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2 Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - Driver
3 ==========================================
4 Configuration guide
5
6
7Kernel Configuration
8====================
9
10To enable ALSA support you need at least to build the kernel with
11primary sound card support (CONFIG_SOUND). Since ALSA can emulate OSS,
12you don't have to choose any of the OSS modules.
13
14Enable "OSS API emulation" (CONFIG_SND_OSSEMUL) and both OSS mixer and
15PCM supports if you want to run OSS applications with ALSA.
16
17If you want to support the WaveTable functionality on cards such as
18SB Live! then you need to enable "Sequencer support"
19(CONFIG_SND_SEQUENCER).
20
21To make ALSA debug messages more verbose, enable the "Verbose printk"
22and "Debug" options. To check for memory leaks, turn on "Debug memory"
23too. "Debug detection" will add checks for the detection of cards.
24
25Please 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
27using isapnptools.
28
29
30Creating ALSA devices
31=====================
32
33This depends on your distribution, but normally you use the /dev/MAKEDEV
34script to create the necessary device nodes. On some systems you use a
35script named 'snddevices'.
36
37
38Module parameters
39=================
40
41The user can load modules with options. If the module supports more than
42one card and you have more than one card of the same type then you can
43specify multiple values for the option separated by commas.
44
45Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed.
46
47 Module snd
48 ----------
49
50 The core ALSA module. It is used by all ALSA card drivers.
51 It takes the following options which have global effects.
52
53 major - major number for sound driver
54 - Default: 116
55 cards_limit
56 - limiting card index for auto-loading (1-8)
57 - Default: 1
58 - For auto-loading more than one card, specify this
59 option together with snd-card-X aliases.
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61
62 Module snd-pcm-oss
63 ------------------
64
65 The PCM OSS emulation module.
66 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
67
68 dsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device.
69 - Default: 0
70 adsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device.
71 - Default: 1
72 nonblock_open
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +020073 - Don't block opening busy PCM devices. Default: 1
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -070074
75 For example, when dsp_map=2, /dev/dsp will be mapped to PCM #2 of
76 the card #0. Similarly, when adsp_map=0, /dev/adsp will be mapped
77 to PCM #0 of the card #0.
78 For changing the second or later card, specify the option with
79 commas, such like "dsp_map=0,1".
80
81 nonblock_open option is used to change the behavior of the PCM
82 regarding opening the device. When this option is non-zero,
83 opening a busy OSS PCM device won't be blocked but return
84 immediately with EAGAIN (just like O_NONBLOCK flag).
85
86 Module snd-rawmidi
87 ------------------
88
89 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
90 similar to those of the snd-pcm-oss module.
91
92 midi_map - MIDI device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device.
93 - Default: 0
94 amidi_map - MIDI device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device.
95 - Default: 1
96
97 Common parameters for top sound card modules
98 --------------------------------------------
99
100 Each of top level sound card module takes the following options.
101
102 index - index (slot #) of sound card
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100103 - Values: 0 through 31 or negative
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700104 - If nonnegative, assign that index number
105 - if negative, interpret as a bitmask of permissible
106 indices; the first free permitted index is assigned
107 - Default: -1
108 id - card ID (identifier or name)
109 - Can be up to 15 characters long
110 - Default: the card type
111 - A directory by this name is created under /proc/asound/
112 containing information about the card
113 - This ID can be used instead of the index number in
114 identifying the card
115 enable - enable card
116 - Default: enabled, for PCI and ISA PnP cards
117
Rene Hermancf40a312006-03-28 12:38:20 +0200118 Module snd-adlib
119 ----------------
120
121 Module for AdLib FM cards.
122
123 port - port # for OPL chip
124
125 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe, so
126 the port must be specified. For actual AdLib FM cards it will be 0x388.
127 Note that this card does not have PCM support and no mixer; only FM
128 synthesis.
129
130 Make sure you have "sbiload" from the alsa-tools package available and,
131 after loading the module, find out the assigned ALSA sequencer port
132 number through "sbiload -l". Example output:
133
134 Port Client name Port name
135 64:0 OPL2 FM synth OPL2 FM Port
136
137 Load the std.sb and drums.sb patches also supplied by sbiload:
138
139 sbiload -p 64:0 std.sb drums.sb
140
141 If you use this driver to drive an OPL3, you can use std.o3 and drums.o3
142 instead. To have the card produce sound, use aplaymidi from alsa-utils:
143
144 aplaymidi -p 64:0 foo.mid
145
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700146 Module snd-ad1816a
147 ------------------
148
149 Module for sound cards based on Analog Devices AD1816A/AD1815 ISA chips.
150
151 port - port # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup)
152 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup)
153 fm_port - port # for OPL3 (PnP setup)
154 irq - IRQ # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup)
155 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup)
156 dma1 - first DMA # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup)
157 dma2 - second DMA # for AD1816A chip (PnP setup)
Takashi Iwai506d4c62005-08-03 14:02:47 +0200158 clockfreq - Clock frequency for AD1816A chip (default = 0, 33000Hz)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700159
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100160 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700161
162 Module snd-ad1848
163 -----------------
164
165 Module for sound cards based on AD1848/AD1847/CS4248 ISA chips.
166
167 port - port # for AD1848 chip
168 irq - IRQ # for AD1848 chip
169 dma1 - DMA # for AD1848 chip (0,1,3)
170
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100171 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700172 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
173
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100174 The power-management is supported.
175
Clemens Ladisch84010e62005-09-02 07:57:59 +0200176 Module snd-ad1889
177 -----------------
178
179 Module for Analog Devices AD1889 chips.
180
181 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
182 See the description of intel8x0 module for details.
183
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100184 This module supports multiple cards.
Clemens Ladisch84010e62005-09-02 07:57:59 +0200185
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700186 Module snd-ali5451
187 ------------------
188
189 Module for ALi M5451 PCI chip.
190
191 pcm_channels - Number of hardware channels assigned for PCM
192 spdif - Support SPDIF I/O
193 - Default: disabled
194
Takashi Iwai8a3fb4d2005-10-20 17:10:49 +0200195 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700196
197 The power-management is supported.
198
199 Module snd-als100
200 -----------------
201
202 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS100/ALS120 ISA chips.
203
204 port - port # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup)
205 irq - IRQ # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup)
206 dma8 - 8-bit DMA # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup)
207 dma16 - 16-bit DMA # for ALS100 (SB16) chip (PnP setup)
208 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup)
209 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 (PnP setup)
210 fm_port - port # for OPL3 FM (PnP setup)
211
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100212 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700213
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100214 The power-management is supported.
215
Ash Willisb3a70d52006-03-27 13:20:40 +0200216 Module snd-als300
217 -----------------
218
219 Module for Avance Logic ALS300 and ALS300+
220
221 This module supports multiple cards.
222
223 The power-management is supported.
224
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700225 Module snd-als4000
226 ------------------
227
228 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS4000 PCI chip.
229
230 joystick_port - port # for legacy joystick support.
231 0 = disabled (default), 1 = auto-detect
232
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100233 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700234
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100235 The power-management is supported.
236
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700237 Module snd-atiixp
238 -----------------
239
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200240 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250/400 AC97 controllers.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700241
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200242 ac97_clock - AC'97 clock (default = 48000)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700243 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200244 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
Dan Carpenter14e1d352006-11-20 16:35:18 +0100245 ac97_codec - Workaround to specify which AC'97 codec
246 instead of probing. If this works for you
247 file a bug with your `lspci -vn` output.
248 -2 -- Force probing.
249 -1 -- Default behavior.
250 0-2 -- Use the specified codec.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700251 spdif_aclink - S/PDIF transfer over AC-link (default = 1)
252
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +0200253 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700254
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200255 ATI IXP has two different methods to control SPDIF output. One is
256 over AC-link and another is over the "direct" SPDIF output. The
257 implementation depends on the motherboard, and you'll need to
258 choose the correct one via spdif_aclink module option.
259
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100260 The power-management is supported.
261
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700262 Module snd-atiixp-modem
263 -----------------------
264
265 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250 AC97 modem controllers.
266
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +0200267 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700268
269 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
270 slot is excluded.
271
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100272 The power-management is supported.
273
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700274 Module snd-au8810, snd-au8820, snd-au8830
275 -----------------------------------------
276
277 Module for Aureal Vortex, Vortex2 and Advantage device.
278
279 pcifix - Control PCI workarounds
280 0 = Disable all workarounds
281 1 = Force the PCI latency of the Aureal card to 0xff
282 2 = Force the Extend PCI#2 Internal Master for Efficient
283 Handling of Dummy Requests on the VIA KT133 AGP Bridge
284 3 = Force both settings
285 255 = Autodetect what is required (default)
286
287 This module supports all ADB PCM channels, ac97 mixer, SPDIF, hardware
288 EQ, mpu401, gameport. A3D and wavetable support are still in development.
289 Development and reverse engineering work is being coordinated at
290 http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/openvortex/
291 SPDIF output has a copy of the AC97 codec output, unless you use the
292 "spdif" pcm device, which allows raw data passthru.
293 The hardware EQ hardware and SPDIF is only present in the Vortex2 and
294 Advantage.
295
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200296 Note: Some ALSA mixer applications don't handle the SPDIF sample rate
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700297 control correctly. If you have problems regarding this, try
298 another ALSA compliant mixer (alsamixer works).
299
300 Module snd-azt2320
301 ------------------
302
303 Module for sound cards based on Aztech System AZT2320 ISA chip (PnP only).
304
305 port - port # for AZT2320 chip (PnP setup)
306 wss_port - port # for WSS (PnP setup)
307 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup)
308 fm_port - FM port # for AZT2320 chip (PnP setup)
309 irq - IRQ # for AZT2320 (WSS) chip (PnP setup)
310 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup)
311 dma1 - 1st DMA # for AZT2320 (WSS) chip (PnP setup)
312 dma2 - 2nd DMA # for AZT2320 (WSS) chip (PnP setup)
313
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100314 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700315
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100316 The power-management is supported.
317
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700318 Module snd-azt3328
319 ------------------
320
321 Module for sound cards based on Aztech AZF3328 PCI chip.
322
323 joystick - Enable joystick (default off)
324
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100325 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700326
327 Module snd-bt87x
328 ----------------
329
330 Module for video cards based on Bt87x chips.
331
332 digital_rate - Override the default digital rate (Hz)
333 load_all - Load the driver even if the card model isn't known
334
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100335 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700336
337 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
338 slot is excluded.
339
340 Module snd-ca0106
341 -----------------
342
343 Module for Creative Audigy LS and SB Live 24bit
344
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100345 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700346
347
348 Module snd-cmi8330
349 ------------------
350
351 Module for sound cards based on C-Media CMI8330 ISA chips.
352
353 wssport - port # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
354 wssirq - IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
355 wssdma - first DMA # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
356 sbport - port # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
357 sbirq - IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
358 sbdma8 - 8bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
359 sbdma16 - 16bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
360
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100361 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700362
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100363 The power-management is supported.
364
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700365 Module snd-cmipci
366 -----------------
367
368 Module for C-Media CMI8338 and 8738 PCI sound cards.
369
Takashi Iwaicab5c4c2006-05-04 14:36:08 +0200370 mpu_port - 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330 = legacy port,
371 1 = integrated PCI port,
372 0 = disable (default)
Takashi Iwai2f24d1592007-02-15 18:56:43 +0100373 fm_port - 0x388 = legacy port,
374 1 = integrated PCI port (default),
375 0 = disable
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200376 soft_ac3 - Software-conversion of raw SPDIF packets (model 033 only)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700377 (default = 1)
378 joystick_port - Joystick port address (0 = disable, 1 = auto-detect)
379
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100380 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700381
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100382 The power-management is supported.
383
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700384 Module snd-cs4231
385 -----------------
386
387 Module for sound cards based on CS4231 ISA chips.
388
389 port - port # for CS4231 chip
390 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (optional), -1 = disable
391 irq - IRQ # for CS4231 chip
392 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART
393 dma1 - first DMA # for CS4231 chip
394 dma2 - second DMA # for CS4231 chip
395
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100396 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700397 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
398
399 The power-management is supported.
400
401 Module snd-cs4232
402 -----------------
403
404 Module for sound cards based on CS4232/CS4232A ISA chips.
405
406 port - port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x534)
407 cport - control port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00)
408 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup - 0x300), -1 = disable
409 fm_port - FM port # for CS4232 chip (PnP setup - 0x388), -1 = disable
410 irq - IRQ # for CS4232 chip (5,7,9,11,12,15)
411 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15)
412 dma1 - first DMA # for CS4232 chip (0,1,3)
413 dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha CS4232 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
414 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
415
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100416 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700417 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
418
419 The power-management is supported.
420
421 Module snd-cs4236
422 -----------------
423
424 Module for sound cards based on CS4235/CS4236/CS4236B/CS4237B/
425 CS4238B/CS4239 ISA chips.
426
427 port - port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x534)
428 cport - control port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00)
429 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup - 0x300), -1 = disable
430 fm_port - FM port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x388), -1 = disable
431 irq - IRQ # for CS4236 chip (5,7,9,11,12,15)
432 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15)
433 dma1 - first DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3)
434 dma2 - second DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
435 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
436
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100437 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700438 (if ISA PnP is not used) thus main port and control port must be
439 specified!!! Other ports are optional.
440
441 The power-management is supported.
442
443 Module snd-cs4281
444 -----------------
445
446 Module for Cirrus Logic CS4281 soundchip.
447
448 dual_codec - Secondary codec ID (0 = disable, default)
449
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100450 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700451
452 The power-management is supported.
453
454 Module snd-cs46xx
455 -----------------
456
457 Module for PCI sound cards based on CS4610/CS4612/CS4614/CS4615/CS4622/
458 CS4624/CS4630/CS4280 PCI chips.
459
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200460 external_amp - Force to enable external amplifier.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700461 thinkpad - Force to enable Thinkpad's CLKRUN control.
462 mmap_valid - Support OSS mmap mode (default = 0).
463
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100464 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700465 Usually external amp and CLKRUN controls are detected automatically
466 from PCI sub vendor/device ids. If they don't work, give the options
467 above explicitly.
468
469 The power-management is supported.
Takashi Iwai621887a2007-05-24 18:46:54 +0200470
471 Module snd-cs5530
472 _________________
473
474 Module for Cyrix/NatSemi Geode 5530 chip.
475
Takashi Iwai3e873172005-11-17 10:15:37 +0100476 Module snd-cs5535audio
477 ----------------------
478
479 Module for multifunction CS5535 companion PCI device
480
Takashi Iwaic00bd742006-05-19 19:22:34 +0200481 The power-management is supported.
Takashi Iwai3e873172005-11-17 10:15:37 +0100482
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +0200483 Module snd-darla20
484 ------------------
485
486 Module for Echoaudio Darla20
487
488 This module supports multiple cards.
489 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
490
491 Module snd-darla24
492 ------------------
493
494 Module for Echoaudio Darla24
495
496 This module supports multiple cards.
497 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
498
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700499 Module snd-dt019x
500 -----------------
501
502 Module for Diamond Technologies DT-019X / Avance Logic ALS-007 (PnP
503 only)
504
505 port - Port # (PnP setup)
506 mpu_port - Port # for MPU-401 (PnP setup)
507 fm_port - Port # for FM OPL-3 (PnP setup)
508 irq - IRQ # (PnP setup)
509 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 (PnP setup)
510 dma8 - DMA # (PnP setup)
511
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100512 This module supports multiple cards. This module is enabled only with
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700513 ISA PnP support.
514
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100515 The power-management is supported.
516
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700517 Module snd-dummy
518 ----------------
519
520 Module for the dummy sound card. This "card" doesn't do any output
521 or input, but you may use this module for any application which
522 requires a sound card (like RealPlayer).
523
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100524 The power-management is supported.
525
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +0200526 Module snd-echo3g
527 -----------------
528
529 Module for Echoaudio 3G cards (Gina3G/Layla3G)
530
531 This module supports multiple cards.
532 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
533
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700534 Module snd-emu10k1
535 ------------------
536
537 Module for EMU10K1/EMU10k2 based PCI sound cards.
538 * Sound Blaster Live!
539 * Sound Blaster PCI 512
540 * Emu APS (partially supported)
541 * Sound Blaster Audigy
542
543 extin - bitmap of available external inputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
544 extout - bitmap of available external outputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
545 seq_ports - allocated sequencer ports (4 by default)
546 max_synth_voices - limit of voices used for wavetable (64 by default)
547 max_buffer_size - specifies the maximum size of wavetable/pcm buffers
548 given in MB unit. Default value is 128.
549 enable_ir - enable IR
550
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100551 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700552
553 Input & Output configurations [extin/extout]
554 * Creative Card wo/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f03]
555 * Creative Card w/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f0f]
556 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in [0x000f/0x1f0f]
557 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fc3]
558 * Creative Card w/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fcf]
559 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + LiveDrive [0x3fcf/0x1fcf]
560 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
561 * Creative Card w/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
562 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fcf/0x1f0f]
563 * Creative Card 5.1/w Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fff]
564 * Creative Card 5.1 (c) 2003 [0x3fc3/0x7cff]
565 * Creative Card all ins and outs [0x3fff/0x7fff]
566
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100567 The power-management is supported.
568
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700569 Module snd-emu10k1x
570 -------------------
571
572 Module for Creative Emu10k1X (SB Live Dell OEM version)
573
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100574 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700575
576 Module snd-ens1370
577 ------------------
578
579 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1370 PCI sound cards.
580 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
581 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
582
583 joystick - Enable joystick (default off)
584
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100585 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700586
Takashi Iwaid6ec8942006-01-20 14:05:06 +0100587 The power-management is supported.
588
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700589 Module snd-ens1371
590 ------------------
591
592 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1371 PCI sound cards.
593 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
594 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
595 * SoundBlaster Vibra PCI
596
597 joystick_port - port # for joystick (0x200,0x208,0x210,0x218),
598 0 = disable (default), 1 = auto-detect
599
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100600 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700601
Takashi Iwaid6ec8942006-01-20 14:05:06 +0100602 The power-management is supported.
603
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700604 Module snd-es968
605 ----------------
606
607 Module for sound cards based on ESS ES968 chip (PnP only).
608
609 port - port # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup)
610 irq - IRQ # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup)
611 dma1 - DMA # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup)
612
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100613 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700614
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100615 The power-management is supported.
616
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700617 Module snd-es1688
618 -----------------
619
620 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-1688 and ES-688 sound cards.
621
622 port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
623 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
624 irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
625 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
626 dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
627
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100628 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700629
630 Module snd-es18xx
631 -----------------
632
633 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-18xx sound cards.
634
635 port - port # for ES-18xx chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
636 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
637 fm_port - port # for FM (optional, not used)
638 irq - IRQ # for ES-18xx chip (5,7,9,10)
639 dma1 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
640 dma2 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
641 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
642
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100643 This module supports multiple cards, ISA PnP and autoprobe (without MPU-401
644 port if native ISA PnP routines are not used).
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700645 When dma2 is equal with dma1, the driver works as half-duplex.
646
647 The power-management is supported.
648
649 Module snd-es1938
650 -----------------
651
652 Module for sound cards based on ESS Solo-1 (ES1938,ES1946) chips.
653
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100654 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700655
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100656 The power-management is supported.
657
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700658 Module snd-es1968
659 -----------------
660
661 Module for sound cards based on ESS Maestro-1/2/2E (ES1968/ES1978) chips.
662
663 total_bufsize - total buffer size in kB (1-4096kB)
664 pcm_substreams_p - playback channels (1-8, default=2)
665 pcm_substreams_c - capture channels (1-8, default=0)
666 clock - clock (0 = auto-detection)
667 use_pm - support the power-management (0 = off, 1 = on,
668 2 = auto (default))
669 enable_mpu - enable MPU401 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = auto (default))
670 joystick - enable joystick (default off)
671
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100672 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700673
674 The power-management is supported.
675
676 Module snd-fm801
677 ----------------
678
679 Module for ForteMedia FM801 based PCI sound cards.
680
681 tea575x_tuner - Enable TEA575x tuner
682 - 1 = MediaForte 256-PCS
683 - 2 = MediaForte 256-PCPR
684 - 3 = MediaForte 64-PCR
685 - High 16-bits are video (radio) device number + 1
686 - example: 0x10002 (MediaForte 256-PCPR, device 1)
687
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100688 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700689
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +0100690 The power-management is supported.
691
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +0200692 Module snd-gina20
693 -----------------
694
695 Module for Echoaudio Gina20
696
697 This module supports multiple cards.
698 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
699
700 Module snd-gina24
701 -----------------
702
703 Module for Echoaudio Gina24
704
705 This module supports multiple cards.
706 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
707
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700708 Module snd-gusclassic
709 ---------------------
710
711 Module for Gravis UltraSound Classic sound card.
712
713 port - port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
714 irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
715 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
716 dma2 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
717 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
718 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
719 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
720
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100721 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700722
723 Module snd-gusextreme
724 ---------------------
725
726 Module for Gravis UltraSound Extreme (Synergy ViperMax) sound card.
727
728 port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
729 gf1_port - port # for GF1 chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260,0x270)
730 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable
731 irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
732 gf1_irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
733 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
734 dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
735 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
736 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
737 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
738 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
739
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100740 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700741
742 Module snd-gusmax
743 -----------------
744
745 Module for Gravis UltraSound MAX sound card.
746
747 port - port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
748 irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
749 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
750 dma2 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
751 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
752 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
753 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
754
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +0100755 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700756
757 Module snd-hda-intel
758 --------------------
759
Takashi Iwai9b878192006-05-17 11:26:39 +0200760 Module for Intel HD Audio (ICH6, ICH6M, ESB2, ICH7, ICH8),
761 ATI SB450, SB600, RS600,
762 VIA VT8251/VT8237A,
763 SIS966, ULI M5461
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700764
765 model - force the model name
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200766 position_fix - Fix DMA pointer (0 = auto, 1 = none, 2 = POSBUF, 3 = FIFO size)
Takashi Iwai95904742007-05-19 17:06:42 +0200767 probe_mask - Bitmask to probe codecs (default = -1, meaning all slots)
Takashi Iwai27346162006-01-12 18:28:44 +0100768 single_cmd - Use single immediate commands to communicate with
769 codecs (for debugging only)
Takashi Iwai134a11f2006-11-10 12:08:37 +0100770 enable_msi - Enable Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) (default = off)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700771
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +0200772 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700773
774 Each codec may have a model table for different configurations.
775 If your machine isn't listed there, the default (usually minimal)
776 configuration is set up. You can pass "model=<name>" option to
777 specify a certain model in such a case. There are different
778 models depending on the codec chip.
779
780 Model name Description
781 ---------- -----------
782 ALC880
783 3stack 3-jack in back and a headphone out
784 3stack-digout 3-jack in back, a HP out and a SPDIF out
785 5stack 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front
786 5stack-digout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, a SPDIF out
Takashi Iwaib6482d42005-06-27 15:32:43 +0200787 6stack 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
788 6stack-digout 6-jack with a SPDIF out
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700789 w810 3-jack
Takashi Iwaidfc0ff62005-05-12 14:31:49 +0200790 z71v 3-jack (HP shared SPDIF)
Takashi Iwai4b146cb2006-07-28 14:42:36 +0200791 asus 3-jack (ASUS Mobo)
792 asus-w1v ASUS W1V
793 asus-dig ASUS with SPDIF out
794 asus-dig2 ASUS with SPDIF out (using GPIO2)
Takashi Iwaie9edcee2005-06-13 14:16:38 +0200795 uniwill 3-jack
Tobin Davis2cf9f0f2007-02-07 16:04:25 +0100796 fujitsu Fujitsu Laptops (Pi1536)
Takashi Iwaie9edcee2005-06-13 14:16:38 +0200797 F1734 2-jack
Takashi Iwaiae6b8132006-03-03 16:47:17 +0100798 lg LG laptop (m1 express dual)
Takashi Iwaicd417d42006-09-06 16:03:11 +0200799 lg-lw LG LW20/LW25 laptop
Takashi Iwai4b146cb2006-07-28 14:42:36 +0200800 tcl TCL S700
Takashi Iwai5a053d02006-07-25 14:51:15 +0200801 clevo Clevo laptops (m520G, m665n)
Takashi Iwaib6482d42005-06-27 15:32:43 +0200802 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls can be
803 adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
804 $CONFIG_SND_DEBUG=y
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100805 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700806
Takashi Iwai21be3d12005-09-16 19:18:56 +0200807 ALC260
808 hp HP machines
Takashi Iwai4b146cb2006-07-28 14:42:36 +0200809 hp-3013 HP machines (3013-variant)
Takashi Iwai21be3d12005-09-16 19:18:56 +0200810 fujitsu Fujitsu S7020
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100811 acer Acer TravelMate
812 basic fixed pin assignment (old default model)
813 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
814
815 ALC262
816 fujitsu Fujitsu Laptop
Takashi Iwai6d177ba72006-07-25 14:51:15 +0200817 hp-bpc HP xw4400/6400/8400/9400 laptops
Kailang Yangcd7509a2007-01-26 18:33:17 +0100818 hp-bpc-d7000 HP BPC D7000
Takashi Iwai304dcaa2006-07-25 14:51:16 +0200819 benq Benq ED8
Takashi Iwaid1f67542006-11-14 12:30:52 +0100820 hippo Hippo (ATI) with jack detection, Sony UX-90s
Kailang Yangccc656c2006-10-17 12:32:26 +0200821 hippo_1 Hippo (Benq) with jack detection
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100822 basic fixed pin assignment w/o SPDIF
823 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
824
Kailang Yanga361d842007-06-05 12:30:55 +0200825 ALC268
826 3stack 3-stack model
827 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
828
Takashi Iwai9c7f8522006-06-28 15:08:22 +0200829 ALC882/885
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100830 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
Tobin Davis518f6a62006-12-28 13:55:41 +0100831 6stack-dig 6-jack digital with SPDIF I/O
Takashi Iwai4b146cb2006-07-28 14:42:36 +0200832 arima Arima W820Di1
Tobin Davis518f6a62006-12-28 13:55:41 +0100833 macpro MacPro support
Kailang Yangbdd148a2007-05-08 15:19:08 +0200834 w2jc ASUS W2JC
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100835 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
836
Takashi Iwai9c7f8522006-06-28 15:08:22 +0200837 ALC883/888
838 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
839 6stack-dig 6-jack digital with SPDIF I/O
Takashi Iwai4b146cb2006-07-28 14:42:36 +0200840 3stack-6ch 3-jack 6-channel
841 3stack-6ch-dig 3-jack 6-channel with SPDIF I/O
842 6stack-dig-demo 6-jack digital for Intel demo board
Vladimir Avdoninbab282b2006-08-22 13:31:58 +0200843 acer Acer laptops (Travelmate 3012WTMi, Aspire 5600, etc)
Tobin Davisc07584c2006-10-13 12:32:16 +0200844 medion Medion Laptops
Kailang Yangccc656c2006-10-17 12:32:26 +0200845 targa-dig Targa/MSI
846 targa-2ch-dig Targs/MSI with 2-channel
Andrew L. Neporadab373bde2006-11-07 11:37:08 +0100847 laptop-eapd 3-jack with SPDIF I/O and EAPD (Clevo M540JE, M550JE)
Takashi Iwai9c7f8522006-06-28 15:08:22 +0200848 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
849
850 ALC861/660
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100851 3stack 3-jack
852 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
853 6stack-dig 6-jack with SPDIF I/O
Takashi Iwai4b146cb2006-07-28 14:42:36 +0200854 3stack-660 3-jack (for ALC660)
Takashi Iwai22309c32006-08-09 16:57:28 +0200855 uniwill-m31 Uniwill M31 laptop
Tobin Davisa53d1ae2006-10-17 12:00:28 +0200856 toshiba Toshiba laptop support
Mariusz Domanski7cdbff92006-10-23 13:42:56 +0200857 asus Asus laptop support
Takashi Iwai56bb0ca2006-11-22 11:52:52 +0100858 asus-laptop ASUS F2/F3 laptops
Takashi Iwaied345f82006-03-01 14:16:53 +0100859 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
Takashi Iwai21be3d12005-09-16 19:18:56 +0200860
Jakub Schmidtkef32610e2007-02-02 18:17:27 +0100861 ALC861VD/660VD
862 3stack 3-jack
863 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF OUT
864 6stack-dig 6-jack with SPDIF OUT
865 3stack-660 3-jack (for ALC660VD)
Mike Crash6963f842007-06-25 12:12:51 +0200866 3stack-660-digout 3-jack with SPDIF OUT (for ALC660VD)
Kailang Yangbdd148a2007-05-08 15:19:08 +0200867 lenovo Lenovo 3000 C200
Jakub Schmidtkef32610e2007-02-02 18:17:27 +0100868 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
869
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700870 CMI9880
871 minimal 3-jack in back
872 min_fp 3-jack in back, 2-jack in front
873 full 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
874 full_dig 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF I/O
875 allout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF out
Takashi Iwaie9edcee2005-06-13 14:16:38 +0200876 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -0700877
Takashi Iwai0ac85512007-06-20 15:46:13 +0200878 AD1882
879 3stack 3-stack mode (default)
880 6stack 6-stack mode
881
Takashi Iwai2bac6472007-05-18 18:21:41 +0200882 AD1884
883 N/A
884
Takashi Iwai9230d212006-03-13 13:49:49 +0100885 AD1981
886 basic 3-jack (default)
887 hp HP nx6320
Takashi Iwai01686c5f2006-04-18 12:54:11 +0200888 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad T60/X60/Z60
Tobin Davis18768992007-03-12 22:20:51 +0100889 toshiba Toshiba U205
Takashi Iwai9230d212006-03-13 13:49:49 +0100890
Takashi Iwai2bac6472007-05-18 18:21:41 +0200891 AD1983
892 N/A
893
894 AD1984
895 basic default configuration
896 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad T61/X61
897
Takashi Iwai9230d212006-03-13 13:49:49 +0100898 AD1986A
899 6stack 6-jack, separate surrounds (default)
900 3stack 3-stack, shared surrounds
901 laptop 2-channel only (FSC V2060, Samsung M50)
Takashi Iwai825aa9722006-03-17 10:50:49 +0100902 laptop-eapd 2-channel with EAPD (Samsung R65, ASUS A6J)
Tobin Davisf36090f2007-01-08 11:07:12 +0100903 ultra 2-channel with EAPD (Samsung Ultra tablet PC)
Takashi Iwai9230d212006-03-13 13:49:49 +0100904
905 AD1988
906 6stack 6-jack
907 6stack-dig ditto with SPDIF
908 3stack 3-jack
909 3stack-dig ditto with SPDIF
910 laptop 3-jack with hp-jack automute
911 laptop-dig ditto with SPDIF
Guillaume Munch99ccc562006-08-16 19:35:12 +0200912 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
Tobin Davisc9b443d2006-11-14 12:13:39 +0100913
914 Conexant 5045
915 laptop Laptop config
916 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls
917 can be adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
918 $CONFIG_SND_DEBUG=y
919
920 Conexant 5047
921 laptop Basic Laptop config
922 laptop-hp Laptop config for some HP models (subdevice 30A5)
923 laptop-eapd Laptop config with EAPD support
924 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls
925 can be adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
926 $CONFIG_SND_DEBUG=y
Takashi Iwai9230d212006-03-13 13:49:49 +0100927
Takashi Iwai3fc24d82007-02-16 13:27:18 +0100928 STAC9200/9205/9254
929 ref Reference board
930
931 STAC9220/9221
Tobin Davis93ed1502006-09-01 21:03:12 +0200932 ref Reference board
933 3stack D945 3stack
934 5stack D945 5stack + SPDIF
Takashi Iwai76c08822007-06-19 12:17:42 +0200935 dell Dell XPS M1210
Ivan N. Zlatev5d5d3bc2007-05-29 16:03:00 +0200936 intel-mac-v1 Intel Mac Type 1
937 intel-mac-v2 Intel Mac Type 2
938 intel-mac-v3 Intel Mac Type 3
939 intel-mac-v4 Intel Mac Type 4
940 intel-mac-v5 Intel Mac Type 5
941 macmini Intel Mac Mini (equivalent with type 3)
942 macbook Intel Mac Book (eq. type 5)
943 macbook-pro-v1 Intel Mac Book Pro 1st generation (eq. type 3)
944 macbook-pro Intel Mac Book Pro 2nd generation (eq. type 3)
945 imac-intel Intel iMac (eq. type 2)
946 imac-intel-20 Intel iMac (newer version) (eq. type 3)
Tobin Davis93ed1502006-09-01 21:03:12 +0200947
Tobin Davis8e21c342007-01-08 11:04:17 +0100948 STAC9202/9250/9251
949 ref Reference board, base config
950 m2-2 Some Gateway MX series laptops
951 m6 Some Gateway NX series laptops
Tobin Davis2c11f952007-05-17 09:36:34 +0200952 pa6 Gateway NX860 series
Tobin Davis8e21c342007-01-08 11:04:17 +0100953
Tobin Davis93ed1502006-09-01 21:03:12 +0200954 STAC9227/9228/9229/927x
955 ref Reference board
956 3stack D965 3stack
957 5stack D965 5stack + SPDIF
958
Guillaume Munch6d859062006-08-22 17:15:47 +0200959 STAC9872
960 vaio Setup for VAIO FE550G/SZ110
961 vaio-ar Setup for VAIO AR
Takashi Iwaidb064e52006-03-16 16:04:58 +0100962
Takashi Iwai6d7b1d72007-02-26 15:56:46 +0100963 The model name "genric" is treated as a special case. When this
964 model is given, the driver uses the generic codec parser without
965 "codec-patch". It's sometimes good for testing and debugging.
966
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +0200967 If the default configuration doesn't work and one of the above
968 matches with your device, report it together with the PCI
969 subsystem ID (output of "lspci -nv") to ALSA BTS or alsa-devel
970 ML (see the section "Links and Addresses").
971
Takashi Iwaic74db862005-05-12 14:26:27 +0200972 Note 2: If you get click noises on output, try the module option
973 position_fix=1 or 2. position_fix=1 will use the SD_LPIB
974 register value without FIFO size correction as the current
975 DMA pointer. position_fix=2 will make the driver to use
976 the position buffer instead of reading SD_LPIB register.
977 (Usually SD_LPLIB register is more accurate than the
978 position buffer.)
979
Takashi Iwai27346162006-01-12 18:28:44 +0100980 NB: If you get many "azx_get_response timeout" messages at
981 loading, it's likely a problem of interrupts (e.g. ACPI irq
982 routing). Try to boot with options like "pci=noacpi". Also, you
983 can try "single_cmd=1" module option. This will switch the
984 communication method between HDA controller and codecs to the
985 single immediate commands instead of CORB/RIRB. Basically, the
986 single command mode is provided only for BIOS, and you won't get
987 unsolicited events, too. But, at least, this works independently
988 from the irq. Remember this is a last resort, and should be
989 avoided as much as possible...
990
Takashi Iwai95904742007-05-19 17:06:42 +0200991 MORE NOTES ON "azx_get_response timeout" PROBLEMS:
992 On some hardwares, you may need to add a proper probe_mask option
993 to avoid the "azx_get_response timeout" problem above, instead.
994 This occurs when the access to non-existing or non-working codec slot
995 (likely a modem one) causes a stall of the communication via HD-audio
996 bus. You can see which codec slots are probed by enabling
997 CONFIG_SND_DEBUG_DETECT, or simply from the file name of the codec
998 proc files. Then limit the slots to probe by probe_mask option.
999 For example, probe_mask=1 means to probe only the first slot, and
1000 probe_mask=4 means only the third slot.
1001
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001002 The power-management is supported.
1003
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001004 Module snd-hdsp
1005 ---------------
1006
1007 Module for RME Hammerfall DSP audio interface(s)
1008
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001009 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001010
1011 Note: The firmware data can be automatically loaded via hotplug
1012 when CONFIG_FW_LOADER is set. Otherwise, you need to load
1013 the firmware via hdsploader utility included in alsa-tools
1014 package.
1015 The firmware data is found in alsa-firmware package.
1016
1017 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1018 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1019 when any HDSP cards are found. To make the buffer
1020 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
Takashi Iwaib6a96912005-05-30 18:27:03 +02001021 stage of boot sequence. See "Early Buffer Allocation"
1022 section.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001023
Takashi Iwai54704402005-06-03 11:27:00 +02001024 Module snd-hdspm
1025 ----------------
1026
1027 Module for RME HDSP MADI board.
1028
1029 precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer, or disable.
1030 line_outs_monitor - Send playback streams to analog outs by default.
1031 enable_monitor - Enable Analog Out on Channel 63/64 by default.
1032
1033 See hdspm.txt for details.
1034
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001035 Module snd-ice1712
1036 ------------------
1037
1038 Module for Envy24 (ICE1712) based PCI sound cards.
1039 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010
1040 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010LT
1041 * MidiMan M Audio Delta DiO 2496
1042 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 66
1043 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 44
1044 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 410
1045 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 2496
1046 * TerraTec EWS 88MT
1047 * TerraTec EWS 88D
1048 * TerraTec EWX 24/96
1049 * TerraTec DMX 6Fire
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001050 * TerraTec Phase 88
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001051 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24
1052 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Value
1053 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Media 7.1
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001054 * Event Electronics, EZ8
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001055 * Digigram VX442
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001056 * Lionstracs, Mediastaton
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001057
1058 model - Use the given board model, one of the following:
1059 delta1010, dio2496, delta66, delta44, audiophile, delta410,
1060 delta1010lt, vx442, ewx2496, ews88mt, ews88mt_new, ews88d,
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001061 dmx6fire, dsp24, dsp24_value, dsp24_71, ez8,
1062 phase88, mediastation
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001063 omni - Omni I/O support for MidiMan M-Audio Delta44/66
Matt LaPlantefa00e7e2006-11-30 04:55:36 +01001064 cs8427_timeout - reset timeout for the CS8427 chip (S/PDIF transceiver)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001065 in msec resolution, default value is 500 (0.5 sec)
1066
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001067 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Note: The consumer part
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001068 is not used with all Envy24 based cards (for example in the MidiMan Delta
1069 serie).
1070
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001071 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1072 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1073 model by passing "model" module option in case that the
1074 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1075 type for testing.
1076
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001077 Module snd-ice1724
1078 ------------------
1079
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001080 Module for Envy24HT (VT/ICE1724), Envy24PT (VT1720) based PCI sound cards.
Takashi Iwai7a6c8ff2006-01-13 13:56:33 +01001081 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 5.1
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001082 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 7.1
Takashi Iwai56255062006-11-09 16:47:26 +01001083 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 192
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001084 * AMP Ltd AUDIO2000
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001085 * TerraTec Aureon 5.1 Sky
1086 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Space
1087 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe
1088 * TerraTec Phase 22
1089 * TerraTec Phase 28
1090 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1
Takashi Iwai7a6c8ff2006-01-13 13:56:33 +01001091 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1LT
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001092 * AudioTrak Prodigy 192
1093 * Pontis MS300
1094 * Albatron K8X800 Pro II
1095 * Chaintech ZNF3-150
1096 * Chaintech ZNF3-250
1097 * Chaintech 9CJS
Takashi Iwai8cfbbac2005-05-27 12:10:40 +02001098 * Chaintech AV-710
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001099 * Shuttle SN25P
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001100
1101 model - Use the given board model, one of the following:
Takashi Iwai7a6c8ff2006-01-13 13:56:33 +01001102 revo51, revo71, amp2000, prodigy71, prodigy71lt,
Takashi Iwai56255062006-11-09 16:47:26 +01001103 prodigy192, aureon51, aureon71, universe, ap192,
Takashi Iwai7a6c8ff2006-01-13 13:56:33 +01001104 k8x800, phase22, phase28, ms300, av710
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001105
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001106 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001107
Takashi Iwaic9bce912005-05-24 13:41:03 +02001108 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1109 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1110 model by passing "model" module option in case that the
1111 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1112 type for testing.
1113
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +02001114 Module snd-indigo
1115 -----------------
1116
1117 Module for Echoaudio Indigo
1118
1119 This module supports multiple cards.
1120 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1121
1122 Module snd-indigodj
1123 -------------------
1124
1125 Module for Echoaudio Indigo DJ
1126
1127 This module supports multiple cards.
1128 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1129
1130 Module snd-indigoio
1131 -------------------
1132
1133 Module for Echoaudio Indigo IO
1134
1135 This module supports multiple cards.
1136 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1137
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001138 Module snd-intel8x0
1139 -------------------
1140
1141 Module for AC'97 motherboards from Intel and compatibles.
1142 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440
Takashi Iwai89ac9c22006-01-24 10:36:57 +01001143 ICH5, ICH6, ICH7, ESB2
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001144 * SiS 7012 (SiS 735)
Takashi Iwai89ac9c22006-01-24 10:36:57 +01001145 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce3, MCP04, CK804
1146 CK8, CK8S, MCP501
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001147 * AMD AMD768, AMD8111
1148 * ALi m5455
1149
1150 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1151 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001152 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001153 buggy_irq - Enable workaround for buggy interrupts on some
Takashi Iwaia06147d2005-09-08 19:54:17 +02001154 motherboards (default yes on nForce chips,
1155 otherwise off)
1156 buggy_semaphore - Enable workaround for hardwares with buggy
1157 semaphores (e.g. on some ASUS laptops)
1158 (default off)
Takashi Iwai6c5cfd92006-11-28 17:18:25 +01001159 spdif_aclink - Use S/PDIF over AC-link instead of direct connection
1160 from the controller chip
1161 (0 = off, 1 = on, -1 = default)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001162
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +02001163 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001164
1165 Note: the latest driver supports auto-detection of chip clock.
1166 if you still encounter too fast playback, specify the clock
1167 explicitly via the module option "ac97_clock=41194".
1168
1169 Joystick/MIDI ports are not supported by this driver. If your
1170 motherboard has these devices, use the ns558 or snd-mpu401
1171 modules, respectively.
1172
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001173 The power-management is supported.
1174
1175 Module snd-intel8x0m
1176 --------------------
1177
1178 Module for Intel ICH (i8x0) chipset MC97 modems.
Takashi Iwai89ac9c22006-01-24 10:36:57 +01001179 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440
1180 ICH5, ICH6, ICH7
1181 * SiS 7013 (SiS 735)
1182 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce2s, NForce3
1183 * AMD AMD8111
1184 * ALi m5455
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001185
1186 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1187
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +02001188 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001189
1190 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
1191 slot is excluded.
1192
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001193 The power-management is supported.
1194
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001195 Module snd-interwave
1196 --------------------
1197
1198 Module for Gravis UltraSound PnP, Dynasonic 3-D/Pro, STB Sound Rage 32
1199 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip.
1200
1201 port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1202 irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1203 dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1204 dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1205 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1206 midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1207 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1208 effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0);
1209 requires 8 voices
1210
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001211 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001212
1213 Module snd-interwave-stb
1214 ------------------------
1215
1216 Module for UltraSound 32-Pro (sound card from STB used by Compaq)
1217 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip with TEA6330T
1218 circuit for extended control of bass, treble and master volume.
1219
1220 port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1221 port_tc - tone control (i2c bus) port # for TEA6330T chip (0x350,0x360,0x370,0x380)
1222 irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1223 dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1224 dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1225 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1226 midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1227 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1228 effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0);
1229 requires 8 voices
1230
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001231 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001232
1233 Module snd-korg1212
1234 -------------------
1235
1236 Module for Korg 1212 IO PCI card
1237
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001238 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001239
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +02001240 Module snd-layla20
1241 ------------------
1242
1243 Module for Echoaudio Layla20
1244
1245 This module supports multiple cards.
1246 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1247
1248 Module snd-layla24
1249 ------------------
1250
1251 Module for Echoaudio Layla24
1252
1253 This module supports multiple cards.
1254 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1255
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001256 Module snd-maestro3
1257 -------------------
1258
1259 Module for Allegro/Maestro3 chips
1260
1261 external_amp - enable external amp (enabled by default)
1262 amp_gpio - GPIO pin number for external amp (0-15) or
1263 -1 for default pin (8 for allegro, 1 for
1264 others)
1265
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001266 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001267
1268 Note: the binding of amplifier is dependent on hardware.
1269 If there is no sound even though all channels are unmuted, try to
1270 specify other gpio connection via amp_gpio option.
1271 For example, a Panasonic notebook might need "amp_gpio=0x0d"
1272 option.
1273
1274 The power-management is supported.
1275
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +02001276 Module snd-mia
1277 ---------------
1278
1279 Module for Echoaudio Mia
1280
1281 This module supports multiple cards.
1282 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1283
Martin Langer1841f6132006-03-27 12:41:01 +02001284 Module snd-miro
1285 ---------------
1286
1287 Module for Miro soundcards: miroSOUND PCM 1 pro,
1288 miroSOUND PCM 12,
1289 miroSOUND PCM 20 Radio.
1290
1291 port - Port # (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40)
1292 irq - IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11)
1293 dma1 - 1st dma # (0,1,3)
1294 dma2 - 2nd dma # (0,1)
1295 mpu_port - MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1296 mpu_irq - MPU-401 irq # (5,7,9,10)
1297 fm_port - FM Port # (0x388)
1298 wss - enable WSS mode
1299 ide - enable onboard ide support
1300
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001301 Module snd-mixart
1302 -----------------
1303
1304 Module for Digigram miXart8 sound cards.
1305
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001306 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001307 Note: One miXart8 board will be represented as 4 alsa cards.
1308 See MIXART.txt for details.
1309
1310 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1311 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1312 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1313 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1314 firmware via mixartloader utility in alsa-tools package.
1315
Giuliano Pochinidd7b2542006-06-28 13:53:41 +02001316 Module snd-mona
1317 ---------------
1318
1319 Module for Echoaudio Mona
1320
1321 This module supports multiple cards.
1322 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1323
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001324 Module snd-mpu401
1325 -----------------
1326
1327 Module for MPU-401 UART devices.
1328
1329 port - port number or -1 (disable)
1330 irq - IRQ number or -1 (disable)
1331 pnp - PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
Takashi Iwai8f7ba052007-02-22 16:07:21 +01001332 uart_enter - Issue UART_ENTER command at open - bool, default = on
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001333
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001334 This module supports multiple devices and PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001335
1336 Module snd-mtpav
1337 ----------------
1338
1339 Module for MOTU MidiTimePiece AV multiport MIDI (on the parallel
1340 port).
1341
1342 port - I/O port # for MTPAV (0x378,0x278, default=0x378)
1343 irq - IRQ # for MTPAV (7,5, default=7)
1344 hwports - number of supported hardware ports, default=8.
1345
1346 Module supports only 1 card. This module has no enable option.
1347
Matthias Koenig68ab8012006-07-27 16:59:23 +02001348 Module snd-mts64
1349 ----------------
1350
1351 Module for Ego Systems (ESI) Miditerminal 4140
1352
1353 This module supports multiple devices.
1354 Requires parport (CONFIG_PARPORT).
1355
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001356 Module snd-nm256
1357 ----------------
1358
1359 Module for NeoMagic NM256AV/ZX chips
1360
1361 playback_bufsize - max playback frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1362 capture_bufsize - max capture frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1363 force_ac97 - 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1364 buffer_top - specify buffer top address
1365 use_cache - 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1366 vaio_hack - alias buffer_top=0x25a800
1367 reset_workaround - enable AC97 RESET workaround for some laptops
Takashi Iwaid1f38cf2005-10-19 16:04:27 +02001368 reset_workaround2 - enable extended AC97 RESET workaround for some
1369 other laptops
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001370
Takashi Iwai8a3fb4d2005-10-20 17:10:49 +02001371 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001372
1373 The power-management is supported.
1374
1375 Note: on some notebooks the buffer address cannot be detected
1376 automatically, or causes hang-up during initialization.
Matt LaPlantefff92892006-10-03 22:47:42 +02001377 In such a case, specify the buffer top address explicitly via
1378 the buffer_top option.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001379 For example,
1380 Sony F250: buffer_top=0x25a800
1381 Sony F270: buffer_top=0x272800
1382 The driver supports only ac97 codec. It's possible to force
1383 to initialize/use ac97 although it's not detected. In such a
1384 case, use force_ac97=1 option - but *NO* guarantee whether it
1385 works!
1386
1387 Note: The NM256 chip can be linked internally with non-AC97
1388 codecs. This driver supports only the AC97 codec, and won't work
1389 with machines with other (most likely CS423x or OPL3SAx) chips,
1390 even though the device is detected in lspci. In such a case, try
1391 other drivers, e.g. snd-cs4232 or snd-opl3sa2. Some has ISA-PnP
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001392 but some doesn't have ISA PnP. You'll need to specify isapnp=0
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001393 and proper hardware parameters in the case without ISA PnP.
1394
1395 Note: some laptops need a workaround for AC97 RESET. For the
1396 known hardware like Dell Latitude LS and Sony PCG-F305, this
1397 workaround is enabled automatically. For other laptops with a
1398 hard freeze, you can try reset_workaround=1 option.
1399
Takashi Iwaid1f38cf2005-10-19 16:04:27 +02001400 Note: Dell Latitude CSx laptops have another problem regarding
1401 AC97 RESET. On these laptops, reset_workaround2 option is
1402 turned on as default. This option is worth to try if the
1403 previous reset_workaround option doesn't help.
1404
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001405 Note: This driver is really crappy. It's a porting from the
1406 OSS driver, which is a result of black-magic reverse engineering.
1407 The detection of codec will fail if the driver is loaded *after*
1408 X-server as described above. You might be able to force to load
1409 the module, but it may result in hang-up. Hence, make sure that
1410 you load this module *before* X if you encounter this kind of
1411 problem.
1412
1413 Module snd-opl3sa2
1414 ------------------
1415
1416 Module for Yamaha OPL3-SA2/SA3 sound cards.
1417
1418 port - control port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x370)
1419 sb_port - SB port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x220,0x240)
1420 wss_port - WSS port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1421 midi_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1422 fm_port - FM port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x388), -1 = disable
1423 irq - IRQ # for OPL3-SA chip (5,7,9,10)
1424 dma1 - first DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3)
1425 dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
1426 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1427
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001428 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP. It does not support
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001429 autoprobe (if ISA PnP is not used) thus all ports must be specified!!!
1430
1431 The power-management is supported.
1432
1433 Module snd-opti92x-ad1848
1434 -------------------------
1435
1436 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Analog Devices AD1848 chips.
1437 Module works with OAK Mozart cards as well.
1438
1439 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1440 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1441 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1442 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1443 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1444 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1445
1446 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1447
1448 Module snd-opti92x-cs4231
1449 -------------------------
1450
1451 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Crystal CS4231 chips.
1452
1453 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1454 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1455 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1456 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1457 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1458 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1459 dma2 - second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1460
1461 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1462
1463 Module snd-opti93x
1464 ------------------
1465
1466 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c93x chips.
1467
1468 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1469 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1470 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1471 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1472 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1473 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1474 dma2 - second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1475
1476 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1477
Markus Bollingere12229b2005-12-06 13:55:26 +01001478 Module snd-pcxhr
1479 ----------------
1480
1481 Module for Digigram PCXHR boards
1482
1483 This module supports multiple cards.
1484
Matthias Koenig757e1192007-01-25 13:15:05 +01001485 Module snd-portman2x4
1486 ---------------------
1487
1488 Module for Midiman Portman 2x4 parallel port MIDI interface
1489
1490 This module supports multiple cards.
1491
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001492 Module snd-powermac (on ppc only)
1493 ---------------------------------
1494
1495 Module for PowerMac, iMac and iBook on-board soundchips
1496
1497 enable_beep - enable beep using PCM (enabled as default)
1498
1499 Module supports autoprobe a chip.
1500
1501 Note: the driver may have problems regarding endianess.
1502
1503 The power-management is supported.
1504
Takashi Iwai2c484df2005-06-30 18:54:04 +02001505 Module snd-pxa2xx-ac97 (on arm only)
1506 ------------------------------------
1507
1508 Module for AC97 driver for the Intel PXA2xx chip
1509
1510 For ARM architecture only.
1511
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001512 The power-management is supported.
1513
Peter Gruber109a9632006-03-27 13:10:28 +02001514 Module snd-riptide
1515 ------------------
1516
1517 Module for Conexant Riptide chip
1518
1519 joystick_port - Joystick port # (default: 0x200)
1520 mpu_port - MPU401 port # (default: 0x330)
1521 opl3_port - OPL3 port # (default: 0x388)
1522
1523 This module supports multiple cards.
1524 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1525 You need to install the firmware file "riptide.hex" to the standard
1526 firmware path (e.g. /lib/firmware).
1527
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001528 Module snd-rme32
1529 ----------------
1530
1531 Module for RME Digi32, Digi32 Pro and Digi32/8 (Sek'd Prodif32,
1532 Prodif96 and Prodif Gold) sound cards.
1533
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001534 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001535
1536 Module snd-rme96
1537 ----------------
1538
1539 Module for RME Digi96, Digi96/8 and Digi96/8 PRO/PAD/PST sound cards.
1540
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001541 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001542
1543 Module snd-rme9652
1544 ------------------
1545
1546 Module for RME Digi9652 (Hammerfall, Hammerfall-Light) sound cards.
1547
1548 precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer (doesn't work reliably).
1549 (default = 0)
1550
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001551 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001552
1553 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1554 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1555 when any RME9652 cards are found. To make the buffer
1556 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
Takashi Iwaib6a96912005-05-30 18:27:03 +02001557 stage of boot sequence. See "Early Buffer Allocation"
1558 section.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001559
1560 Module snd-sa11xx-uda1341 (on arm only)
1561 ---------------------------------------
1562
1563 Module for Philips UDA1341TS on Compaq iPAQ H3600 sound card.
1564
1565 Module supports only one card.
1566 Module has no enable and index options.
1567
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001568 The power-management is supported.
1569
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001570 Module snd-sb8
1571 --------------
1572
1573 Module for 8-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 1.0,
1574 SoundBlaster 2.0,
1575 SoundBlaster Pro
1576
1577 port - port # for SB DSP chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1578 irq - IRQ # for SB DSP chip (5,7,9,10)
1579 dma8 - DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3)
1580
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001581 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001582
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001583 The power-management is supported.
1584
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001585 Module snd-sb16 and snd-sbawe
1586 -----------------------------
1587
1588 Module for 16-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 16 (PnP),
1589 SoundBlaster AWE 32 (PnP),
1590 SoundBlaster AWE 64 PnP
1591
1592 port - port # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1593 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1594 awe_port - base port # for EMU8000 synthesizer (0x620,0x640,0x660)
1595 (snd-sbawe module only)
1596 irq - IRQ # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,7,9,10)
1597 dma8 - 8-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0,1,3)
1598 dma16 - 16-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,6,7)
1599 mic_agc - Mic Auto-Gain-Control - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1600 csp - ASP/CSP chip support - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable
1601 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1602
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001603 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001604
1605 Note: To use Vibra16X cards in 16-bit half duplex mode, you must
1606 disable 16bit DMA with dma16 = -1 module parameter.
1607 Also, all Sound Blaster 16 type cards can operate in 16-bit
1608 half duplex mode through 8-bit DMA channel by disabling their
1609 16-bit DMA channel.
1610
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001611 The power-management is supported.
1612
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001613 Module snd-sgalaxy
1614 ------------------
1615
1616 Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy sound card.
1617
1618 sbport - Port # for SB16 interface (0x220,0x240)
1619 wssport - Port # for WSS interface (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1620 irq - IRQ # (7,9,10,11)
1621 dma1 - DMA #
1622
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001623 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001624
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001625 The power-management is supported.
1626
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001627 Module snd-sscape
1628 -----------------
1629
1630 Module for ENSONIQ SoundScape PnP cards.
1631
1632 port - Port # (PnP setup)
1633 irq - IRQ # (PnP setup)
1634 mpu_irq - MPU-401 IRQ # (PnP setup)
1635 dma - DMA # (PnP setup)
1636
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001637 This module supports multiple cards. ISA PnP must be enabled.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001638 You need sscape_ctl tool in alsa-tools package for loading
1639 the microcode.
1640
1641 Module snd-sun-amd7930 (on sparc only)
1642 --------------------------------------
1643
1644 Module for AMD7930 sound chips found on Sparcs.
1645
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001646 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001647
1648 Module snd-sun-cs4231 (on sparc only)
1649 -------------------------------------
1650
1651 Module for CS4231 sound chips found on Sparcs.
1652
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001653 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001654
Takashi Iwai1bd9deb2005-06-30 18:26:20 +02001655 Module snd-sun-dbri (on sparc only)
1656 -----------------------------------
1657
1658 Module for DBRI sound chips found on Sparcs.
1659
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001660 This module supports multiple cards.
Takashi Iwai1bd9deb2005-06-30 18:26:20 +02001661
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001662 Module snd-wavefront
1663 --------------------
1664
1665 Module for Turtle Beach Maui, Tropez and Tropez+ sound cards.
1666
1667 cs4232_pcm_port - Port # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1668 cs4232_pcm_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 PCM interface (5,7,9,11,12,15).
1669 cs4232_mpu_port - Port # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface.
1670 cs4232_mpu_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface (9,11,12,15).
1671 use_cs4232_midi - Use CS4232 MPU-401 interface
1672 (inaccessibly located inside your computer)
1673 ics2115_port - Port # for ICS2115
1674 ics2115_irq - IRQ # for ICS2115
1675 fm_port - FM OPL-3 Port #
1676 dma1 - DMA1 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1677 dma2 - DMA2 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1678 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1679
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001680 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001681
1682 Module snd-sonicvibes
1683 ---------------------
1684
1685 Module for S3 SonicVibes PCI sound cards.
1686 * PINE Schubert 32 PCI
1687
1688 reverb - Reverb Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
1689 - SoundCard must have onboard SRAM for this.
1690 mge - Mic Gain Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
1691
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001692 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001693
1694 Module snd-serial-u16550
1695 ------------------------
1696
1697 Module for UART16550A serial MIDI ports.
1698
1699 port - port # for UART16550A chip
1700 irq - IRQ # for UART16550A chip, -1 = poll mode
1701 speed - speed in bauds (9600,19200,38400,57600,115200)
1702 38400 = default
1703 base - base for divisor in bauds (57600,115200,230400,460800)
1704 115200 = default
1705 outs - number of MIDI ports in a serial port (1-4)
1706 1 = default
1707 adaptor - Type of adaptor.
1708 0 = Soundcanvas, 1 = MS-124T, 2 = MS-124W S/A,
1709 3 = MS-124W M/B, 4 = Generic
1710
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001711 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001712 thus the main port must be specified!!! Other options are optional.
1713
1714 Module snd-trident
1715 ------------------
1716
1717 Module for Trident 4DWave DX/NX sound cards.
1718 * Best Union Miss Melody 4DWave PCI
1719 * HIS 4DWave PCI
1720 * Warpspeed ONSpeed 4DWave PCI
1721 * AzTech PCI 64-Q3D
1722 * Addonics SV 750
1723 * CHIC True Sound 4Dwave
1724 * Shark Predator4D-PCI
1725 * Jaton SonicWave 4D
1726
1727 pcm_channels - max channels (voices) reserved for PCM
1728 wavetable_size - max wavetable size in kB (4-?kb)
1729
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001730 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001731
1732 The power-management is supported.
1733
1734 Module snd-usb-audio
1735 --------------------
1736
1737 Module for USB audio and USB MIDI devices.
1738
1739 vid - Vendor ID for the device (optional)
1740 pid - Product ID for the device (optional)
Thibault LE MEURe3113342006-03-14 11:44:53 +01001741 device_setup - Device specific magic number (optional)
1742 - Influence depends on the device
1743 - Default: 0x0000
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001744
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001745 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001746
Daniel Mack523f1dc2007-03-26 19:11:24 +02001747 Module snd-usb-caiaq
1748 --------------------
1749
1750 Module for caiaq UB audio interfaces,
1751 * Native Instruments RigKontrol2
1752 * Native Instruments Kore Controller
1753 * Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1
1754 * Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ
1755
1756 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
1757
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001758 Module snd-usb-usx2y
1759 --------------------
1760
1761 Module for Tascam USB US-122, US-224 and US-428 devices.
1762
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001763 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001764
1765 Note: you need to load the firmware via usx2yloader utility included
1766 in alsa-tools and alsa-firmware packages.
1767
1768 Module snd-via82xx
1769 ------------------
1770
1771 Module for AC'97 motherboards based on VIA 82C686A/686B, 8233,
Sergey Vlasov2d7eb7c2005-04-11 15:04:33 +02001772 8233A, 8233C, 8235, 8237 (south) bridge.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001773
1774 mpu_port - 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330, otherwise obtain BIOS setup
1775 [VIA686A/686B only]
1776 joystick - Enable joystick (default off) [VIA686A/686B only]
1777 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
1778 dxs_support - support DXS channels,
Sergey Vlasov2d7eb7c2005-04-11 15:04:33 +02001779 0 = auto (default), 1 = enable, 2 = disable,
1780 3 = 48k only, 4 = no VRA, 5 = enable any sample
1781 rate and different sample rates on different
1782 channels
1783 [VIA8233/C, 8235, 8237 only]
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001784 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001785 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001786
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +02001787 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001788
1789 Note: on some SMP motherboards like MSI 694D the interrupts might
1790 not be generated properly. In such a case, please try to
1791 set the SMP (or MPS) version on BIOS to 1.1 instead of
1792 default value 1.4. Then the interrupt number will be
1793 assigned under 15. You might also upgrade your BIOS.
1794
Sergey Vlasov2d7eb7c2005-04-11 15:04:33 +02001795 Note: VIA8233/5/7 (not VIA8233A) can support DXS (direct sound)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001796 channels as the first PCM. On these channels, up to 4
Sergey Vlasov2d7eb7c2005-04-11 15:04:33 +02001797 streams can be played at the same time, and the controller
1798 can perform sample rate conversion with separate rates for
1799 each channel.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001800 As default (dxs_support = 0), 48k fixed rate is chosen
1801 except for the known devices since the output is often
1802 noisy except for 48k on some mother boards due to the
1803 bug of BIOS.
Sergey Vlasov2d7eb7c2005-04-11 15:04:33 +02001804 Please try once dxs_support=5 and if it works on other
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001805 sample rates (e.g. 44.1kHz of mp3 playback), please let us
1806 know the PCI subsystem vendor/device id's (output of
1807 "lspci -nv").
Takashi Iwaicdc27f32005-05-27 11:11:02 +02001808 If dxs_support=5 does not work, try dxs_support=4; if it
1809 doesn't work too, try dxs_support=1. (dxs_support=1 is
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001810 usually for old motherboards. The correct implemented
Takashi Iwaicdc27f32005-05-27 11:11:02 +02001811 board should work with 4 or 5.) If it still doesn't
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001812 work and the default setting is ok, dxs_support=3 is the
1813 right choice. If the default setting doesn't work at all,
1814 try dxs_support=2 to disable the DXS channels.
1815 In any cases, please let us know the result and the
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001816 subsystem vendor/device ids. See "Links and Addresses"
1817 below.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001818
1819 Note: for the MPU401 on VIA823x, use snd-mpu401 driver
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001820 additionally. The mpu_port option is for VIA686 chips only.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001821
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001822 The power-management is supported.
1823
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001824 Module snd-via82xx-modem
1825 ------------------------
1826
1827 Module for VIA82xx AC97 modem
1828
1829 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
1830
Clemens Ladischb7fe4622005-10-04 08:46:51 +02001831 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001832
1833 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
1834 slot is excluded.
1835
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001836 The power-management is supported.
1837
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001838 Module snd-virmidi
1839 ------------------
1840
1841 Module for virtual rawmidi devices.
1842 This module creates virtual rawmidi devices which communicate
1843 to the corresponding ALSA sequencer ports.
1844
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001845 midi_devs - MIDI devices # (1-4, default=4)
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001846
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001847 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001848
1849 Module snd-vx222
1850 ----------------
1851
1852 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX222, V222 v2 and Mic cards.
1853
1854 mic - Enable Microphone on V222 Mic (NYI)
1855 ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
1856
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001857 This module supports multiple cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001858
1859 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1860 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1861 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1862 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1863 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke
1864 vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf
1865
1866 install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222 && /usr/bin/vxloader
1867
1868 (for 2.2/2.4 kernels, add "post-install /usr/bin/vxloader" to
1869 /etc/modules.conf, instead.)
1870 IBL size defines the interrupts period for PCM. The smaller size
1871 gives smaller latency but leads to more CPU consumption, too.
1872 The size is usually aligned to 126. As default (=0), the smallest
1873 size is chosen. The possible IBL values can be found in
1874 /proc/asound/cardX/vx-status proc file.
1875
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001876 The power-management is supported.
1877
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001878 Module snd-vxpocket
1879 -------------------
1880
Takashi Iwai6d00a312005-06-30 13:40:51 +02001881 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX2 and 440 PCMCIA cards.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001882
1883 ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
1884
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001885 This module supports multiple cards. The module is compiled only when
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001886 PCMCIA is supported on kernel.
1887
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001888 With the older 2.6.x kernel, to activate the driver via the card
1889 manager, you'll need to set up /etc/pcmcia/vxpocket.conf. See the
1890 sound/pcmcia/vx/vxpocket.c. 2.6.13 or later kernel requires no
1891 longer require a config file.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001892
1893 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1894 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1895 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1896 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1897 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package.
1898
1899 About capture IBL, see the description of snd-vx222 module.
1900
Takashi Iwaied7cbe32006-05-11 11:30:10 +02001901 Note: snd-vxp440 driver is merged to snd-vxpocket driver since
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001902 ALSA 1.0.10.
1903
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001904 The power-management is supported.
1905
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001906 Module snd-ymfpci
1907 -----------------
1908
1909 Module for Yamaha PCI chips (YMF72x, YMF74x & YMF75x).
1910
1911 mpu_port - 0x300,0x330,0x332,0x334, 0 (disable) by default,
1912 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
1913 fm_port - 0x388,0x398,0x3a0,0x3a8, 0 (disable) by default
1914 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
1915 joystick_port - 0x201,0x202,0x204,0x205, 0 (disable) by default,
1916 1 (auto-detect)
1917 rear_switch - enable shared rear/line-in switch (bool)
1918
Clemens Ladisch0ef797c2005-11-21 07:30:20 +01001919 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001920
1921 The power-management is supported.
1922
1923 Module snd-pdaudiocf
1924 --------------------
1925
1926 Module for Sound Core PDAudioCF sound card.
1927
Takashi Iwaia4efc232005-11-17 17:24:26 +01001928 The power-management is supported.
1929
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001930
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001931AC97 Quirk Option
1932=================
1933
1934The ac97_quirk option is used to enable/override the workaround for
1935specific devices on drivers for on-board AC'97 controllers like
1936snd-intel8x0. Some hardware have swapped output pins between Master
1937and Headphone, or Surround (thanks to confusion of AC'97
1938specifications from version to version :-)
1939
1940The driver provides the auto-detection of known problematic devices,
1941but some might be unknown or wrongly detected. In such a case, pass
1942the proper value with this option.
1943
1944The following strings are accepted:
1945 - default Don't override the default setting
Takashi Iwai10e4097f2005-11-17 11:04:55 +01001946 - none Disable the quirk
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02001947 - hp_only Bind Master and Headphone controls as a single control
1948 - swap_hp Swap headphone and master controls
1949 - swap_surround Swap master and surround controls
1950 - ad_sharing For AD1985, turn on OMS bit and use headphone
1951 - alc_jack For ALC65x, turn on the jack sense mode
1952 - inv_eapd Inverted EAPD implementation
1953 - mute_led Bind EAPD bit for turning on/off mute LED
1954
1955For backward compatibility, the corresponding integer value -1, 0,
1956... are accepted, too.
1957
1958For example, if "Master" volume control has no effect on your device
1959but only "Headphone" does, pass ac97_quirk=hp_only module option.
1960
1961
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001962Configuring Non-ISAPNP Cards
1963============================
1964
1965When the kernel is configured with ISA-PnP support, the modules
1966supporting the isapnp cards will have module options "isapnp".
1967If this option is set, *only* the ISA-PnP devices will be probed.
1968For probing the non ISA-PnP cards, you have to pass "isapnp=0" option
1969together with the proper i/o and irq configuration.
1970
1971When the kernel is configured without ISA-PnP support, isapnp option
1972will be not built in.
1973
1974
1975Module Autoloading Support
1976==========================
1977
1978The ALSA drivers can be loaded automatically on demand by defining
1979module aliases. The string 'snd-card-%1' is requested for ALSA native
1980devices where %i is sound card number from zero to seven.
1981
1982To auto-load an ALSA driver for OSS services, define the string
1983'sound-slot-%i' where %i means the slot number for OSS, which
1984corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this
Tobias Klauserd533f672005-09-10 00:26:46 -07001985as the same card module.
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07001986
1987An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below:
1988----- /etc/modprobe.conf
1989alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1
1990alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1
1991----- /etc/modprobe.conf
1992
1993The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module
1994option "cards_limit" of snd module. As default it's set to 1.
1995To enable the auto-loading of multiple cards, specify the number of
1996sound cards in that option.
1997
1998When multiple cards are available, it'd better to specify the index
1999number for each card via module option, too, so that the order of
2000cards is kept consistent.
2001
2002An example configuration for two sound cards is like below:
2003
2004----- /etc/modprobe.conf
2005# ALSA portion
2006options snd cards_limit=2
2007alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave
2008alias snd-card-1 snd-ens1371
2009options snd-interwave index=0
2010options snd-ens1371 index=1
2011# OSS/Free portion
2012alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave
2013alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371
Matt LaPlante2fe0ae72006-10-03 22:50:39 +02002014----- /etc/modprobe.conf
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07002015
2016In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card
2017(index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1).
2018
2019
2020ALSA PCM devices to OSS devices mapping
2021=======================================
2022
2023/dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio0 (/dev/audio) -> minor 4
2024/dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp0 (/dev/dsp) -> minor 3
2025/dev/snd/pcmC0D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp0 (/dev/adsp) -> minor 12
2026/dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio1 -> minor 4+16 = 20
2027/dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp1 -> minor 3+16 = 19
2028/dev/snd/pcmC1D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp1 -> minor 12+16 = 28
2029/dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio2 -> minor 4+32 = 36
2030/dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp2 -> minor 3+32 = 39
2031/dev/snd/pcmC2D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp2 -> minor 12+32 = 44
2032
2033The first number from /dev/snd/pcmC{X}D{Y}[c|p] expression means
2034sound card number and second means device number. The ALSA devices
2035have either 'c' or 'p' suffix indicating the direction, capture and
2036playback, respectively.
2037
2038Please note that the device mapping above may be varied via the module
2039options of snd-pcm-oss module.
2040
2041
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07002042Proc interfaces (/proc/asound)
2043==============================
2044
2045/proc/asound/card#/pcm#[cp]/oss
2046-------------------------------
2047 String "erase" - erase all additional informations about OSS applications
2048 String "<app_name> <fragments> <fragment_size> [<options>]"
2049
2050 <app_name> - name of application with (higher priority) or without path
2051 <fragments> - number of fragments or zero if auto
2052 <fragment_size> - size of fragment in bytes or zero if auto
2053 <options> - optional parameters
2054 - disable the application tries to open a pcm device for
2055 this channel but does not want to use it.
2056 (Cause a bug or mmap needs)
2057 It's good for Quake etc...
2058 - direct don't use plugins
2059 - block force block mode (rvplayer)
2060 - non-block force non-block mode
2061 - whole-frag write only whole fragments (optimization affecting
2062 playback only)
2063 - no-silence do not fill silence ahead to avoid clicks
Takashi Iwai10f69f92005-09-08 13:48:34 +02002064 - buggy-ptr Returns the whitespace blocks in GETOPTR ioctl
2065 instead of filled blocks
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07002066
2067 Example: echo "x11amp 128 16384" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2068 echo "squake 0 0 disable" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0c/oss
2069 echo "rvplayer 0 0 block" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2070
2071
Takashi Iwaib6a96912005-05-30 18:27:03 +02002072Early Buffer Allocation
2073=======================
2074
2075Some drivers (e.g. hdsp) require the large contiguous buffers, and
2076sometimes it's too late to find such spaces when the driver module is
2077actually loaded due to memory fragmentation. You can pre-allocate the
2078PCM buffers by loading snd-page-alloc module and write commands to its
2079proc file in prior, for example, in the early boot stage like
2080/etc/init.d/*.local scripts.
2081
2082Reading the proc file /proc/drivers/snd-page-alloc shows the current
2083usage of page allocation. In writing, you can send the following
2084commands to the snd-page-alloc driver:
2085
2086 - add VENDOR DEVICE MASK SIZE BUFFERS
2087
2088 VENDOR and DEVICE are PCI vendor and device IDs. They take
2089 integer numbers (0x prefix is needed for the hex).
2090 MASK is the PCI DMA mask. Pass 0 if not restricted.
2091 SIZE is the size of each buffer to allocate. You can pass
2092 k and m suffix for KB and MB. The max number is 16MB.
2093 BUFFERS is the number of buffers to allocate. It must be greater
2094 than 0. The max number is 4.
2095
2096 - erase
2097
2098 This will erase the all pre-allocated buffers which are not in
2099 use.
2100
2101
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02002102Links and Addresses
2103===================
Linus Torvalds1da177e2005-04-16 15:20:36 -07002104
2105 ALSA project homepage
2106 http://www.alsa-project.org
2107
Takashi Iwai62430082005-09-05 17:12:29 +02002108 ALSA Bug Tracking System
2109 https://bugtrack.alsa-project.org/bugs/
2110
2111 ALSA Developers ML
Rene Herman45051792007-03-21 12:05:06 +01002112 mailto:alsa-devel@alsa-project.org