[arch-general] Sound issues [WAS: [signoff] kernel26 2.6.28.1-1]

[David Rosenstrauch]

joyfulgirl at archlinux.us wrote:
> On 19 Jan 2009, at 10:26 am -0500, David Rosenstrauch wrote:
>> For some reason  there's no sound coming out of either the speakers or the
>> headphones on  my laptop (Dell Precision M4400) after the upgrade.
> 
>> Sound module is snd-hda-intel. I checked volume is up, mute is not on,  yada
>> yada, but no sound coming out.
> 
> I had a similar problem a couple of days ago. Is the module snd_pcsp getting
> loaded? If so, it's possible it may be grabbing your sound card before your
> real driver has a chance to do so. The fix that worked for me was just to
> blacklist it. I believe there's also a way to make it load after the correct
> sound modules (if you like the audible bell), which some judicious googling
> should turn up.
> 
> Good luck getting that fixed!
> 
> Ivy

I'll try that too.  Tnx much for the suggestion.

DR