No sound troubleshooting
I have a problem with my Arch install having no sound since my last reboot.
I am mainly running KDE and KDE apps, so it *might* be phonon-related, but I'm not conviced that's the issue. In the past, I used to have 7 or 8 soundcards in the KDE settings module for Phonon, and specifically I had hw(0,0), hw(0,1) and hw(1,3). But these no longer shows up. Though, in the past I also had pulseaudio installed. (Which after my reboot caused all sort of errors, so I removed it.) In the really distant past, I didn't have pulseaudio installed and to the best of my memory, hw(0,0), hw(0,1) and hw(1,3) didn't show up in the settings module either.
I have already tried google for all error messages I have got from mpg123, mplayer, xine and aplay, and tried to follow diagnostics and troubleshootings I have found in arch bbs and arch wiki. Of course, I could have overlooked something, so please be kind with me and assume I have forgot to do all the basics... :-(
I have speakers connected to both SPEAKER (green 3.5 mm jack) and LINE OUT (black 3.5 mm jack) in the back panel. I have no speakers attached to my green 3.5 mm speaker jack on the front panel. My user is added to the audio group, and I have also tried to run all music applications as root.
My main theory is that something is blocking the sound card, so ALSA can't use it. But I can't figure out what.
Here is most of what I believe could be of use:
Packages installed:
phonon, gstreamer, xine-lib, esound, jack, alsa, mplayer, vlc, amarok
/proc/asound/version:
Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.22.1
/proc/asound/cards:
0 [SB ]: HDA-Intel - HDA ATI SB
HDA ATI SB at 0xfe024000 irq 16
1 [HDMI ]: HDA-Intel - HDA ATI HDMI
HDA ATI HDMI at 0xfdffc000 irq 19
/proc/asound/devices:
2: : timer
3: [ 0- 2]: digital audio capture
4: [ 0- 1]: digital audio playback
5: [ 0- 1]: digital audio capture
6: [ 0- 0]: digital audio playback
7: [ 0- 0]: digital audio capture
8: [ 0- 0]: hardware dependent
9: [ 0] : control
10: [ 1- 3]: digital audio playback
11: [ 1- 0]: hardware dependent
12: [ 1] : control
13: : sequencer
/proc/asound/timers:
G0: system timer : 3333.333us (10000000 ticks)
P0-0-0: PCM playback 0-0-0 : SLAVE
P0-0-1: PCM capture 0-0-1 : SLAVE
P0-1-0: PCM playback 0-1-0 : SLAVE
P0-1-1: PCM capture 0-1-1 : SLAVE
P0-2-1: PCM capture 0-2-1 : SLAVE
P0-2-3: PCM capture 0-2-3 : SLAVE
P1-3-0: PCM playback 1-3-0 : SLAVE
/proc/asound/pcm:
00-00: ALC889A Analog : ALC889A Analog : playback 1 : capture 1
00-01: ALC889A Digital : ALC889A Digital : playback 1 : capture 1
00-02: ALC889A Analog : ALC889A Analog : capture 2
01-03: ATI HDMI : ATI HDMI : playback 1
Chipset:
Realtek ALC889A
Volumes on all channels have been confirmed with alsamixer.
aplay -l:
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 0: ALC889A Analog [ALC889A Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 1: ALC889A Digital [ALC889A Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: HDMI [HDA ATI HDMI], device 3: ATI HDMI [ATI HDMI]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Thus, I tried aplay on all cards/devices:
aplay -D plughw:0,0 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav
aplay: main:654: audio open error: Device or resource busy
aplay -D plughw:0,1 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav:
Playing WAVE '/usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav' : Signed 16 bit Little Endian, Rate 48000 Hz, Mono
aplay -D plughw:1,3 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav:
Playing WAVE '/usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav' : Signed 16 bit Little Endian, Rate 48000 Hz, Mono
Note: Nothing ever played in any speakers, despite the fact that aplay claimed so.
So I thought, maybe sound levels was set to 0 on plughw0,1. So I ran
alsamixer -D plughw:0,1
but it only gave me
ALSA lib control.c:902:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL plughw:0,1
cannot open mixer: File or directory not found
aplay -L:
null
Discard all samples (playback) or generate zero samples (capture)
default:CARD=SB
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
Default Audio Device
front:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
Front speakers
surround40:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
4.0 Surround output to Front and Rear speakers
surround41:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
4.1 Surround output to Front, Rear and Subwoofer speakers
surround50:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
5.0 Surround output to Front, Center and Rear speakers
surround51:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
5.1 Surround output to Front, Center, Rear and Subwoofer speakers
surround71:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Analog
7.1 Surround output to Front, Center, Side, Rear and Woofer speakers
iec958:CARD=SB,DEV=0
HDA ATI SB, ALC889A Digital
IEC958 (S/PDIF) Digital Audio Output
hdmi:CARD=HDMI
HDA ATI HDMI, ATI HDMI
HDMI Audio Output
aplay <mp3 file>:
ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:1018:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
aplay: main:654: audio open error: Device or resource busy
xine <mp3 file>:
This is xine (X11 gui) - a free video player v0.99.6-[DEBUG].
jackd 0.118.0
JACK compiled with System V SHM support.
loading driver ..
creating alsa driver ... hw:0|hw:0|1024|2|48000|0|0|nomon|swmeter|-|32bit
control device hw:0
the playback device "hw:0" is already in use. Please stop the application using it and run JACK again
cannot load driver module alsa
params.c:OpenConfFile() - Unable to open configuration file "/home/ac/.smb/smb.conf":
Filen eller katalogen finns inte
params.c:OpenConfFile() - Unable to open configuration file "/etc/samba/smb.conf":
Filen eller katalogen finns inte
xine: could not connect to socket
xine: Filen eller katalogen finns inte
Playlist '/home/ac/.xine/xine-ui_old_playlist.tox' saved.
mplayer <mp3 file>:
MPlayer SVN-r31774-4.5.0 (C) 2000-2010 MPlayer Team
158 audio & 340 video codecs
mplayer: could not connect to socket
mplayer: No such file or directory
Opening audio decoder: [mp3lib] MPEG layer-2, layer-3
AUDIO: 44100 Hz, 2 ch, s16le, 320.0 kbit/22.68% (ratio: 40000->176400)
Selected audio codec: [mp3] afm: mp3lib (mp3lib MPEG layer-2, layer-3)
==========================================================================
[AO OSS] audio_setup: Can't open audio device /dev/dsp: Device or resource busy
[AO_ALSA] alsa-lib: pcm_hw.c:1293:(snd_pcm_hw_open) open '/dev/snd/pcmC0D0p' failed (-16): Device or resource busy
[AO_ALSA] alsa-lib: pcm_dmix.c:1018:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
[AO_ALSA] Playback open error: Device or resource busy
[JACK] cannot open server
[AO SDL] Samplerate: 44100Hz Channels: Stereo Format s16le
[AO_ALSA] alsa-lib: pcm_hw.c:1293:(snd_pcm_hw_open) open '/dev/snd/pcmC0D0p' failed (-16): Device or resource busy
[AO_ALSA] alsa-lib: pcm_dmix.c:1018:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
[AO SDL] Unable to open audio: No available audio device
DVB card number must be between 1 and 4
AO: [null] 44100Hz 2ch s16le (2 bytes per sample)
Video: no video
Starting playback...
vlc <mp3 file>:
pops up a dialog saying:
Potential ALSA version problem:
VLC failed to initialize your sound output device (if any).
Please update alsa-lib to version 1.0.23-2-g8d80d5f or higher to try to fix this issue.
Also it outputs to tty
VLC media player 1.1.1 The Luggage (revision exported)
Blocked: call to unsetenv("DBUS_ACTIVATION_ADDRESS")
Blocked: call to unsetenv("DBUS_ACTIVATION_BUS_TYPE")
Warning: call to signal(13, 0x1)
[0xa55120] main libvlc: Kör vlc med standardgränssnittet. Använd "cvlc" för att använda vlc utan gränssnitt.
Blocked: call to setlocale(6, "")
Blocked: call to sigaction(17, 0x7f0133433ac0, 0x7f0133433b60)
Blocked: call to setlocale(6, "")
Warning: call to signal(13, 0x1)
Warning: call to rand()
Warning: call to rand()
Warning: call to rand()
Blocked: call to setlocale(1, "C")
Blocked: call to setlocale(1, "sv_SE.UTF-8")
Blocked: call to setlocale(1, "C")
ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:1018:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
[0x7f012c013de0] oss audio output error: cannot open audio device (/dev/dsp)
[0x7f012c013de0] jack audio output error: failed to connect to JACK server
ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:1018:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
Blocked: call to signal(13, 0x7f012706cad0)
Warning: call to signal(13, (nil))
Blocked: call to sigaction(11, 0x7f0127b74850, (nil))
Blocked: call to sigaction(7, 0x7f0127b74850, (nil))
Blocked: call to sigaction(8, 0x7f0127b74850, (nil))
Blocked: call to sigaction(3, 0x7f0127b74850, (nil))
Warning: call to sigaction(14, 0x7f0127b74850, (nil))
[0x7f012c013de0] main audio output error: couldn't find a filter for the conversion f32l -> mpga
[0x7f012c013de0] main audio output error: couldn't create audio output pipeline
Warning: call to rand()
Warning: call to rand()
I'm unable to update alsa-lib to 1.0.23-2, 1.0.23-1 is the latest I can find in any repo. I tried
sudo pacman -Syu
sudo pacman -S alsa-lib
but it didn't help
Interesting modules loaded (lsmod | grep snd):
snd_seq_dummy 1447 0
snd_seq_oss 28928 0
snd_seq_midi_event 5420 1 snd_seq_oss
snd_seq 50530 5 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi_event
snd_seq_device 5241 3 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq
snd_pcm_oss 39096 0
snd_mixer_oss 16932 1 snd_pcm_oss
snd_hda_codec_atihdmi 2723 1
snd_hda_codec_realtek 267667 1
snd_hda_intel 21906 3
snd_hda_codec 76595 3 snd_hda_codec_atihdmi,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_intel
snd_hwdep 6126 1 snd_hda_codec
snd_pcm 71653 4 snd_pcm_oss,snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec
snd_timer 19660 2 snd_seq,snd_pcm
snd 57225 16 snd_seq_oss,snd_seq,snd_seq_device,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_hwdep,snd_pcm,snd_timer
soundcore 6089 1 snd
snd_page_alloc 7201 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm
dmesg | grep -i hda
HDA Intel 0000:00:14.2: PCI INT A -> GSI 16 (level, low) -> IRQ 16
hda_codec: ALC889A: BIOS auto-probing.
input: HDA Digital PCBeep as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:14.2/input/input3
HDA Intel 0000:01:05.1: PCI INT B -> GSI 19 (level, low) -> IRQ 19
HDA Intel 0000:01:05.1: setting latency timer to 64
hda-intel: IRQ timing workaround is activated for card #1. Suggest a bigger bdl_pos_adj.
Any ideas?
Could it possibly be something with ALSA?
ALSA in the Wiki
I always have problems with Sound at first and have to go in and unmute everything and set ALSA to start at system start. I was able to fix it from the Wiki guide.
Apologies if you're already past this step.
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Sound system completely not working
Dear Sir,
I have a HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC running Windows 8 Single Language 64-bit,
Serial no: [Personal Information Removed]. All of a suuden a few days back when I opened the system I found sound system not functioning at all. I cannot hear any sound from either the speakers or the head set. I even tried recovering my sysem using recovery CDs, still I am not geting back the sound.
Could u please help me.
Thank you,
ParvathyHello EMANAHMED,
I see that you are having problems with the sound on your HP computer. I have some suggestions that may help with this issue.
Here is a link to some sound troubleshooting steps for Windows 8 computers. If you are still having problems with the sound and you have ran a recovery to the factory settings of the computer, I would suggest contacting HP support for repair options.
Here is a link to the contact options for HP support.
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No sound from internal speakers in HP Mini
i can't hear any sound from internal speakers although if i connect headphones or external speakers i can hear sound!
Hello @Landon3400 ,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand your notebook only has sound, through your headphones.
Try updating the driver with the following download and tell me if it resolves the issue: IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver.
Furthermore, check out this thread that has a lot of great suggestions for issues with no sound: Troubleshooting Guide: Audio does not Work after a Certain Period of Time and this document for no sound in Windows 8: No Sound from Speakers (Windows 8)
It would help to know which product and operating system you are using.
For information on finding your product and model numbers click here: How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
To see which version of Windows you are using click here: Which Windows operating system am I running?
I look forward to your reply!
Let me know if this helps!
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Sound broken after 10.10.3 upgrade
Lost all sound output devices in sound preference pane after upgrade to 10.10.3 on a
Mac Pro
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Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Number of Processors: 2
Total Number of Cores: 8
L2 Cache (per Processor): 12 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Bus Speed: 1.6 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MP31.006C.B05
Two clean installs on two different drives yields same result. Devices are available on 10.10 and gone on 10.10.3.
Rebooted, cleaned caches, fixed permissions on both drives.
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio swoosh noise in Games
Hello i hope you can help me.
First of all sorry for my bad englisch. The Card works great and the sound is ok for me.
Just in games i have a swoosh noise behind musik and effects.
But only while gaming. In video sequences not. Im very confused about this.
In normal videos or musik i dont have this effect.
PC system is completly fresh because i bought a new hard disk too.
I use win 7 ultimate 64
If you need mor informations ask please.
Thanks in advanceYou may want to check this article on basic sound troubleshooting steps for your card, especially the effects settings during game mode.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Colin-CL -
Satellite A - Poor sound on Windows 7
I've had my Satellite laptop for about 8 weeks or so now and have had nothing but problems with the sound output. I guessingpoor soundcard drivers for windows 7.
Here is the problem:
If I play music, dvd disk or a game the sound goes all squeaky, specially the voice. I have reinstalled Windows 7 so may time I have lost count of the installs I have done. I have also been to the Toshiba website and downloaded all the realtek soundcard drivers and none make any diffence to the sound. Each time I install Windows 7, I tried to install Windows updates. Still no good with the sound and the last install of Windows 7, I didnt install any software or any updates and after 2 days the sound went all squeaky again.
I have also searched the internet for other users with the same problem and I have found loads of people with the squeaky sound with the laptop.
The sound is so off putting now I hardly use the toshiba laptop and have gone back to my old other notebook xps
My question is: Is there a work around for the drivers or just have to wait 1 or 2 years for Toshiba to fix the drivers because I dont think its a Windows problem or hardware problem.
I think its something to do with the realtek driversHi
It would be interesting to know what notebook model you have exactly
I found some articles an documents in the Toshiba knowledge base about sound issues;
For example this one:
+Sound Troubleshooting+
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSD0703010000R01.htm
Here are other docs:
+Whistling sound on the Satellite L500+
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB0402UB0001R01.htm
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Windows 7 No sound after resume from sleep p-105
Toshiba p- 105 s6227: No sound after computer wakes from sleep. If I do a complete reboot it works again. I had a similar problem with Vista and ended up not using the HD drivers. The AC'97 drivers worked fine.
NOW: I've upgraded to WIndows 7 64-bit clean install(supported), used the Toshiba Utilitys and am having the same problem. The speaker green bar goes up an down like it thinks it is working. All device drivers say they are fine. Sound troubleshooter finds nothing.
Yes, my volume knob is turned on..... I downloaded and reinstalled the sound drivers, this resarts the sound, but it just cuts out again, after sleep.
Any suggestions or ideas... other than never putting computer in sleep mode?
Thanks in advance!
Garyglmccready wrote:
Toshiba p- 105: No sound after computer wakes from sleep. If I do a complete reboot it works again. I had a similar problem with Vista and ended up not using the HD drivers. The AC'97 drivers worked fine.
NOW: I've upgraded to WIndows 7 64-bit and am having the same problem. The speaker green bar goes up an down like it thinks it is working. All device drivers say they are fine. Sound troubleshooter finds nothing.
Yes, my volume knob is turned on..... I downloaded and reinstalled the sound drivers, this resarts the sound, but it just cuts out again, after sleep.
Any suggestions or ideas... other than never putting computer in sleep mode?
Thanks in advance!
Gary
It's an acknowledged issue with A215 series laptops:
http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/t5/Windows-7/Satellite-A215-s5824-windows-7-Standby-Problems/m-p/670...
You may want to call Toshiba and let them know it's happening on P105s... -
No sound after Win 7 install w/Pavillion a1430n
Hey, I've just did a full install of Windows 7 on my HP Pavillion A1430N and I've got no sound. Got the red x next to the speaker in the icon tray. I've seen while searching that loosing the sound is common with this upgrade/install, but I haven't seen my issue specifically. When I do the sound troubleshooter, it claims that the speaker/headphones are not connected. Though they are. I've connected front and back of PC using the designated jacks and have used two different sets of speakers. The device manager says that there is a sound device and that it is working properly. When I hit the tabs for more details on the driver, etc.., I get a very generic, "High Definition Audio Device", but no specifics. Says driver version 6.1.7600.16385, by microsoft. appreciate the help
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View Solution.Realtek HD Audio_choose High Definition Audio Codecs,accept agreement, then get the "Executable" file:
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