[ale] SPDIF and Linux

[JD]

`lshw` would be really helpful too.  I'd look for audio and dsp devices.
You'll want the specific chip manu/part#.

Are any modules needed, available and loaded automatically or do you
need to build a module for your specific chips?



On 09/05/2011 01:33 PM, James Sumners wrote:
> There's too much needed information missing from this post. Are you
> only using ALSA? Or do you have something else on top of it (i.e.
> Pulse)? Is this SPDIF on a daughter card or the motherboard? Does the
> machine have only one soundcard (built-in or otherwise)? Have you
> looked to see if the device is muted with alsamixer? What does `aplay
> -l` return?
> 
> On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 12:20, Joshua Roberts <jrtroberts at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi All. Happy Labor Day.
>>
>> I have finally purchased a new machine, YaY!!!  The issue I am having
>> is connecting it to my new surround sound system via the SPDIF output
>> using a TOSLINK fiber cable. (Financial Aid Money Rocks!!)
>>
>> I am running Mint 11 64-bit.  I have tried looking at the sound
>> preferences utility, but I am not seeing the SPDIF or a listing for
>> digital fiber output.
>>
>> I will try listing the /proc/asound/cards when I get home later today.
>>
>> Any further advice would be great. It is a new hand built system I put
>> together with a fresh install of Mint 11 64-bit. I did run all the
>> updates.
>>
>> we will see what I can find out.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> joshua
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