2 Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - Driver
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10 To enable ALSA support you need at least to build the kernel with
11 primary sound card support (CONFIG_SOUND). Since ALSA can emulate OSS,
12 you don't have to choose any of the OSS modules.
14 Enable "OSS API emulation" (CONFIG_SND_OSSEMUL) and both OSS mixer and
15 PCM supports if you want to run OSS applications with ALSA.
17 If you want to support the WaveTable functionality on cards such as
18 SB Live! then you need to enable "Sequencer support"
19 (CONFIG_SND_SEQUENCER).
21 To make ALSA debug messages more verbose, enable the "Verbose printk"
22 and "Debug" options. To check for memory leaks, turn on "Debug memory"
23 too. "Debug detection" will add checks for the detection of cards.
25 Please note that all the ALSA ISA drivers support the Linux isapnp API
26 (if the card supports ISA PnP). You don't need to configure the cards
33 This depends on your distribution, but normally you use the /dev/MAKEDEV
34 script to create the necessary device nodes. On some systems you use a
35 script named 'snddevices'.
41 The user can load modules with options. If the module supports more than
42 one card and you have more than one card of the same type then you can
43 specify multiple values for the option separated by commas.
45 Prior to version 0.9.0rc4 options had a 'snd_' prefix. This was removed.
50 The core ALSA module. It is used by all ALSA card drivers.
51 It takes the following options which have global effects.
53 major - major number for sound driver
56 - limiting card index for auto-loading (1-8)
58 - For auto-loading more than one card, specify this
59 option together with snd-card-X aliases.
65 The PCM OSS emulation module.
66 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
68 dsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device.
70 adsp_map - PCM device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device.
73 - Don't block opening busy PCM devices. Default: 1
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".
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).
89 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
90 similar to those of the snd-pcm-oss module.
92 midi_map - MIDI device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device.
94 amidi_map - MIDI device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device.
97 Common parameters for top sound card modules
98 --------------------------------------------
100 Each of top level sound card module takes the following options.
102 index - index (slot #) of sound card
103 - Values: 0 through 31 or negative
104 - If nonnegative, assign that index number
105 - if negative, interpret as a bitmask of permissible
106 indices; the first free permitted index is assigned
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
116 - Default: enabled, for PCI and ISA PnP cards
121 Module for AdLib FM cards.
123 port - port # for OPL chip
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
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:
134 Port Client name Port name
135 64:0 OPL2 FM synth OPL2 FM Port
137 Load the std.sb and drums.sb patches also supplied by sbiload:
139 sbiload -p 64:0 std.sb drums.sb
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:
144 aplaymidi -p 64:0 foo.mid
149 Module for sound cards based on Analog Devices AD1816A/AD1815 ISA chips.
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)
158 clockfreq - Clock frequency for AD1816A chip (default = 0, 33000Hz)
160 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
165 Module for sound cards based on AD1848/AD1847/CS4248 ISA chips.
167 port - port # for AD1848 chip
168 irq - IRQ # for AD1848 chip
169 dma1 - DMA # for AD1848 chip (0,1,3)
171 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe
172 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
174 The power-management is supported.
179 Module for Analog Devices AD1889 chips.
181 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
182 See the description of intel8x0 module for details.
184 This module supports multiple cards.
189 Module for ALi M5451 PCI chip.
191 pcm_channels - Number of hardware channels assigned for PCM
192 spdif - Support SPDIF I/O
195 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
197 The power-management is supported.
202 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS100/ALS120 ISA chips.
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)
212 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
214 The power-management is supported.
219 Module for Avance Logic ALS300 and ALS300+
221 This module supports multiple cards.
223 The power-management is supported.
228 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS4000 PCI chip.
230 joystick_port - port # for legacy joystick support.
231 0 = disabled (default), 1 = auto-detect
233 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
235 The power-management is supported.
240 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250/400 AC97 controllers.
242 ac97_clock - AC'97 clock (default = 48000)
243 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
244 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
245 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.
249 -1 -- Default behavior.
250 0-2 -- Use the specified codec.
251 spdif_aclink - S/PDIF transfer over AC-link (default = 1)
253 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
255 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.
260 The power-management is supported.
262 Module snd-atiixp-modem
263 -----------------------
265 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250 AC97 modem controllers.
267 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
269 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
272 The power-management is supported.
274 Module snd-au8810, snd-au8820, snd-au8830
275 -----------------------------------------
277 Module for Aureal Vortex, Vortex2 and Advantage device.
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)
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
296 Note: Some ALSA mixer applications don't handle the SPDIF sample rate
297 control correctly. If you have problems regarding this, try
298 another ALSA compliant mixer (alsamixer works).
303 Module for sound cards based on Aztech System AZT2320 ISA chip (PnP only).
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)
314 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
316 The power-management is supported.
321 Module for sound cards based on Aztech AZF3328 PCI chip.
323 joystick - Enable joystick (default off)
325 This module supports multiple cards.
330 Module for video cards based on Bt87x chips.
332 digital_rate - Override the default digital rate (Hz)
333 load_all - Load the driver even if the card model isn't known
335 This module supports multiple cards.
337 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
343 Module for Creative Audigy LS and SB Live 24bit
345 This module supports multiple cards.
351 Module for sound cards based on C-Media CMI8330 ISA chips.
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)
361 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
363 The power-management is supported.
368 Module for C-Media CMI8338 and 8738 PCI sound cards.
370 mpu_port - 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330 = legacy port,
371 1 = integrated PCI port,
372 0 = disable (default)
373 fm_port - 0x388 = legacy port,
374 1 = integrated PCI port (default),
376 soft_ac3 - Software-conversion of raw SPDIF packets (model 033 only)
378 joystick_port - Joystick port address (0 = disable, 1 = auto-detect)
380 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
382 The power-management is supported.
387 Module for sound cards based on CS4231 ISA chips.
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
396 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
397 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
399 The power-management is supported.
404 Module for sound cards based on CS4232/CS4232A ISA chips.
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)
416 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
417 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
419 The power-management is supported.
424 Module for sound cards based on CS4235/CS4236/CS4236B/CS4237B/
425 CS4238B/CS4239 ISA chips.
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)
437 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
438 (if ISA PnP is not used) thus main port and control port must be
439 specified!!! Other ports are optional.
441 The power-management is supported.
446 Module for Cirrus Logic CS4281 soundchip.
448 dual_codec - Secondary codec ID (0 = disable, default)
450 This module supports multiple cards.
452 The power-management is supported.
457 Module for PCI sound cards based on CS4610/CS4612/CS4614/CS4615/CS4622/
458 CS4624/CS4630/CS4280 PCI chips.
460 external_amp - Force to enable external amplifier.
461 thinkpad - Force to enable Thinkpad's CLKRUN control.
462 mmap_valid - Support OSS mmap mode (default = 0).
464 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
465 Usually external amp and CLKRUN controls are detected automatically
466 from PCI sub vendor/device ids. If they don't work, give the options
469 The power-management is supported.
471 Module snd-cs5535audio
472 ----------------------
474 Module for multifunction CS5535 companion PCI device
476 The power-management is supported.
481 Module for Echoaudio Darla20
483 This module supports multiple cards.
484 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
489 Module for Echoaudio Darla24
491 This module supports multiple cards.
492 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
497 Module for Diamond Technologies DT-019X / Avance Logic ALS-007 (PnP
500 port - Port # (PnP setup)
501 mpu_port - Port # for MPU-401 (PnP setup)
502 fm_port - Port # for FM OPL-3 (PnP setup)
503 irq - IRQ # (PnP setup)
504 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 (PnP setup)
505 dma8 - DMA # (PnP setup)
507 This module supports multiple cards. This module is enabled only with
510 The power-management is supported.
515 Module for the dummy sound card. This "card" doesn't do any output
516 or input, but you may use this module for any application which
517 requires a sound card (like RealPlayer).
519 The power-management is supported.
524 Module for Echoaudio 3G cards (Gina3G/Layla3G)
526 This module supports multiple cards.
527 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
532 Module for EMU10K1/EMU10k2 based PCI sound cards.
533 * Sound Blaster Live!
534 * Sound Blaster PCI 512
535 * Emu APS (partially supported)
536 * Sound Blaster Audigy
538 extin - bitmap of available external inputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
539 extout - bitmap of available external outputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
540 seq_ports - allocated sequencer ports (4 by default)
541 max_synth_voices - limit of voices used for wavetable (64 by default)
542 max_buffer_size - specifies the maximum size of wavetable/pcm buffers
543 given in MB unit. Default value is 128.
544 enable_ir - enable IR
546 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
548 Input & Output configurations [extin/extout]
549 * Creative Card wo/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f03]
550 * Creative Card w/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f0f]
551 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in [0x000f/0x1f0f]
552 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fc3]
553 * Creative Card w/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fcf]
554 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + LiveDrive [0x3fcf/0x1fcf]
555 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
556 * Creative Card w/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
557 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fcf/0x1f0f]
558 * Creative Card 5.1/w Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fff]
559 * Creative Card 5.1 (c) 2003 [0x3fc3/0x7cff]
560 * Creative Card all ins and outs [0x3fff/0x7fff]
562 The power-management is supported.
567 Module for Creative Emu10k1X (SB Live Dell OEM version)
569 This module supports multiple cards.
574 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1370 PCI sound cards.
575 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
576 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
578 joystick - Enable joystick (default off)
580 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
582 The power-management is supported.
587 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1371 PCI sound cards.
588 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
589 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
590 * SoundBlaster Vibra PCI
592 joystick_port - port # for joystick (0x200,0x208,0x210,0x218),
593 0 = disable (default), 1 = auto-detect
595 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
597 The power-management is supported.
602 Module for sound cards based on ESS ES968 chip (PnP only).
604 port - port # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup)
605 irq - IRQ # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup)
606 dma1 - DMA # for ES968 (SB8) chip (PnP setup)
608 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
610 The power-management is supported.
615 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-1688 and ES-688 sound cards.
617 port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
618 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
619 irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
620 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
621 dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
623 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
628 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-18xx sound cards.
630 port - port # for ES-18xx chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
631 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
632 fm_port - port # for FM (optional, not used)
633 irq - IRQ # for ES-18xx chip (5,7,9,10)
634 dma1 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
635 dma2 - first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
636 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
638 This module supports multiple cards, ISA PnP and autoprobe (without MPU-401
639 port if native ISA PnP routines are not used).
640 When dma2 is equal with dma1, the driver works as half-duplex.
642 The power-management is supported.
647 Module for sound cards based on ESS Solo-1 (ES1938,ES1946) chips.
649 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
651 The power-management is supported.
656 Module for sound cards based on ESS Maestro-1/2/2E (ES1968/ES1978) chips.
658 total_bufsize - total buffer size in kB (1-4096kB)
659 pcm_substreams_p - playback channels (1-8, default=2)
660 pcm_substreams_c - capture channels (1-8, default=0)
661 clock - clock (0 = auto-detection)
662 use_pm - support the power-management (0 = off, 1 = on,
664 enable_mpu - enable MPU401 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = auto (default))
665 joystick - enable joystick (default off)
667 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
669 The power-management is supported.
674 Module for ForteMedia FM801 based PCI sound cards.
676 tea575x_tuner - Enable TEA575x tuner
677 - 1 = MediaForte 256-PCS
678 - 2 = MediaForte 256-PCPR
679 - 3 = MediaForte 64-PCR
680 - High 16-bits are video (radio) device number + 1
681 - example: 0x10002 (MediaForte 256-PCPR, device 1)
683 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
685 The power-management is supported.
690 Module for Echoaudio Gina20
692 This module supports multiple cards.
693 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
698 Module for Echoaudio Gina24
700 This module supports multiple cards.
701 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
703 Module snd-gusclassic
704 ---------------------
706 Module for Gravis UltraSound Classic sound card.
708 port - port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
709 irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
710 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
711 dma2 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
712 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
713 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
714 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
716 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
718 Module snd-gusextreme
719 ---------------------
721 Module for Gravis UltraSound Extreme (Synergy ViperMax) sound card.
723 port - port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
724 gf1_port - port # for GF1 chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260,0x270)
725 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable
726 irq - IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
727 gf1_irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
728 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
729 dma8 - DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
730 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
731 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
732 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
733 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
735 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
740 Module for Gravis UltraSound MAX sound card.
742 port - port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
743 irq - IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
744 dma1 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
745 dma2 - DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
746 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
747 voices - GF1 voices limit (14-32)
748 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices
750 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
755 Module for Intel HD Audio (ICH6, ICH6M, ESB2, ICH7, ICH8),
756 ATI SB450, SB600, RS600,
760 model - force the model name
761 position_fix - Fix DMA pointer (0 = auto, 1 = none, 2 = POSBUF, 3 = FIFO size)
762 probe_mask - Bitmask to probe codecs (default = -1, meaning all slots)
763 single_cmd - Use single immediate commands to communicate with
764 codecs (for debugging only)
765 enable_msi - Enable Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) (default = off)
767 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
769 Each codec may have a model table for different configurations.
770 If your machine isn't listed there, the default (usually minimal)
771 configuration is set up. You can pass "model=<name>" option to
772 specify a certain model in such a case. There are different
773 models depending on the codec chip.
775 Model name Description
776 ---------- -----------
778 3stack 3-jack in back and a headphone out
779 3stack-digout 3-jack in back, a HP out and a SPDIF out
780 5stack 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front
781 5stack-digout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, a SPDIF out
782 6stack 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
783 6stack-digout 6-jack with a SPDIF out
785 z71v 3-jack (HP shared SPDIF)
786 asus 3-jack (ASUS Mobo)
788 asus-dig ASUS with SPDIF out
789 asus-dig2 ASUS with SPDIF out (using GPIO2)
791 fujitsu Fujitsu Laptops (Pi1536)
793 lg LG laptop (m1 express dual)
794 lg-lw LG LW20/LW25 laptop
796 clevo Clevo laptops (m520G, m665n)
797 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls can be
798 adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
800 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
804 hp-3013 HP machines (3013-variant)
805 fujitsu Fujitsu S7020
807 basic fixed pin assignment (old default model)
808 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
811 fujitsu Fujitsu Laptop
812 hp-bpc HP xw4400/6400/8400/9400 laptops
813 hp-bpc-d7000 HP BPC D7000
815 hippo Hippo (ATI) with jack detection, Sony UX-90s
816 hippo_1 Hippo (Benq) with jack detection
817 basic fixed pin assignment w/o SPDIF
818 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
821 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
822 6stack-dig 6-jack digital with SPDIF I/O
824 macpro MacPro support
826 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
829 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
830 6stack-dig 6-jack digital with SPDIF I/O
831 3stack-6ch 3-jack 6-channel
832 3stack-6ch-dig 3-jack 6-channel with SPDIF I/O
833 6stack-dig-demo 6-jack digital for Intel demo board
834 acer Acer laptops (Travelmate 3012WTMi, Aspire 5600, etc)
835 medion Medion Laptops
837 targa-2ch-dig Targs/MSI with 2-channel
838 laptop-eapd 3-jack with SPDIF I/O and EAPD (Clevo M540JE, M550JE)
839 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
843 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF I/O
844 6stack-dig 6-jack with SPDIF I/O
845 3stack-660 3-jack (for ALC660)
846 uniwill-m31 Uniwill M31 laptop
847 toshiba Toshiba laptop support
848 asus Asus laptop support
849 asus-laptop ASUS F2/F3 laptops
850 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
854 3stack-dig 3-jack with SPDIF OUT
855 6stack-dig 6-jack with SPDIF OUT
856 3stack-660 3-jack (for ALC660VD)
857 lenovo Lenovo 3000 C200
858 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
861 minimal 3-jack in back
862 min_fp 3-jack in back, 2-jack in front
863 full 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front
864 full_dig 6-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF I/O
865 allout 5-jack in back, 2-jack in front, SPDIF out
866 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
872 basic 3-jack (default)
874 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad T60/X60/Z60
881 basic default configuration
882 thinkpad Lenovo Thinkpad T61/X61
885 6stack 6-jack, separate surrounds (default)
886 3stack 3-stack, shared surrounds
887 laptop 2-channel only (FSC V2060, Samsung M50)
888 laptop-eapd 2-channel with EAPD (Samsung R65, ASUS A6J)
889 ultra 2-channel with EAPD (Samsung Ultra tablet PC)
893 6stack-dig ditto with SPDIF
895 3stack-dig ditto with SPDIF
896 laptop 3-jack with hp-jack automute
897 laptop-dig ditto with SPDIF
898 auto auto-config reading BIOS (default)
902 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls
903 can be adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
907 laptop Basic Laptop config
908 laptop-hp Laptop config for some HP models (subdevice 30A5)
909 laptop-eapd Laptop config with EAPD support
910 test for testing/debugging purpose, almost all controls
911 can be adjusted. Appearing only when compiled with
920 5stack D945 5stack + SPDIF
921 macmini Intel Mac Mini
922 macbook Intel Mac Book
923 macbook-pro-v1 Intel Mac Book Pro 1st generation
924 macbook-pro Intel Mac Book Pro 2nd generation
925 imac-intel Intel iMac
928 ref Reference board, base config
929 m2-2 Some Gateway MX series laptops
930 m6 Some Gateway NX series laptops
931 pa6 Gateway NX860 series
933 STAC9227/9228/9229/927x
936 5stack D965 5stack + SPDIF
939 vaio Setup for VAIO FE550G/SZ110
940 vaio-ar Setup for VAIO AR
942 The model name "genric" is treated as a special case. When this
943 model is given, the driver uses the generic codec parser without
944 "codec-patch". It's sometimes good for testing and debugging.
946 If the default configuration doesn't work and one of the above
947 matches with your device, report it together with the PCI
948 subsystem ID (output of "lspci -nv") to ALSA BTS or alsa-devel
949 ML (see the section "Links and Addresses").
951 Note 2: If you get click noises on output, try the module option
952 position_fix=1 or 2. position_fix=1 will use the SD_LPIB
953 register value without FIFO size correction as the current
954 DMA pointer. position_fix=2 will make the driver to use
955 the position buffer instead of reading SD_LPIB register.
956 (Usually SD_LPLIB register is more accurate than the
959 NB: If you get many "azx_get_response timeout" messages at
960 loading, it's likely a problem of interrupts (e.g. ACPI irq
961 routing). Try to boot with options like "pci=noacpi". Also, you
962 can try "single_cmd=1" module option. This will switch the
963 communication method between HDA controller and codecs to the
964 single immediate commands instead of CORB/RIRB. Basically, the
965 single command mode is provided only for BIOS, and you won't get
966 unsolicited events, too. But, at least, this works independently
967 from the irq. Remember this is a last resort, and should be
968 avoided as much as possible...
970 MORE NOTES ON "azx_get_response timeout" PROBLEMS:
971 On some hardwares, you may need to add a proper probe_mask option
972 to avoid the "azx_get_response timeout" problem above, instead.
973 This occurs when the access to non-existing or non-working codec slot
974 (likely a modem one) causes a stall of the communication via HD-audio
975 bus. You can see which codec slots are probed by enabling
976 CONFIG_SND_DEBUG_DETECT, or simply from the file name of the codec
977 proc files. Then limit the slots to probe by probe_mask option.
978 For example, probe_mask=1 means to probe only the first slot, and
979 probe_mask=4 means only the third slot.
981 The power-management is supported.
986 Module for RME Hammerfall DSP audio interface(s)
988 This module supports multiple cards.
990 Note: The firmware data can be automatically loaded via hotplug
991 when CONFIG_FW_LOADER is set. Otherwise, you need to load
992 the firmware via hdsploader utility included in alsa-tools
994 The firmware data is found in alsa-firmware package.
996 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
997 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
998 when any HDSP cards are found. To make the buffer
999 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
1000 stage of boot sequence. See "Early Buffer Allocation"
1006 Module for RME HDSP MADI board.
1008 precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer, or disable.
1009 line_outs_monitor - Send playback streams to analog outs by default.
1010 enable_monitor - Enable Analog Out on Channel 63/64 by default.
1012 See hdspm.txt for details.
1017 Module for Envy24 (ICE1712) based PCI sound cards.
1018 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010
1019 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010LT
1020 * MidiMan M Audio Delta DiO 2496
1021 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 66
1022 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 44
1023 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 410
1024 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 2496
1027 * TerraTec EWX 24/96
1028 * TerraTec DMX 6Fire
1030 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24
1031 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Value
1032 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Media 7.1
1033 * Event Electronics, EZ8
1035 * Lionstracs, Mediastaton
1037 model - Use the given board model, one of the following:
1038 delta1010, dio2496, delta66, delta44, audiophile, delta410,
1039 delta1010lt, vx442, ewx2496, ews88mt, ews88mt_new, ews88d,
1040 dmx6fire, dsp24, dsp24_value, dsp24_71, ez8,
1041 phase88, mediastation
1042 omni - Omni I/O support for MidiMan M-Audio Delta44/66
1043 cs8427_timeout - reset timeout for the CS8427 chip (S/PDIF transceiver)
1044 in msec resolution, default value is 500 (0.5 sec)
1046 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe. Note: The consumer part
1047 is not used with all Envy24 based cards (for example in the MidiMan Delta
1050 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1051 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1052 model by passing "model" module option in case that the
1053 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1059 Module for Envy24HT (VT/ICE1724), Envy24PT (VT1720) based PCI sound cards.
1060 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 5.1
1061 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 7.1
1062 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 192
1064 * TerraTec Aureon 5.1 Sky
1065 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Space
1066 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe
1069 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1
1070 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1LT
1071 * AudioTrak Prodigy 192
1073 * Albatron K8X800 Pro II
1074 * Chaintech ZNF3-150
1075 * Chaintech ZNF3-250
1080 model - Use the given board model, one of the following:
1081 revo51, revo71, amp2000, prodigy71, prodigy71lt,
1082 prodigy192, aureon51, aureon71, universe, ap192,
1083 k8x800, phase22, phase28, ms300, av710
1085 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1087 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1088 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1089 model by passing "model" module option in case that the
1090 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1096 Module for Echoaudio Indigo
1098 This module supports multiple cards.
1099 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1104 Module for Echoaudio Indigo DJ
1106 This module supports multiple cards.
1107 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1112 Module for Echoaudio Indigo IO
1114 This module supports multiple cards.
1115 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1120 Module for AC'97 motherboards from Intel and compatibles.
1121 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440
1122 ICH5, ICH6, ICH7, ESB2
1123 * SiS 7012 (SiS 735)
1124 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce3, MCP04, CK804
1126 * AMD AMD768, AMD8111
1129 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1130 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
1131 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
1132 buggy_irq - Enable workaround for buggy interrupts on some
1133 motherboards (default yes on nForce chips,
1135 buggy_semaphore - Enable workaround for hardwares with buggy
1136 semaphores (e.g. on some ASUS laptops)
1138 spdif_aclink - Use S/PDIF over AC-link instead of direct connection
1139 from the controller chip
1140 (0 = off, 1 = on, -1 = default)
1142 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1144 Note: the latest driver supports auto-detection of chip clock.
1145 if you still encounter too fast playback, specify the clock
1146 explicitly via the module option "ac97_clock=41194".
1148 Joystick/MIDI ports are not supported by this driver. If your
1149 motherboard has these devices, use the ns558 or snd-mpu401
1150 modules, respectively.
1152 The power-management is supported.
1154 Module snd-intel8x0m
1155 --------------------
1157 Module for Intel ICH (i8x0) chipset MC97 modems.
1158 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440
1160 * SiS 7013 (SiS 735)
1161 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce2s, NForce3
1165 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1167 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
1169 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
1172 The power-management is supported.
1174 Module snd-interwave
1175 --------------------
1177 Module for Gravis UltraSound PnP, Dynasonic 3-D/Pro, STB Sound Rage 32
1178 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip.
1180 port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1181 irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1182 dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1183 dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1184 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1185 midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1186 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1187 effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0);
1190 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1192 Module snd-interwave-stb
1193 ------------------------
1195 Module for UltraSound 32-Pro (sound card from STB used by Compaq)
1196 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip with TEA6330T
1197 circuit for extended control of bass, treble and master volume.
1199 port - port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1200 port_tc - tone control (i2c bus) port # for TEA6330T chip (0x350,0x360,0x370,0x380)
1201 irq - IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1202 dma1 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1203 dma2 - DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1204 joystick_dac - 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1205 midi - 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1206 pcm_voices - reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1207 effect - 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0);
1210 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1215 Module for Korg 1212 IO PCI card
1217 This module supports multiple cards.
1222 Module for Echoaudio Layla20
1224 This module supports multiple cards.
1225 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1230 Module for Echoaudio Layla24
1232 This module supports multiple cards.
1233 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1238 Module for Allegro/Maestro3 chips
1240 external_amp - enable external amp (enabled by default)
1241 amp_gpio - GPIO pin number for external amp (0-15) or
1242 -1 for default pin (8 for allegro, 1 for
1245 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
1247 Note: the binding of amplifier is dependent on hardware.
1248 If there is no sound even though all channels are unmuted, try to
1249 specify other gpio connection via amp_gpio option.
1250 For example, a Panasonic notebook might need "amp_gpio=0x0d"
1253 The power-management is supported.
1258 Module for Echoaudio Mia
1260 This module supports multiple cards.
1261 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1266 Module for Miro soundcards: miroSOUND PCM 1 pro,
1268 miroSOUND PCM 20 Radio.
1270 port - Port # (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40)
1271 irq - IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11)
1272 dma1 - 1st dma # (0,1,3)
1273 dma2 - 2nd dma # (0,1)
1274 mpu_port - MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1275 mpu_irq - MPU-401 irq # (5,7,9,10)
1276 fm_port - FM Port # (0x388)
1277 wss - enable WSS mode
1278 ide - enable onboard ide support
1283 Module for Digigram miXart8 sound cards.
1285 This module supports multiple cards.
1286 Note: One miXart8 board will be represented as 4 alsa cards.
1287 See MIXART.txt for details.
1289 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1290 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1291 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1292 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1293 firmware via mixartloader utility in alsa-tools package.
1298 Module for Echoaudio Mona
1300 This module supports multiple cards.
1301 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1306 Module for MPU-401 UART devices.
1308 port - port number or -1 (disable)
1309 irq - IRQ number or -1 (disable)
1310 pnp - PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1311 uart_enter - Issue UART_ENTER command at open - bool, default = on
1313 This module supports multiple devices and PnP.
1318 Module for MOTU MidiTimePiece AV multiport MIDI (on the parallel
1321 port - I/O port # for MTPAV (0x378,0x278, default=0x378)
1322 irq - IRQ # for MTPAV (7,5, default=7)
1323 hwports - number of supported hardware ports, default=8.
1325 Module supports only 1 card. This module has no enable option.
1330 Module for Ego Systems (ESI) Miditerminal 4140
1332 This module supports multiple devices.
1333 Requires parport (CONFIG_PARPORT).
1338 Module for NeoMagic NM256AV/ZX chips
1340 playback_bufsize - max playback frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1341 capture_bufsize - max capture frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1342 force_ac97 - 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1343 buffer_top - specify buffer top address
1344 use_cache - 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1345 vaio_hack - alias buffer_top=0x25a800
1346 reset_workaround - enable AC97 RESET workaround for some laptops
1347 reset_workaround2 - enable extended AC97 RESET workaround for some
1350 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1352 The power-management is supported.
1354 Note: on some notebooks the buffer address cannot be detected
1355 automatically, or causes hang-up during initialization.
1356 In such a case, specify the buffer top address explicitly via
1357 the buffer_top option.
1359 Sony F250: buffer_top=0x25a800
1360 Sony F270: buffer_top=0x272800
1361 The driver supports only ac97 codec. It's possible to force
1362 to initialize/use ac97 although it's not detected. In such a
1363 case, use force_ac97=1 option - but *NO* guarantee whether it
1366 Note: The NM256 chip can be linked internally with non-AC97
1367 codecs. This driver supports only the AC97 codec, and won't work
1368 with machines with other (most likely CS423x or OPL3SAx) chips,
1369 even though the device is detected in lspci. In such a case, try
1370 other drivers, e.g. snd-cs4232 or snd-opl3sa2. Some has ISA-PnP
1371 but some doesn't have ISA PnP. You'll need to specify isapnp=0
1372 and proper hardware parameters in the case without ISA PnP.
1374 Note: some laptops need a workaround for AC97 RESET. For the
1375 known hardware like Dell Latitude LS and Sony PCG-F305, this
1376 workaround is enabled automatically. For other laptops with a
1377 hard freeze, you can try reset_workaround=1 option.
1379 Note: Dell Latitude CSx laptops have another problem regarding
1380 AC97 RESET. On these laptops, reset_workaround2 option is
1381 turned on as default. This option is worth to try if the
1382 previous reset_workaround option doesn't help.
1384 Note: This driver is really crappy. It's a porting from the
1385 OSS driver, which is a result of black-magic reverse engineering.
1386 The detection of codec will fail if the driver is loaded *after*
1387 X-server as described above. You might be able to force to load
1388 the module, but it may result in hang-up. Hence, make sure that
1389 you load this module *before* X if you encounter this kind of
1395 Module for Yamaha OPL3-SA2/SA3 sound cards.
1397 port - control port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x370)
1398 sb_port - SB port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x220,0x240)
1399 wss_port - WSS port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1400 midi_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1401 fm_port - FM port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x388), -1 = disable
1402 irq - IRQ # for OPL3-SA chip (5,7,9,10)
1403 dma1 - first DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3)
1404 dma2 - second DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
1405 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1407 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP. It does not support
1408 autoprobe (if ISA PnP is not used) thus all ports must be specified!!!
1410 The power-management is supported.
1412 Module snd-opti92x-ad1848
1413 -------------------------
1415 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Analog Devices AD1848 chips.
1416 Module works with OAK Mozart cards as well.
1418 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1419 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1420 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1421 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1422 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1423 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1425 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1427 Module snd-opti92x-cs4231
1428 -------------------------
1430 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Crystal CS4231 chips.
1432 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1433 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1434 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1435 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1436 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1437 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1438 dma2 - second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1440 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1445 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c93x chips.
1447 port - port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1448 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1449 fm_port - port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1450 irq - IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1451 mpu_irq - IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1452 dma1 - first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1453 dma2 - second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1455 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1460 Module for Digigram PCXHR boards
1462 This module supports multiple cards.
1464 Module snd-portman2x4
1465 ---------------------
1467 Module for Midiman Portman 2x4 parallel port MIDI interface
1469 This module supports multiple cards.
1471 Module snd-powermac (on ppc only)
1472 ---------------------------------
1474 Module for PowerMac, iMac and iBook on-board soundchips
1476 enable_beep - enable beep using PCM (enabled as default)
1478 Module supports autoprobe a chip.
1480 Note: the driver may have problems regarding endianess.
1482 The power-management is supported.
1484 Module snd-pxa2xx-ac97 (on arm only)
1485 ------------------------------------
1487 Module for AC97 driver for the Intel PXA2xx chip
1489 For ARM architecture only.
1491 The power-management is supported.
1496 Module for Conexant Riptide chip
1498 joystick_port - Joystick port # (default: 0x200)
1499 mpu_port - MPU401 port # (default: 0x330)
1500 opl3_port - OPL3 port # (default: 0x388)
1502 This module supports multiple cards.
1503 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1504 You need to install the firmware file "riptide.hex" to the standard
1505 firmware path (e.g. /lib/firmware).
1510 Module for RME Digi32, Digi32 Pro and Digi32/8 (Sek'd Prodif32,
1511 Prodif96 and Prodif Gold) sound cards.
1513 This module supports multiple cards.
1518 Module for RME Digi96, Digi96/8 and Digi96/8 PRO/PAD/PST sound cards.
1520 This module supports multiple cards.
1525 Module for RME Digi9652 (Hammerfall, Hammerfall-Light) sound cards.
1527 precise_ptr - Enable precise pointer (doesn't work reliably).
1530 This module supports multiple cards.
1532 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1533 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1534 when any RME9652 cards are found. To make the buffer
1535 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
1536 stage of boot sequence. See "Early Buffer Allocation"
1539 Module snd-sa11xx-uda1341 (on arm only)
1540 ---------------------------------------
1542 Module for Philips UDA1341TS on Compaq iPAQ H3600 sound card.
1544 Module supports only one card.
1545 Module has no enable and index options.
1547 The power-management is supported.
1552 Module for 8-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 1.0,
1556 port - port # for SB DSP chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1557 irq - IRQ # for SB DSP chip (5,7,9,10)
1558 dma8 - DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3)
1560 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1562 The power-management is supported.
1564 Module snd-sb16 and snd-sbawe
1565 -----------------------------
1567 Module for 16-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 16 (PnP),
1568 SoundBlaster AWE 32 (PnP),
1569 SoundBlaster AWE 64 PnP
1571 port - port # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1572 mpu_port - port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1573 awe_port - base port # for EMU8000 synthesizer (0x620,0x640,0x660)
1574 (snd-sbawe module only)
1575 irq - IRQ # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,7,9,10)
1576 dma8 - 8-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0,1,3)
1577 dma16 - 16-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,6,7)
1578 mic_agc - Mic Auto-Gain-Control - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1579 csp - ASP/CSP chip support - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable
1580 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1582 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1584 Note: To use Vibra16X cards in 16-bit half duplex mode, you must
1585 disable 16bit DMA with dma16 = -1 module parameter.
1586 Also, all Sound Blaster 16 type cards can operate in 16-bit
1587 half duplex mode through 8-bit DMA channel by disabling their
1590 The power-management is supported.
1595 Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy sound card.
1597 sbport - Port # for SB16 interface (0x220,0x240)
1598 wssport - Port # for WSS interface (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1599 irq - IRQ # (7,9,10,11)
1602 This module supports multiple cards.
1604 The power-management is supported.
1609 Module for ENSONIQ SoundScape PnP cards.
1611 port - Port # (PnP setup)
1612 irq - IRQ # (PnP setup)
1613 mpu_irq - MPU-401 IRQ # (PnP setup)
1614 dma - DMA # (PnP setup)
1616 This module supports multiple cards. ISA PnP must be enabled.
1617 You need sscape_ctl tool in alsa-tools package for loading
1620 Module snd-sun-amd7930 (on sparc only)
1621 --------------------------------------
1623 Module for AMD7930 sound chips found on Sparcs.
1625 This module supports multiple cards.
1627 Module snd-sun-cs4231 (on sparc only)
1628 -------------------------------------
1630 Module for CS4231 sound chips found on Sparcs.
1632 This module supports multiple cards.
1634 Module snd-sun-dbri (on sparc only)
1635 -----------------------------------
1637 Module for DBRI sound chips found on Sparcs.
1639 This module supports multiple cards.
1641 Module snd-wavefront
1642 --------------------
1644 Module for Turtle Beach Maui, Tropez and Tropez+ sound cards.
1646 cs4232_pcm_port - Port # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1647 cs4232_pcm_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 PCM interface (5,7,9,11,12,15).
1648 cs4232_mpu_port - Port # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface.
1649 cs4232_mpu_irq - IRQ # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface (9,11,12,15).
1650 use_cs4232_midi - Use CS4232 MPU-401 interface
1651 (inaccessibly located inside your computer)
1652 ics2115_port - Port # for ICS2115
1653 ics2115_irq - IRQ # for ICS2115
1654 fm_port - FM OPL-3 Port #
1655 dma1 - DMA1 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1656 dma2 - DMA2 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
1657 isapnp - ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1659 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP.
1661 Module snd-sonicvibes
1662 ---------------------
1664 Module for S3 SonicVibes PCI sound cards.
1665 * PINE Schubert 32 PCI
1667 reverb - Reverb Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
1668 - SoundCard must have onboard SRAM for this.
1669 mge - Mic Gain Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
1671 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1673 Module snd-serial-u16550
1674 ------------------------
1676 Module for UART16550A serial MIDI ports.
1678 port - port # for UART16550A chip
1679 irq - IRQ # for UART16550A chip, -1 = poll mode
1680 speed - speed in bauds (9600,19200,38400,57600,115200)
1682 base - base for divisor in bauds (57600,115200,230400,460800)
1684 outs - number of MIDI ports in a serial port (1-4)
1686 adaptor - Type of adaptor.
1687 0 = Soundcanvas, 1 = MS-124T, 2 = MS-124W S/A,
1688 3 = MS-124W M/B, 4 = Generic
1690 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
1691 thus the main port must be specified!!! Other options are optional.
1696 Module for Trident 4DWave DX/NX sound cards.
1697 * Best Union Miss Melody 4DWave PCI
1699 * Warpspeed ONSpeed 4DWave PCI
1702 * CHIC True Sound 4Dwave
1703 * Shark Predator4D-PCI
1704 * Jaton SonicWave 4D
1706 pcm_channels - max channels (voices) reserved for PCM
1707 wavetable_size - max wavetable size in kB (4-?kb)
1709 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1711 The power-management is supported.
1713 Module snd-usb-audio
1714 --------------------
1716 Module for USB audio and USB MIDI devices.
1718 vid - Vendor ID for the device (optional)
1719 pid - Product ID for the device (optional)
1720 device_setup - Device specific magic number (optional)
1721 - Influence depends on the device
1724 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
1726 Module snd-usb-caiaq
1727 --------------------
1729 Module for caiaq UB audio interfaces,
1730 * Native Instruments RigKontrol2
1731 * Native Instruments Kore Controller
1732 * Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1
1733 * Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ
1735 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
1737 Module snd-usb-usx2y
1738 --------------------
1740 Module for Tascam USB US-122, US-224 and US-428 devices.
1742 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
1744 Note: you need to load the firmware via usx2yloader utility included
1745 in alsa-tools and alsa-firmware packages.
1750 Module for AC'97 motherboards based on VIA 82C686A/686B, 8233,
1751 8233A, 8233C, 8235, 8237 (south) bridge.
1753 mpu_port - 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330, otherwise obtain BIOS setup
1755 joystick - Enable joystick (default off) [VIA686A/686B only]
1756 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
1757 dxs_support - support DXS channels,
1758 0 = auto (default), 1 = enable, 2 = disable,
1759 3 = 48k only, 4 = no VRA, 5 = enable any sample
1760 rate and different sample rates on different
1762 [VIA8233/C, 8235, 8237 only]
1763 ac97_quirk - AC'97 workaround for strange hardware
1764 See "AC97 Quirk Option" section below.
1766 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1768 Note: on some SMP motherboards like MSI 694D the interrupts might
1769 not be generated properly. In such a case, please try to
1770 set the SMP (or MPS) version on BIOS to 1.1 instead of
1771 default value 1.4. Then the interrupt number will be
1772 assigned under 15. You might also upgrade your BIOS.
1774 Note: VIA8233/5/7 (not VIA8233A) can support DXS (direct sound)
1775 channels as the first PCM. On these channels, up to 4
1776 streams can be played at the same time, and the controller
1777 can perform sample rate conversion with separate rates for
1779 As default (dxs_support = 0), 48k fixed rate is chosen
1780 except for the known devices since the output is often
1781 noisy except for 48k on some mother boards due to the
1783 Please try once dxs_support=5 and if it works on other
1784 sample rates (e.g. 44.1kHz of mp3 playback), please let us
1785 know the PCI subsystem vendor/device id's (output of
1787 If dxs_support=5 does not work, try dxs_support=4; if it
1788 doesn't work too, try dxs_support=1. (dxs_support=1 is
1789 usually for old motherboards. The correct implemented
1790 board should work with 4 or 5.) If it still doesn't
1791 work and the default setting is ok, dxs_support=3 is the
1792 right choice. If the default setting doesn't work at all,
1793 try dxs_support=2 to disable the DXS channels.
1794 In any cases, please let us know the result and the
1795 subsystem vendor/device ids. See "Links and Addresses"
1798 Note: for the MPU401 on VIA823x, use snd-mpu401 driver
1799 additionally. The mpu_port option is for VIA686 chips only.
1801 The power-management is supported.
1803 Module snd-via82xx-modem
1804 ------------------------
1806 Module for VIA82xx AC97 modem
1808 ac97_clock - AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
1810 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
1812 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
1815 The power-management is supported.
1820 Module for virtual rawmidi devices.
1821 This module creates virtual rawmidi devices which communicate
1822 to the corresponding ALSA sequencer ports.
1824 midi_devs - MIDI devices # (1-4, default=4)
1826 This module supports multiple cards.
1831 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX222, V222 v2 and Mic cards.
1833 mic - Enable Microphone on V222 Mic (NYI)
1834 ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
1836 This module supports multiple cards.
1838 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1839 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1840 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1841 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1842 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke
1843 vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.conf
1845 install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222 && /usr/bin/vxloader
1847 (for 2.2/2.4 kernels, add "post-install /usr/bin/vxloader" to
1848 /etc/modules.conf, instead.)
1849 IBL size defines the interrupts period for PCM. The smaller size
1850 gives smaller latency but leads to more CPU consumption, too.
1851 The size is usually aligned to 126. As default (=0), the smallest
1852 size is chosen. The possible IBL values can be found in
1853 /proc/asound/cardX/vx-status proc file.
1855 The power-management is supported.
1860 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX2 and 440 PCMCIA cards.
1862 ibl - Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
1864 This module supports multiple cards. The module is compiled only when
1865 PCMCIA is supported on kernel.
1867 With the older 2.6.x kernel, to activate the driver via the card
1868 manager, you'll need to set up /etc/pcmcia/vxpocket.conf. See the
1869 sound/pcmcia/vx/vxpocket.c. 2.6.13 or later kernel requires no
1870 longer require a config file.
1872 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1873 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1874 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1875 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1876 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package.
1878 About capture IBL, see the description of snd-vx222 module.
1880 Note: snd-vxp440 driver is merged to snd-vxpocket driver since
1883 The power-management is supported.
1888 Module for Yamaha PCI chips (YMF72x, YMF74x & YMF75x).
1890 mpu_port - 0x300,0x330,0x332,0x334, 0 (disable) by default,
1891 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
1892 fm_port - 0x388,0x398,0x3a0,0x3a8, 0 (disable) by default
1893 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
1894 joystick_port - 0x201,0x202,0x204,0x205, 0 (disable) by default,
1896 rear_switch - enable shared rear/line-in switch (bool)
1898 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
1900 The power-management is supported.
1902 Module snd-pdaudiocf
1903 --------------------
1905 Module for Sound Core PDAudioCF sound card.
1907 The power-management is supported.
1913 The ac97_quirk option is used to enable/override the workaround for
1914 specific devices on drivers for on-board AC'97 controllers like
1915 snd-intel8x0. Some hardware have swapped output pins between Master
1916 and Headphone, or Surround (thanks to confusion of AC'97
1917 specifications from version to version :-)
1919 The driver provides the auto-detection of known problematic devices,
1920 but some might be unknown or wrongly detected. In such a case, pass
1921 the proper value with this option.
1923 The following strings are accepted:
1924 - default Don't override the default setting
1925 - none Disable the quirk
1926 - hp_only Bind Master and Headphone controls as a single control
1927 - swap_hp Swap headphone and master controls
1928 - swap_surround Swap master and surround controls
1929 - ad_sharing For AD1985, turn on OMS bit and use headphone
1930 - alc_jack For ALC65x, turn on the jack sense mode
1931 - inv_eapd Inverted EAPD implementation
1932 - mute_led Bind EAPD bit for turning on/off mute LED
1934 For backward compatibility, the corresponding integer value -1, 0,
1935 ... are accepted, too.
1937 For example, if "Master" volume control has no effect on your device
1938 but only "Headphone" does, pass ac97_quirk=hp_only module option.
1941 Configuring Non-ISAPNP Cards
1942 ============================
1944 When the kernel is configured with ISA-PnP support, the modules
1945 supporting the isapnp cards will have module options "isapnp".
1946 If this option is set, *only* the ISA-PnP devices will be probed.
1947 For probing the non ISA-PnP cards, you have to pass "isapnp=0" option
1948 together with the proper i/o and irq configuration.
1950 When the kernel is configured without ISA-PnP support, isapnp option
1951 will be not built in.
1954 Module Autoloading Support
1955 ==========================
1957 The ALSA drivers can be loaded automatically on demand by defining
1958 module aliases. The string 'snd-card-%1' is requested for ALSA native
1959 devices where %i is sound card number from zero to seven.
1961 To auto-load an ALSA driver for OSS services, define the string
1962 'sound-slot-%i' where %i means the slot number for OSS, which
1963 corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this
1964 as the same card module.
1966 An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below:
1967 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
1968 alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1
1969 alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1
1970 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
1972 The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module
1973 option "cards_limit" of snd module. As default it's set to 1.
1974 To enable the auto-loading of multiple cards, specify the number of
1975 sound cards in that option.
1977 When multiple cards are available, it'd better to specify the index
1978 number for each card via module option, too, so that the order of
1979 cards is kept consistent.
1981 An example configuration for two sound cards is like below:
1983 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
1985 options snd cards_limit=2
1986 alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave
1987 alias snd-card-1 snd-ens1371
1988 options snd-interwave index=0
1989 options snd-ens1371 index=1
1991 alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave
1992 alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371
1993 ----- /etc/modprobe.conf
1995 In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card
1996 (index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1).
1999 ALSA PCM devices to OSS devices mapping
2000 =======================================
2002 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio0 (/dev/audio) -> minor 4
2003 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp0 (/dev/dsp) -> minor 3
2004 /dev/snd/pcmC0D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp0 (/dev/adsp) -> minor 12
2005 /dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio1 -> minor 4+16 = 20
2006 /dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp1 -> minor 3+16 = 19
2007 /dev/snd/pcmC1D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp1 -> minor 12+16 = 28
2008 /dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio2 -> minor 4+32 = 36
2009 /dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp2 -> minor 3+32 = 39
2010 /dev/snd/pcmC2D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp2 -> minor 12+32 = 44
2012 The first number from /dev/snd/pcmC{X}D{Y}[c|p] expression means
2013 sound card number and second means device number. The ALSA devices
2014 have either 'c' or 'p' suffix indicating the direction, capture and
2015 playback, respectively.
2017 Please note that the device mapping above may be varied via the module
2018 options of snd-pcm-oss module.
2021 Proc interfaces (/proc/asound)
2022 ==============================
2024 /proc/asound/card#/pcm#[cp]/oss
2025 -------------------------------
2026 String "erase" - erase all additional informations about OSS applications
2027 String "<app_name> <fragments> <fragment_size> [<options>]"
2029 <app_name> - name of application with (higher priority) or without path
2030 <fragments> - number of fragments or zero if auto
2031 <fragment_size> - size of fragment in bytes or zero if auto
2032 <options> - optional parameters
2033 - disable the application tries to open a pcm device for
2034 this channel but does not want to use it.
2035 (Cause a bug or mmap needs)
2036 It's good for Quake etc...
2037 - direct don't use plugins
2038 - block force block mode (rvplayer)
2039 - non-block force non-block mode
2040 - whole-frag write only whole fragments (optimization affecting
2042 - no-silence do not fill silence ahead to avoid clicks
2043 - buggy-ptr Returns the whitespace blocks in GETOPTR ioctl
2044 instead of filled blocks
2046 Example: echo "x11amp 128 16384" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2047 echo "squake 0 0 disable" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0c/oss
2048 echo "rvplayer 0 0 block" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2051 Early Buffer Allocation
2052 =======================
2054 Some drivers (e.g. hdsp) require the large contiguous buffers, and
2055 sometimes it's too late to find such spaces when the driver module is
2056 actually loaded due to memory fragmentation. You can pre-allocate the
2057 PCM buffers by loading snd-page-alloc module and write commands to its
2058 proc file in prior, for example, in the early boot stage like
2059 /etc/init.d/*.local scripts.
2061 Reading the proc file /proc/drivers/snd-page-alloc shows the current
2062 usage of page allocation. In writing, you can send the following
2063 commands to the snd-page-alloc driver:
2065 - add VENDOR DEVICE MASK SIZE BUFFERS
2067 VENDOR and DEVICE are PCI vendor and device IDs. They take
2068 integer numbers (0x prefix is needed for the hex).
2069 MASK is the PCI DMA mask. Pass 0 if not restricted.
2070 SIZE is the size of each buffer to allocate. You can pass
2071 k and m suffix for KB and MB. The max number is 16MB.
2072 BUFFERS is the number of buffers to allocate. It must be greater
2073 than 0. The max number is 4.
2077 This will erase the all pre-allocated buffers which are not in
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