) + + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. + + See Documentation/sound/alsa/HD-Audio.txt for more details about + HD-audio driver. Each codec may have a model table for different configurations. If your machine isn't listed there, the default (usually minimal) configuration is set up. You can pass "model=<name>" option to specify a certain model in such a case. There are different - models depending on the codec chip. - - Model name Description - ---------- ----------- - ALC880 - 3stack 3-jack in back and a headphone out - 3stack-digout 3-jack in back, a HP out and a SPDIF out - 5stack 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front - 5stack-digout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, a SPDIF out - 6stack 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front - 6stack-digout 6-jack with a SPDIF out - w810 3-jack - z71v 3-jack (HP shared SPDIF) - asus 3-jack - uniwill 3-jack - F1734 2-jack - test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls can be - adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with - $CONFIG_SND_DEBUG=y - - CMI9880 - minimal 3-jack in back - min_fp 3-jack in back, 2-jack in front - full 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front - full_dig 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF I/O - allout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF out - auto auto-config reading BIOS (default) + models depending on the codec chip. The list of available models + is found in HD-Audio-Models.txt + + The model name "generic" is treated as a special case. When this + model is given, the driver uses the generic codec parser without + "codec-patch". It's sometimes good for testing and debugging. + + If the default configuration doesn't work and one of the above + matches with your device, report it together with alsa-info.sh + output (with --no-upload option) to kernel bugzilla or alsa-devel + ML (see the section "Links and Addresses"). + + power_save and power_save_controller options are for power-saving + mode. See powersave.txt for details. Note 2: If you get click noises on output, try the module option position_fix=1 or 2. position_fix=1 will use the SD_LPIB register value without FIFO size correction as the current DMA pointer. position_fix=2 will make the driver to use the position buffer instead of reading SD_LPIB register. - (Usually SD_LPLIB register is more accurate than the + (Usually SD_LPIB register is more accurate than the position buffer.) + position_fix=3 is specific to VIA devices. The position + of the capture stream is checked from both LPIB and POSBUF + values. position_fix=4 is a combination mode, using LPIB + for playback and POSBUF for capture. + + NB: If you get many "azx_get_response timeout" messages at + loading, it's likely a problem of interrupts (e.g. ACPI irq + routing). Try to boot with options like "pci=noacpi". Also, you + can try "single_cmd=1" module option. This will switch the + communication method between HDA controller and codecs to the + single immediate commands instead of CORB/RIRB. Basically, the + single command mode is provided only for BIOS, and you won't get + unsolicited events, too. But, at least, this works independently + from the irq. Remember this is a last resort, and should be + avoided as much as possible... + + MORE NOTES ON "azx_get_response timeout" PROBLEMS: + On some hardware, you may need to add a proper probe_mask option + to avoid the "azx_get_response timeout" problem above, instead. + This occurs when the access to non-existing or non-working codec slot + (likely a modem one) causes a stall of the communication via HD-audio + bus. You can see which codec slots are probed by enabling + CONFIG_SND_DEBUG_VERBOSE, or simply from the file name of the codec + proc files. Then limit the slots to probe by probe_mask option. + For example, probe_mask=1 means to probe only the first slot, and + probe_mask=4 means only the third slot. + + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-hdsp --------------- Module for RME Hammerfall DSP audio interface(s) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Note: The firmware data can be automatically loaded via hotplug when CONFIG_FW_LOADER is set. Otherwise, you need to load @@ -716,6 +1013,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. * Event Electronics, EZ8 * Digigram VX442 * Lionstracs, Mediastaton + * Terrasoniq TS 88 model - Use the given board model, one of the following: delta1010, dio2496, delta66, delta44, audiophile, delta410, @@ -723,10 +1021,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. dmx6fire, dsp24, dsp24_value, dsp24_71, ez8, phase88, mediastation omni - Omni I/O support for MidiMan M-Audio Delta44/66 - cs8427_timeout - reset timeout for the CS8427 chip (S/PDIF transciever) + cs8427_timeout - reset timeout for the CS8427 chip (S/PDIF transceiver) in msec resolution, default value is 500 (0.5 sec) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. Note: The consumer part + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Note: The consumer part is not used with all Envy24 based cards (for example in the MidiMan Delta serie). @@ -740,7 +1038,9 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. ------------------ Module for Envy24HT (VT/ICE1724), Envy24PT (VT1720) based PCI sound cards. + * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 5.1 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 7.1 + * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 192 * AMP Ltd AUDIO2000 * TerraTec Aureon 5.1 Sky * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Space @@ -748,6 +1048,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. * TerraTec Phase 22 * TerraTec Phase 28 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 + * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 LT + * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 XT + * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 HIFI + * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 HD2 * AudioTrak Prodigy 192 * Pontis MS300 * Albatron K8X800 Pro II @@ -756,13 +1060,21 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. * Chaintech 9CJS * Chaintech AV-710 * Shuttle SN25P + * Onkyo SE-90PCI + * Onkyo SE-200PCI + * ESI Juli@ + * ESI Maya44 + * Hercules Fortissimo IV + * EGO-SYS WaveTerminal 192M model - Use the given board model, one of the following: - revo71, amp2000, prodigy71, prodigy192, aureon51, - aureon71, universe, k8x800, phase22, phase28, ms300, - av710 + revo51, revo71, amp2000, prodigy71, prodigy71lt, + prodigy71xt, prodigy71hifi, prodigyhd2, prodigy192, + juli, aureon51, aureon71, universe, ap192, k8x800, + phase22, phase28, ms300, av710, se200pci, se90pci, + fortissimo4, sn25p, WT192M, maya44 - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the @@ -770,34 +1082,56 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another type for testing. + Module snd-indigo + ----------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Indigo + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-indigodj + ------------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Indigo DJ + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-indigoio + ------------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Indigo IO + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + Module snd-intel8x0 ------------------- Module for AC'97 motherboards from Intel and compatibles. * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440 + ICH5, ICH6, ICH7, 6300ESB, ESB2 * SiS 7012 (SiS 735) - * NVidia NForce, NForce2 + * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce3, MCP04, CK804 + CK8, CK8S, MCP501 * AMD AMD768, AMD8111 * ALi m5455 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect) ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware - The following strings are accepted: - default = don't override the default setting - disable = disable the quirk - hp_only = use headphone control as master - swap_hp = swap headphone and master controls - swap_surround = swap master and surround controls - ad_sharing = for AD1985, turn on OMS bit and use headphone - alc_jack = for ALC65x, turn on the jack sense mode - inv_eapd = inverted EAPD implementation - mute_led = bind EAPD bit for turning on/off mute LED - For backward compatibility, the corresponding integer - value -1, 0, ... are accepted, too. + See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below. buggy_irq - Enable workaround for buggy interrupts on some - motherboards (default off) + motherboards (default yes on nForce chips, + otherwise off) + buggy_semaphore - Enable workaround for hardware with buggy + semaphores (e.g. on some ASUS laptops) + (default off) + spdif_aclink - Use S/PDIF over AC-link instead of direct connection + from the controller chip + (0 = off, 1 = on, -1 = default) - Module supports autoprobe and multiple bus-master chips (max 8). + This module supports one chip and autoprobe. Note: the latest driver supports auto-detection of chip clock. if you still encounter too fast playback, specify the clock @@ -807,44 +1141,49 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. motherboard has these devices, use the ns558 or snd-mpu401 modules, respectively. - The ac97_quirk option is used to enable/override the workaround - for specific devices. Some hardware have swapped output pins - between Master and Headphone, or Surround. The driver provides - the auto-detection of known problematic devices, but some might - be unknown or wrongly detected. In such a case, pass the proper - value with this option. - The power-management is supported. Module snd-intel8x0m -------------------- Module for Intel ICH (i8x0) chipset MC97 modems. + * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440 + ICH5, ICH6, ICH7 + * SiS 7013 (SiS 735) + * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce2s, NForce3 + * AMD AMD8111 + * ALi m5455 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect) - This module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports one card and autoprobe. Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first slot is excluded. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-interwave -------------------- Module for Gravis UltraSound PnP, Dynasonic 3-D/Pro, STB Sound Rage 32 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip. - port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260) - irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15) - dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7) - dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable) joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V) midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default) pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2) effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0); requires 8 voices + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + + port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260) + irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15) + dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7) + dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable) - Module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP. + This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP. Module snd-interwave-stb ------------------------ @@ -853,25 +1192,74 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip with TEA6330T circuit for extended control of bass, treble and master volume. - port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260) - port_tc - tone control (i2c bus) port # for TEA6330T chip (0x350,0x360,0x370,0x380) - irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15) - dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7) - dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable) joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V) midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default) pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2) effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0); requires 8 voices + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + + port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260) + port_tc - tone control (i2c bus) port # for TEA6330T chip (0x350,0x360,0x370,0x380) + irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15) + dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7) + dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable) + + This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP. - Module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP. + Module snd-jazz16 + ------------------- + + Module for Media Vision Jazz16 chipset. The chipset consists of 3 chips: + MVD1216 + MVA416 + MVA514. + + port - port # for SB DSP chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260) + irq - IRQ # for SB DSP chip (3,5,7,9,10,15) + dma8 - DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3) + dma16 - DMA # for SB DSP chip (5,7) + mpu_port - MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330) + mpu_irq - MPU-401 irq # (2,3,5,7) + + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-korg1212 ------------------- Module for Korg 1212 IO PCI card - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. + + Module snd-layla20 + ------------------ + + Module for Echoaudio Layla20 + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-layla24 + ------------------ + + Module for Echoaudio Layla24 + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-lola + --------------- + + Module for Digigram Lola PCI-e boards + + This module supports multiple cards. + + Module snd-lx6464es + ------------------- + + Module for Digigram LX6464ES boards + + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-maestro3 ------------------- @@ -883,7 +1271,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. -1 for default pin (8 for allegro, 1 for others) - Module supports autoprobe and multiple chips (max 8). + This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips. Note: the binding of amplifier is dependent on hardware. If there is no sound even though all channels are unmuted, try to @@ -893,12 +1281,37 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. The power-management is supported. + Module snd-mia + --------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Mia + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + + Module snd-miro + --------------- + + Module for Miro soundcards: miroSOUND PCM 1 pro, + miroSOUND PCM 12, + miroSOUND PCM 20 Radio. + + port - Port # (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40) + irq - IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11) + dma1 - 1st dma # (0,1,3) + dma2 - 2nd dma # (0,1) + mpu_port - MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330) + mpu_irq - MPU-401 irq # (5,7,9,10) + fm_port - FM Port # (0x388) + wss - enable WSS mode + ide - enable onboard ide support + Module snd-mixart ----------------- Module for Digigram miXart8 sound cards. - Module supports multiple cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Note: One miXart8 board will be represented as 4 alsa cards. See MIXART.txt for details. @@ -908,6 +1321,14 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the firmware via mixartloader utility in alsa-tools package. + Module snd-mona + --------------- + + Module for Echoaudio Mona + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + Module snd-mpu401 ----------------- @@ -917,8 +1338,56 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. irq - IRQ number or -1 (disable) pnp - PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - Module supports multiple devices (max 8) and PnP. + This module supports multiple devices and PnP. + Module snd-msnd-classic + ----------------------- + + Module for Turtle Beach MultiSound Classic, Tahiti or Monterey + soundcards. + + io - Port # for msnd-classic card + irq - IRQ # for msnd-classic card + mem - Memory address (0xb0000, 0xc8000, 0xd0000, 0xd8000, + 0xe0000 or 0xe8000) + write_ndelay - enable write ndelay (default = 1) + calibrate_signal - calibrate signal (default = 0) + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + digital - Digital daughterboard present (default = 0) + cfg - Config port (0x250, 0x260 or 0x270) default = PnP + reset - Reset all devices + mpu_io - MPU401 I/O port + mpu_irq - MPU401 irq# + ide_io0 - IDE port #0 + ide_io1 - IDE port #1 + ide_irq - IDE irq# + joystick_io - Joystick I/O port + + The driver requires firmware files "turtlebeach/msndinit.bin" and + "turtlebeach/msndperm.bin" in the proper firmware directory. + + See Documentation/sound/oss/MultiSound for important information + about this driver. Note that it has been discontinued, but the + Voyetra Turtle Beach knowledge base entry for it is still available + at + http://www.turtlebeach.com + + Module snd-msnd-pinnacle + ------------------------ + + Module for Turtle Beach MultiSound Pinnacle/Fiji soundcards. + + io - Port # for pinnacle/fiji card + irq - IRQ # for pinnalce/fiji card + mem - Memory address (0xb0000, 0xc8000, 0xd0000, 0xd8000, + 0xe0000 or 0xe8000) + write_ndelay - enable write ndelay (default = 1) + calibrate_signal - calibrate signal (default = 0) + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + The driver requires firmware files "turtlebeach/pndspini.bin" and + "turtlebeach/pndsperm.bin" in the proper firmware directory. + Module snd-mtpav ---------------- @@ -931,6 +1400,14 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module supports only 1 card. This module has no enable option. + Module snd-mts64 + ---------------- + + Module for Ego Systems (ESI) Miditerminal 4140 + + This module supports multiple devices. + Requires parport (CONFIG_PARPORT). + Module snd-nm256 ---------------- @@ -943,15 +1420,17 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. use_cache - 0 or 1 (disabled by default) vaio_hack - alias buffer_top=0x25a800 reset_workaround - enable AC97 RESET workaround for some laptops + reset_workaround2 - enable extended AC97 RESET workaround for some + other laptops - Module supports autoprobe and multiple chips (max 8). + This module supports one chip and autoprobe. The power-management is supported. Note: on some notebooks the buffer address cannot be detected automatically, or causes hang-up during initialization. - In such a case, specify the buffer top address explicity via - buffer_top option. + In such a case, specify the buffer top address explicitly via + the buffer_top option. For example, Sony F250: buffer_top=0x25a800 Sony F270: buffer_top=0x272800 @@ -965,7 +1444,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. with machines with other (most likely CS423x or OPL3SAx) chips, even though the device is detected in lspci. In such a case, try other drivers, e.g. snd-cs4232 or snd-opl3sa2. Some has ISA-PnP - but some doesn't have ISA PnP. You'll need to speicfy isapnp=0 + but some doesn't have ISA PnP. You'll need to specify isapnp=0 and proper hardware parameters in the case without ISA PnP. Note: some laptops need a workaround for AC97 RESET. For the @@ -973,6 +1452,11 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. workaround is enabled automatically. For other laptops with a hard freeze, you can try reset_workaround=1 option. + Note: Dell Latitude CSx laptops have another problem regarding + AC97 RESET. On these laptops, reset_workaround2 option is + turned on as default. This option is worth to try if the + previous reset_workaround option doesn't help. + Note: This driver is really crappy. It's a porting from the OSS driver, which is a result of black-magic reverse engineering. The detection of codec will fail if the driver is loaded *after* @@ -986,6 +1470,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for Yamaha OPL3-SA2/SA3 sound cards. + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + port - control port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x370) sb_port - SB port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x220,0x240) wss_port - WSS port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604) @@ -994,9 +1482,8 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. irq - IRQ # for OPL3-SA chip (5,7,9,10) dma1 - first DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3) dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable - isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - Module supports up to 8 cards and ISA PnP. This module does not support + This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP. It does not support autoprobe (if ISA PnP is not used) thus all ports must be specified!!! The power-management is supported. @@ -1007,6 +1494,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Analog Devices AD1848 chips. Module works with OAK Mozart cards as well. + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604) mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330) fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388) @@ -1021,6 +1512,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Crystal CS4231 chips. + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604) mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330) fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388) @@ -1036,6 +1531,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c93x chips. + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604) mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330) fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388) @@ -1046,6 +1545,51 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP. + Module snd-oxygen + ----------------- + + Module for sound cards based on the C-Media CMI8786/8787/8788 chip: + * Asound A-8788 + * Asus Xonar DG/DGX + * AuzenTech X-Meridian + * AuzenTech X-Meridian 2G + * Bgears b-Enspirer + * Club3D Theatron DTS + * HT-Omega Claro (plus) + * HT-Omega Claro halo (XT) + * Kuroutoshikou CMI8787-HG2PCI + * Razer Barracuda AC-1 + * Sondigo Inferno + * TempoTec HiFier Fantasia + * TempoTec HiFier Serenade + + This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards. + + Module snd-pcsp + ----------------- + + Module for internal PC-Speaker. + + nopcm - Disable PC-Speaker PCM sound. Only beeps remain. + nforce_wa - enable NForce chipset workaround. Expect bad sound. + + This module supports system beeps, some kind of PCM playback and + even a few mixer controls. + + Module snd-pcxhr + ---------------- + + Module for Digigram PCXHR boards + + This module supports multiple cards. + + Module snd-portman2x4 + --------------------- + + Module for Midiman Portman 2x4 parallel port MIDI interface + + This module supports multiple cards. + Module snd-powermac (on ppc only) --------------------------------- @@ -1055,7 +1599,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module supports autoprobe a chip. - Note: the driver may have problems regarding endianess. + Note: the driver may have problems regarding endianness. The power-management is supported. @@ -1066,20 +1610,36 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. For ARM architecture only. + The power-management is supported. + + Module snd-riptide + ------------------ + + Module for Conexant Riptide chip + + joystick_port - Joystick port # (default: 0x200) + mpu_port - MPU401 port # (default: 0x330) + opl3_port - OPL3 port # (default: 0x388) + + This module supports multiple cards. + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. + You need to install the firmware file "riptide.hex" to the standard + firmware path (e.g. /lib/firmware). + Module snd-rme32 ---------------- Module for RME Digi32, Digi32 Pro and Digi32/8 (Sek'd Prodif32, Prodif96 and Prodif Gold) sound cards. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-rme96 ---------------- Module for RME Digi96, Digi96/8 and Digi96/8 PRO/PAD/PST sound cards. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-rme9652 ------------------ @@ -1089,7 +1649,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer (doesn't work reliably). (default = 0) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance @@ -1106,6 +1666,8 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module supports only one card. Module has no enable and index options. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-sb8 -------------- @@ -1117,8 +1679,10 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. irq - IRQ # for SB DSP chip (5,7,9,10) dma8 - DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-sb16 and snd-sbawe ----------------------------- @@ -1126,6 +1690,12 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. SoundBlaster AWE 32 (PnP), SoundBlaster AWE 64 PnP + mic_agc - Mic Auto-Gain-Control - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + csp - ASP/CSP chip support - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + port - port # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0x220,0x240,0x260) mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable awe_port - base port # for EMU8000 synthesizer (0x620,0x640,0x660) @@ -1133,11 +1703,8 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. irq - IRQ # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,7,9,10) dma8 - 8-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0,1,3) dma16 - 16-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,6,7) - mic_agc - Mic Auto-Gain-Control - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - csp - ASP/CSP chip support - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable - isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - Module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP. + This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP. Note: To use Vibra16X cards in 16-bit half duplex mode, you must disable 16bit DMA with dma16 = -1 module parameter. @@ -1145,72 +1712,129 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. half duplex mode through 8-bit DMA channel by disabling their 16-bit DMA channel. - Module snd-sgalaxy - ------------------ + The power-management is supported. - Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy sound card. + Module snd-sc6000 + ----------------- + + Module for Gallant SC-6000 soundcard and later models: SC-6600 + and SC-7000. + + port - Port # (0x220 or 0x240) + mss_port - MSS Port # (0x530 or 0xe80) + irq - IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11) + mpu_irq - MPU-401 IRQ # (5,7,9,10) ,0 - no MPU-401 irq + dma - DMA # (1,3,0) + joystick - Enable gameport - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable - sbport - Port # for SB16 interface (0x220,0x240) - wssport - Port # for WSS interface (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604) - irq - IRQ # (7,9,10,11) - dma1 - DMA # + This module supports multiple cards. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This card is also known as Audio Excel DSP 16 or Zoltrix AV302. Module snd-sscape ----------------- - Module for ENSONIQ SoundScape PnP cards. + Module for ENSONIQ SoundScape cards. port - Port # (PnP setup) + wss_port - WSS Port # (PnP setup) irq - IRQ # (PnP setup) mpu_irq - MPU-401 IRQ # (PnP setup) dma - DMA # (PnP setup) + dma2 - 2nd DMA # (PnP setup, -1 to disable) + joystick - Enable gameport - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable - Module supports up to 8 cards. ISA PnP must be enabled. - You need sscape_ctl tool in alsa-tools package for loading - the microcode. + This module supports multiple cards. + + The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel. Module snd-sun-amd7930 (on sparc only) -------------------------------------- Module for AMD7930 sound chips found on Sparcs. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-sun-cs4231 (on sparc only) ------------------------------------- Module for CS4231 sound chips found on Sparcs. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-sun-dbri (on sparc only) ----------------------------------- Module for DBRI sound chips found on Sparcs. - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. Module snd-wavefront -------------------- Module for Turtle Beach Maui, Tropez and Tropez+ sound cards. + use_cs4232_midi - Use CS4232 MPU-401 interface + (inaccessibly located inside your computer) + isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) + + with isapnp=0, the following options are available: + cs4232_pcm_port - Port # for CS4232 PCM interface. cs4232_pcm_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 PCM interface (5,7,9,11,12,15). cs4232_mpu_port - Port # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface. cs4232_mpu_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface (9,11,12,15). - use_cs4232_midi - Use CS4232 MPU-401 interface - (inaccessibly located inside your computer) ics2115_port - Port # for ICS2115 ics2115_irq - IRQ # for ICS2115 fm_port - FM OPL-3 Port # dma1 - DMA1 # for CS4232 PCM interface. dma2 - DMA2 # for CS4232 PCM interface. - isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default) - Module supports up to 8 cards and ISA PnP. + The below are options for wavefront_synth features: + wf_raw - Assume that we need to boot the OS (default:no) + If yes, then during driver loading, the state of the board is + ignored, and we reset the board and load the firmware anyway. + fx_raw - Assume that the FX process needs help (default:yes) + If false, we'll leave the FX processor in whatever state it is + when the driver is loaded. The default is to download the + microprogram and associated coefficients to set it up for + "default" operation, whatever that means. + debug_default - Debug parameters for card initialization + wait_usecs - How long to wait without sleeping, usecs + (default:150) + This magic number seems to give pretty optimal throughput + based on my limited experimentation. + If you want to play around with it and find a better value, be + my guest. Remember, the idea is to get a number that causes us + to just busy wait for as many WaveFront commands as possible, + without coming up with a number so large that we hog the whole + CPU. + Specifically, with this number, out of about 134,000 status + waits, only about 250 result in a sleep. + sleep_interval - How long to sleep when waiting for reply + (default: 100) + sleep_tries - How many times to try sleeping during a wait + (default: 50) + ospath - Pathname to processed ICS2115 OS firmware + (default:wavefront.os) + The path name of the ISC2115 OS firmware. In the recent + version, it's handled via firmware loader framework, so it + must be installed in the proper path, typically, + /lib/firmware. + reset_time - How long to wait for a reset to take effect + (default:2) + ramcheck_time - How many seconds to wait for the RAM test + (default:20) + osrun_time - How many seconds to wait for the ICS2115 OS + (default:10) + + This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP. + + Note: the firmware file "wavefront.os" was located in the earlier + version in /etc. Now it's loaded via firmware loader, and + must be in the proper firmware path, such as /lib/firmware. + Copy (or symlink) the file appropriately if you get an error + regarding firmware downloading after upgrading the kernel. Module snd-sonicvibes --------------------- @@ -1222,7 +1846,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. - SoundCard must have onboard SRAM for this. mge - Mic Gain Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Module snd-serial-u16550 ------------------------ @@ -1241,7 +1865,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. 0 = Soundcanvas, 1 = MS-124T, 2 = MS-124W S/A, 3 = MS-124W M/B, 4 = Generic - Module supports up to 8 cards. This module does not support autoprobe + This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe thus the main port must be specified!!! Other options are optional. Module snd-trident @@ -1256,14 +1880,23 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. * CHIC True Sound 4Dwave * Shark Predator4D-PCI * Jaton SonicWave 4D + * SiS SI7018 PCI Audio + * Hoontech SoundTrack Digital 4DWave NX pcm_channels - max channels (voices) reserved for PCM wavetable_size - max wavetable size in kB (4-?kb) - Module supports up to 8 cards and autoprobe. + This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. The power-management is supported. + Module snd-ua101 + ---------------- + + Module for the Edirol UA-101/UA-1000 audio/MIDI interfaces. + + This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging. + Module snd-usb-audio -------------------- @@ -1271,15 +1904,39 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. vid - Vendor ID for the device (optional) pid - Product ID for the device (optional) + nrpacks - Max. number of packets per URB (default: 8) + device_setup - Device specific magic number (optional) + - Influence depends on the device + - Default: 0x0000 + ignore_ctl_error - Ignore any USB-controller regarding mixer + interface (default: no) + + This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging. + + NB: nrpacks parameter can be modified dynamically via sysfs. + Don't put the value over 20. Changing via sysfs has no sanity + check. + NB: ignore_ctl_error=1 may help when you get an error at accessing + the mixer element such as URB error -22. This happens on some + buggy USB device or the controller. + + Module snd-usb-caiaq + -------------------- - This module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and hotplugging. + Module for caiaq UB audio interfaces, + * Native Instruments RigKontrol2 + * Native Instruments Kore Controller + * Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1 + * Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ + + This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging. Module snd-usb-usx2y -------------------- Module for Tascam USB US-122, US-224 and US-428 devices. - This module supports up to 8 cards, autoprobe and hotplugging. + This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging. Note: you need to load the firmware via usx2yloader utility included in alsa-tools and alsa-firmware packages. @@ -1301,9 +1958,9 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. channels [VIA8233/C, 8235, 8237 only] ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware - See the description of intel8x0 module for details. + See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below. - Module supports autoprobe and multiple bus-master chips (max 8). + This module supports one chip and autoprobe. Note: on some SMP motherboards like MSI 694D the interrupts might not be generated properly. In such a case, please try to @@ -1326,16 +1983,19 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. "lspci -nv"). If dxs_support=5 does not work, try dxs_support=4; if it doesn't work too, try dxs_support=1. (dxs_support=1 is - usually for old motherboards. The correct implementated + usually for old motherboards. The correct implemented board should work with 4 or 5.) If it still doesn't work and the default setting is ok, dxs_support=3 is the right choice. If the default setting doesn't work at all, try dxs_support=2 to disable the DXS channels. In any cases, please let us know the result and the - subsystem vendor/device ids. + subsystem vendor/device ids. See "Links and Addresses" + below. Note: for the MPU401 on VIA823x, use snd-mpu401 driver - additonally. The mpu_port option is for VIA686 chips only. + additionally. The mpu_port option is for VIA686 chips only. + + The power-management is supported. Module snd-via82xx-modem ------------------------ @@ -1344,11 +2004,13 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports one card and autoprobe. Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first slot is excluded. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-virmidi ------------------ @@ -1356,9 +2018,18 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. This module creates virtual rawmidi devices which communicate to the corresponding ALSA sequencer ports. - midi_devs - MIDI devices # (1-8, default=4) + midi_devs - MIDI devices # (1-4, default=4) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. + + Module snd-virtuoso + ------------------- + + Module for sound cards based on the Asus AV66/AV100/AV200 chips, + i.e., Xonar D1, DX, D2, D2X, DS, Essence ST (Deluxe), Essence STX, + HDAV1.3 (Deluxe), and HDAV1.3 Slim. + + This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards. Module snd-vx222 ---------------- @@ -1368,14 +2039,14 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. mic - Enable Microphone on V222 Mic (NYI) ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size) - Module supports up to 8 cards. + This module supports multiple cards. When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically. Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package. When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke - vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf + vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222 && /usr/bin/vxloader @@ -1387,6 +2058,8 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. size is chosen. The possible IBL values can be found in /proc/asound/cardX/vx-status proc file. + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-vxpocket ------------------- @@ -1394,11 +2067,13 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size) - Module supports up to 8 cards. The module is compiled only when + This module supports multiple cards. The module is compiled only when PCMCIA is supported on kernel. - To activate the driver via the card manager, you'll need to set - up /etc/pcmcia/vxpocket.conf. See the sound/pcmcia/vx/vxpocket.c. + With the older 2.6.x kernel, to activate the driver via the card + manager, you'll need to set up /etc/pcmcia/vxpocket.conf. See the + sound/pcmcia/vx/vxpocket.c. 2.6.13 or later kernel requires no + longer require a config file. When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically. @@ -1408,8 +2083,11 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. About capture IBL, see the description of snd-vx222 module. - Note: the driver is build only when CONFIG_ISA is set. - + Note: snd-vxp440 driver is merged to snd-vxpocket driver since + ALSA 1.0.10. + + The power-management is supported. + Module snd-ymfpci ----------------- @@ -1423,7 +2101,7 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. 1 (auto-detect) rear_switch - enable shared rear/line-in switch (bool) - Module supports autoprobe and multiple chips (max 8). + This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips. The power-management is supported. @@ -1432,7 +2110,38 @@ Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed. Module for Sound Core PDAudioCF sound card. - Note: the driver is build only when CONFIG_ISA is set. + The power-management is supported. + + +AC97 Quirk Option +================= + +The ac97_quirk option is used to enable/override the workaround for +specific devices on drivers for on-board AC'97 controllers like +snd-intel8x0. Some hardware have swapped output pins between Master +and Headphone, or Surround (thanks to confusion of AC'97 +specifications from version to version :-) + +The driver provides the auto-detection of known problematic devices, +but some might be unknown or wrongly detected. In such a case, pass +the proper value with this option. + +The following strings are accepted: + - default Don't override the default setting + - none Disable the quirk + - hp_only Bind Master and Headphone controls as a single control + - swap_hp Swap headphone and master controls + - swap_surround Swap master and surround controls + - ad_sharing For AD1985, turn on OMS bit and use headphone + - alc_jack For ALC65x, turn on the jack sense mode + - inv_eapd Inverted EAPD implementation + - mute_led Bind EAPD bit for turning on/off mute LED + +For backward compatibility, the corresponding integer value -1, 0, +... are accepted, too. + +For example, if "Master" volume control has no effect on your device +but only "Headphone" does, pass ac97_quirk=hp_only module option. Configuring Non-ISAPNP Cards @@ -1458,13 +2167,13 @@ devices where %i is sound card number from zero to seven. To auto-load an ALSA driver for OSS services, define the string 'sound-slot-%i' where %i means the slot number for OSS, which corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this -as the the same card module. +as the same card module. An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below: ------ /etc/modprobe.conf +----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1 alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1 ------ /etc/modprobe.conf +----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module option "cards_limit" of snd module. As default it's set to 1. @@ -1477,7 +2186,7 @@ cards is kept consistent. An example configuration for two sound cards is like below: ------ /etc/modprobe.conf +----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf # ALSA portion options snd cards_limit=2 alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave @@ -1487,11 +2196,32 @@ options snd-ens1371 index=1 # OSS/Free portion alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371 ------ /etc/moprobe.conf +----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card (index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1). +Alternative (and new) way to fixate the slot assignment is to use +"slots" option of snd module. In the case above, specify like the +following: + +options snd slots=snd-interwave,snd-ens1371 + +Then, the first slot (#0) is reserved for snd-interwave driver, and +the second (#1) for snd-ens1371. You can omit index option in each +driver if slots option is used (although you can still have them at +the same time as long as they don't conflict). + +The slots option is especially useful for avoiding the possible +hot-plugging and the resultant slot conflict. For example, in the +case above again, the first two slots are already reserved. If any +other driver (e.g. snd-usb-audio) is loaded before snd-interwave or +snd-ens1371, it will be assigned to the third or later slot. + +When a module name is given with '!', the slot will be given for any +modules but that name. For example, "slots=!snd-pcsp" will reserve +the first slot for any modules but snd-pcsp. + ALSA PCM devices to OSS devices mapping ======================================= @@ -1515,27 +2245,12 @@ Please note that the device mapping above may be varied via the module options of snd-pcm-oss module. -DEVFS support -============= - -The ALSA driver fully supports the devfs extension. -You should add lines below to your devfsd.conf file: - -LOOKUP snd MODLOAD ACTION snd -REGISTER ^sound/.* PERMISSIONS root.audio 660 -REGISTER ^snd/.* PERMISSIONS root.audio 660 - -Warning: These lines assume that you have the audio group in your system. - Otherwise replace audio word with another group name (root for - example). - - Proc interfaces (/proc/asound) ============================== /proc/asound/card#/pcm#[cp]/oss ------------------------------- - String "erase" - erase all additional informations about OSS applications + String "erase" - erase all additional information about OSS applications String "<app_name> <fragments> <fragment_size> [<options>]" <app_name> - name of application with (higher priority) or without path @@ -1552,6 +2267,8 @@ Proc interfaces (/proc/asound) - whole-frag write only whole fragments (optimization affecting playback only) - no-silence do not fill silence ahead to avoid clicks + - buggy-ptr Returns the whitespace blocks in GETOPTR ioctl + instead of filled blocks Example: echo "x11amp 128 16384" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss echo "squake 0 0 disable" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0c/oss @@ -1588,9 +2305,17 @@ commands to the snd-page-alloc driver: use. -Links -===== +Links and Addresses +=================== ALSA project homepage http://www.alsa-project.org + Kernel Bugzilla + http://bugzilla.kernel.org/ + + ALSA Developers ML + mailto:alsa-devel@alsa-project.org + + alsa-info.sh script + http://www.alsa-project.org/alsa-info.sh |