Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 16:17:20 -0400 (EDT) From: "J. Seth Henry" <jshamlet@comcast.net> To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: RE: KDE driver issue Message-ID: <20030407154331.N17614-100000@whitetower.gambrl01.md.comcast.net>
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Keep in mind that FreeBSD doesn't automatically create the dsp and mixer devices in /dev. After adding in kernel support for a sound board, make sure to head over to /dev and run 'sh MAKDEV snd0' - that will create the appropriate devices. To ensure the card is working correctly, I would suggest installing aumix and play from the ports/packages. If you can adjust the mixer, and play basic audio - you should be gold. (mpg321 can be substituted for play) Regards, Seth Henry >> I just recently converted my windows 2000 box over to Freebsd >> with KDE 3.1. KDE loads up just fine, but just before it gets to the >> desktop, it gives the error "Error while initializing the sound driver. >> Device /dev/dsp can't be opened. (Device not configured) The sound >> server will continue, using the null output device." >> >> Ok, I'm stumped. I've never seen this error before. Anyone know >> what I need to do to fix this? Thanks. > > Build a new kernel with sound support. Might start with: > > kldload snd_pcm # or another more appropriate driver to make sure the > sound card is functional. > > cat /dev/sndstat # will give you more information about the sound drivers.
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