2 Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - Driver
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10 To enable ALSA support you need at least to build the kernel with
11 primary sound card support (CONFIG_SOUND). Since ALSA can emulate OSS,
12 you don't have to choose any of the OSS modules.
14 Enable "OSS API emulation" (CONFIG_SND_OSSEMUL) and both OSS mixer and
15 PCM supports if you want to run OSS applications with ALSA.
17 If you want to support the WaveTable functionality on cards such as
18 SB Live! then you need to enable "Sequencer support"
19 (CONFIG_SND_SEQUENCER).
21 To make ALSA debug messages more verbose, enable the "Verbose printk"
22 and "Debug" options. To check for memory leaks, turn on "Debug memory"
23 too. "Debug detection" will add checks for the detection of cards.
25 Please note that all the ALSA ISA drivers support the Linux isapnp API
26 (if the card supports ISA PnP). You don't need to configure the cards
33 This depends on your distribution, but normally you use the /dev/MAKEDEV
34 script to create the necessary device nodes. On some systems you use a
35 script named 'snddevices'.
41 The user can load modules with options. If the module supports more than
42 one card and you have more than one card of the same type then you can
43 specify multiple values for the option separated by commas.
45 Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed.
50 The core ALSA module. It is used by all ALSA card drivers.
51 It takes the following options which have global effects.
53 major - major number for sound driver
56 - limiting card index for auto-loading (1-8)
58 - For auto-loading more than one card, specify this
59 option together with snd-card-X aliases.
60 slots - Reserve the slot index for the given driver.
61 This option takes multiple strings.
62 See "Module Autoloading Support" section for details.
67 The PCM OSS emulation module.
68 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
70 dsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device.
72 adsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device.
75 - Don't block opening busy PCM devices. Default: 1
77 For example, when dsp_map=2, /dev/dsp will be mapped to PCM #2 of
78 the card #0. Similarly, when adsp_map=0, /dev/adsp will be mapped
79 to PCM #0 of the card #0.
80 For changing the second or later card, specify the option with
81 commas, such like "dsp_map=0,1".
83 nonblock_open option is used to change the behavior of the PCM
84 regarding opening the device. When this option is non-zero,
85 opening a busy OSS PCM device won't be blocked but return
86 immediately with EAGAIN (just like O_NONBLOCK flag).
91 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
92 similar to those of the snd-pcm-oss module.
94 midi_map - MIDI device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device.
96 amidi_map - MIDI device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device.
99 Common parameters for top sound card modules
100 --------------------------------------------
102 Each of top level sound card module takes the following options.
104 index - index (slot #) of sound card
105 - Values: 0 through 31 or negative
106 - If nonnegative, assign that index number
107 - if negative, interpret as a bitmask of permissible
108 indices; the first free permitted index is assigned
110 id - card ID (identifier or name)
111 - Can be up to 15 characters long
112 - Default: the card type
113 - A directory by this name is created under /proc/asound/
114 containing information about the card
115 - This ID can be used instead of the index number in
118 - Default: enabled, for PCI and ISA PnP cards
123 Module for AdLib FM cards.
125 port - port # for OPL chip
127 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe, so
128 the port must be specified. For actual AdLib FM cards it will be 0x388.
129 Note that this card does not have PCM support and no mixer; only FM
132 Make sure you have "sbiload" from the alsa-tools package available and,
133 after loading the module, find out the assigned ALSA sequencer port
134 number through "sbiload -l". Example output:
136 Port Client name Port name
137 64:0 OPL2 FM synth OPL2 FM Port
139 Load the std.sb and drums.sb patches also supplied by sbiload:
141 sbiload -p 64:0 std.sb drums.sb
143 If you use this driver to drive an OPL3, you can use std.o3 and drums.o3
144 instead. To have the card produce sound, use aplaymidi from alsa-utils:
146 aplaymidi -p 64:0 foo.mid
151 Module for sound cards based on Analog Devices AD1816A/AD1815 ISA chips.
153 clockfreq - Clock frequency for AD1816A chip (default = 0, 33000Hz)
155 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
160 Module for sound cards based on AD1848/AD1847/CS4248 ISA chips.
162 port - port # for AD1848 chip
163 irq - IRQ # for AD1848 chip
164 dma1 - DMA # for AD1848 chip (0,1,3)
166 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe
167 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
169 The power-management is supported.
174 Module for Analog Devices AD1889 chips.
176 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
177 See the description of intel8x0 module for details.
179 This module supports multiple cards.
184 Module for ALi M5451 PCI chip.
186 pcm_channels - Number of hardware channels assigned for PCM
187 spdif - Support SPDIF I/O
190 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
192 The power-management is supported.
197 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS100/ALS120 ISA chips.
199 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
201 The power-management is supported.
206 Module for Avance Logic ALS300 and ALS300+
208 This module supports multiple cards.
210 The power-management is supported.
215 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS4000 PCI chip.
217 joystick_port - port # for legacy joystick support.
218 0 = disabled (default), 1 = auto-detect
220 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
222 The power-management is supported.
227 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250/400 AC97 controllers.
229 ac97_clock - AC'97 clock (default = 48000)
230 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
231 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
232 ac97_codec - Workaround to specify which AC'97 codec
233 instead of probing. If this works for you
234 file a bug with your `lspci -vn` output.
236 -1 -- Default behavior.
237 0-2 -- Use the specified codec.
238 spdif_aclink - S/PDIF transfer over AC-link (default = 1)
240 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
242 ATI IXP has two different methods to control SPDIF output. One is
243 over AC-link and another is over the "direct" SPDIF output. The
244 implementation depends on the motherboard, and you'll need to
245 choose the correct one via spdif_aclink module option.
247 The power-management is supported.
249 Module snd-atiixp-modem
250 -----------------------
252 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250 AC97 modem controllers.
254 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
256 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
259 The power-management is supported.
261 Module snd-au8810, snd-au8820, snd-au8830
262 -----------------------------------------
264 Module for Aureal Vortex, Vortex2 and Advantage device.
266 pcifix - Control PCI workarounds
267 0 = Disable all workarounds
268 1 = Force the PCI latency of the Aureal card to 0xff
269 2 = Force the Extend PCI#2 Internal Master for Efficient
270 Handling of Dummy Requests on the VIA KT133 AGP Bridge
271 3 = Force both settings
272 255 = Autodetect what is required (default)
274 This module supports all ADB PCM channels, ac97 mixer, SPDIF, hardware
275 EQ, mpu401, gameport. A3D and wavetable support are still in development.
276 Development and reverse engineering work is being coordinated at
277 http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/openvortex/
278 SPDIF output has a copy of the AC97 codec output, unless you use the
279 "spdif" pcm device, which allows raw data passthru.
280 The hardware EQ hardware and SPDIF is only present in the Vortex2 and
283 Note: Some ALSA mixer applications don't handle the SPDIF sample rate
284 control correctly. If you have problems regarding this, try
285 another ALSA compliant mixer (alsamixer works).
290 Module for Audiowerk2 sound card
292 This module supports multiple cards.
297 Module for sound cards based on Aztech System AZT2320 ISA chip (PnP only).
299 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
301 The power-management is supported.
306 Module for sound cards based on Aztech AZF3328 PCI chip.
308 joystick - Enable joystick (default off)
310 This module supports multiple cards.
315 Module for video cards based on Bt87x chips.
317 digital_rate - Override the default digital rate (Hz)
318 load_all - Load the driver even if the card model isn't known
320 This module supports multiple cards.
322 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
328 Module for Creative Audigy LS and SB Live 24bit
330 This module supports multiple cards.
336 Module for sound cards based on C-Media CMI8330 ISA chips.
338 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
340 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
342 wssport - port # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
343 wssirq - IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
344 wssdma - first DMA # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
345 sbport - port # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
346 sbirq - IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
347 sbdma8 - 8bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
348 sbdma16 - 16bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
350 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
352 The power-management is supported.
357 Module for C-Media CMI8338/8738/8768/8770 PCI sound cards.
359 mpu_port - port address of MIDI interface (8338 only):
360 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330 = legacy port,
361 0 = disable (default)
362 fm_port - port address of OPL-3 FM synthesizer (8x38 only):
364 1 = integrated PCI port (default on 8738),
366 soft_ac3 - Software-conversion of raw SPDIF packets (model 033 only)
368 joystick_port - Joystick port address (0 = disable, 1 = auto-detect)
370 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
372 The power-management is supported.
377 Module for sound cards based on CS4231 ISA chips.
379 port - port # for CS4231 chip
380 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (optional), -1 = disable
381 irq - IRQ # for CS4231 chip
382 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART
383 dma1 - first DMA # for CS4231 chip
384 dma2 - second DMA # for CS4231 chip
386 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
387 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
389 The power-management is supported.
394 Module for sound cards based on CS4232/CS4232A ISA chips.
396 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
398 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
400 port - port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x534)
401 cport - control port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00)
402 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup - 0x300), -1 = disable
403 fm_port - FM port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x388), -1 = disable
404 irq - IRQ # for CS4232 chip (5,7,9,11,12,15)
405 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15)
406 dma1 - first DMA # for CS4232 chip (0,1,3)
407 dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha CS4232 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
409 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
410 (if ISA PnP is not used) thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are
413 The power-management is supported.
418 Module for sound cards based on CS4235/CS4236/CS4236B/CS4237B/
419 CS4238B/CS4239 ISA chips.
421 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
423 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
425 port - port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x534)
426 cport - control port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00)
427 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup - 0x300), -1 = disable
428 fm_port - FM port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x388), -1 = disable
429 irq - IRQ # for CS4236 chip (5,7,9,11,12,15)
430 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15)
431 dma1 - first DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3)
432 dma2 - second DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
434 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
435 (if ISA PnP is not used) thus main port and control port must be
436 specified!!! Other ports are optional.
438 The power-management is supported.
443 Module for Cirrus Logic CS4281 soundchip.
445 dual_codec - Secondary codec ID (0 = disable, default)
447 This module supports multiple cards.
449 The power-management is supported.
454 Module for PCI sound cards based on CS4610/CS4612/CS4614/CS4615/CS4622/
455 CS4624/CS4630/CS4280 PCI chips.
457 external_amp - Force to enable external amplifier.
458 thinkpad - Force to enable Thinkpad's CLKRUN control.
459 mmap_valid - Support OSS mmap mode (default = 0).
461 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
462 Usually external amp and CLKRUN controls are detected automatically
463 from PCI sub vendor/device ids. If they don't work, give the options
466 The power-management is supported.
471 Module for Cyrix/NatSemi Geode 5530 chip.
473 Module snd-cs5535audio
474 ----------------------
476 Module for multifunction CS5535 companion PCI device
478 The power-management is supported.
483 Module for Echoaudio Darla20
485 This module supports multiple cards.
486 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
491 Module for Echoaudio Darla24
493 This module supports multiple cards.
494 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
499 Module for Diamond Technologies DT-019X / Avance Logic ALS-007 (PnP
502 This module supports multiple cards. This module is enabled only with
505 The power-management is supported.
510 Module for the dummy sound card. This "card" doesn't do any output
511 or input, but you may use this module for any application which
512 requires a sound card (like RealPlayer).
514 The power-management is supported.
519 Module for Echoaudio 3G cards (Gina3G/Layla3G)
521 This module supports multiple cards.
522 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
527 Module for EMU10K1/EMU10k2 based PCI sound cards.
528 * Sound Blaster Live!
529 * Sound Blaster PCI 512
530 * Emu APS (partially supported)
531 * Sound Blaster Audigy
533 extin - bitmap of available external inputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
534 extout - bitmap of available external outputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
535 seq_ports - allocated sequencer ports (4 by default)
536 max_synth_voices - limit of voices used for wavetable (64 by default)
537 max_buffer_size - specifies the maximum size of wavetable/pcm buffers
538 given in MB unit. Default value is 128.
539 enable_ir - enable IR
541 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
543 Input & Output configurations [extin/extout]
544 * Creative Card wo/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f03]
545 * Creative Card w/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f0f]
546 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in [0x000f/0x1f0f]
547 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fc3]
548 * Creative Card w/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fcf]
549 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + LiveDrive [0x3fcf/0x1fcf]
550 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
551 * Creative Card w/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
552 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fcf/0x1f0f]
553 * Creative Card 5.1/w Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fff]
554 * Creative Card 5.1 (c) 2003 [0x3fc3/0x7cff]
555 * Creative Card all ins and outs [0x3fff/0x7fff]
557 The power-management is supported.
562 Module for Creative Emu10k1X (SB Live Dell OEM version)
564 This module supports multiple cards.
569 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1370 PCI sound cards.
570 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
571 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
573 joystick - Enable joystick (default off)
575 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
577 The power-management is supported.
582 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1371 PCI sound cards.
583 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
584 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
585 * SoundBlaster Vibra PCI
587 joystick_port - port # for joystick (0x200,0x208,0x210,0x218),
588 0 = disable (default), 1 = auto-detect
590 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
592 The power-management is supported.
597 Module for sound cards based on ESS ES968 chip (PnP only).
599 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
601 The power-management is supported.
606 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-1688 and ES-688 sound cards.
608 port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
609 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
610 irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
611 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
612 dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
614 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
619 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-18xx sound cards.
621 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
623 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
625 port - port # for ES-18xx chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
626 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
627 fm_port - port # for FM (optional, not used)
628 irq - IRQ # for ES-18xx chip (5,7,9,10)
629 dma1 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
630 dma2 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
632 This module supports multiple cards, ISA PnP and autoprobe (without MPU-401
633 port if native ISA PnP routines are not used).
634 When dma2 is equal with dma1, the driver works as half-duplex.
636 The power-management is supported.
641 Module for sound cards based on ESS Solo-1 (ES1938,ES1946) chips.
643 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
645 The power-management is supported.
650 Module for sound cards based on ESS Maestro-1/2/2E (ES1968/ES1978) chips.
652 total_bufsize - total buffer size in kB (1-4096kB)
653 pcm_substreams_p - playback channels (1-8, default=2)
654 pcm_substreams_c - capture channels (1-8, default=0)
655 clock - clock (0 = auto-detection)
656 use_pm - support the power-management (0 = off, 1 = on,
658 enable_mpu - enable MPU401 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = auto (default))
659 joystick - enable joystick (default off)
661 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
663 The power-management is supported.
668 Module for ForteMedia FM801 based PCI sound cards.
670 tea575x_tuner - Enable TEA575x tuner
671 - 1 = MediaForte 256-PCS
672 - 2 = MediaForte 256-PCPR
673 - 3 = MediaForte 64-PCR
674 - High 16-bits are video (radio) device number + 1
675 - example: 0x10002 (MediaForte 256-PCPR, device 1)
677 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
679 The power-management is supported.
684 Module for Echoaudio Gina20
686 This module supports multiple cards.
687 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
692 Module for Echoaudio Gina24
694 This module supports multiple cards.
695 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
697 Module snd-gusclassic
698 ---------------------
700 Module for Gravis UltraSound Classic sound card.
702 port - port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
703 irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
704 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
705 dma2 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
706 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
707 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
708 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
710 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
712 Module snd-gusextreme
713 ---------------------
715 Module for Gravis UltraSound Extreme (Synergy ViperMax) sound card.
717 port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
718 gf1_port - port # for GF1 chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260,0x270)
719 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable
720 irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
721 gf1_irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
722 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
723 dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
724 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
725 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
726 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
727 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
729 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
734 Module for Gravis UltraSound MAX sound card.
736 port - port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
737 irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
738 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
739 dma2 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
740 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
741 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
742 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
744 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
749 Module for Intel HD Audio (ICH6, ICH6M, ESB2, ICH7, ICH8, ICH9, ICH10,
751 ATI SB450, SB600, R600, RS600, RS690, RS780, RV610, RV620,
752 RV630, RV635, RV670, RV770,
756 [Multiple options for each card instance]
757 model - force the model name
758 position_fix - Fix DMA pointer (0 = auto, 1 = use LPIB, 2 = POSBUF)
759 probe_mask - Bitmask to probe codecs (default = -1, meaning all slots)
760 bdl_pos_adj - Specifies the DMA IRQ timing delay in samples.
761 Passing -1 will make the driver to choose the appropriate
762 value based on the controller chip.
764 [Single (global) options]
765 single_cmd - Use single immediate commands to communicate with
766 codecs (for debugging only)
767 enable_msi - Enable Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) (default = off)
768 power_save - Automatic power-saving timtout (in second, 0 =
770 power_save_controller - Reset HD-audio controller in power-saving mode
773 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
775 Each codec may have a model table for different configurations.
776 If your machine isn't listed there, the default (usually minimal)
777 configuration is set up. You can pass "model=<name>" option to
778 specify a certain model in such a case. There are different
779 models depending on the codec chip.
781 Model name Description
782 ---------- -----------
784 3stack 3-jack in back and a headphone out
785 3stack-digout 3-jack in back, a HP out and a SPDIF out
786 5stack 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front
787 5stack-digout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, a SPDIF out
788 6stack 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
789 6stack-digout 6-jack with a SPDIF out
791 z71v 3-jack (HP shared SPDIF)
792 asus 3-jack (ASUS Mobo)
794 asus-dig ASUS with SPDIF out
795 asus-dig2 ASUS with SPDIF out (using GPIO2)
797 fujitsu Fujitsu Laptops (Pi1536)
799 lg LG laptop (m1 express dual)
800 lg-lw LG LW20/LW25 laptop
802 clevo Clevo laptops (m520G, m665n)
803 medion Medion Rim 2150
804 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls can be
805 adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
807 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
811 hp-3013 HP machines (3013-variant)
813 fujitsu Fujitsu S7020
815 will Will laptops (PB V7900)
816 replacer Replacer 672V
817 basic fixed pin assignment (old default model)
818 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls can
819 adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
821 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
824 fujitsu Fujitsu Laptop
825 hp-bpc HP xw4400/6400/8400/9400 laptops
826 hp-bpc-d7000 HP BPC D7000
827 hp-tc-t5735 HP Thin Client T5735
831 hippo Hippo (ATI) with jack detection, Sony UX-90s
832 hippo_1 Hippo (Benq) with jack detection
833 sony-assamd Sony ASSAMD
834 toshiba-s06 Toshiba S06
835 toshiba-rx1 Toshiba RX1
836 ultra Samsung Q1 Ultra Vista model
837 lenovo-3000 Lenovo 3000 y410
839 basic fixed pin assignment w/o SPDIF
840 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
843 quanta-il1 Quanta IL1 mini-notebook
847 acer-aspire Acer Aspire One
848 dell Dell OEM laptops (Vostro 1200)
850 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls can
851 adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
853 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
858 eeepc-p703 ASUS Eeepc P703 P900A
859 eeepc-p901 ASUS Eeepc P901 S101
862 3stack-dig 3-stack (2-channel) with SPDIF
863 3stack-6ch 3-stack (6-channel)
864 3stack-6ch-dig 3-stack (6-channel) with SPDIF
865 6stack-dig 6-stack with SPDIF
866 lenovo-101e Lenovo laptop
867 eeepc-p701 ASUS Eeepc P701
868 eeepc-ep20 ASUS Eeepc EP20
880 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
883 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
884 6stack-dig 6-jack digital with SPDIF I/O
886 targa Targa T8, MSI-1049 T8
889 macpro MacPro support
890 mbp3 Macbook Pro rev3
891 imac24 iMac 24'' with jack detection
893 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
896 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
897 6stack-dig 6-jack digital with SPDIF I/O
898 3stack-6ch 3-jack 6-channel
899 3stack-6ch-dig 3-jack 6-channel with SPDIF I/O
900 6stack-dig-demo 6-jack digital for Intel demo board
901 acer Acer laptops (Travelmate 3012WTMi, Aspire 5600, etc)
902 acer-aspire Acer Aspire 9810
903 medion Medion Laptops
904 medion-md2 Medion MD2
906 targa-2ch-dig Targs/MSI with 2-channel
907 laptop-eapd 3-jack with SPDIF I/O and EAPD (Clevo M540JE, M550JE)
908 lenovo-101e Lenovo 101E
909 lenovo-nb0763 Lenovo NB0763
910 lenovo-ms7195-dig Lenovo MS7195
911 lenovo-sky Lenovo Sky
913 3stack-hp HP machines with 3stack (Lucknow, Samba boards)
914 6stack-dell Dell machines with 6stack (Inspiron 530)
916 clevo-m720 Clevo M720 laptop series
917 fujitsu-pi2515 Fujitsu AMILO Pi2515
918 3stack-6ch-intel Intel DG33* boards
919 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
923 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
924 6stack-dig 6-jack with SPDIF I/O
925 3stack-660 3-jack (for ALC660)
926 uniwill-m31 Uniwill M31 laptop
927 toshiba Toshiba laptop support
928 asus Asus laptop support
929 asus-laptop ASUS F2/F3 laptops
930 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
934 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF OUT
935 6stack-dig 6-jack with SPDIF OUT
936 3stack-660 3-jack (for ALC660VD)
937 3stack-660-digout 3-jack with SPDIF OUT (for ALC660VD)
938 lenovo Lenovo 3000 C200
939 dallas Dallas laptops
941 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
944 minimal 3-jack in back
945 min_fp 3-jack in back, 2-jack in front
946 full 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
947 full_dig 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF I/O
948 allout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF out
949 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
952 3stack 3-stack mode (default)
955 AD1884A / AD1883 / AD1984A / AD1984B
956 desktop 3-stack desktop (default)
957 laptop laptop with HP jack sensing
958 mobile mobile devices with HP jack sensing
959 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad X300
965 basic 3-jack (default)
967 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad T60/X60/Z60
974 basic default configuration
975 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad T61/X61
979 6stack 6-jack, separate surrounds (default)
980 3stack 3-stack, shared surrounds
981 laptop 2-channel only (FSC V2060, Samsung M50)
982 laptop-eapd 2-channel with EAPD (Samsung R65, ASUS A6J)
983 laptop-automute 2-channel with EAPD and HP-automute (Lenovo N100)
984 ultra 2-channel with EAPD (Samsung Ultra tablet PC)
986 AD1988/AD1988B/AD1989A/AD1989B
988 6stack-dig ditto with SPDIF
990 3stack-dig ditto with SPDIF
991 laptop 3-jack with hp-jack automute
992 laptop-dig ditto with SPDIF
993 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
996 laptop-hpsense Laptop with HP sense (old model laptop)
997 laptop-micsense Laptop with Mic sense (old model fujitsu)
998 laptop-hpmicsense Laptop with HP and Mic senses
1000 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls
1001 can be adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
1005 laptop Basic Laptop config
1006 laptop-hp Laptop config for some HP models (subdevice 30A5)
1007 laptop-eapd Laptop config with EAPD support
1008 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls
1009 can be adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
1013 laptop Basic Laptop config (default)
1014 hp HP Spartan laptop
1018 dell-d21 Dell (unknown)
1019 dell-d22 Dell (unknown)
1020 dell-d23 Dell (unknown)
1021 dell-m21 Dell Inspiron 630m, Dell Inspiron 640m
1022 dell-m22 Dell Latitude D620, Dell Latitude D820
1023 dell-m23 Dell XPS M1710, Dell Precision M90
1024 dell-m24 Dell Latitude 120L
1025 dell-m25 Dell Inspiron E1505n
1026 dell-m26 Dell Inspiron 1501
1027 dell-m27 Dell Inspiron E1705/9400
1028 gateway Gateway laptops with EAPD control
1029 panasonic Panasonic CF-74
1033 dell-m42 Dell (unknown)
1034 dell-m43 Dell Precision
1035 dell-m44 Dell Inspiron
1040 5stack D945 5stack + SPDIF
1041 intel-mac-v1 Intel Mac Type 1
1042 intel-mac-v2 Intel Mac Type 2
1043 intel-mac-v3 Intel Mac Type 3
1044 intel-mac-v4 Intel Mac Type 4
1045 intel-mac-v5 Intel Mac Type 5
1046 intel-mac-auto Intel Mac (detect type according to subsystem id)
1047 macmini Intel Mac Mini (equivalent with type 3)
1048 macbook Intel Mac Book (eq. type 5)
1049 macbook-pro-v1 Intel Mac Book Pro 1st generation (eq. type 3)
1050 macbook-pro Intel Mac Book Pro 2nd generation (eq. type 3)
1051 imac-intel Intel iMac (eq. type 2)
1052 imac-intel-20 Intel iMac (newer version) (eq. type 3)
1053 dell-d81 Dell (unknown)
1054 dell-d82 Dell (unknown)
1055 dell-m81 Dell (unknown)
1056 dell-m82 Dell XPS M1210
1059 ref Reference board, base config
1060 m2-2 Some Gateway MX series laptops
1061 m6 Some Gateway NX series laptops
1062 pa6 Gateway NX860 series
1064 STAC9227/9228/9229/927x
1066 ref-no-jd Reference board without HP/Mic jack detection
1068 5stack D965 5stack + SPDIF
1069 dell-3stack Dell Dimension E520
1070 dell-bios Fixes with Dell BIOS setup
1074 dell-m4-1 Dell desktops
1075 dell-m4-2 Dell desktops
1076 dell-m4-3 Dell desktops
1080 no-jd BIOS setup but without jack-detection
1081 dell-m6-amic Dell desktops/laptops with analog mics
1082 dell-m6-dmic Dell desktops/laptops with digital mics
1083 dell-m6 Dell desktops/laptops with both type of mics
1086 vaio Setup for VAIO FE550G/SZ110
1087 vaio-ar Setup for VAIO AR
1089 The model name "genric" is treated as a special case. When this
1090 model is given, the driver uses the generic codec parser without
1091 "codec-patch". It's sometimes good for testing and debugging.
1093 If the default configuration doesn't work and one of the above
1094 matches with your device, report it together with the PCI
1095 subsystem ID (output of "lspci -nv") to ALSA BTS or alsa-devel
1096 ML (see the section "Links and Addresses").
1098 power_save and power_save_controller options are for power-saving
1099 mode. See powersave.txt for details.
1101 Note 2: If you get click noises on output, try the module option
1102 position_fix=1 or 2. position_fix=1 will use the SD_LPIB
1103 register value without FIFO size correction as the current
1104 DMA pointer. position_fix=2 will make the driver to use
1105 the position buffer instead of reading SD_LPIB register.
1106 (Usually SD_LPIB register is more accurate than the
1109 NB: If you get many "azx_get_response timeout" messages at
1110 loading, it's likely a problem of interrupts (e.g. ACPI irq
1111 routing). Try to boot with options like "pci=noacpi". Also, you
1112 can try "single_cmd=1" module option. This will switch the
1113 communication method between HDA controller and codecs to the
1114 single immediate commands instead of CORB/RIRB. Basically, the
1115 single command mode is provided only for BIOS, and you won't get
1116 unsolicited events, too. But, at least, this works independently
1117 from the irq. Remember this is a last resort, and should be
1118 avoided as much as possible...
1120 MORE NOTES ON "azx_get_response timeout" PROBLEMS:
1121 On some hardwares, you may need to add a proper probe_mask option
1122 to avoid the "azx_get_response timeout" problem above, instead.
1123 This occurs when the access to non-existing or non-working codec slot
1124 (likely a modem one) causes a stall of the communication via HD-audio
1125 bus. You can see which codec slots are probed by enabling
1126 CONFIG_SND_DEBUG_VERBOSE, or simply from the file name of the codec
1127 proc files. Then limit the slots to probe by probe_mask option.
1128 For example, probe_mask=1 means to probe only the first slot, and
1129 probe_mask=4 means only the third slot.
1131 The power-management is supported.
1136 Module for RME Hammerfall DSP audio interface(s)
1138 This module supports multiple cards.
1140 Note: The firmware data can be automatically loaded via hotplug
1141 when CONFIG_FW_LOADER is set. Otherwise, you need to load
1142 the firmware via hdsploader utility included in alsa-tools
1144 The firmware data is found in alsa-firmware package.
1146 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1147 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1148 when any HDSP cards are found. To make the buffer
1149 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
1150 stage of boot sequence. See "Early Buffer Allocation"
1156 Module for RME HDSP MADI board.
1158 precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer, or disable.
1159 line_outs_monitor - Send playback streams to analog outs by default.
1160 enable_monitor - Enable Analog Out on Channel 63/64 by default.
1162 See hdspm.txt for details.
1167 Module for the MediaTek/TempoTec HiFier Fantasia sound card.
1169 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
1174 Module for Envy24 (ICE1712) based PCI sound cards.
1175 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010
1176 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010LT
1177 * MidiMan M Audio Delta DiO 2496
1178 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 66
1179 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 44
1180 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 410
1181 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 2496
1184 * TerraTec EWX 24/96
1185 * TerraTec DMX 6Fire
1187 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24
1188 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Value
1189 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Media 7.1
1190 * Event Electronics, EZ8
1192 * Lionstracs, Mediastaton
1195 model - Use the given board model, one of the following:
1196 delta1010, dio2496, delta66, delta44, audiophile, delta410,
1197 delta1010lt, vx442, ewx2496, ews88mt, ews88mt_new, ews88d,
1198 dmx6fire, dsp24, dsp24_value, dsp24_71, ez8,
1199 phase88, mediastation
1200 omni - Omni I/O support for MidiMan M-Audio Delta44/66
1201 cs8427_timeout - reset timeout for the CS8427 chip (S/PDIF transceiver)
1202 in msec resolution, default value is 500 (0.5 sec)
1204 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Note: The consumer part
1205 is not used with all Envy24 based cards (for example in the MidiMan Delta
1208 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1209 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1210 model by passing "model" module option in case that the
1211 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1217 Module for Envy24HT (VT/ICE1724), Envy24PT (VT1720) based PCI sound cards.
1218 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 5.1
1219 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 7.1
1220 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 192
1222 * TerraTec Aureon 5.1 Sky
1223 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Space
1224 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe
1227 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1
1228 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 LT
1229 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 XT
1230 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 HIFI
1231 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 HD2
1232 * AudioTrak Prodigy 192
1234 * Albatron K8X800 Pro II
1235 * Chaintech ZNF3-150
1236 * Chaintech ZNF3-250
1243 * Hercules Fortissimo IV
1244 * EGO-SYS WaveTerminal 192M
1246 model - Use the given board model, one of the following:
1247 revo51, revo71, amp2000, prodigy71, prodigy71lt,
1248 prodigy71xt, prodigy71hifi, prodigyhd2, prodigy192,
1249 juli, aureon51, aureon71, universe, ap192, k8x800,
1250 phase22, phase28, ms300, av710, se200pci, se90pci,
1251 fortissimo4, sn25p, WT192M
1253 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1255 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1256 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1257 model by passing "model" module option in case that the
1258 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1264 Module for Echoaudio Indigo
1266 This module supports multiple cards.
1267 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1272 Module for Echoaudio Indigo DJ
1274 This module supports multiple cards.
1275 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1280 Module for Echoaudio Indigo IO
1282 This module supports multiple cards.
1283 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1288 Module for AC'97 motherboards from Intel and compatibles.
1289 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440
1290 ICH5, ICH6, ICH7, 6300ESB, ESB2
1291 * SiS 7012 (SiS 735)
1292 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce3, MCP04, CK804
1294 * AMD AMD768, AMD8111
1297 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1298 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
1299 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
1300 buggy_irq - Enable workaround for buggy interrupts on some
1301 motherboards (default yes on nForce chips,
1303 buggy_semaphore - Enable workaround for hardwares with buggy
1304 semaphores (e.g. on some ASUS laptops)
1306 spdif_aclink - Use S/PDIF over AC-link instead of direct connection
1307 from the controller chip
1308 (0 = off, 1 = on, -1 = default)
1310 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1312 Note: the latest driver supports auto-detection of chip clock.
1313 if you still encounter too fast playback, specify the clock
1314 explicitly via the module option "ac97_clock=41194".
1316 Joystick/MIDI ports are not supported by this driver. If your
1317 motherboard has these devices, use the ns558 or snd-mpu401
1318 modules, respectively.
1320 The power-management is supported.
1322 Module snd-intel8x0m
1323 --------------------
1325 Module for Intel ICH (i8x0) chipset MC97 modems.
1326 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440
1328 * SiS 7013 (SiS 735)
1329 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce2s, NForce3
1333 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1335 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
1337 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
1340 The power-management is supported.
1342 Module snd-interwave
1343 --------------------
1345 Module for Gravis UltraSound PnP, Dynasonic 3-D/Pro, STB Sound Rage 32
1346 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip.
1348 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1349 midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1350 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1351 effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0);
1353 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1355 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1357 port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1358 irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1359 dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1360 dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1362 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1364 Module snd-interwave-stb
1365 ------------------------
1367 Module for UltraSound 32-Pro (sound card from STB used by Compaq)
1368 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip with TEA6330T
1369 circuit for extended control of bass, treble and master volume.
1371 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1372 midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1373 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1374 effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0);
1376 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1378 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1380 port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1381 port_tc - tone control (i2c bus) port # for TEA6330T chip (0x350,0x360,0x370,0x380)
1382 irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1383 dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1384 dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1386 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1391 Module for Korg 1212 IO PCI card
1393 This module supports multiple cards.
1398 Module for Echoaudio Layla20
1400 This module supports multiple cards.
1401 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1406 Module for Echoaudio Layla24
1408 This module supports multiple cards.
1409 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1414 Module for Allegro/Maestro3 chips
1416 external_amp - enable external amp (enabled by default)
1417 amp_gpio - GPIO pin number for external amp (0-15) or
1418 -1 for default pin (8 for allegro, 1 for
1421 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
1423 Note: the binding of amplifier is dependent on hardware.
1424 If there is no sound even though all channels are unmuted, try to
1425 specify other gpio connection via amp_gpio option.
1426 For example, a Panasonic notebook might need "amp_gpio=0x0d"
1429 The power-management is supported.
1434 Module for Echoaudio Mia
1436 This module supports multiple cards.
1437 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1442 Module for Miro soundcards: miroSOUND PCM 1 pro,
1444 miroSOUND PCM 20 Radio.
1446 port - Port # (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40)
1447 irq - IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11)
1448 dma1 - 1st dma # (0,1,3)
1449 dma2 - 2nd dma # (0,1)
1450 mpu_port - MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1451 mpu_irq - MPU-401 irq # (5,7,9,10)
1452 fm_port - FM Port # (0x388)
1453 wss - enable WSS mode
1454 ide - enable onboard ide support
1459 Module for Digigram miXart8 sound cards.
1461 This module supports multiple cards.
1462 Note: One miXart8 board will be represented as 4 alsa cards.
1463 See MIXART.txt for details.
1465 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1466 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1467 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1468 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1469 firmware via mixartloader utility in alsa-tools package.
1474 Module for Echoaudio Mona
1476 This module supports multiple cards.
1477 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1482 Module for MPU-401 UART devices.
1484 port - port number or -1 (disable)
1485 irq - IRQ number or -1 (disable)
1486 pnp - PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1488 This module supports multiple devices and PnP.
1493 Module for MOTU MidiTimePiece AV multiport MIDI (on the parallel
1496 port - I/O port # for MTPAV (0x378,0x278, default=0x378)
1497 irq - IRQ # for MTPAV (7,5, default=7)
1498 hwports - number of supported hardware ports, default=8.
1500 Module supports only 1 card. This module has no enable option.
1505 Module for Ego Systems (ESI) Miditerminal 4140
1507 This module supports multiple devices.
1508 Requires parport (CONFIG_PARPORT).
1513 Module for NeoMagic NM256AV/ZX chips
1515 playback_bufsize - max playback frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1516 capture_bufsize - max capture frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1517 force_ac97 - 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1518 buffer_top - specify buffer top address
1519 use_cache - 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1520 vaio_hack - alias buffer_top=0x25a800
1521 reset_workaround - enable AC97 RESET workaround for some laptops
1522 reset_workaround2 - enable extended AC97 RESET workaround for some
1525 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1527 The power-management is supported.
1529 Note: on some notebooks the buffer address cannot be detected
1530 automatically, or causes hang-up during initialization.
1531 In such a case, specify the buffer top address explicitly via
1532 the buffer_top option.
1534 Sony F250: buffer_top=0x25a800
1535 Sony F270: buffer_top=0x272800
1536 The driver supports only ac97 codec. It's possible to force
1537 to initialize/use ac97 although it's not detected. In such a
1538 case, use force_ac97=1 option - but *NO* guarantee whether it
1541 Note: The NM256 chip can be linked internally with non-AC97
1542 codecs. This driver supports only the AC97 codec, and won't work
1543 with machines with other (most likely CS423x or OPL3SAx) chips,
1544 even though the device is detected in lspci. In such a case, try
1545 other drivers, e.g. snd-cs4232 or snd-opl3sa2. Some has ISA-PnP
1546 but some doesn't have ISA PnP. You'll need to specify isapnp=0
1547 and proper hardware parameters in the case without ISA PnP.
1549 Note: some laptops need a workaround for AC97 RESET. For the
1550 known hardware like Dell Latitude LS and Sony PCG-F305, this
1551 workaround is enabled automatically. For other laptops with a
1552 hard freeze, you can try reset_workaround=1 option.
1554 Note: Dell Latitude CSx laptops have another problem regarding
1555 AC97 RESET. On these laptops, reset_workaround2 option is
1556 turned on as default. This option is worth to try if the
1557 previous reset_workaround option doesn't help.
1559 Note: This driver is really crappy. It's a porting from the
1560 OSS driver, which is a result of black-magic reverse engineering.
1561 The detection of codec will fail if the driver is loaded *after*
1562 X-server as described above. You might be able to force to load
1563 the module, but it may result in hang-up. Hence, make sure that
1564 you load this module *before* X if you encounter this kind of
1570 Module for Yamaha OPL3-SA2/SA3 sound cards.
1572 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1574 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1576 port - control port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x370)
1577 sb_port - SB port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x220,0x240)
1578 wss_port - WSS port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1579 midi_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1580 fm_port - FM port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x388), -1 = disable
1581 irq - IRQ # for OPL3-SA chip (5,7,9,10)
1582 dma1 - first DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3)
1583 dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
1585 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP. It does not support
1586 autoprobe (if ISA PnP is not used) thus all ports must be specified!!!
1588 The power-management is supported.
1590 Module snd-opti92x-ad1848
1591 -------------------------
1593 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Analog Devices AD1848 chips.
1594 Module works with OAK Mozart cards as well.
1596 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1598 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1600 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1601 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1602 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1603 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1604 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1605 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1607 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1609 Module snd-opti92x-cs4231
1610 -------------------------
1612 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Crystal CS4231 chips.
1614 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1616 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1618 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1619 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1620 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1621 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1622 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1623 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1624 dma2 - second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1626 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1631 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c93x chips.
1633 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1635 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1637 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1638 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1639 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1640 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1641 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1642 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1643 dma2 - second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1645 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1650 Module for sound cards based on the C-Media CMI8788 chip:
1652 * AuzenTech X-Meridian
1654 * Club3D Theatron DTS
1656 * Razer Barracuda AC-1
1659 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
1664 Module for internal PC-Speaker.
1666 nforce_wa - enable NForce chipset workaround. Expect bad sound.
1668 This module supports system beeps, some kind of PCM playback and
1669 even a few mixer controls.
1674 Module for Digigram PCXHR boards
1676 This module supports multiple cards.
1678 Module snd-portman2x4
1679 ---------------------
1681 Module for Midiman Portman 2x4 parallel port MIDI interface
1683 This module supports multiple cards.
1685 Module snd-powermac (on ppc only)
1686 ---------------------------------
1688 Module for PowerMac, iMac and iBook on-board soundchips
1690 enable_beep - enable beep using PCM (enabled as default)
1692 Module supports autoprobe a chip.
1694 Note: the driver may have problems regarding endianess.
1696 The power-management is supported.
1698 Module snd-pxa2xx-ac97 (on arm only)
1699 ------------------------------------
1701 Module for AC97 driver for the Intel PXA2xx chip
1703 For ARM architecture only.
1705 The power-management is supported.
1710 Module for Conexant Riptide chip
1712 joystick_port - Joystick port # (default: 0x200)
1713 mpu_port - MPU401 port # (default: 0x330)
1714 opl3_port - OPL3 port # (default: 0x388)
1716 This module supports multiple cards.
1717 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1718 You need to install the firmware file "riptide.hex" to the standard
1719 firmware path (e.g. /lib/firmware).
1724 Module for RME Digi32, Digi32 Pro and Digi32/8 (Sek'd Prodif32,
1725 Prodif96 and Prodif Gold) sound cards.
1727 This module supports multiple cards.
1732 Module for RME Digi96, Digi96/8 and Digi96/8 PRO/PAD/PST sound cards.
1734 This module supports multiple cards.
1739 Module for RME Digi9652 (Hammerfall, Hammerfall-Light) sound cards.
1741 precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer (doesn't work reliably).
1744 This module supports multiple cards.
1746 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1747 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1748 when any RME9652 cards are found. To make the buffer
1749 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
1750 stage of boot sequence. See "Early Buffer Allocation"
1753 Module snd-sa11xx-uda1341 (on arm only)
1754 ---------------------------------------
1756 Module for Philips UDA1341TS on Compaq iPAQ H3600 sound card.
1758 Module supports only one card.
1759 Module has no enable and index options.
1761 The power-management is supported.
1766 Module for 8-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 1.0,
1770 port - port # for SB DSP chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1771 irq - IRQ # for SB DSP chip (5,7,9,10)
1772 dma8 - DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3)
1774 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1776 The power-management is supported.
1778 Module snd-sb16 and snd-sbawe
1779 -----------------------------
1781 Module for 16-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 16 (PnP),
1782 SoundBlaster AWE 32 (PnP),
1783 SoundBlaster AWE 64 PnP
1785 mic_agc - Mic Auto-Gain-Control - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1786 csp - ASP/CSP chip support - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable
1787 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1789 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1791 port - port # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1792 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1793 awe_port - base port # for EMU8000 synthesizer (0x620,0x640,0x660)
1794 (snd-sbawe module only)
1795 irq - IRQ # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,7,9,10)
1796 dma8 - 8-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0,1,3)
1797 dma16 - 16-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,6,7)
1799 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1801 Note: To use Vibra16X cards in 16-bit half duplex mode, you must
1802 disable 16bit DMA with dma16 = -1 module parameter.
1803 Also, all Sound Blaster 16 type cards can operate in 16-bit
1804 half duplex mode through 8-bit DMA channel by disabling their
1807 The power-management is supported.
1812 Module for Gallant SC-6000 soundcard.
1814 port - Port # (0x220 or 0x240)
1815 mss_port - MSS Port # (0x530 or 0xe80)
1816 irq - IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11)
1817 mpu_irq - MPU-401 IRQ # (5,7,9,10) ,0 - no MPU-401 irq
1820 This module supports multiple cards.
1822 This card is also known as Audio Excel DSP 16 or Zoltrix AV302.
1827 Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy sound card.
1829 sbport - Port # for SB16 interface (0x220,0x240)
1830 wssport - Port # for WSS interface (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1831 irq - IRQ # (7,9,10,11)
1834 This module supports multiple cards.
1836 The power-management is supported.
1841 Module for ENSONIQ SoundScape PnP cards.
1843 port - Port # (PnP setup)
1844 wss_port - WSS Port # (PnP setup)
1845 irq - IRQ # (PnP setup)
1846 mpu_irq - MPU-401 IRQ # (PnP setup)
1847 dma - DMA # (PnP setup)
1848 dma2 - 2nd DMA # (PnP setup, -1 to disable)
1850 This module supports multiple cards. ISA PnP must be enabled.
1851 You need sscape_ctl tool in alsa-tools package for loading
1854 Module snd-sun-amd7930 (on sparc only)
1855 --------------------------------------
1857 Module for AMD7930 sound chips found on Sparcs.
1859 This module supports multiple cards.
1861 Module snd-sun-cs4231 (on sparc only)
1862 -------------------------------------
1864 Module for CS4231 sound chips found on Sparcs.
1866 This module supports multiple cards.
1868 Module snd-sun-dbri (on sparc only)
1869 -----------------------------------
1871 Module for DBRI sound chips found on Sparcs.
1873 This module supports multiple cards.
1875 Module snd-wavefront
1876 --------------------
1878 Module for Turtle Beach Maui, Tropez and Tropez+ sound cards.
1880 use_cs4232_midi - Use CS4232 MPU-401 interface
1881 (inaccessibly located inside your computer)
1882 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1884 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1886 cs4232_pcm_port - Port # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1887 cs4232_pcm_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 PCM interface (5,7,9,11,12,15).
1888 cs4232_mpu_port - Port # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface.
1889 cs4232_mpu_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface (9,11,12,15).
1890 ics2115_port - Port # for ICS2115
1891 ics2115_irq - IRQ # for ICS2115
1892 fm_port - FM OPL-3 Port #
1893 dma1 - DMA1 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1894 dma2 - DMA2 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1896 The below are options for wavefront_synth features:
1897 wf_raw - Assume that we need to boot the OS (default:no)
1898 If yes, then during driver loading, the state of the board is
1899 ignored, and we reset the board and load the firmware anyway.
1900 fx_raw - Assume that the FX process needs help (default:yes)
1901 If false, we'll leave the FX processor in whatever state it is
1902 when the driver is loaded. The default is to download the
1903 microprogram and associated coefficients to set it up for
1904 "default" operation, whatever that means.
1905 debug_default - Debug parameters for card initialization
1906 wait_usecs - How long to wait without sleeping, usecs
1908 This magic number seems to give pretty optimal throughput
1909 based on my limited experimentation.
1910 If you want to play around with it and find a better value, be
1911 my guest. Remember, the idea is to get a number that causes us
1912 to just busy wait for as many WaveFront commands as possible,
1913 without coming up with a number so large that we hog the whole
1915 Specifically, with this number, out of about 134,000 status
1916 waits, only about 250 result in a sleep.
1917 sleep_interval - How long to sleep when waiting for reply
1919 sleep_tries - How many times to try sleeping during a wait
1921 ospath - Pathname to processed ICS2115 OS firmware
1922 (default:wavefront.os)
1923 The path name of the ISC2115 OS firmware. In the recent
1924 version, it's handled via firmware loader framework, so it
1925 must be installed in the proper path, typically,
1927 reset_time - How long to wait for a reset to take effect
1929 ramcheck_time - How many seconds to wait for the RAM test
1931 osrun_time - How many seconds to wait for the ICS2115 OS
1934 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP.
1936 Note: the firmware file "wavefront.os" was located in the earlier
1937 version in /etc. Now it's loaded via firmware loader, and
1938 must be in the proper firmware path, such as /lib/firmware.
1939 Copy (or symlink) the file appropriately if you get an error
1940 regarding firmware downloading after upgrading the kernel.
1942 Module snd-sonicvibes
1943 ---------------------
1945 Module for S3 SonicVibes PCI sound cards.
1946 * PINE Schubert 32 PCI
1948 reverb - Reverb Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
1949 - SoundCard must have onboard SRAM for this.
1950 mge - Mic Gain Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
1952 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1954 Module snd-serial-u16550
1955 ------------------------
1957 Module for UART16550A serial MIDI ports.
1959 port - port # for UART16550A chip
1960 irq - IRQ # for UART16550A chip, -1 = poll mode
1961 speed - speed in bauds (9600,19200,38400,57600,115200)
1963 base - base for divisor in bauds (57600,115200,230400,460800)
1965 outs - number of MIDI ports in a serial port (1-4)
1967 adaptor - Type of adaptor.
1968 0 = Soundcanvas, 1 = MS-124T, 2 = MS-124W S/A,
1969 3 = MS-124W M/B, 4 = Generic
1971 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
1972 thus the main port must be specified!!! Other options are optional.
1977 Module for Trident 4DWave DX/NX sound cards.
1978 * Best Union Miss Melody 4DWave PCI
1980 * Warpspeed ONSpeed 4DWave PCI
1983 * CHIC True Sound 4Dwave
1984 * Shark Predator4D-PCI
1985 * Jaton SonicWave 4D
1986 * SiS SI7018 PCI Audio
1987 * Hoontech SoundTrack Digital 4DWave NX
1989 pcm_channels - max channels (voices) reserved for PCM
1990 wavetable_size - max wavetable size in kB (4-?kb)
1992 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1994 The power-management is supported.
1996 Module snd-usb-audio
1997 --------------------
1999 Module for USB audio and USB MIDI devices.
2001 vid - Vendor ID for the device (optional)
2002 pid - Product ID for the device (optional)
2003 nrpacks - Max. number of packets per URB (default: 8)
2004 async_unlink - Use async unlink mode (default: yes)
2005 device_setup - Device specific magic number (optional)
2006 - Influence depends on the device
2008 ignore_ctl_error - Ignore any USB-controller regarding mixer
2009 interface (default: no)
2011 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2013 NB: nrpacks parameter can be modified dynamically via sysfs.
2014 Don't put the value over 20. Changing via sysfs has no sanity
2016 NB: async_unlink=0 would cause Oops. It remains just for
2017 debugging purpose (if any).
2018 NB: ignore_ctl_error=1 may help when you get an error at accessing
2019 the mixer element such as URB error -22. This happens on some
2020 buggy USB device or the controller.
2022 Module snd-usb-caiaq
2023 --------------------
2025 Module for caiaq UB audio interfaces,
2026 * Native Instruments RigKontrol2
2027 * Native Instruments Kore Controller
2028 * Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1
2029 * Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ
2031 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2033 Module snd-usb-usx2y
2034 --------------------
2036 Module for Tascam USB US-122, US-224 and US-428 devices.
2038 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2040 Note: you need to load the firmware via usx2yloader utility included
2041 in alsa-tools and alsa-firmware packages.
2046 Module for AC'97 motherboards based on VIA 82C686A/686B, 8233,
2047 8233A, 8233C, 8235, 8237 (south) bridge.
2049 mpu_port - 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330, otherwise obtain BIOS setup
2051 joystick - Enable joystick (default off) [VIA686A/686B only]
2052 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
2053 dxs_support - support DXS channels,
2054 0 = auto (default), 1 = enable, 2 = disable,
2055 3 = 48k only, 4 = no VRA, 5 = enable any sample
2056 rate and different sample rates on different
2058 [VIA8233/C, 8235, 8237 only]
2059 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
2060 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
2062 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
2064 Note: on some SMP motherboards like MSI 694D the interrupts might
2065 not be generated properly. In such a case, please try to
2066 set the SMP (or MPS) version on BIOS to 1.1 instead of
2067 default value 1.4. Then the interrupt number will be
2068 assigned under 15. You might also upgrade your BIOS.
2070 Note: VIA8233/5/7 (not VIA8233A) can support DXS (direct sound)
2071 channels as the first PCM. On these channels, up to 4
2072 streams can be played at the same time, and the controller
2073 can perform sample rate conversion with separate rates for
2075 As default (dxs_support = 0), 48k fixed rate is chosen
2076 except for the known devices since the output is often
2077 noisy except for 48k on some mother boards due to the
2079 Please try once dxs_support=5 and if it works on other
2080 sample rates (e.g. 44.1kHz of mp3 playback), please let us
2081 know the PCI subsystem vendor/device id's (output of
2083 If dxs_support=5 does not work, try dxs_support=4; if it
2084 doesn't work too, try dxs_support=1. (dxs_support=1 is
2085 usually for old motherboards. The correct implemented
2086 board should work with 4 or 5.) If it still doesn't
2087 work and the default setting is ok, dxs_support=3 is the
2088 right choice. If the default setting doesn't work at all,
2089 try dxs_support=2 to disable the DXS channels.
2090 In any cases, please let us know the result and the
2091 subsystem vendor/device ids. See "Links and Addresses"
2094 Note: for the MPU401 on VIA823x, use snd-mpu401 driver
2095 additionally. The mpu_port option is for VIA686 chips only.
2097 The power-management is supported.
2099 Module snd-via82xx-modem
2100 ------------------------
2102 Module for VIA82xx AC97 modem
2104 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
2106 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
2108 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
2111 The power-management is supported.
2116 Module for virtual rawmidi devices.
2117 This module creates virtual rawmidi devices which communicate
2118 to the corresponding ALSA sequencer ports.
2120 midi_devs - MIDI devices # (1-4, default=4)
2122 This module supports multiple cards.
2127 Module for sound cards based on the Asus AV100/AV200 chips,
2128 i.e., Xonar D1, DX, D2, D2X and HDAV1.3 (Deluxe).
2130 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
2135 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX222, V222 v2 and Mic cards.
2137 mic - Enable Microphone on V222 Mic (NYI)
2138 ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
2140 This module supports multiple cards.
2142 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
2143 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
2144 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
2145 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
2146 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke
2147 vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf
2149 install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222 && /usr/bin/vxloader
2151 (for 2.2/2.4 kernels, add "post-install /usr/bin/vxloader" to
2152 /etc/modules.conf, instead.)
2153 IBL size defines the interrupts period for PCM. The smaller size
2154 gives smaller latency but leads to more CPU consumption, too.
2155 The size is usually aligned to 126. As default (=0), the smallest
2156 size is chosen. The possible IBL values can be found in
2157 /proc/asound/cardX/vx-status proc file.
2159 The power-management is supported.
2164 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX2 and 440 PCMCIA cards.
2166 ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
2168 This module supports multiple cards. The module is compiled only when
2169 PCMCIA is supported on kernel.
2171 With the older 2.6.x kernel, to activate the driver via the card
2172 manager, you'll need to set up /etc/pcmcia/vxpocket.conf. See the
2173 sound/pcmcia/vx/vxpocket.c. 2.6.13 or later kernel requires no
2174 longer require a config file.
2176 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
2177 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
2178 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
2179 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
2180 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package.
2182 About capture IBL, see the description of snd-vx222 module.
2184 Note: snd-vxp440 driver is merged to snd-vxpocket driver since
2187 The power-management is supported.
2192 Module for Yamaha PCI chips (YMF72x, YMF74x & YMF75x).
2194 mpu_port - 0x300,0x330,0x332,0x334, 0 (disable) by default,
2195 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
2196 fm_port - 0x388,0x398,0x3a0,0x3a8, 0 (disable) by default
2197 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
2198 joystick_port - 0x201,0x202,0x204,0x205, 0 (disable) by default,
2200 rear_switch - enable shared rear/line-in switch (bool)
2202 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
2204 The power-management is supported.
2206 Module snd-pdaudiocf
2207 --------------------
2209 Module for Sound Core PDAudioCF sound card.
2211 The power-management is supported.
2217 The ac97_quirk option is used to enable/override the workaround for
2218 specific devices on drivers for on-board AC'97 controllers like
2219 snd-intel8x0. Some hardware have swapped output pins between Master
2220 and Headphone, or Surround (thanks to confusion of AC'97
2221 specifications from version to version :-)
2223 The driver provides the auto-detection of known problematic devices,
2224 but some might be unknown or wrongly detected. In such a case, pass
2225 the proper value with this option.
2227 The following strings are accepted:
2228 - default Don't override the default setting
2229 - none Disable the quirk
2230 - hp_only Bind Master and Headphone controls as a single control
2231 - swap_hp Swap headphone and master controls
2232 - swap_surround Swap master and surround controls
2233 - ad_sharing For AD1985, turn on OMS bit and use headphone
2234 - alc_jack For ALC65x, turn on the jack sense mode
2235 - inv_eapd Inverted EAPD implementation
2236 - mute_led Bind EAPD bit for turning on/off mute LED
2238 For backward compatibility, the corresponding integer value -1, 0,
2239 ... are accepted, too.
2241 For example, if "Master" volume control has no effect on your device
2242 but only "Headphone" does, pass ac97_quirk=hp_only module option.
2245 Configuring Non-ISAPNP Cards
2246 ============================
2248 When the kernel is configured with ISA-PnP support, the modules
2249 supporting the isapnp cards will have module options "isapnp".
2250 If this option is set, *only* the ISA-PnP devices will be probed.
2251 For probing the non ISA-PnP cards, you have to pass "isapnp=0" option
2252 together with the proper i/o and irq configuration.
2254 When the kernel is configured without ISA-PnP support, isapnp option
2255 will be not built in.
2258 Module Autoloading Support
2259 ==========================
2261 The ALSA drivers can be loaded automatically on demand by defining
2262 module aliases. The string 'snd-card-%1' is requested for ALSA native
2263 devices where %i is sound card number from zero to seven.
2265 To auto-load an ALSA driver for OSS services, define the string
2266 'sound-slot-%i' where %i means the slot number for OSS, which
2267 corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this
2268 as the same card module.
2270 An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below:
2271 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
2272 alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1
2273 alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1
2274 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
2276 The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module
2277 option "cards_limit" of snd module. As default it's set to 1.
2278 To enable the auto-loading of multiple cards, specify the number of
2279 sound cards in that option.
2281 When multiple cards are available, it'd better to specify the index
2282 number for each card via module option, too, so that the order of
2283 cards is kept consistent.
2285 An example configuration for two sound cards is like below:
2287 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
2289 options snd cards_limit=2
2290 alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave
2291 alias snd-card-1 snd-ens1371
2292 options snd-interwave index=0
2293 options snd-ens1371 index=1
2295 alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave
2296 alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371
2297 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
2299 In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card
2300 (index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1).
2302 Alternative (and new) way to fixate the slot assignment is to use
2303 "slots" option of snd module. In the case above, specify like the
2306 options snd slots=snd-interwave,snd-ens1371
2308 Then, the first slot (#0) is reserved for snd-interwave driver, and
2309 the second (#1) for snd-ens1371. You can omit index option in each
2310 driver if slots option is used (although you can still have them at
2311 the same time as long as they don't conflict).
2313 The slots option is especially useful for avoiding the possible
2314 hot-plugging and the resultant slot conflict. For example, in the
2315 case above again, the first two slots are already reserved. If any
2316 other driver (e.g. snd-usb-audio) is loaded before snd-interwave or
2317 snd-ens1371, it will be assigned to the third or later slot.
2319 When a module name is given with '!', the slot will be given for any
2320 modules but that name. For example, "slots=!snd-pcsp" will reserve
2321 the first slot for any modules but snd-pcsp.
2324 ALSA PCM devices to OSS devices mapping
2325 =======================================
2327 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio0 (/dev/audio) -> minor 4
2328 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp0 (/dev/dsp) -> minor 3
2329 /dev/snd/pcmC0D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp0 (/dev/adsp) -> minor 12
2330 /dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio1 -> minor 4+16 = 20
2331 /dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp1 -> minor 3+16 = 19
2332 /dev/snd/pcmC1D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp1 -> minor 12+16 = 28
2333 /dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio2 -> minor 4+32 = 36
2334 /dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp2 -> minor 3+32 = 39
2335 /dev/snd/pcmC2D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp2 -> minor 12+32 = 44
2337 The first number from /dev/snd/pcmC{X}D{Y}[c|p] expression means
2338 sound card number and second means device number. The ALSA devices
2339 have either 'c' or 'p' suffix indicating the direction, capture and
2340 playback, respectively.
2342 Please note that the device mapping above may be varied via the module
2343 options of snd-pcm-oss module.
2346 Proc interfaces (/proc/asound)
2347 ==============================
2349 /proc/asound/card#/pcm#[cp]/oss
2350 -------------------------------
2351 String "erase" - erase all additional informations about OSS applications
2352 String "<app_name> <fragments> <fragment_size> [<options>]"
2354 <app_name> - name of application with (higher priority) or without path
2355 <fragments> - number of fragments or zero if auto
2356 <fragment_size> - size of fragment in bytes or zero if auto
2357 <options> - optional parameters
2358 - disable the application tries to open a pcm device for
2359 this channel but does not want to use it.
2360 (Cause a bug or mmap needs)
2361 It's good for Quake etc...
2362 - direct don't use plugins
2363 - block force block mode (rvplayer)
2364 - non-block force non-block mode
2365 - whole-frag write only whole fragments (optimization affecting
2367 - no-silence do not fill silence ahead to avoid clicks
2368 - buggy-ptr Returns the whitespace blocks in GETOPTR ioctl
2369 instead of filled blocks
2371 Example: echo "x11amp 128 16384" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2372 echo "squake 0 0 disable" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0c/oss
2373 echo "rvplayer 0 0 block" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2376 Early Buffer Allocation
2377 =======================
2379 Some drivers (e.g. hdsp) require the large contiguous buffers, and
2380 sometimes it's too late to find such spaces when the driver module is
2381 actually loaded due to memory fragmentation. You can pre-allocate the
2382 PCM buffers by loading snd-page-alloc module and write commands to its
2383 proc file in prior, for example, in the early boot stage like
2384 /etc/init.d/*.local scripts.
2386 Reading the proc file /proc/drivers/snd-page-alloc shows the current
2387 usage of page allocation. In writing, you can send the following
2388 commands to the snd-page-alloc driver:
2390 - add VENDOR DEVICE MASK SIZE BUFFERS
2392 VENDOR and DEVICE are PCI vendor and device IDs. They take
2393 integer numbers (0x prefix is needed for the hex).
2394 MASK is the PCI DMA mask. Pass 0 if not restricted.
2395 SIZE is the size of each buffer to allocate. You can pass
2396 k and m suffix for KB and MB. The max number is 16MB.
2397 BUFFERS is the number of buffers to allocate. It must be greater
2398 than 0. The max number is 4.
2402 This will erase the all pre-allocated buffers which are not in
2409 ALSA project homepage
2410 http://www.alsa-project.org
2412 ALSA Bug Tracking System
2413 https://bugtrack.alsa-project.org/bugs/
2416 mailto:alsa-devel@alsa-project.org
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