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From: Paul Hartman <paul.hartman+gentoo@×××××.com>
To: gentoo-user@l.g.o
Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] Intel High Definition on-board sound controller - optical out working?
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:54:26
Message-Id: s2q58965d8a1004270854g53bc0304i8521a2bc4fce35b2@mail.gmail.com
In Reply to: [gentoo-user] Intel High Definition on-board sound controller - optical out working? by Denis
1 On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:33 AM, Denis <denis.che@×××××.com> wrote:
2 > I have an optical out on my on-board Intel Hi Def audio controller
3 > (also an Intel motherboard) and wanted to route the optical output to
4 > my receiver, so I could play internet radio on my home audio system.
5 > I got everything plugged in, but the receiver didn't pick up any
6 > signal (I made sure all the right settings are selected on the
7 > receiver).
8 >
9 > So my question... Is optical output supported in ALSA and the driver
10 > for Intel High Definition audio controller? Do I have to compile with
11 > any specific flags to get it working?
12
13 Check the file /usr/src/linux/Documentation/sound/alsa/HD-Audio-Models.txt
14 and maybe you need to specify which model of HD-Audio chip your're
15 using to enable the extra ports. I've never had much success with
16 "auto" actually autodetecting the proper set-up.

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