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0002 Advanced Linux Sound Architecture - Driver Configuration guide
0003 ==============================================================
0004
0005
0006 Kernel Configuration
0007 ====================
0008
0009 To enable ALSA support you need at least to build the kernel with
0010 primary sound card support (``CONFIG_SOUND``). Since ALSA can emulate
0011 OSS, you don't have to choose any of the OSS modules.
0012
0013 Enable "OSS API emulation" (``CONFIG_SND_OSSEMUL``) and both OSS mixer
0014 and PCM supports if you want to run OSS applications with ALSA.
0015
0016 If you want to support the WaveTable functionality on cards such as
0017 SB Live! then you need to enable "Sequencer support"
0018 (``CONFIG_SND_SEQUENCER``).
0019
0020 To make ALSA debug messages more verbose, enable the "Verbose printk"
0021 and "Debug" options. To check for memory leaks, turn on "Debug memory"
0022 too. "Debug detection" will add checks for the detection of cards.
0023
0024 Please note that all the ALSA ISA drivers support the Linux isapnp API
0025 (if the card supports ISA PnP). You don't need to configure the cards
0026 using isapnptools.
0027
0028
0029 Module parameters
0030 =================
0031
0032 The user can load modules with options. If the module supports more than
0033 one card and you have more than one card of the same type then you can
0034 specify multiple values for the option separated by commas.
0035
0036
0037 Module snd
0038 ----------
0039
0040 The core ALSA module. It is used by all ALSA card drivers.
0041 It takes the following options which have global effects.
0042
0043 major
0044 major number for sound driver;
0045 Default: 116
0046 cards_limit
0047 limiting card index for auto-loading (1-8);
0048 Default: 1;
0049 For auto-loading more than one card, specify this option
0050 together with snd-card-X aliases.
0051 slots
0052 Reserve the slot index for the given driver;
0053 This option takes multiple strings.
0054 See `Module Autoloading Support`_ section for details.
0055 debug
0056 Specifies the debug message level;
0057 (0 = disable debug prints, 1 = normal debug messages,
0058 2 = verbose debug messages);
0059 This option appears only when ``CONFIG_SND_DEBUG=y``.
0060 This option can be dynamically changed via sysfs
0061 /sys/modules/snd/parameters/debug file.
0062
0063 Module snd-pcm-oss
0064 ------------------
0065
0066 The PCM OSS emulation module.
0067 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
0068
0069 dsp_map
0070 PCM device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device;
0071 Default: 0
0072 adsp_map
0073 PCM device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device;
0074 Default: 1
0075 nonblock_open
0076 Don't block opening busy PCM devices;
0077 Default: 1
0078
0079 For example, when ``dsp_map=2``, /dev/dsp will be mapped to PCM #2 of
0080 the card #0. Similarly, when ``adsp_map=0``, /dev/adsp will be mapped
0081 to PCM #0 of the card #0.
0082 For changing the second or later card, specify the option with
0083 commas, such like ``dsp_map=0,1``.
0084
0085 ``nonblock_open`` option is used to change the behavior of the PCM
0086 regarding opening the device. When this option is non-zero,
0087 opening a busy OSS PCM device won't be blocked but return
0088 immediately with EAGAIN (just like O_NONBLOCK flag).
0089
0090 Module snd-rawmidi
0091 ------------------
0092
0093 This module takes options which change the mapping of devices.
0094 similar to those of the snd-pcm-oss module.
0095
0096 midi_map
0097 MIDI device number maps assigned to the 1st OSS device;
0098 Default: 0
0099 amidi_map
0100 MIDI device number maps assigned to the 2st OSS device;
0101 Default: 1
0102
0103 Module snd-soc-core
0104 -------------------
0105
0106 The soc core module. It is used by all ALSA card drivers.
0107 It takes the following options which have global effects.
0108
0109 prealloc_buffer_size_kbytes
0110 Specify prealloc buffer size in kbytes (default: 512).
0111
0112 Common parameters for top sound card modules
0113 --------------------------------------------
0114
0115 Each of top level sound card module takes the following options.
0116
0117 index
0118 index (slot #) of sound card;
0119 Values: 0 through 31 or negative;
0120 If nonnegative, assign that index number;
0121 if negative, interpret as a bitmask of permissible indices;
0122 the first free permitted index is assigned;
0123 Default: -1
0124 id
0125 card ID (identifier or name);
0126 Can be up to 15 characters long;
0127 Default: the card type;
0128 A directory by this name is created under /proc/asound/
0129 containing information about the card;
0130 This ID can be used instead of the index number in
0131 identifying the card
0132 enable
0133 enable card;
0134 Default: enabled, for PCI and ISA PnP cards
0135
0136 Module snd-adlib
0137 ----------------
0138
0139 Module for AdLib FM cards.
0140
0141 port
0142 port # for OPL chip
0143
0144 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe, so
0145 the port must be specified. For actual AdLib FM cards it will be 0x388.
0146 Note that this card does not have PCM support and no mixer; only FM
0147 synthesis.
0148
0149 Make sure you have ``sbiload`` from the alsa-tools package available and,
0150 after loading the module, find out the assigned ALSA sequencer port
0151 number through ``sbiload -l``.
0152
0153 Example output:
0154 ::
0155
0156 Port Client name Port name
0157 64:0 OPL2 FM synth OPL2 FM Port
0158
0159 Load the ``std.sb`` and ``drums.sb`` patches also supplied by ``sbiload``:
0160 ::
0161
0162 sbiload -p 64:0 std.sb drums.sb
0163
0164 If you use this driver to drive an OPL3, you can use ``std.o3`` and ``drums.o3``
0165 instead. To have the card produce sound, use ``aplaymidi`` from alsa-utils:
0166 ::
0167
0168 aplaymidi -p 64:0 foo.mid
0169
0170 Module snd-ad1816a
0171 ------------------
0172
0173 Module for sound cards based on Analog Devices AD1816A/AD1815 ISA chips.
0174
0175 clockfreq
0176 Clock frequency for AD1816A chip (default = 0, 33000Hz)
0177
0178 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
0179
0180 Module snd-ad1848
0181 -----------------
0182
0183 Module for sound cards based on AD1848/AD1847/CS4248 ISA chips.
0184
0185 port
0186 port # for AD1848 chip
0187 irq
0188 IRQ # for AD1848 chip
0189 dma1
0190 DMA # for AD1848 chip (0,1,3)
0191
0192 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe
0193 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
0194
0195 The power-management is supported.
0196
0197 Module snd-ad1889
0198 -----------------
0199
0200 Module for Analog Devices AD1889 chips.
0201
0202 ac97_quirk
0203 AC'97 workaround for strange hardware;
0204 See the description of intel8x0 module for details.
0205
0206 This module supports multiple cards.
0207
0208 Module snd-ali5451
0209 ------------------
0210
0211 Module for ALi M5451 PCI chip.
0212
0213 pcm_channels
0214 Number of hardware channels assigned for PCM
0215 spdif
0216 Support SPDIF I/O;
0217 Default: disabled
0218
0219 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
0220
0221 The power-management is supported.
0222
0223 Module snd-als100
0224 -----------------
0225
0226 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS100/ALS120 ISA chips.
0227
0228 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
0229
0230 The power-management is supported.
0231
0232 Module snd-als300
0233 -----------------
0234
0235 Module for Avance Logic ALS300 and ALS300+
0236
0237 This module supports multiple cards.
0238
0239 The power-management is supported.
0240
0241 Module snd-als4000
0242 ------------------
0243
0244 Module for sound cards based on Avance Logic ALS4000 PCI chip.
0245
0246 joystick_port
0247 port # for legacy joystick support;
0248 0 = disabled (default), 1 = auto-detect
0249
0250 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and PnP.
0251
0252 The power-management is supported.
0253
0254 Module snd-asihpi
0255 -----------------
0256
0257 Module for AudioScience ASI soundcards
0258
0259 enable_hpi_hwdep
0260 enable HPI hwdep for AudioScience soundcard
0261
0262 This module supports multiple cards.
0263 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
0264
0265 Module snd-atiixp
0266 -----------------
0267
0268 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250/400 AC97 controllers.
0269
0270 ac97_clock
0271 AC'97 clock (default = 48000)
0272 ac97_quirk
0273 AC'97 workaround for strange hardware;
0274 See `AC97 Quirk Option`_ section below.
0275 ac97_codec
0276 Workaround to specify which AC'97 codec instead of probing.
0277 If this works for you file a bug with your `lspci -vn` output.
0278 (-2 = Force probing, -1 = Default behavior, 0-2 = Use the
0279 specified codec.)
0280 spdif_aclink
0281 S/PDIF transfer over AC-link (default = 1)
0282
0283 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
0284
0285 ATI IXP has two different methods to control SPDIF output. One is
0286 over AC-link and another is over the "direct" SPDIF output. The
0287 implementation depends on the motherboard, and you'll need to
0288 choose the correct one via spdif_aclink module option.
0289
0290 The power-management is supported.
0291
0292 Module snd-atiixp-modem
0293 -----------------------
0294
0295 Module for ATI IXP 150/200/250 AC97 modem controllers.
0296
0297 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
0298
0299 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
0300 slot is excluded.
0301
0302 The power-management is supported.
0303
0304 Module snd-au8810, snd-au8820, snd-au8830
0305 -----------------------------------------
0306
0307 Module for Aureal Vortex, Vortex2 and Advantage device.
0308
0309 pcifix
0310 Control PCI workarounds;
0311 0 = Disable all workarounds,
0312 1 = Force the PCI latency of the Aureal card to 0xff,
0313 2 = Force the Extend PCI#2 Internal Master for Efficient
0314 Handling of Dummy Requests on the VIA KT133 AGP Bridge,
0315 3 = Force both settings,
0316 255 = Autodetect what is required (default)
0317
0318 This module supports all ADB PCM channels, ac97 mixer, SPDIF, hardware
0319 EQ, mpu401, gameport. A3D and wavetable support are still in development.
0320 Development and reverse engineering work is being coordinated at
0321 https://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/openvortex/
0322 SPDIF output has a copy of the AC97 codec output, unless you use the
0323 ``spdif`` pcm device, which allows raw data passthru.
0324 The hardware EQ hardware and SPDIF is only present in the Vortex2 and
0325 Advantage.
0326
0327 Note: Some ALSA mixer applications don't handle the SPDIF sample rate
0328 control correctly. If you have problems regarding this, try
0329 another ALSA compliant mixer (alsamixer works).
0330
0331 Module snd-azt1605
0332 ------------------
0333
0334 Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy soundcards based on the Aztech AZT1605
0335 chipset.
0336
0337 port
0338 port # for BASE (0x220,0x240,0x260,0x280)
0339 wss_port
0340 port # for WSS (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40)
0341 irq
0342 IRQ # for WSS (7,9,10,11)
0343 dma1
0344 DMA # for WSS playback (0,1,3)
0345 dma2
0346 DMA # for WSS capture (0,1), -1 = disabled (default)
0347 mpu_port
0348 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disabled (default)
0349 mpu_irq
0350 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (3,5,7,9), -1 = disabled (default)
0351 fm_port
0352 port # for OPL3 (0x388), -1 = disabled (default)
0353
0354 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe:
0355 ``port``, ``wss_port``, ``irq`` and ``dma1`` have to be specified.
0356 The other values are optional.
0357
0358 ``port`` needs to match the BASE ADDRESS jumper on the card (0x220 or 0x240)
0359 or the value stored in the card's EEPROM for cards that have an EEPROM and
0360 their "CONFIG MODE" jumper set to "EEPROM SETTING". The other values can
0361 be chosen freely from the options enumerated above.
0362
0363 If ``dma2`` is specified and different from ``dma1``, the card will operate in
0364 full-duplex mode. When ``dma1=3``, only ``dma2=0`` is valid and the only way to
0365 enable capture since only channels 0 and 1 are available for capture.
0366
0367 Generic settings are ``port=0x220 wss_port=0x530 irq=10 dma1=1 dma2=0
0368 mpu_port=0x330 mpu_irq=9 fm_port=0x388``.
0369
0370 Whatever IRQ and DMA channels you pick, be sure to reserve them for
0371 legacy ISA in your BIOS.
0372
0373 Module snd-azt2316
0374 ------------------
0375
0376 Module for Aztech Sound Galaxy soundcards based on the Aztech AZT2316
0377 chipset.
0378
0379 port
0380 port # for BASE (0x220,0x240,0x260,0x280)
0381 wss_port
0382 port # for WSS (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40)
0383 irq
0384 IRQ # for WSS (7,9,10,11)
0385 dma1
0386 DMA # for WSS playback (0,1,3)
0387 dma2
0388 DMA # for WSS capture (0,1), -1 = disabled (default)
0389 mpu_port
0390 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disabled (default)
0391 mpu_irq
0392 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10), -1 = disabled (default)
0393 fm_port
0394 port # for OPL3 (0x388), -1 = disabled (default)
0395
0396 This module supports multiple cards. It does not support autoprobe:
0397 ``port``, ``wss_port``, ``irq`` and ``dma1`` have to be specified.
0398 The other values are optional.
0399
0400 ``port`` needs to match the BASE ADDRESS jumper on the card (0x220 or 0x240)
0401 or the value stored in the card's EEPROM for cards that have an EEPROM and
0402 their "CONFIG MODE" jumper set to "EEPROM SETTING". The other values can
0403 be chosen freely from the options enumerated above.
0404
0405 If ``dma2`` is specified and different from ``dma1``, the card will operate in
0406 full-duplex mode. When ``dma1=3``, only ``dma2=0`` is valid and the only way to
0407 enable capture since only channels 0 and 1 are available for capture.
0408
0409 Generic settings are ``port=0x220 wss_port=0x530 irq=10 dma1=1 dma2=0
0410 mpu_port=0x330 mpu_irq=9 fm_port=0x388``.
0411
0412 Whatever IRQ and DMA channels you pick, be sure to reserve them for
0413 legacy ISA in your BIOS.
0414
0415 Module snd-aw2
0416 --------------
0417
0418 Module for Audiowerk2 sound card
0419
0420 This module supports multiple cards.
0421
0422 Module snd-azt2320
0423 ------------------
0424
0425 Module for sound cards based on Aztech System AZT2320 ISA chip (PnP only).
0426
0427 This module supports multiple cards, PnP and autoprobe.
0428
0429 The power-management is supported.
0430
0431 Module snd-azt3328
0432 ------------------
0433
0434 Module for sound cards based on Aztech AZF3328 PCI chip.
0435
0436 joystick
0437 Enable joystick (default off)
0438
0439 This module supports multiple cards.
0440
0441 Module snd-bt87x
0442 ----------------
0443
0444 Module for video cards based on Bt87x chips.
0445
0446 digital_rate
0447 Override the default digital rate (Hz)
0448 load_all
0449 Load the driver even if the card model isn't known
0450
0451 This module supports multiple cards.
0452
0453 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
0454 slot is excluded.
0455
0456 Module snd-ca0106
0457 -----------------
0458
0459 Module for Creative Audigy LS and SB Live 24bit
0460
0461 This module supports multiple cards.
0462
0463
0464 Module snd-cmi8330
0465 ------------------
0466
0467 Module for sound cards based on C-Media CMI8330 ISA chips.
0468
0469 isapnp
0470 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
0471
0472 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
0473
0474 wssport
0475 port # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
0476 wssirq
0477 IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
0478 wssdma
0479 first DMA # for CMI8330 chip (WSS)
0480 sbport
0481 port # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
0482 sbirq
0483 IRQ # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
0484 sbdma8
0485 8bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
0486 sbdma16
0487 16bit DMA # for CMI8330 chip (SB16)
0488 fmport
0489 (optional) OPL3 I/O port
0490 mpuport
0491 (optional) MPU401 I/O port
0492 mpuirq
0493 (optional) MPU401 irq #
0494
0495 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0496
0497 The power-management is supported.
0498
0499 Module snd-cmipci
0500 -----------------
0501
0502 Module for C-Media CMI8338/8738/8768/8770 PCI sound cards.
0503
0504 mpu_port
0505 port address of MIDI interface (8338 only):
0506 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330 = legacy port,
0507 1 = integrated PCI port (default on 8738),
0508 0 = disable
0509 fm_port
0510 port address of OPL-3 FM synthesizer (8x38 only):
0511 0x388 = legacy port,
0512 1 = integrated PCI port (default on 8738),
0513 0 = disable
0514 soft_ac3
0515 Software-conversion of raw SPDIF packets (model 033 only) (default = 1)
0516 joystick_port
0517 Joystick port address (0 = disable, 1 = auto-detect)
0518
0519 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
0520
0521 The power-management is supported.
0522
0523 Module snd-cs4231
0524 -----------------
0525
0526 Module for sound cards based on CS4231 ISA chips.
0527
0528 port
0529 port # for CS4231 chip
0530 mpu_port
0531 port # for MPU-401 UART (optional), -1 = disable
0532 irq
0533 IRQ # for CS4231 chip
0534 mpu_irq
0535 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART
0536 dma1
0537 first DMA # for CS4231 chip
0538 dma2
0539 second DMA # for CS4231 chip
0540
0541 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
0542 thus main port must be specified!!! Other ports are optional.
0543
0544 The power-management is supported.
0545
0546 Module snd-cs4236
0547 -----------------
0548
0549 Module for sound cards based on CS4232/CS4232A,
0550 CS4235/CS4236/CS4236B/CS4237B/CS4238B/CS4239 ISA chips.
0551
0552 isapnp
0553 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
0554
0555 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
0556
0557 port
0558 port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x534)
0559 cport
0560 control port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x120,0x210,0xf00)
0561 mpu_port
0562 port # for MPU-401 UART (PnP setup - 0x300), -1 = disable
0563 fm_port
0564 FM port # for CS4236 chip (PnP setup - 0x388), -1 = disable
0565 irq
0566 IRQ # for CS4236 chip (5,7,9,11,12,15)
0567 mpu_irq
0568 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (9,11,12,15)
0569 dma1
0570 first DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3)
0571 dma2
0572 second DMA # for CS4236 chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
0573
0574 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
0575 (if ISA PnP is not used) thus main port and control port must be
0576 specified!!! Other ports are optional.
0577
0578 The power-management is supported.
0579
0580 This module is aliased as snd-cs4232 since it provides the old
0581 snd-cs4232 functionality, too.
0582
0583 Module snd-cs4281
0584 -----------------
0585
0586 Module for Cirrus Logic CS4281 soundchip.
0587
0588 dual_codec
0589 Secondary codec ID (0 = disable, default)
0590
0591 This module supports multiple cards.
0592
0593 The power-management is supported.
0594
0595 Module snd-cs46xx
0596 -----------------
0597
0598 Module for PCI sound cards based on CS4610/CS4612/CS4614/CS4615/CS4622/
0599 CS4624/CS4630/CS4280 PCI chips.
0600
0601 external_amp
0602 Force to enable external amplifier.
0603 thinkpad
0604 Force to enable Thinkpad's CLKRUN control.
0605 mmap_valid
0606 Support OSS mmap mode (default = 0).
0607
0608 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0609 Usually external amp and CLKRUN controls are detected automatically
0610 from PCI sub vendor/device ids. If they don't work, give the options
0611 above explicitly.
0612
0613 The power-management is supported.
0614
0615 Module snd-cs5530
0616 -----------------
0617
0618 Module for Cyrix/NatSemi Geode 5530 chip.
0619
0620 Module snd-cs5535audio
0621 ----------------------
0622
0623 Module for multifunction CS5535 companion PCI device
0624
0625 The power-management is supported.
0626
0627 Module snd-ctxfi
0628 ----------------
0629
0630 Module for Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi boards (20k1 / 20k2 chips)
0631
0632 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series
0633 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
0634 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Professional Audio
0635 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
0636 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro
0637 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum
0638 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty
0639 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
0640 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic
0641
0642 reference_rate
0643 reference sample rate, 44100 or 48000 (default)
0644 multiple
0645 multiple to ref. sample rate, 1 or 2 (default)
0646 subsystem
0647 override the PCI SSID for probing;
0648 the value consists of SSVID << 16 | SSDID.
0649 The default is zero, which means no override.
0650
0651 This module supports multiple cards.
0652
0653 Module snd-darla20
0654 ------------------
0655
0656 Module for Echoaudio Darla20
0657
0658 This module supports multiple cards.
0659 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
0660
0661 Module snd-darla24
0662 ------------------
0663
0664 Module for Echoaudio Darla24
0665
0666 This module supports multiple cards.
0667 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
0668
0669 Module snd-dt019x
0670 -----------------
0671
0672 Module for Diamond Technologies DT-019X / Avance Logic ALS-007 (PnP
0673 only)
0674
0675 This module supports multiple cards. This module is enabled only with
0676 ISA PnP support.
0677
0678 The power-management is supported.
0679
0680 Module snd-dummy
0681 ----------------
0682
0683 Module for the dummy sound card. This "card" doesn't do any output
0684 or input, but you may use this module for any application which
0685 requires a sound card (like RealPlayer).
0686
0687 pcm_devs
0688 Number of PCM devices assigned to each card (default = 1, up to 4)
0689 pcm_substreams
0690 Number of PCM substreams assigned to each PCM (default = 8, up to 128)
0691 hrtimer
0692 Use hrtimer (=1, default) or system timer (=0)
0693 fake_buffer
0694 Fake buffer allocations (default = 1)
0695
0696 When multiple PCM devices are created, snd-dummy gives different
0697 behavior to each PCM device:
0698 * 0 = interleaved with mmap support
0699 * 1 = non-interleaved with mmap support
0700 * 2 = interleaved without mmap
0701 * 3 = non-interleaved without mmap
0702
0703 As default, snd-dummy drivers doesn't allocate the real buffers
0704 but either ignores read/write or mmap a single dummy page to all
0705 buffer pages, in order to save the resources. If your apps need
0706 the read/ written buffer data to be consistent, pass fake_buffer=0
0707 option.
0708
0709 The power-management is supported.
0710
0711 Module snd-echo3g
0712 -----------------
0713
0714 Module for Echoaudio 3G cards (Gina3G/Layla3G)
0715
0716 This module supports multiple cards.
0717 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
0718
0719 Module snd-emu10k1
0720 ------------------
0721
0722 Module for EMU10K1/EMU10k2 based PCI sound cards.
0723
0724 * Sound Blaster Live!
0725 * Sound Blaster PCI 512
0726 * Emu APS (partially supported)
0727 * Sound Blaster Audigy
0728
0729 extin
0730 bitmap of available external inputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
0731 extout
0732 bitmap of available external outputs for FX8010 (see bellow)
0733 seq_ports
0734 allocated sequencer ports (4 by default)
0735 max_synth_voices
0736 limit of voices used for wavetable (64 by default)
0737 max_buffer_size
0738 specifies the maximum size of wavetable/pcm buffers given in MB
0739 unit. Default value is 128.
0740 enable_ir
0741 enable IR
0742
0743 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0744
0745 Input & Output configurations [extin/extout]
0746 * Creative Card wo/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f03]
0747 * Creative Card w/Digital out [0x0003/0x1f0f]
0748 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in [0x000f/0x1f0f]
0749 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fc3]
0750 * Creative Card w/Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fcf]
0751 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + LiveDrive [0x3fcf/0x1fcf]
0752 * Creative Card wo/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
0753 * Creative Card w/Digital out + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fc3/0x1f0f]
0754 * Creative Card w/Digital CD in + Digital I/O 2 [0x0fcf/0x1f0f]
0755 * Creative Card 5.1/w Digital out + LiveDrive [0x3fc3/0x1fff]
0756 * Creative Card 5.1 (c) 2003 [0x3fc3/0x7cff]
0757 * Creative Card all ins and outs [0x3fff/0x7fff]
0758
0759 The power-management is supported.
0760
0761 Module snd-emu10k1x
0762 -------------------
0763
0764 Module for Creative Emu10k1X (SB Live Dell OEM version)
0765
0766 This module supports multiple cards.
0767
0768 Module snd-ens1370
0769 ------------------
0770
0771 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1370 PCI sound cards.
0772
0773 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
0774 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
0775
0776 joystick
0777 Enable joystick (default off)
0778
0779 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0780
0781 The power-management is supported.
0782
0783 Module snd-ens1371
0784 ------------------
0785
0786 Module for Ensoniq AudioPCI ES1371 PCI sound cards.
0787
0788 * SoundBlaster PCI 64
0789 * SoundBlaster PCI 128
0790 * SoundBlaster Vibra PCI
0791
0792 joystick_port
0793 port # for joystick (0x200,0x208,0x210,0x218), 0 = disable
0794 (default), 1 = auto-detect
0795
0796 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0797
0798 The power-management is supported.
0799
0800 Module snd-es1688
0801 -----------------
0802
0803 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-1688 and ES-688 sound cards.
0804
0805 isapnp
0806 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
0807 mpu_port
0808 port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
0809 mpu_irq
0810 IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
0811 fm_port
0812 port # for OPL3 (option; share the same port as default)
0813
0814 with ``isapnp=0``, the following additional options are available:
0815
0816 port
0817 port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
0818 irq
0819 IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
0820 dma8
0821 DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
0822
0823 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port)
0824 and PnP with the ES968 chip.
0825
0826 Module snd-es18xx
0827 -----------------
0828
0829 Module for ESS AudioDrive ES-18xx sound cards.
0830
0831 isapnp
0832 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
0833
0834 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
0835
0836 port
0837 port # for ES-18xx chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
0838 mpu_port
0839 port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable (default)
0840 fm_port
0841 port # for FM (optional, not used)
0842 irq
0843 IRQ # for ES-18xx chip (5,7,9,10)
0844 dma1
0845 first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
0846 dma2
0847 first DMA # for ES-18xx chip (0,1,3)
0848
0849 This module supports multiple cards, ISA PnP and autoprobe (without MPU-401
0850 port if native ISA PnP routines are not used).
0851 When ``dma2`` is equal with ``dma1``, the driver works as half-duplex.
0852
0853 The power-management is supported.
0854
0855 Module snd-es1938
0856 -----------------
0857
0858 Module for sound cards based on ESS Solo-1 (ES1938,ES1946) chips.
0859
0860 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0861
0862 The power-management is supported.
0863
0864 Module snd-es1968
0865 -----------------
0866
0867 Module for sound cards based on ESS Maestro-1/2/2E (ES1968/ES1978) chips.
0868
0869 total_bufsize
0870 total buffer size in kB (1-4096kB)
0871 pcm_substreams_p
0872 playback channels (1-8, default=2)
0873 pcm_substreams_c
0874 capture channels (1-8, default=0)
0875 clock
0876 clock (0 = auto-detection)
0877 use_pm
0878 support the power-management (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = auto (default))
0879 enable_mpu
0880 enable MPU401 (0 = off, 1 = on, 2 = auto (default))
0881 joystick
0882 enable joystick (default off)
0883
0884 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0885
0886 The power-management is supported.
0887
0888 Module snd-fm801
0889 ----------------
0890
0891 Module for ForteMedia FM801 based PCI sound cards.
0892
0893 tea575x_tuner
0894 Enable TEA575x tuner;
0895 1 = MediaForte 256-PCS,
0896 2 = MediaForte 256-PCPR,
0897 3 = MediaForte 64-PCR
0898 High 16-bits are video (radio) device number + 1;
0899 example: 0x10002 (MediaForte 256-PCPR, device 1)
0900
0901 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0902
0903 The power-management is supported.
0904
0905 Module snd-gina20
0906 -----------------
0907
0908 Module for Echoaudio Gina20
0909
0910 This module supports multiple cards.
0911 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
0912
0913 Module snd-gina24
0914 -----------------
0915
0916 Module for Echoaudio Gina24
0917
0918 This module supports multiple cards.
0919 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
0920
0921 Module snd-gusclassic
0922 ---------------------
0923
0924 Module for Gravis UltraSound Classic sound card.
0925
0926 port
0927 port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
0928 irq
0929 IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
0930 dma1
0931 DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
0932 dma2
0933 DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
0934 joystick_dac
0935 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
0936 voices
0937 GF1 voices limit (14-32)
0938 pcm_voices
0939 reserved PCM voices
0940
0941 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0942
0943 Module snd-gusextreme
0944 ---------------------
0945
0946 Module for Gravis UltraSound Extreme (Synergy ViperMax) sound card.
0947
0948 port
0949 port # for ES-1688 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
0950 gf1_port
0951 port # for GF1 chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260,0x270)
0952 mpu_port
0953 port # for MPU-401 port (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330), -1 = disable
0954 irq
0955 IRQ # for ES-1688 chip (5,7,9,10)
0956 gf1_irq
0957 IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
0958 mpu_irq
0959 IRQ # for MPU-401 port (5,7,9,10)
0960 dma8
0961 DMA # for ES-1688 chip (0,1,3)
0962 dma1
0963 DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
0964 joystick_dac
0965 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
0966 voices
0967 GF1 voices limit (14-32)
0968 pcm_voices
0969 reserved PCM voices
0970
0971 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe (without MPU-401 port).
0972
0973 Module snd-gusmax
0974 -----------------
0975
0976 Module for Gravis UltraSound MAX sound card.
0977
0978 port
0979 port # for GF1 chip (0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
0980 irq
0981 IRQ # for GF1 chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
0982 dma1
0983 DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7)
0984 dma2
0985 DMA # for GF1 chip (1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
0986 joystick_dac
0987 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
0988 voices
0989 GF1 voices limit (14-32)
0990 pcm_voices
0991 reserved PCM voices
0992
0993 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
0994
0995 Module snd-hda-intel
0996 --------------------
0997
0998 Module for Intel HD Audio (ICH6, ICH6M, ESB2, ICH7, ICH8, ICH9, ICH10,
0999 PCH, SCH), ATI SB450, SB600, R600, RS600, RS690, RS780, RV610, RV620,
1000 RV630, RV635, RV670, RV770, VIA VT8251/VT8237A, SIS966, ULI M5461
1001
1002 [Multiple options for each card instance]
1003
1004 model
1005 force the model name
1006 position_fix
1007 Fix DMA pointer;
1008 -1 = system default: choose appropriate one per controller hardware,
1009 0 = auto: falls back to LPIB when POSBUF doesn't work,
1010 1 = use LPIB,
1011 2 = POSBUF: use position buffer,
1012 3 = VIACOMBO: VIA-specific workaround for capture,
1013 4 = COMBO: use LPIB for playback, auto for capture stream
1014 5 = SKL+: apply the delay calculation available on recent Intel chips
1015 6 = FIFO: correct the position with the fixed FIFO size, for recent AMD chips
1016 probe_mask
1017 Bitmask to probe codecs (default = -1, meaning all slots);
1018 When the bit 8 (0x100) is set, the lower 8 bits are used
1019 as the "fixed" codec slots; i.e. the driver probes the
1020 slots regardless what hardware reports back
1021 probe_only
1022 Only probing and no codec initialization (default=off);
1023 Useful to check the initial codec status for debugging
1024 bdl_pos_adj
1025 Specifies the DMA IRQ timing delay in samples.
1026 Passing -1 will make the driver to choose the appropriate
1027 value based on the controller chip.
1028 patch
1029 Specifies the early "patch" files to modify the HD-audio setup
1030 before initializing the codecs.
1031 This option is available only when ``CONFIG_SND_HDA_PATCH_LOADER=y``
1032 is set. See hd-audio/notes.rst for details.
1033 beep_mode
1034 Selects the beep registration mode (0=off, 1=on);
1035 default value is set via ``CONFIG_SND_HDA_INPUT_BEEP_MODE`` kconfig.
1036
1037 [Single (global) options]
1038
1039 single_cmd
1040 Use single immediate commands to communicate with codecs
1041 (for debugging only)
1042 enable_msi
1043 Enable Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) (default = off)
1044 power_save
1045 Automatic power-saving timeout (in second, 0 = disable)
1046 power_save_controller
1047 Reset HD-audio controller in power-saving mode (default = on)
1048 align_buffer_size
1049 Force rounding of buffer/period sizes to multiples of 128 bytes.
1050 This is more efficient in terms of memory access but isn't
1051 required by the HDA spec and prevents users from specifying
1052 exact period/buffer sizes. (default = on)
1053 snoop
1054 Enable/disable snooping (default = on)
1055
1056 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1057
1058 See hd-audio/notes.rst for more details about HD-audio driver.
1059
1060 Each codec may have a model table for different configurations.
1061 If your machine isn't listed there, the default (usually minimal)
1062 configuration is set up. You can pass ``model=<name>`` option to
1063 specify a certain model in such a case. There are different
1064 models depending on the codec chip. The list of available models
1065 is found in hd-audio/models.rst.
1066
1067 The model name ``generic`` is treated as a special case. When this
1068 model is given, the driver uses the generic codec parser without
1069 "codec-patch". It's sometimes good for testing and debugging.
1070
1071 The model option can be used also for aliasing to another PCI or codec
1072 SSID. When it's passed in the form of ``model=XXXX:YYYY`` where XXXX
1073 and YYYY are the sub-vendor and sub-device IDs in hex numbers,
1074 respectively, the driver will refer to that SSID as a reference to the
1075 quirk table.
1076
1077 If the default configuration doesn't work and one of the above
1078 matches with your device, report it together with alsa-info.sh
1079 output (with ``--no-upload`` option) to kernel bugzilla or alsa-devel
1080 ML (see the section `Links and Addresses`_).
1081
1082 ``power_save`` and ``power_save_controller`` options are for power-saving
1083 mode. See powersave.rst for details.
1084
1085 Note 2: If you get click noises on output, try the module option
1086 ``position_fix=1`` or ``2``. ``position_fix=1`` will use the SD_LPIB
1087 register value without FIFO size correction as the current
1088 DMA pointer. ``position_fix=2`` will make the driver to use
1089 the position buffer instead of reading SD_LPIB register.
1090 (Usually SD_LPIB register is more accurate than the
1091 position buffer.)
1092
1093 ``position_fix=3`` is specific to VIA devices. The position
1094 of the capture stream is checked from both LPIB and POSBUF
1095 values. ``position_fix=4`` is a combination mode, using LPIB
1096 for playback and POSBUF for capture.
1097
1098 NB: If you get many ``azx_get_response timeout`` messages at
1099 loading, it's likely a problem of interrupts (e.g. ACPI irq
1100 routing). Try to boot with options like ``pci=noacpi``. Also, you
1101 can try ``single_cmd=1`` module option. This will switch the
1102 communication method between HDA controller and codecs to the
1103 single immediate commands instead of CORB/RIRB. Basically, the
1104 single command mode is provided only for BIOS, and you won't get
1105 unsolicited events, too. But, at least, this works independently
1106 from the irq. Remember this is a last resort, and should be
1107 avoided as much as possible...
1108
1109 MORE NOTES ON ``azx_get_response timeout`` PROBLEMS:
1110 On some hardware, you may need to add a proper probe_mask option
1111 to avoid the ``azx_get_response timeout`` problem above, instead.
1112 This occurs when the access to non-existing or non-working codec slot
1113 (likely a modem one) causes a stall of the communication via HD-audio
1114 bus. You can see which codec slots are probed by enabling
1115 ``CONFIG_SND_DEBUG_VERBOSE``, or simply from the file name of the codec
1116 proc files. Then limit the slots to probe by probe_mask option.
1117 For example, ``probe_mask=1`` means to probe only the first slot, and
1118 ``probe_mask=4`` means only the third slot.
1119
1120 The power-management is supported.
1121
1122 Module snd-hdsp
1123 ---------------
1124
1125 Module for RME Hammerfall DSP audio interface(s)
1126
1127 This module supports multiple cards.
1128
1129 Note: The firmware data can be automatically loaded via hotplug
1130 when ``CONFIG_FW_LOADER`` is set. Otherwise, you need to load
1131 the firmware via hdsploader utility included in alsa-tools
1132 package.
1133 The firmware data is found in alsa-firmware package.
1134
1135 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1136 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1137 when any HDSP cards are found. To make the buffer
1138 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
1139 stage of boot sequence. See `Early Buffer Allocation`_
1140 section.
1141
1142 Module snd-hdspm
1143 ----------------
1144
1145 Module for RME HDSP MADI board.
1146
1147 precise_ptr
1148 Enable precise pointer, or disable.
1149 line_outs_monitor
1150 Send playback streams to analog outs by default.
1151 enable_monitor
1152 Enable Analog Out on Channel 63/64 by default.
1153
1154 See hdspm.rst for details.
1155
1156 Module snd-ice1712
1157 ------------------
1158
1159 Module for Envy24 (ICE1712) based PCI sound cards.
1160
1161 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010
1162 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 1010LT
1163 * MidiMan M Audio Delta DiO 2496
1164 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 66
1165 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 44
1166 * MidiMan M Audio Delta 410
1167 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 2496
1168 * TerraTec EWS 88MT
1169 * TerraTec EWS 88D
1170 * TerraTec EWX 24/96
1171 * TerraTec DMX 6Fire
1172 * TerraTec Phase 88
1173 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24
1174 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Value
1175 * Hoontech SoundTrack DSP 24 Media 7.1
1176 * Event Electronics, EZ8
1177 * Digigram VX442
1178 * Lionstracs, Mediastaton
1179 * Terrasoniq TS 88
1180
1181 model
1182 Use the given board model, one of the following:
1183 delta1010, dio2496, delta66, delta44, audiophile, delta410,
1184 delta1010lt, vx442, ewx2496, ews88mt, ews88mt_new, ews88d,
1185 dmx6fire, dsp24, dsp24_value, dsp24_71, ez8,
1186 phase88, mediastation
1187 omni
1188 Omni I/O support for MidiMan M-Audio Delta44/66
1189 cs8427_timeout
1190 reset timeout for the CS8427 chip (S/PDIF transceiver) in msec
1191 resolution, default value is 500 (0.5 sec)
1192
1193 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1194 Note: The consumer part is not used with all Envy24 based cards (for
1195 example in the MidiMan Delta siree).
1196
1197 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1198 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1199 model by passing ``model`` module option in case that the
1200 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1201 type for testing.
1202
1203 Module snd-ice1724
1204 ------------------
1205
1206 Module for Envy24HT (VT/ICE1724), Envy24PT (VT1720) based PCI sound cards.
1207
1208 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 5.1
1209 * MidiMan M Audio Revolution 7.1
1210 * MidiMan M Audio Audiophile 192
1211 * AMP Ltd AUDIO2000
1212 * TerraTec Aureon 5.1 Sky
1213 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Space
1214 * TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe
1215 * TerraTec Phase 22
1216 * TerraTec Phase 28
1217 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1
1218 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 LT
1219 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 XT
1220 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 HIFI
1221 * AudioTrak Prodigy 7.1 HD2
1222 * AudioTrak Prodigy 192
1223 * Pontis MS300
1224 * Albatron K8X800 Pro II
1225 * Chaintech ZNF3-150
1226 * Chaintech ZNF3-250
1227 * Chaintech 9CJS
1228 * Chaintech AV-710
1229 * Shuttle SN25P
1230 * Onkyo SE-90PCI
1231 * Onkyo SE-200PCI
1232 * ESI Juli@
1233 * ESI Maya44
1234 * Hercules Fortissimo IV
1235 * EGO-SYS WaveTerminal 192M
1236
1237 model
1238 Use the given board model, one of the following:
1239 revo51, revo71, amp2000, prodigy71, prodigy71lt,
1240 prodigy71xt, prodigy71hifi, prodigyhd2, prodigy192,
1241 juli, aureon51, aureon71, universe, ap192, k8x800,
1242 phase22, phase28, ms300, av710, se200pci, se90pci,
1243 fortissimo4, sn25p, WT192M, maya44
1244
1245 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1246
1247 Note: The supported board is detected by reading EEPROM or PCI
1248 SSID (if EEPROM isn't available). You can override the
1249 model by passing ``model`` module option in case that the
1250 driver isn't configured properly or you want to try another
1251 type for testing.
1252
1253 Module snd-indigo
1254 -----------------
1255
1256 Module for Echoaudio Indigo
1257
1258 This module supports multiple cards.
1259 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1260
1261 Module snd-indigodj
1262 -------------------
1263
1264 Module for Echoaudio Indigo DJ
1265
1266 This module supports multiple cards.
1267 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1268
1269 Module snd-indigoio
1270 -------------------
1271
1272 Module for Echoaudio Indigo IO
1273
1274 This module supports multiple cards.
1275 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1276
1277 Module snd-intel8x0
1278 -------------------
1279
1280 Module for AC'97 motherboards from Intel and compatibles.
1281
1282 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440 ICH5, ICH6, ICH7,
1283 6300ESB, ESB2
1284 * SiS 7012 (SiS 735)
1285 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce3, MCP04, CK804 CK8, CK8S, MCP501
1286 * AMD AMD768, AMD8111
1287 * ALi m5455
1288
1289 ac97_clock
1290 AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1291 ac97_quirk
1292 AC'97 workaround for strange hardware;
1293 See `AC97 Quirk Option`_ section below.
1294 buggy_irq
1295 Enable workaround for buggy interrupts on some motherboards
1296 (default yes on nForce chips, otherwise off)
1297 buggy_semaphore
1298 Enable workaround for hardware with buggy semaphores (e.g. on some
1299 ASUS laptops) (default off)
1300 spdif_aclink
1301 Use S/PDIF over AC-link instead of direct connection from the
1302 controller chip (0 = off, 1 = on, -1 = default)
1303
1304 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1305
1306 Note: the latest driver supports auto-detection of chip clock.
1307 if you still encounter too fast playback, specify the clock
1308 explicitly via the module option ``ac97_clock=41194``.
1309
1310 Joystick/MIDI ports are not supported by this driver. If your
1311 motherboard has these devices, use the ns558 or snd-mpu401
1312 modules, respectively.
1313
1314 The power-management is supported.
1315
1316 Module snd-intel8x0m
1317 --------------------
1318
1319 Module for Intel ICH (i8x0) chipset MC97 modems.
1320
1321 * Intel i810/810E, i815, i820, i830, i84x, MX440 ICH5, ICH6, ICH7
1322 * SiS 7013 (SiS 735)
1323 * NVidia NForce, NForce2, NForce2s, NForce3
1324 * AMD AMD8111
1325 * ALi m5455
1326
1327 ac97_clock
1328 AC'97 codec clock base (0 = auto-detect)
1329
1330 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
1331
1332 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
1333 slot is excluded.
1334
1335 The power-management is supported.
1336
1337 Module snd-interwave
1338 --------------------
1339
1340 Module for Gravis UltraSound PnP, Dynasonic 3-D/Pro, STB Sound Rage 32
1341 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip.
1342
1343 joystick_dac
1344 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1345 midi
1346 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1347 pcm_voices
1348 reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1349 effect
1350 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0); requires 8 voices
1351 isapnp
1352 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1353
1354 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
1355
1356 port
1357 port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1358 irq
1359 IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1360 dma1
1361 DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1362 dma2
1363 DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1364
1365 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1366
1367 Module snd-interwave-stb
1368 ------------------------
1369
1370 Module for UltraSound 32-Pro (sound card from STB used by Compaq)
1371 and other sound cards based on AMD InterWave (tm) chip with TEA6330T
1372 circuit for extended control of bass, treble and master volume.
1373
1374 joystick_dac
1375 0 to 31, (0.59V-4.52V or 0.389V-2.98V)
1376 midi
1377 1 = MIDI UART enable, 0 = MIDI UART disable (default)
1378 pcm_voices
1379 reserved PCM voices for the synthesizer (default 2)
1380 effect
1381 1 = InterWave effects enable (default 0); requires 8 voices
1382 isapnp
1383 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1384
1385 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
1386
1387 port
1388 port # for InterWave chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1389 port_tc
1390 tone control (i2c bus) port # for TEA6330T chip (0x350,0x360,0x370,0x380)
1391 irq
1392 IRQ # for InterWave chip (3,5,9,11,12,15)
1393 dma1
1394 DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7)
1395 dma2
1396 DMA # for InterWave chip (0,1,3,5,6,7,-1=disable)
1397
1398 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1399
1400 Module snd-jazz16
1401 -------------------
1402
1403 Module for Media Vision Jazz16 chipset. The chipset consists of 3 chips:
1404 MVD1216 + MVA416 + MVA514.
1405
1406 port
1407 port # for SB DSP chip (0x210,0x220,0x230,0x240,0x250,0x260)
1408 irq
1409 IRQ # for SB DSP chip (3,5,7,9,10,15)
1410 dma8
1411 DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3)
1412 dma16
1413 DMA # for SB DSP chip (5,7)
1414 mpu_port
1415 MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1416 mpu_irq
1417 MPU-401 irq # (2,3,5,7)
1418
1419 This module supports multiple cards.
1420
1421 Module snd-korg1212
1422 -------------------
1423
1424 Module for Korg 1212 IO PCI card
1425
1426 This module supports multiple cards.
1427
1428 Module snd-layla20
1429 ------------------
1430
1431 Module for Echoaudio Layla20
1432
1433 This module supports multiple cards.
1434 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1435
1436 Module snd-layla24
1437 ------------------
1438
1439 Module for Echoaudio Layla24
1440
1441 This module supports multiple cards.
1442 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1443
1444 Module snd-lola
1445 ---------------
1446
1447 Module for Digigram Lola PCI-e boards
1448
1449 This module supports multiple cards.
1450
1451 Module snd-lx6464es
1452 -------------------
1453
1454 Module for Digigram LX6464ES boards
1455
1456 This module supports multiple cards.
1457
1458 Module snd-maestro3
1459 -------------------
1460
1461 Module for Allegro/Maestro3 chips
1462
1463 external_amp
1464 enable external amp (enabled by default)
1465 amp_gpio
1466 GPIO pin number for external amp (0-15) or -1 for default pin (8
1467 for allegro, 1 for others)
1468
1469 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
1470
1471 Note: the binding of amplifier is dependent on hardware.
1472 If there is no sound even though all channels are unmuted, try to
1473 specify other gpio connection via amp_gpio option.
1474 For example, a Panasonic notebook might need ``amp_gpio=0x0d``
1475 option.
1476
1477 The power-management is supported.
1478
1479 Module snd-mia
1480 ---------------
1481
1482 Module for Echoaudio Mia
1483
1484 This module supports multiple cards.
1485 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1486
1487 Module snd-miro
1488 ---------------
1489
1490 Module for Miro soundcards: miroSOUND PCM 1 pro, miroSOUND PCM 12,
1491 miroSOUND PCM 20 Radio.
1492
1493 port
1494 Port # (0x530,0x604,0xe80,0xf40)
1495 irq
1496 IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11)
1497 dma1
1498 1st dma # (0,1,3)
1499 dma2
1500 2nd dma # (0,1)
1501 mpu_port
1502 MPU-401 port # (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1503 mpu_irq
1504 MPU-401 irq # (5,7,9,10)
1505 fm_port
1506 FM Port # (0x388)
1507 wss
1508 enable WSS mode
1509 ide
1510 enable onboard ide support
1511
1512 Module snd-mixart
1513 -----------------
1514
1515 Module for Digigram miXart8 sound cards.
1516
1517 This module supports multiple cards.
1518 Note: One miXart8 board will be represented as 4 alsa cards.
1519 See Documentation/sound/cards/mixart.rst for details.
1520
1521 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
1522 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
1523 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
1524 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
1525 firmware via mixartloader utility in alsa-tools package.
1526
1527 Module snd-mona
1528 ---------------
1529
1530 Module for Echoaudio Mona
1531
1532 This module supports multiple cards.
1533 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1534
1535 Module snd-mpu401
1536 -----------------
1537
1538 Module for MPU-401 UART devices.
1539
1540 port
1541 port number or -1 (disable)
1542 irq
1543 IRQ number or -1 (disable)
1544 pnp
1545 PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1546
1547 This module supports multiple devices and PnP.
1548
1549 Module snd-msnd-classic
1550 -----------------------
1551
1552 Module for Turtle Beach MultiSound Classic, Tahiti or Monterey
1553 soundcards.
1554
1555 io
1556 Port # for msnd-classic card
1557 irq
1558 IRQ # for msnd-classic card
1559 mem
1560 Memory address (0xb0000, 0xc8000, 0xd0000, 0xd8000, 0xe0000 or 0xe8000)
1561 write_ndelay
1562 enable write ndelay (default = 1)
1563 calibrate_signal
1564 calibrate signal (default = 0)
1565 isapnp
1566 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1567 digital
1568 Digital daughterboard present (default = 0)
1569 cfg
1570 Config port (0x250, 0x260 or 0x270) default = PnP
1571 reset
1572 Reset all devices
1573 mpu_io
1574 MPU401 I/O port
1575 mpu_irq
1576 MPU401 irq#
1577 ide_io0
1578 IDE port #0
1579 ide_io1
1580 IDE port #1
1581 ide_irq
1582 IDE irq#
1583 joystick_io
1584 Joystick I/O port
1585
1586 The driver requires firmware files ``turtlebeach/msndinit.bin`` and
1587 ``turtlebeach/msndperm.bin`` in the proper firmware directory.
1588
1589 See Documentation/sound/cards/multisound.sh for important information
1590 about this driver. Note that it has been discontinued, but the
1591 Voyetra Turtle Beach knowledge base entry for it is still available
1592 at
1593 https://www.turtlebeach.com
1594
1595 Module snd-msnd-pinnacle
1596 ------------------------
1597
1598 Module for Turtle Beach MultiSound Pinnacle/Fiji soundcards.
1599
1600 io
1601 Port # for pinnacle/fiji card
1602 irq
1603 IRQ # for pinnalce/fiji card
1604 mem
1605 Memory address (0xb0000, 0xc8000, 0xd0000, 0xd8000, 0xe0000 or 0xe8000)
1606 write_ndelay
1607 enable write ndelay (default = 1)
1608 calibrate_signal
1609 calibrate signal (default = 0)
1610 isapnp
1611 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1612
1613 The driver requires firmware files ``turtlebeach/pndspini.bin`` and
1614 ``turtlebeach/pndsperm.bin`` in the proper firmware directory.
1615
1616 Module snd-mtpav
1617 ----------------
1618
1619 Module for MOTU MidiTimePiece AV multiport MIDI (on the parallel
1620 port).
1621
1622 port
1623 I/O port # for MTPAV (0x378,0x278, default=0x378)
1624 irq
1625 IRQ # for MTPAV (7,5, default=7)
1626 hwports
1627 number of supported hardware ports, default=8.
1628
1629 Module supports only 1 card. This module has no enable option.
1630
1631 Module snd-mts64
1632 ----------------
1633
1634 Module for Ego Systems (ESI) Miditerminal 4140
1635
1636 This module supports multiple devices.
1637 Requires parport (``CONFIG_PARPORT``).
1638
1639 Module snd-nm256
1640 ----------------
1641
1642 Module for NeoMagic NM256AV/ZX chips
1643
1644 playback_bufsize
1645 max playback frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1646 capture_bufsize
1647 max capture frame size in kB (4-128kB)
1648 force_ac97
1649 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1650 buffer_top
1651 specify buffer top address
1652 use_cache
1653 0 or 1 (disabled by default)
1654 vaio_hack
1655 alias buffer_top=0x25a800
1656 reset_workaround
1657 enable AC97 RESET workaround for some laptops
1658 reset_workaround2
1659 enable extended AC97 RESET workaround for some other laptops
1660
1661 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
1662
1663 The power-management is supported.
1664
1665 Note: on some notebooks the buffer address cannot be detected
1666 automatically, or causes hang-up during initialization.
1667 In such a case, specify the buffer top address explicitly via
1668 the buffer_top option.
1669 For example,
1670 Sony F250: buffer_top=0x25a800
1671 Sony F270: buffer_top=0x272800
1672 The driver supports only ac97 codec. It's possible to force
1673 to initialize/use ac97 although it's not detected. In such a
1674 case, use ``force_ac97=1`` option - but *NO* guarantee whether it
1675 works!
1676
1677 Note: The NM256 chip can be linked internally with non-AC97
1678 codecs. This driver supports only the AC97 codec, and won't work
1679 with machines with other (most likely CS423x or OPL3SAx) chips,
1680 even though the device is detected in lspci. In such a case, try
1681 other drivers, e.g. snd-cs4232 or snd-opl3sa2. Some has ISA-PnP
1682 but some doesn't have ISA PnP. You'll need to specify ``isapnp=0``
1683 and proper hardware parameters in the case without ISA PnP.
1684
1685 Note: some laptops need a workaround for AC97 RESET. For the
1686 known hardware like Dell Latitude LS and Sony PCG-F305, this
1687 workaround is enabled automatically. For other laptops with a
1688 hard freeze, you can try ``reset_workaround=1`` option.
1689
1690 Note: Dell Latitude CSx laptops have another problem regarding
1691 AC97 RESET. On these laptops, reset_workaround2 option is
1692 turned on as default. This option is worth to try if the
1693 previous reset_workaround option doesn't help.
1694
1695 Note: This driver is really crappy. It's a porting from the
1696 OSS driver, which is a result of black-magic reverse engineering.
1697 The detection of codec will fail if the driver is loaded *after*
1698 X-server as described above. You might be able to force to load
1699 the module, but it may result in hang-up. Hence, make sure that
1700 you load this module *before* X if you encounter this kind of
1701 problem.
1702
1703 Module snd-opl3sa2
1704 ------------------
1705
1706 Module for Yamaha OPL3-SA2/SA3 sound cards.
1707
1708 isapnp
1709 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1710
1711 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
1712
1713 port
1714 control port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x370)
1715 sb_port
1716 SB port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x220,0x240)
1717 wss_port
1718 WSS port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1719 midi_port
1720 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1721 fm_port
1722 FM port # for OPL3-SA chip (0x388), -1 = disable
1723 irq
1724 IRQ # for OPL3-SA chip (5,7,9,10)
1725 dma1
1726 first DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3)
1727 dma2
1728 second DMA # for Yamaha OPL3-SA chip (0,1,3), -1 = disable
1729
1730 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP. It does not support
1731 autoprobe (if ISA PnP is not used) thus all ports must be specified!!!
1732
1733 The power-management is supported.
1734
1735 Module snd-opti92x-ad1848
1736 -------------------------
1737
1738 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Analog Devices AD1848 chips.
1739 Module works with OAK Mozart cards as well.
1740
1741 isapnp
1742 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1743
1744 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
1745
1746 port
1747 port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1748 mpu_port
1749 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1750 fm_port
1751 port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1752 irq
1753 IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1754 mpu_irq
1755 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1756 dma1
1757 first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1758
1759 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1760
1761 Module snd-opti92x-cs4231
1762 -------------------------
1763
1764 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c92x and Crystal CS4231 chips.
1765
1766 isapnp
1767 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1768
1769 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
1770
1771 port
1772 port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1773 mpu_port
1774 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1775 fm_port
1776 port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1777 irq
1778 IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1779 mpu_irq
1780 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1781 dma1
1782 first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1783 dma2
1784 second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1785
1786 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1787
1788 Module snd-opti93x
1789 ------------------
1790
1791 Module for sound cards based on OPTi 82c93x chips.
1792
1793 isapnp
1794 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1795
1796 with ``isapnp=0``, the following options are available:
1797
1798 port
1799 port # for WSS chip (0x530,0xe80,0xf40,0x604)
1800 mpu_port
1801 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330)
1802 fm_port
1803 port # for OPL3 device (0x388)
1804 irq
1805 IRQ # for WSS chip (5,7,9,10,11)
1806 mpu_irq
1807 IRQ # for MPU-401 UART (5,7,9,10)
1808 dma1
1809 first DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1810 dma2
1811 second DMA # for WSS chip (0,1,3)
1812
1813 This module supports only one card, autoprobe and PnP.
1814
1815 Module snd-oxygen
1816 -----------------
1817
1818 Module for sound cards based on the C-Media CMI8786/8787/8788 chip:
1819
1820 * Asound A-8788
1821 * Asus Xonar DG/DGX
1822 * AuzenTech X-Meridian
1823 * AuzenTech X-Meridian 2G
1824 * Bgears b-Enspirer
1825 * Club3D Theatron DTS
1826 * HT-Omega Claro (plus)
1827 * HT-Omega Claro halo (XT)
1828 * Kuroutoshikou CMI8787-HG2PCI
1829 * Razer Barracuda AC-1
1830 * Sondigo Inferno
1831 * TempoTec HiFier Fantasia
1832 * TempoTec HiFier Serenade
1833
1834 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
1835
1836 Module snd-pcsp
1837 ---------------
1838
1839 Module for internal PC-Speaker.
1840
1841 nopcm
1842 Disable PC-Speaker PCM sound. Only beeps remain.
1843 nforce_wa
1844 enable NForce chipset workaround. Expect bad sound.
1845
1846 This module supports system beeps, some kind of PCM playback and
1847 even a few mixer controls.
1848
1849 Module snd-pcxhr
1850 ----------------
1851
1852 Module for Digigram PCXHR boards
1853
1854 This module supports multiple cards.
1855
1856 Module snd-portman2x4
1857 ---------------------
1858
1859 Module for Midiman Portman 2x4 parallel port MIDI interface
1860
1861 This module supports multiple cards.
1862
1863 Module snd-powermac (on ppc only)
1864 ---------------------------------
1865
1866 Module for PowerMac, iMac and iBook on-board soundchips
1867
1868 enable_beep
1869 enable beep using PCM (enabled as default)
1870
1871 Module supports autoprobe a chip.
1872
1873 Note: the driver may have problems regarding endianness.
1874
1875 The power-management is supported.
1876
1877 Module snd-pxa2xx-ac97 (on arm only)
1878 ------------------------------------
1879
1880 Module for AC97 driver for the Intel PXA2xx chip
1881
1882 For ARM architecture only.
1883
1884 The power-management is supported.
1885
1886 Module snd-riptide
1887 ------------------
1888
1889 Module for Conexant Riptide chip
1890
1891 joystick_port
1892 Joystick port # (default: 0x200)
1893 mpu_port
1894 MPU401 port # (default: 0x330)
1895 opl3_port
1896 OPL3 port # (default: 0x388)
1897
1898 This module supports multiple cards.
1899 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
1900 You need to install the firmware file ``riptide.hex`` to the standard
1901 firmware path (e.g. /lib/firmware).
1902
1903 Module snd-rme32
1904 ----------------
1905
1906 Module for RME Digi32, Digi32 Pro and Digi32/8 (Sek'd Prodif32,
1907 Prodif96 and Prodif Gold) sound cards.
1908
1909 This module supports multiple cards.
1910
1911 Module snd-rme96
1912 ----------------
1913
1914 Module for RME Digi96, Digi96/8 and Digi96/8 PRO/PAD/PST sound cards.
1915
1916 This module supports multiple cards.
1917
1918 Module snd-rme9652
1919 ------------------
1920
1921 Module for RME Digi9652 (Hammerfall, Hammerfall-Light) sound cards.
1922
1923 precise_ptr
1924 Enable precise pointer (doesn't work reliably). (default = 0)
1925
1926 This module supports multiple cards.
1927
1928 Note: snd-page-alloc module does the job which snd-hammerfall-mem
1929 module did formerly. It will allocate the buffers in advance
1930 when any RME9652 cards are found. To make the buffer
1931 allocation sure, load snd-page-alloc module in the early
1932 stage of boot sequence. See `Early Buffer Allocation`_
1933 section.
1934
1935 Module snd-sa11xx-uda1341 (on arm only)
1936 ---------------------------------------
1937
1938 Module for Philips UDA1341TS on Compaq iPAQ H3600 sound card.
1939
1940 Module supports only one card.
1941 Module has no enable and index options.
1942
1943 The power-management is supported.
1944
1945 Module snd-sb8
1946 --------------
1947
1948 Module for 8-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 1.0, SoundBlaster 2.0,
1949 SoundBlaster Pro
1950
1951 port
1952 port # for SB DSP chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1953 irq
1954 IRQ # for SB DSP chip (5,7,9,10)
1955 dma8
1956 DMA # for SB DSP chip (1,3)
1957
1958 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
1959
1960 The power-management is supported.
1961
1962 Module snd-sb16 and snd-sbawe
1963 -----------------------------
1964
1965 Module for 16-bit SoundBlaster cards: SoundBlaster 16 (PnP),
1966 SoundBlaster AWE 32 (PnP), SoundBlaster AWE 64 PnP
1967
1968 mic_agc
1969 Mic Auto-Gain-Control - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1970 csp
1971 ASP/CSP chip support - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable
1972 isapnp
1973 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
1974
1975 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
1976
1977 port
1978 port # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0x220,0x240,0x260)
1979 mpu_port
1980 port # for MPU-401 UART (0x300,0x330), -1 = disable
1981 awe_port
1982 base port # for EMU8000 synthesizer (0x620,0x640,0x660) (snd-sbawe
1983 module only)
1984 irq
1985 IRQ # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,7,9,10)
1986 dma8
1987 8-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (0,1,3)
1988 dma16
1989 16-bit DMA # for SB DSP 4.x chip (5,6,7)
1990
1991 This module supports multiple cards, autoprobe and ISA PnP.
1992
1993 Note: To use Vibra16X cards in 16-bit half duplex mode, you must
1994 disable 16bit DMA with dma16 = -1 module parameter.
1995 Also, all Sound Blaster 16 type cards can operate in 16-bit
1996 half duplex mode through 8-bit DMA channel by disabling their
1997 16-bit DMA channel.
1998
1999 The power-management is supported.
2000
2001 Module snd-sc6000
2002 -----------------
2003
2004 Module for Gallant SC-6000 soundcard and later models: SC-6600 and
2005 SC-7000.
2006
2007 port
2008 Port # (0x220 or 0x240)
2009 mss_port
2010 MSS Port # (0x530 or 0xe80)
2011 irq
2012 IRQ # (5,7,9,10,11)
2013 mpu_irq
2014 MPU-401 IRQ # (5,7,9,10) ,0 - no MPU-401 irq
2015 dma
2016 DMA # (1,3,0)
2017 joystick
2018 Enable gameport - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable
2019
2020 This module supports multiple cards.
2021
2022 This card is also known as Audio Excel DSP 16 or Zoltrix AV302.
2023
2024 Module snd-sscape
2025 -----------------
2026
2027 Module for ENSONIQ SoundScape cards.
2028
2029 port
2030 Port # (PnP setup)
2031 wss_port
2032 WSS Port # (PnP setup)
2033 irq
2034 IRQ # (PnP setup)
2035 mpu_irq
2036 MPU-401 IRQ # (PnP setup)
2037 dma
2038 DMA # (PnP setup)
2039 dma2
2040 2nd DMA # (PnP setup, -1 to disable)
2041 joystick
2042 Enable gameport - 0 = disable (default), 1 = enable
2043
2044 This module supports multiple cards.
2045
2046 The driver requires the firmware loader support on kernel.
2047
2048 Module snd-sun-amd7930 (on sparc only)
2049 --------------------------------------
2050
2051 Module for AMD7930 sound chips found on Sparcs.
2052
2053 This module supports multiple cards.
2054
2055 Module snd-sun-cs4231 (on sparc only)
2056 -------------------------------------
2057
2058 Module for CS4231 sound chips found on Sparcs.
2059
2060 This module supports multiple cards.
2061
2062 Module snd-sun-dbri (on sparc only)
2063 -----------------------------------
2064
2065 Module for DBRI sound chips found on Sparcs.
2066
2067 This module supports multiple cards.
2068
2069 Module snd-wavefront
2070 --------------------
2071
2072 Module for Turtle Beach Maui, Tropez and Tropez+ sound cards.
2073
2074 use_cs4232_midi
2075 Use CS4232 MPU-401 interface
2076 (inaccessibly located inside your computer)
2077 isapnp
2078 ISA PnP detection - 0 = disable, 1 = enable (default)
2079
2080 with isapnp=0, the following options are available:
2081
2082 cs4232_pcm_port
2083 Port # for CS4232 PCM interface.
2084 cs4232_pcm_irq
2085 IRQ # for CS4232 PCM interface (5,7,9,11,12,15).
2086 cs4232_mpu_port
2087 Port # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface.
2088 cs4232_mpu_irq
2089 IRQ # for CS4232 MPU-401 interface (9,11,12,15).
2090 ics2115_port
2091 Port # for ICS2115
2092 ics2115_irq
2093 IRQ # for ICS2115
2094 fm_port
2095 FM OPL-3 Port #
2096 dma1
2097 DMA1 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
2098 dma2
2099 DMA2 # for CS4232 PCM interface.
2100
2101 The below are options for wavefront_synth features:
2102
2103 wf_raw
2104 Assume that we need to boot the OS (default:no);
2105 If yes, then during driver loading, the state of the board is
2106 ignored, and we reset the board and load the firmware anyway.
2107 fx_raw
2108 Assume that the FX process needs help (default:yes);
2109 If false, we'll leave the FX processor in whatever state it is
2110 when the driver is loaded. The default is to download the
2111 microprogram and associated coefficients to set it up for
2112 "default" operation, whatever that means.
2113 debug_default
2114 Debug parameters for card initialization
2115 wait_usecs
2116 How long to wait without sleeping, usecs (default:150);
2117 This magic number seems to give pretty optimal throughput
2118 based on my limited experimentation.
2119 If you want to play around with it and find a better value, be
2120 my guest. Remember, the idea is to get a number that causes us
2121 to just busy wait for as many WaveFront commands as possible,
2122 without coming up with a number so large that we hog the whole
2123 CPU.
2124 Specifically, with this number, out of about 134,000 status
2125 waits, only about 250 result in a sleep.
2126 sleep_interval
2127 How long to sleep when waiting for reply (default: 100)
2128 sleep_tries
2129 How many times to try sleeping during a wait (default: 50)
2130 ospath
2131 Pathname to processed ICS2115 OS firmware (default:wavefront.os);
2132 The path name of the ISC2115 OS firmware. In the recent
2133 version, it's handled via firmware loader framework, so it
2134 must be installed in the proper path, typically,
2135 /lib/firmware.
2136 reset_time
2137 How long to wait for a reset to take effect (default:2)
2138 ramcheck_time
2139 How many seconds to wait for the RAM test (default:20)
2140 osrun_time
2141 How many seconds to wait for the ICS2115 OS (default:10)
2142
2143 This module supports multiple cards and ISA PnP.
2144
2145 Note: the firmware file ``wavefront.os`` was located in the earlier
2146 version in /etc. Now it's loaded via firmware loader, and
2147 must be in the proper firmware path, such as /lib/firmware.
2148 Copy (or symlink) the file appropriately if you get an error
2149 regarding firmware downloading after upgrading the kernel.
2150
2151 Module snd-sonicvibes
2152 ---------------------
2153
2154 Module for S3 SonicVibes PCI sound cards.
2155 * PINE Schubert 32 PCI
2156
2157 reverb
2158 Reverb Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default);
2159 SoundCard must have onboard SRAM for this.
2160 mge
2161 Mic Gain Enable - 1 = enable, 0 = disable (default)
2162
2163 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
2164
2165 Module snd-serial-u16550
2166 ------------------------
2167
2168 Module for UART16550A serial MIDI ports.
2169
2170 port
2171 port # for UART16550A chip
2172 irq
2173 IRQ # for UART16550A chip, -1 = poll mode
2174 speed
2175 speed in bauds (9600,19200,38400,57600,115200)
2176 38400 = default
2177 base
2178 base for divisor in bauds (57600,115200,230400,460800)
2179 115200 = default
2180 outs
2181 number of MIDI ports in a serial port (1-4)
2182 1 = default
2183 adaptor
2184 Type of adaptor.
2185 0 = Soundcanvas, 1 = MS-124T, 2 = MS-124W S/A,
2186 3 = MS-124W M/B, 4 = Generic
2187
2188 This module supports multiple cards. This module does not support autoprobe
2189 thus the main port must be specified!!! Other options are optional.
2190
2191 Module snd-trident
2192 ------------------
2193
2194 Module for Trident 4DWave DX/NX sound cards.
2195 * Best Union Miss Melody 4DWave PCI
2196 * HIS 4DWave PCI
2197 * Warpspeed ONSpeed 4DWave PCI
2198 * AzTech PCI 64-Q3D
2199 * Addonics SV 750
2200 * CHIC True Sound 4Dwave
2201 * Shark Predator4D-PCI
2202 * Jaton SonicWave 4D
2203 * SiS SI7018 PCI Audio
2204 * Hoontech SoundTrack Digital 4DWave NX
2205
2206 pcm_channels
2207 max channels (voices) reserved for PCM
2208 wavetable_size
2209 max wavetable size in kB (4-?kb)
2210
2211 This module supports multiple cards and autoprobe.
2212
2213 The power-management is supported.
2214
2215 Module snd-ua101
2216 ----------------
2217
2218 Module for the Edirol UA-101/UA-1000 audio/MIDI interfaces.
2219
2220 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2221
2222 Module snd-usb-audio
2223 --------------------
2224
2225 Module for USB audio and USB MIDI devices.
2226
2227 vid
2228 Vendor ID for the device (optional)
2229 pid
2230 Product ID for the device (optional)
2231 nrpacks
2232 Max. number of packets per URB (default: 8)
2233 device_setup
2234 Device specific magic number (optional);
2235 Influence depends on the device
2236 Default: 0x0000
2237 ignore_ctl_error
2238 Ignore any USB-controller regarding mixer interface (default: no)
2239 autoclock
2240 Enable auto-clock selection for UAC2 devices (default: yes)
2241 quirk_alias
2242 Quirk alias list, pass strings like ``0123abcd:5678beef``, which
2243 applies the existing quirk for the device 5678:beef to a new
2244 device 0123:abcd.
2245 implicit_fb
2246 Apply the generic implicit feedback sync mode. When this is set
2247 and the playback stream sync mode is ASYNC, the driver tries to
2248 tie an adjacent ASYNC capture stream as the implicit feedback
2249 source. This is equivalent with quirk_flags bit 17.
2250 use_vmalloc
2251 Use vmalloc() for allocations of the PCM buffers (default: yes).
2252 For architectures with non-coherent memory like ARM or MIPS, the
2253 mmap access may give inconsistent results with vmalloc'ed
2254 buffers. If mmap is used on such architectures, turn off this
2255 option, so that the DMA-coherent buffers are allocated and used
2256 instead.
2257 delayed_register
2258 The option is needed for devices that have multiple streams
2259 defined in multiple USB interfaces. The driver may invoke
2260 registrations multiple times (once per interface) and this may
2261 lead to the insufficient device enumeration.
2262 This option receives an array of strings, and you can pass
2263 ID:INTERFACE like ``0123abcd:4`` for performing the delayed
2264 registration to the given device. In this example, when a USB
2265 device 0123:abcd is probed, the driver waits the registration
2266 until the USB interface 4 gets probed.
2267 The driver prints a message like "Found post-registration device
2268 assignment: 1234abcd:04" for such a device, so that user can
2269 notice the need.
2270 quirk_flags
2271 Contains the bit flags for various device specific workarounds.
2272 Applied to the corresponding card index.
2273
2274 * bit 0: Skip reading sample rate for devices
2275 * bit 1: Create Media Controller API entries
2276 * bit 2: Allow alignment on audio sub-slot at transfer
2277 * bit 3: Add length specifier to transfers
2278 * bit 4: Start playback stream at first in implement feedback mode
2279 * bit 5: Skip clock selector setup
2280 * bit 6: Ignore errors from clock source search
2281 * bit 7: Indicates ITF-USB DSD based DACs
2282 * bit 8: Add a delay of 20ms at each control message handling
2283 * bit 9: Add a delay of 1-2ms at each control message handling
2284 * bit 10: Add a delay of 5-6ms at each control message handling
2285 * bit 11: Add a delay of 50ms at each interface setup
2286 * bit 12: Perform sample rate validations at probe
2287 * bit 13: Disable runtime PM autosuspend
2288 * bit 14: Ignore errors for mixer access
2289 * bit 15: Support generic DSD raw U32_BE format
2290 * bit 16: Set up the interface at first like UAC1
2291 * bit 17: Apply the generic implicit feedback sync mode
2292 * bit 18: Don't apply implicit feedback sync mode
2293
2294 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2295
2296 NB: ``nrpacks`` parameter can be modified dynamically via sysfs.
2297 Don't put the value over 20. Changing via sysfs has no sanity
2298 check.
2299
2300 NB: ``ignore_ctl_error=1`` may help when you get an error at accessing
2301 the mixer element such as URB error -22. This happens on some
2302 buggy USB device or the controller. This workaround corresponds to
2303 the ``quirk_flags`` bit 14, too.
2304
2305 NB: ``quirk_alias`` option is provided only for testing / development.
2306 If you want to have a proper support, contact to upstream for
2307 adding the matching quirk in the driver code statically.
2308 Ditto for ``quirk_flags``. If a device is known to require specific
2309 workarounds, please report to the upstream.
2310
2311 Module snd-usb-caiaq
2312 --------------------
2313
2314 Module for caiaq UB audio interfaces,
2315
2316 * Native Instruments RigKontrol2
2317 * Native Instruments Kore Controller
2318 * Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1
2319 * Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ
2320
2321 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2322
2323 Module snd-usb-usx2y
2324 --------------------
2325
2326 Module for Tascam USB US-122, US-224 and US-428 devices.
2327
2328 This module supports multiple devices, autoprobe and hotplugging.
2329
2330 Note: you need to load the firmware via ``usx2yloader`` utility included
2331 in alsa-tools and alsa-firmware packages.
2332
2333 Module snd-via82xx
2334 ------------------
2335
2336 Module for AC'97 motherboards based on VIA 82C686A/686B, 8233, 8233A,
2337 8233C, 8235, 8237 (south) bridge.
2338
2339 mpu_port
2340 0x300,0x310,0x320,0x330, otherwise obtain BIOS setup
2341 [VIA686A/686B only]
2342 joystick
2343 Enable joystick (default off) [VIA686A/686B only]
2344 ac97_clock
2345 AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
2346 dxs_support
2347 support DXS channels, 0 = auto (default), 1 = enable, 2 = disable,
2348 3 = 48k only, 4 = no VRA, 5 = enable any sample rate and different
2349 sample rates on different channels [VIA8233/C, 8235, 8237 only]
2350 ac97_quirk
2351 AC'97 workaround for strange hardware;
2352 See `AC97 Quirk Option`_ section below.
2353
2354 This module supports one chip and autoprobe.
2355
2356 Note: on some SMP motherboards like MSI 694D the interrupts might
2357 not be generated properly. In such a case, please try to
2358 set the SMP (or MPS) version on BIOS to 1.1 instead of
2359 default value 1.4. Then the interrupt number will be
2360 assigned under 15. You might also upgrade your BIOS.
2361
2362 Note: VIA8233/5/7 (not VIA8233A) can support DXS (direct sound)
2363 channels as the first PCM. On these channels, up to 4
2364 streams can be played at the same time, and the controller
2365 can perform sample rate conversion with separate rates for
2366 each channel.
2367 As default (``dxs_support = 0``), 48k fixed rate is chosen
2368 except for the known devices since the output is often
2369 noisy except for 48k on some mother boards due to the
2370 bug of BIOS.
2371 Please try once ``dxs_support=5`` and if it works on other
2372 sample rates (e.g. 44.1kHz of mp3 playback), please let us
2373 know the PCI subsystem vendor/device id's (output of
2374 ``lspci -nv``).
2375 If ``dxs_support=5`` does not work, try ``dxs_support=4``; if it
2376 doesn't work too, try dxs_support=1. (dxs_support=1 is
2377 usually for old motherboards. The correct implemented
2378 board should work with 4 or 5.) If it still doesn't
2379 work and the default setting is ok, ``dxs_support=3`` is the
2380 right choice. If the default setting doesn't work at all,
2381 try ``dxs_support=2`` to disable the DXS channels.
2382 In any cases, please let us know the result and the
2383 subsystem vendor/device ids. See `Links and Addresses`_
2384 below.
2385
2386 Note: for the MPU401 on VIA823x, use snd-mpu401 driver
2387 additionally. The mpu_port option is for VIA686 chips only.
2388
2389 The power-management is supported.
2390
2391 Module snd-via82xx-modem
2392 ------------------------
2393
2394 Module for VIA82xx AC97 modem
2395
2396 ac97_clock
2397 AC'97 codec clock base (default 48000Hz)
2398
2399 This module supports one card and autoprobe.
2400
2401 Note: The default index value of this module is -2, i.e. the first
2402 slot is excluded.
2403
2404 The power-management is supported.
2405
2406 Module snd-virmidi
2407 ------------------
2408
2409 Module for virtual rawmidi devices.
2410 This module creates virtual rawmidi devices which communicate
2411 to the corresponding ALSA sequencer ports.
2412
2413 midi_devs
2414 MIDI devices # (1-4, default=4)
2415
2416 This module supports multiple cards.
2417
2418 Module snd-virtuoso
2419 -------------------
2420
2421 Module for sound cards based on the Asus AV66/AV100/AV200 chips,
2422 i.e., Xonar D1, DX, D2, D2X, DS, DSX, Essence ST (Deluxe),
2423 Essence STX (II), HDAV1.3 (Deluxe), and HDAV1.3 Slim.
2424
2425 This module supports autoprobe and multiple cards.
2426
2427 Module snd-vx222
2428 ----------------
2429
2430 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX222, V222 v2 and Mic cards.
2431
2432 mic
2433 Enable Microphone on V222 Mic (NYI)
2434 ibl
2435 Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
2436
2437 This module supports multiple cards.
2438
2439 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
2440 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
2441 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
2442 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
2443 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package. To invoke
2444 vxloader automatically, add the following to /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
2445
2446 ::
2447
2448 install snd-vx222 /sbin/modprobe --first-time -i snd-vx222\
2449 && /usr/bin/vxloader
2450
2451 (for 2.2/2.4 kernels, add ``post-install /usr/bin/vxloader`` to
2452 /etc/modules.conf, instead.)
2453 IBL size defines the interrupts period for PCM. The smaller size
2454 gives smaller latency but leads to more CPU consumption, too.
2455 The size is usually aligned to 126. As default (=0), the smallest
2456 size is chosen. The possible IBL values can be found in
2457 /proc/asound/cardX/vx-status proc file.
2458
2459 The power-management is supported.
2460
2461 Module snd-vxpocket
2462 -------------------
2463
2464 Module for Digigram VX-Pocket VX2 and 440 PCMCIA cards.
2465
2466 ibl
2467 Capture IBL size. (default = 0, minimum size)
2468
2469 This module supports multiple cards. The module is compiled only when
2470 PCMCIA is supported on kernel.
2471
2472 With the older 2.6.x kernel, to activate the driver via the card
2473 manager, you'll need to set up /etc/pcmcia/vxpocket.conf. See the
2474 sound/pcmcia/vx/vxpocket.c. 2.6.13 or later kernel requires no
2475 longer require a config file.
2476
2477 When the driver is compiled as a module and the hotplug firmware
2478 is supported, the firmware data is loaded via hotplug automatically.
2479 Install the necessary firmware files in alsa-firmware package.
2480 When no hotplug fw loader is available, you need to load the
2481 firmware via vxloader utility in alsa-tools package.
2482
2483 About capture IBL, see the description of snd-vx222 module.
2484
2485 Note: snd-vxp440 driver is merged to snd-vxpocket driver since
2486 ALSA 1.0.10.
2487
2488 The power-management is supported.
2489
2490 Module snd-ymfpci
2491 -----------------
2492
2493 Module for Yamaha PCI chips (YMF72x, YMF74x & YMF75x).
2494
2495 mpu_port
2496 0x300,0x330,0x332,0x334, 0 (disable) by default,
2497 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
2498 fm_port
2499 0x388,0x398,0x3a0,0x3a8, 0 (disable) by default
2500 1 (auto-detect for YMF744/754 only)
2501 joystick_port
2502 0x201,0x202,0x204,0x205, 0 (disable) by default,
2503 1 (auto-detect)
2504 rear_switch
2505 enable shared rear/line-in switch (bool)
2506
2507 This module supports autoprobe and multiple chips.
2508
2509 The power-management is supported.
2510
2511 Module snd-pdaudiocf
2512 --------------------
2513
2514 Module for Sound Core PDAudioCF sound card.
2515
2516 The power-management is supported.
2517
2518
2519 AC97 Quirk Option
2520 =================
2521
2522 The ac97_quirk option is used to enable/override the workaround for
2523 specific devices on drivers for on-board AC'97 controllers like
2524 snd-intel8x0. Some hardware have swapped output pins between Master
2525 and Headphone, or Surround (thanks to confusion of AC'97
2526 specifications from version to version :-)
2527
2528 The driver provides the auto-detection of known problematic devices,
2529 but some might be unknown or wrongly detected. In such a case, pass
2530 the proper value with this option.
2531
2532 The following strings are accepted:
2533
2534 default
2535 Don't override the default setting
2536 none
2537 Disable the quirk
2538 hp_only
2539 Bind Master and Headphone controls as a single control
2540 swap_hp
2541 Swap headphone and master controls
2542 swap_surround
2543 Swap master and surround controls
2544 ad_sharing
2545 For AD1985, turn on OMS bit and use headphone
2546 alc_jack
2547 For ALC65x, turn on the jack sense mode
2548 inv_eapd
2549 Inverted EAPD implementation
2550 mute_led
2551 Bind EAPD bit for turning on/off mute LED
2552
2553 For backward compatibility, the corresponding integer value -1, 0, ...
2554 are accepted, too.
2555
2556 For example, if ``Master`` volume control has no effect on your device
2557 but only ``Headphone`` does, pass ac97_quirk=hp_only module option.
2558
2559
2560 Configuring Non-ISAPNP Cards
2561 ============================
2562
2563 When the kernel is configured with ISA-PnP support, the modules
2564 supporting the isapnp cards will have module options ``isapnp``.
2565 If this option is set, *only* the ISA-PnP devices will be probed.
2566 For probing the non ISA-PnP cards, you have to pass ``isapnp=0`` option
2567 together with the proper i/o and irq configuration.
2568
2569 When the kernel is configured without ISA-PnP support, isapnp option
2570 will be not built in.
2571
2572
2573 Module Autoloading Support
2574 ==========================
2575
2576 The ALSA drivers can be loaded automatically on demand by defining
2577 module aliases. The string ``snd-card-%1`` is requested for ALSA native
2578 devices where ``%i`` is sound card number from zero to seven.
2579
2580 To auto-load an ALSA driver for OSS services, define the string
2581 ``sound-slot-%i`` where ``%i`` means the slot number for OSS, which
2582 corresponds to the card index of ALSA. Usually, define this
2583 as the same card module.
2584
2585 An example configuration for a single emu10k1 card is like below:
2586 ::
2587
2588 ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
2589 alias snd-card-0 snd-emu10k1
2590 alias sound-slot-0 snd-emu10k1
2591 ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
2592
2593 The available number of auto-loaded sound cards depends on the module
2594 option ``cards_limit`` of snd module. As default it's set to 1.
2595 To enable the auto-loading of multiple cards, specify the number of
2596 sound cards in that option.
2597
2598 When multiple cards are available, it'd better to specify the index
2599 number for each card via module option, too, so that the order of
2600 cards is kept consistent.
2601
2602 An example configuration for two sound cards is like below:
2603 ::
2604
2605 ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
2606 # ALSA portion
2607 options snd cards_limit=2
2608 alias snd-card-0 snd-interwave
2609 alias snd-card-1 snd-ens1371
2610 options snd-interwave index=0
2611 options snd-ens1371 index=1
2612 # OSS/Free portion
2613 alias sound-slot-0 snd-interwave
2614 alias sound-slot-1 snd-ens1371
2615 ----- /etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf
2616
2617 In this example, the interwave card is always loaded as the first card
2618 (index 0) and ens1371 as the second (index 1).
2619
2620 Alternative (and new) way to fixate the slot assignment is to use
2621 ``slots`` option of snd module. In the case above, specify like the
2622 following:
2623 ::
2624
2625 options snd slots=snd-interwave,snd-ens1371
2626
2627 Then, the first slot (#0) is reserved for snd-interwave driver, and
2628 the second (#1) for snd-ens1371. You can omit index option in each
2629 driver if slots option is used (although you can still have them at
2630 the same time as long as they don't conflict).
2631
2632 The slots option is especially useful for avoiding the possible
2633 hot-plugging and the resultant slot conflict. For example, in the
2634 case above again, the first two slots are already reserved. If any
2635 other driver (e.g. snd-usb-audio) is loaded before snd-interwave or
2636 snd-ens1371, it will be assigned to the third or later slot.
2637
2638 When a module name is given with '!', the slot will be given for any
2639 modules but that name. For example, ``slots=!snd-pcsp`` will reserve
2640 the first slot for any modules but snd-pcsp.
2641
2642
2643 ALSA PCM devices to OSS devices mapping
2644 =======================================
2645 ::
2646
2647 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio0 (/dev/audio) -> minor 4
2648 /dev/snd/pcmC0D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp0 (/dev/dsp) -> minor 3
2649 /dev/snd/pcmC0D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp0 (/dev/adsp) -> minor 12
2650 /dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio1 -> minor 4+16 = 20
2651 /dev/snd/pcmC1D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp1 -> minor 3+16 = 19
2652 /dev/snd/pcmC1D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp1 -> minor 12+16 = 28
2653 /dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/audio2 -> minor 4+32 = 36
2654 /dev/snd/pcmC2D0[c|p] -> /dev/dsp2 -> minor 3+32 = 39
2655 /dev/snd/pcmC2D1[c|p] -> /dev/adsp2 -> minor 12+32 = 44
2656
2657 The first number from ``/dev/snd/pcmC{X}D{Y}[c|p]`` expression means
2658 sound card number and second means device number. The ALSA devices
2659 have either ``c`` or ``p`` suffix indicating the direction, capture and
2660 playback, respectively.
2661
2662 Please note that the device mapping above may be varied via the module
2663 options of snd-pcm-oss module.
2664
2665
2666 Proc interfaces (/proc/asound)
2667 ==============================
2668
2669 /proc/asound/card#/pcm#[cp]/oss
2670 -------------------------------
2671 erase
2672 erase all additional information about OSS applications
2673
2674 <app_name> <fragments> <fragment_size> [<options>]
2675 <app_name>
2676 name of application with (higher priority) or without path
2677 <fragments>
2678 number of fragments or zero if auto
2679 <fragment_size>
2680 size of fragment in bytes or zero if auto
2681 <options>
2682 optional parameters
2683
2684 disable
2685 the application tries to open a pcm device for
2686 this channel but does not want to use it.
2687 (Cause a bug or mmap needs)
2688 It's good for Quake etc...
2689 direct
2690 don't use plugins
2691 block
2692 force block mode (rvplayer)
2693 non-block
2694 force non-block mode
2695 whole-frag
2696 write only whole fragments (optimization affecting
2697 playback only)
2698 no-silence
2699 do not fill silence ahead to avoid clicks
2700 buggy-ptr
2701 Returns the whitespace blocks in GETOPTR ioctl
2702 instead of filled blocks
2703
2704 Example:
2705 ::
2706
2707 echo "x11amp 128 16384" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2708 echo "squake 0 0 disable" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0c/oss
2709 echo "rvplayer 0 0 block" > /proc/asound/card0/pcm0p/oss
2710
2711
2712 Early Buffer Allocation
2713 =======================
2714
2715 Some drivers (e.g. hdsp) require the large contiguous buffers, and
2716 sometimes it's too late to find such spaces when the driver module is
2717 actually loaded due to memory fragmentation. You can pre-allocate the
2718 PCM buffers by loading snd-page-alloc module and write commands to its
2719 proc file in prior, for example, in the early boot stage like
2720 ``/etc/init.d/*.local`` scripts.
2721
2722 Reading the proc file /proc/drivers/snd-page-alloc shows the current
2723 usage of page allocation. In writing, you can send the following
2724 commands to the snd-page-alloc driver:
2725
2726 * add VENDOR DEVICE MASK SIZE BUFFERS
2727
2728 VENDOR and DEVICE are PCI vendor and device IDs. They take
2729 integer numbers (0x prefix is needed for the hex).
2730 MASK is the PCI DMA mask. Pass 0 if not restricted.
2731 SIZE is the size of each buffer to allocate. You can pass
2732 k and m suffix for KB and MB. The max number is 16MB.
2733 BUFFERS is the number of buffers to allocate. It must be greater
2734 than 0. The max number is 4.
2735
2736 * erase
2737
2738 This will erase the all pre-allocated buffers which are not in
2739 use.
2740
2741
2742 Links and Addresses
2743 ===================
2744
2745 ALSA project homepage
2746 http://www.alsa-project.org
2747 Kernel Bugzilla
2748 http://bugzilla.kernel.org/
2749 ALSA Developers ML
2750 mailto:alsa-devel@alsa-project.org
2751 alsa-info.sh script
2752 https://www.alsa-project.org/alsa-info.sh