Sound Issues with ASUS AT3N7A-I Motherboard

Asked by PeRFeCK

Hello,

I'm a Linux noob and need help getting my new motherboard's onboard sound working. I've done everything in SoundTroubleshooting but am probably missing something easy.

Motherboard: ASUS AT3N7A-I
Codec: VIA VIA VT1708S
I really just need to make the sound work from the HDMI Out, and my Optical out.

I do hear sound from my speaker plug but I never plan to use this.
When testing sound from HDMI (ALSA), I hear nothing.
When testing sound from VT1708S Analog (ALSA), I get error:

audiotestsrc wave=sine freq=512 ! audioconvert ! audioresample ! gconfaudiosink: Could not open audio device for playback.

I have made sure to unmute and turn up all channels in ALSA and in gnome-volume-control. When trying to install the linux drivers that came with the motherboard, it says they are already installed (I did not do it though). When trying to reinstall, it says I need to install the kernel source first (couldn't figure that one out either after googling for 2 hours but I'm not too worried about that.)

ALSA Info Script: http://www.alsa-project.org/db/?f=813e9a2f2b593a6d436136b8e9c05e28371cc571

xbmc@xbmc:~$ cat /proc/asound/cards
 0 [NVidia ]: HDA-Intel - HDA NVidia
                      HDA NVidia at 0xf9f78000 irq 21

xbmc@xbmc:~$ asoundconf list
Names of available sound cards:
NVidia

xbmc@xbmc:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 0: VT1708S Analog [VT1708S Analog]
  Subdevices: 2/2
  Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
  Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 3: NVIDIA HDMI [NVIDIA HDMI]
  Subdevices: 1/1
  Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

xbmc@xbmc:~$ ls -lart /dev/snd
total 0
crw-rw----+ 1 root 29 116, 2 2009-09-05 06:56 timer
crw-rw----+ 1 root 29 116, 3 2009-09-05 06:56 seq
crw-rw----+ 1 root 29 116, 7 2009-09-05 06:56 controlC0
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 160 2009-09-05 06:56 .
drwxr-xr-x 15 root root 4140 2009-09-05 06:56 ..
crw-rw----+ 1 root 29 116, 6 2009-09-05 06:56 pcmC0D0c
crw-rw----+ 1 root 29 116, 5 2009-09-05 07:36 pcmC0D0p
crw-rw----+ 1 root 29 116, 4 2009-09-05 07:37 pcmC0D3p

xbmc@xbmc:~$ cat /dev/sndstat
Sound Driver:3.8.1a-980706 (ALSA v1.0.18rc3 emulation code)
Kernel: Linux xbmc 2.6.28-15-generic #49-Ubuntu SMP Tue Aug 18 18:40:08 UTC 2009 i686
Config options: 0

Installed drivers:
Type 10: ALSA emulation

Card config:
HDA NVidia at 0xf9f78000 irq 21

Audio devices:
0: VT1708S Analog (DUPLEX)

Synth devices: NOT ENABLED IN CONFIG

Midi devices: NOT ENABLED IN CONFIG

Timers:
31: system timer

Mixers:
0: Generic 10de NVIDIA MCP7A HDMI

xbmc@xbmc:~$ lspci -nn
00:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 Host Bridge [10de:0a82] (rev b1)
00:00.1 RAM memory [0500]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 Memory Controller [10de:0a88] (rev b1)
00:03.0 ISA bridge [0601]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 LPC Bridge [10de:0aad] (rev b2)
00:03.1 RAM memory [0500]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 Memory Controller [10de:0aa4] (rev b1)
00:03.2 SMBus [0c05]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 SMBus [10de:0aa2] (rev b1)
00:03.3 RAM memory [0500]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 Memory Controller [10de:0a89] (rev b1)
00:03.5 Co-processor [0b40]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 Co-processor [10de:0aa3] (rev b1)
00:04.0 USB Controller [0c03]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 OHCI USB 1.1 Controller [10de:0aa5] (rev b1)
00:04.1 USB Controller [0c03]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 EHCI USB 2.0 Controller [10de:0aa6] (rev b1)
00:06.0 USB Controller [0c03]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 OHCI USB 1.1 Controller [10de:0aa7] (rev b1)
00:06.1 USB Controller [0c03]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 EHCI USB 2.0 Controller [10de:0aa9] (rev b1)
00:08.0 Audio device [0403]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 High Definition Audio [10de:0ac0] (rev b1)
00:09.0 PCI bridge [0604]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 PCI Bridge [10de:0aab] (rev b1)
00:0b.0 IDE interface [0101]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 SATA Controller [10de:0ab4] (rev b1)
00:10.0 PCI bridge [0604]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 PCI Express Bridge [10de:0aa0] (rev b1)
00:15.0 PCI bridge [0604]: nVidia Corporation MCP79 PCI Express Bridge [10de:0ac6] (rev b1)
02:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: nVidia Corporation Device [10de:087d] (rev b1)
03:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller [10ec:8168] (rev 03)

xbmc@xbmc:~$ lsmod | grep snd
snd_hda_intel 434100 3
snd_pcm_oss 46336 0
snd_mixer_oss 22656 1 snd_pcm_oss
snd_pcm 83076 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm_oss
snd_seq_dummy 10756 0
snd_seq_oss 37760 0
snd_seq_midi 14336 0
snd_rawmidi 29696 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_seq_midi_event 15104 2 snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi
snd_seq 56880 6 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi,snd_seq_midi_event
snd_timer 29704 2 snd_pcm,snd_seq
snd_seq_device 14988 5 snd_seq_dummy,snd_seq_oss,snd_seq_midi,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq
snd 62756 15 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm_oss,snd_mixer_oss,snd_pcm,snd_seq_oss,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq,snd_timer,snd_seq_device
soundcore 15200 1 snd
snd_page_alloc 16904 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm

Thanks in advance for any help!!!

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PeRFeCK (luke3001) said :
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Update: I rebooted and now I can hear sound out my HDMI port. Just need help with the Optical now :)

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
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PeRFeCK (luke3001) said :
#3

Thanks very much for pointing me in the correct direction!

I didn't realize there was a newer version of Alsa...I used this webpage to walk me through installing it:

http://monespaceperso.org/blog-en/2009/08/31/upgrade-alsa-1-0-21-on-ubuntu-jaunty-9-04/

Now ALSA recognizes my HDMI, Digital, and Analog sound devices and all is working well.

Thanks again!!!

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PeRFeCK (luke3001) said :
#4

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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Tom (tom6) said :
#5

Superb! Nicely done :))

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emilio (emiliomaggio) said :
#6

Hi PeRFeCK,

What settings are you using in System->Preferences->Sound and in Voume Control?

I have tried to install the new ALSA but still no audio via HDMI

Cheers

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PeRFeCK (luke3001) said :
#7

Hey there,

They all say "HDA Nvidia NVIDIA HDMI (ALSA)" except under sound capture

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forsakenrider (forsakenrider) said :
#8

I have this same motherboard and installed the new version of ALSA and now my optical works but my analog sound will only play one source at a time, ie if im playing music on amarok and I open a youtube page the amarok will stop. BUT i can play a song in amarok and rhythmbox at the same time....

Any ideas?

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emilio (emiliomaggio) said :
#9

I have an odd problem with the same motherboard.

I managed to have all HDMI, Optical and analogue working.

However HDMI works only in stereo mode when attached to my TV.

If I attach the linux box via HDMI to my 7.1 receiver I do not get any sound whatsoever.

Any suggestions?

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Tom (tom6) said :
#10

Hi ForsakenRider & Emilio :)

Please post your questions as new questions by using this link
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+addquestion

Perhaps your could copy&paste a link back to this question to help the new team of Answerers help you solve your sound problems
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+question/81970

Good luck and regards from
Tom :)

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emilio (emiliomaggio) said :
#11

For those interested I have just creted an open group to gather information on open issues on this motherboard
https://launchpad.net/~at3n7a-i

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Tom (tom6) said :
#12

Hi :)

Good move Emilio. I hope the others do get involved it looks like exactly what was needed for this. Good luck with it!

Regards from
Tom :)

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Tom (tom6) said :
#13

Hi :)

Have you been able to test the new Ubuntu 10.04 before it gets officially released?
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/testing/lucid/beta1
Trying it as a LiveCd or as an extra dual/multi-boot would be ideal. Developers and everyone are keen to try to iron out any problems before 10.04 gets officially released so you might find faster & more effective answers to your bug reports which would make 10.04 work better on your system for you

Thanks and regards from
Tom :)

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David Warner (davidwarner00007) said :
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The optical now functions on the same motherboard as before after I installed the updated version of ALSA, but analogue sound will only play from one source at a time; for example, if I'm listening to music on Amarok and I open a YouTube page, Amarok will halt. However, I am able to simultaneously play https://surahwaqia.com/ a music in both RhythmBox and Amarok.

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john cena (jhonbrand550000) said (last edit ):
#29

If you're experiencing sound issues with your ASUS AT3N7A-I motherboard, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

Check audio connections: Ensure that all audio cables are properly connected to the appropriate ports on the motherboard and any connected audio devices, such as speakers or headphones. Sometimes loose connections can result in sound problems.
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Check audio settings: Verify that the audio settings on your computer are properly configured. Right-click on the volume icon in the system tray and select "Open Sound settings" (Windows) or go to System Preferences > Sound (macOS) to access the audio settings. Ensure that the correct playback device is selected and that the volume levels are appropriately adjusted.

Test with different speakers or headphones: If possible,

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