Soundblaster 16, 64, or 128 PCI with Linux

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SuSE Linux: Version Versions from 6.0 on
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Kernel: Version Versions from 2.2.0 on

Request:

A Creative Labs Soundblaster PCI 16, PCI 64 or, Soundblaster PCI 128 is to be installed under SuSE Linux. These soundcards are equipped with the soundchips Ensoniq ES1370, ES1371, or ES1373.

You need:

Note: This type of soundcards supports neither the device /dev/sndstat nor the direct output (like with 'cat') through /dev/audio. Any respective references in the manual are not applicable for these cards.

Procedure:

KDE system sounds:

Note: This option is only valid up to SuSE 6.3. Starting from SuSE 6.4 on no changes are necessary


Keywords: SOUNDBLASTER, PCI, 16, 64, 128, CREATIVE, SOUND, ES1370, ES1371, ES1373

Categories: Sound

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