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Sound card problems with RH Linux 7.1

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by johnj

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When the computer starts up, isapnp recognizes my ESS Audiodrive PNP card. However, when I run sndconfig, it sees no card at all. Manually selecting the ESS cards listed in sndconfig generates error messages: sb.o: init_module: no such device; insmod /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/kernel/drivers/sound/sb.o failed; insmod /lib/modules/2.4.2-2/kernel/drivers/sound/sound-slot-0 failed. The card works fine with Win '98. Is there a workaround to this problem, or should just get a new soundcard?

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by pahosler

What's the model of your card a serch on google turned up plenty of hits for ess audiodrive for linux. It might be as simple as a kernel upgrade. Or even a more simple driver download.

Paul

by johnj

The card is a Cybersonic SI by PB Electronics Ltd. It uses the ESS1688 audio chip. The PNP feature can be disabled by moving a jumper. I am wondering whether there's a conflict between isapnp and sndconfig trying to access the card, and whether disabling PNP will solve the problem. (Of course, the Win '98 side of my dual boot machine may not appreciate the change ...)

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