since you have pulseaudio installed, you could need to run : pavucontrol and adjust the sound for each application you use. On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 6:49 PM, Kate Draven <borglabs4@...> wrote: >> # lspcidrake vv | grep snd >> snd_intel8x0 : Intel Corporation|82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW (ICH6 Family) > AC'97 Audio Controller [MULTIMEDIA_AUDIO] (rev: 03) >> # lsmod | sort | grep snd >> ac97_bus 16384 1 snd_ac97_codec >> snd 69632 12 > snd_ac97_codec,snd_intel8x0,snd_timer,snd_pcm >> snd_ac97_codec 106496 1 snd_intel8x0 >> snd_intel8x0 36864 4 >> snd_pcm 102400 2 snd_ac97_codec,snd_intel8x0 >> snd_timer 24576 1 snd_pcm >> soundcore 16384 1 snd >> # aplay -l >> **** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices **** >> card 0: ICH6 [Intel ICH6], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel ICH6] >> Subdevices: 1/1 >> Subdevice #0: subdevice #0 >> card 0: ICH6 [Intel ICH6], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel ICH6 - > IEC958] >> Subdevices: 1/1 >> Subdevice #0: subdevice #0 >> >> Installed packages possibly affecting behavior: >> alsa-plugins-pulse-config-1.0.28-6.mga5 >> alsa-tools-1.0.28-1.mga5 >> alsa-utils-1.0.28-1.mga5 >> aumix-text-2.9.1-6.mga5 >> libalsa2-1.0.28-1.mga5 >> libalsa-data-1.0.28-1.mga5 >> libalsa-oss0-1.0.28-4.mga5 >> libalsa-plugins-pulseaudio-1.0.28-6.mga5 >> libpulseaudio0-5.0-6.mga5 >> libpulsecommon5.0-5.0-6.mga5 >> libpulsecore5.0-5.0-6.mga5 >> libpulseglib20-5.0-6.mga5 >> pulseaudio-5.0-6.mga5 >> pulseaudio-client-config-5.0-6.mga5 >> pulseaudio-module-gconf-5.0-6.mga5 >> pulseaudio-module-x11-5.0-6.mga5 >> pulseaudio-utils-5.0-6.mga5 >> task-pulseaudio-2011.0-6.mga5 >> trinity-arts-1.5.10-14.0.2_1.mga5 >> trinity-kmix-14.0.2-1.mga5 >> >> Changing main kmix volume slider has no effect. >> >> Changing mixer main volume has only two effects: >> >> 1-all the way down = no sound >> 2-any other position = distorted much too loud sound >> >> Any suggestions? >> -- >> "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant >> words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) >> >> Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! >> >> Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- > First, make sure you have select the right output. Sometimes that's one thing > that goes wrong, even with single card setups. > > Usually there are several controls that determine the file vol and quality. > Master, PCM and, depending on your card, something in the Switches tab. In my > case (soundblaster audigy) it's bass boost or whatever it's called. > > Try dropping the PCM (if you have one) down to about half way and then adjust > the master. > > If that fails: > Run alsaconf or the like to reset your card's settings. > If that fails: > Use the laptop volume controls. Set it to half and try again. > > That's all I can think of, I hope it helps. > > Kate > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: trinity-users-unsubscribe@... > For additional commands, e-mail: trinity-users-help@... > Read list messages on the web archive: http://trinity-users.pearsoncomputing.net/ > Please remember not to top-post: http://trinity.pearsoncomputing.net/mailing_lists/#top-posting > -- Cordialement ----------------------------------- William Waisse, PGP 0x 690B4E07 http://waisse.org | http://neoskills.com | http://ww7.pe | https://careers.stackoverflow.com/neofutur "Computers are like air conditionners. They work better when you close windows." "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something in your life." "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win"