No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
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No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Hi there! I recently bought a new monitor that uses HDMI and a new graphics card. Prior to this new monitor, I was using an old monitor that uses VGA with no graphics card. My audio worked fine while I had no new monitor and no graphics card. I don't know what's wrong with my computer. I've tried to do things with pulseaudio and it doesn't seem to work. I'm using Apple earbuds. They're the same earbuds I used with my old monitor. If you need any logs or other information, please feel free to ask.
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Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Hi luxorium, and welcome to the forum.
You're probably just playing sound to the wrong place. One way to check that is to start something with sound, then run
To configure things properly, I suggest installing and running PulseAudio Volume Control (pavucontrol.)
If you need help with this, just paste the terminal output you got in your next reply.
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Good luck.
You're probably just playing sound to the wrong place. One way to check that is to start something with sound, then run
pacmd list-sinks
in the terminal. At the end of the output, it will tell you the active port it is (attempting) playing to.To configure things properly, I suggest installing and running PulseAudio Volume Control (pavucontrol.)
If you need help with this, just paste the terminal output you got in your next reply.
When pasting large blocks of text, please enclose the results in-between [ⅽode] and [/ⅽode] code markers by selecting </> from the mini toolbar above the textbox where you type your reply.
Good luck.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
This is the output. I hope this provides some useful information. Also, I have my earbuds plugged in right now and as I ran the command.
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1 sink(s) available.
* index: 6
name: <alsa_output.pci-0000_01_00.1.hdmi-stereo>
driver: <module-alsa-card.c>
flags: HARDWARE DECIBEL_VOLUME LATENCY DYNAMIC_LATENCY
state: SUSPENDED
suspend cause: IDLE
priority: 9030
volume: front-left: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB, front-right: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
balance 0.00
base volume: 65536 / 100% / 0.00 dB
volume steps: 65537
muted: no
current latency: 0.00 ms
max request: 0 KiB
max rewind: 0 KiB
monitor source: 6
sample spec: s16le 2ch 44100Hz
channel map: front-left,front-right
Stereo
used by: 0
linked by: 0
configured latency: 0.00 ms; range is 0.50 .. 371.52 ms
card: 0 <alsa_card.pci-0000_01_00.1>
module: 7
properties:
alsa.resolution_bits = "16"
device.api = "alsa"
device.class = "sound"
alsa.class = "generic"
alsa.subclass = "generic-mix"
alsa.name = "HDMI 0"
alsa.id = "HDMI 0"
alsa.subdevice = "0"
alsa.subdevice_name = "subdevice #0"
alsa.device = "3"
alsa.card = "0"
alsa.card_name = "HDA NVidia"
alsa.long_card_name = "HDA NVidia at 0xf3000000 irq 17"
alsa.driver_name = "snd_hda_intel"
device.bus_path = "pci-0000:01:00.1"
sysfs.path = "/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:01.0/0000:01:00.1/sound/card0"
device.bus = "pci"
device.vendor.id = "10de"
device.vendor.name = "NVIDIA Corporation"
device.product.id = "0fb8"
device.product.name = "GP108 High Definition Audio Controller"
device.string = "hdmi:0"
device.buffering.buffer_size = "65536"
device.buffering.fragment_size = "32768"
device.access_mode = "mmap+timer"
device.profile.name = "hdmi-stereo"
device.profile.description = "Digital Stereo (HDMI)"
device.description = "GP108 High Definition Audio Controller Digital Stereo (HDMI)"
alsa.mixer_name = "Nvidia GPU 81 HDMI/DP"
alsa.components = "HDA:10de0081,1458375d,00100100"
module-udev-detect.discovered = "1"
device.icon_name = "audio-card-pci"
ports:
hdmi-output-0: HDMI / DisplayPort (priority 5900, latency offset 0 usec, available: no)
properties:
device.icon_name = "video-display"
active port: <hdmi-output-0>
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Okay. I think we need pavucontrol here. Install and run it, then go to the Configuration tab. The Profile that has HDMI settings will probably have multiple options. Hopefully, only one will NOT say (unplugged) that should get you going.
If that doesn't help, first try deleting the files in your ~/.config/pulse directory then run
If still nothing, paste back the results of
If that doesn't help, first try deleting the files in your ~/.config/pulse directory then run
pulseaudio -k
in the terminal and wait a few seconds before testing.If still nothing, paste back the results of
inxi -Fxz
and aplay -l
please.Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
I've already had pavucontrol. http://i.imgur.com/Cmbw34P.png And for the inxi -Fxz command, .
For the aplay -l command,
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System: Host: *my name*-desktop Kernel: 4.15.0-20-generic x86_64
bits: 64 gcc: 7.3.0
Desktop: Xfce 4.12.3 (Gtk 2.24.31) Distro: Linux Mint 19 Tara
Machine: Device: desktop System: Hewlett-Packard product: HP Compaq dc7800p Small Form Factor serial: N/A
Mobo: Hewlett-Packard model: 0AA8h serial: N/A
BIOS: Hewlett-Packard v: 786F1 v01.32 date: 07/21/2011
CPU: Dual core Intel Core2 Duo E6750 (-MCP-)
arch: Conroe rev.11 cache: 4096 KB
flags: (lm nx sse sse2 sse3 ssse3 vmx) bmips: 10640
clock speeds: max: 2667 MHz 1: 1995 MHz 2: 1995 MHz
Graphics: Card: NVIDIA GP108 bus-ID: 01:00.0
Display Server: x11 (X.Org 1.19.6 )
drivers: nvidia (unloaded: modesetting,fbdev,vesa,nouveau)
Resolution: 1920x1080@60.00hz
OpenGL: renderer: GeForce GT 1030/PCIe/SSE2
version: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 390.77 Direct Render: Yes
Audio: Card NVIDIA GP108 High Def. Audio Controller
driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 01:00.1
Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.15.0-20-generic
Network: Card-1: Intel 82566DM-2 Gigabit Network Connection
driver: e1000e v: 3.2.6-k port: 2100 bus-ID: 00:19.0
IF: enp0s25 state: down mac: <filter>
Card-2: Realtek RTL8188EUS 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter
driver: r8188eu v: v4.1.4_6773.20130222 usb-ID: 002-002
IF: wlx00726320603f state: N/A mac: N/A
Drives: HDD Total Size: 160.0GB (76.0% used)
ID-1: /dev/sda model: WDC_WD1600AAJS size: 160.0GB temp: 31C
Partition: ID-1: / size: 146G used: 114G (82%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
RAID: No RAID devices: /proc/mdstat, md_mod kernel module present
Sensors: System Temperatures: cpu: 38.0C mobo: N/A gpu: 0.0:42C
Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info: Processes: 200 Uptime: 5:34 Memory: 1243.7/3864.8MB
Init: systemd runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 7.3.0
Client: Shell (bash 4.4.191) inxi: 2.3.56
For the aplay -l command,
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**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 3: HDMI 0 [HDMI 0]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 7: HDMI 1 [HDMI 1]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Go to the Configuration tab (two to the right of Output Devices) and try HDMI 1.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
HDMI without the 2? http://i.imgur.com/EPOrlyH.png
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Damn, they're all saying unplugged. Try disconnecting the HDMI cable and reconnecting it.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
I tried unplugging the cable from both the monitor itself and the graphics card, still saying unplugged.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Did you delete the files in ~/.config/pulse and run pulseaudio -k as well?
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Well, I'm stuck at the moment. A kernel upgrade might fix it.
I am very late to bed, so I'll check in tomorrow morning to see if there's any progress.
Good luck.
I am very late to bed, so I'll check in tomorrow morning to see if there's any progress.
Good luck.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Thank you for your effort. As soon as my Linux Mint finishes downloading for my USB stick I'm going to try restarting my PC and see if that works. Have a good night.
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Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Go to ALSA control (if you have the volume on your slider, right click and choose "Sound Preferences"
On the Input tab select the Monitor of (your graphics card).
On the Output tab select the graphics card audio, and see if one says "plugged in" in the Selector drop down.
Go to the Hardware Tab and select the HDMI audio source. Try "Test Speakers and see if you hear anything.
Open Pulse Audio Volume Control. In Output Devices tab you should see, or be able to select the HDMI output. If you need to, at the bottom Show: All Output Devices
If no joy here, select the Configuration tab and see if there is an HDMI device in the list that does NOT say "Plugged in". Select that one.
Play something. Go to Playback tab and see if there is any output anywhere. If not, head to the Input tab and see if the "plugged in" HDMI device is selected. Play something again and check again. Go through the tabs again and see if there is any playback showing up anywhere.
Report back with your findings.
On the Input tab select the Monitor of (your graphics card).
On the Output tab select the graphics card audio, and see if one says "plugged in" in the Selector drop down.
Go to the Hardware Tab and select the HDMI audio source. Try "Test Speakers and see if you hear anything.
Open Pulse Audio Volume Control. In Output Devices tab you should see, or be able to select the HDMI output. If you need to, at the bottom Show: All Output Devices
If no joy here, select the Configuration tab and see if there is an HDMI device in the list that does NOT say "Plugged in". Select that one.
Play something. Go to Playback tab and see if there is any output anywhere. If not, head to the Input tab and see if the "plugged in" HDMI device is selected. Play something again and check again. Go through the tabs again and see if there is any playback showing up anywhere.
Report back with your findings.
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Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Your inxi results did not show any onboard sound. Did you intentionally disable that in the BIOS? It might be worth a shot to go into the BIOS and re-enable sound if possible. The onboard sound can still be disabled in pavucontrol on the Configuration tab by just setting the proper Profile to Off.
Another thing that could help is a full shutdown as opposed to a reboot. Wait a full minute before powering back up.
The inxi results also showed you were still on the default kernel from your install. Like I said above, upgrading the kernel (to the latest 4.15 series kernel) may get this working.
I doubt this is going to work, but does
Does Driver Manager say you're using the recommended driver for that graphics card?
If you run the live dvd/USB you used to install Mint, does sound work there? If not, see if making one with 18.3 works. The thinking here is maybe your system needs an older kernel. If this works when all else failed, we'll need to get you to install the latest 4.4 kernel on your Linux Mint 19 Xfce system.
I have to head to work soon. Will check back in this afternoon/evening sometime.
Good luck.
Another thing that could help is a full shutdown as opposed to a reboot. Wait a full minute before powering back up.
The inxi results also showed you were still on the default kernel from your install. Like I said above, upgrading the kernel (to the latest 4.15 series kernel) may get this working.
I doubt this is going to work, but does
aplay -Dhw:0,3 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav
produce sound?Does Driver Manager say you're using the recommended driver for that graphics card?
If you run the live dvd/USB you used to install Mint, does sound work there? If not, see if making one with 18.3 works. The thinking here is maybe your system needs an older kernel. If this works when all else failed, we'll need to get you to install the latest 4.4 kernel on your Linux Mint 19 Xfce system.
I have to head to work soon. Will check back in this afternoon/evening sometime.
Good luck.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Sorry from the late response, but the aplay command produces:
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Playing WAVE '/usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav' : Signed 16 bit Little Endian, Rate 48000 Hz, Mono
aplay: set_params:1305: Channels count non available
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
I'm trying to get audio to play through some earbuds that used to work before I bought a new graphics card and monitor. The earbuds work with my phone and other devices. I've tried a speaker on my PC and that doesn't seem to work either. There isn't a HDMI device in the list that says "Plugged in", sadly. There isn't a thing called "Sound Preferences" in ALSA control, either. If you need any screenshots, don't be afraid to ask.Arch_Enemy wrote: ⤴Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:55 pm Go to ALSA control (if you have the volume on your slider, right click and choose "Sound Preferences"
On the Input tab select the Monitor of (your graphics card).
On the Output tab select the graphics card audio, and see if one says "plugged in" in the Selector drop down.
Go to the Hardware Tab and select the HDMI audio source. Try "Test Speakers and see if you hear anything.
Open Pulse Audio Volume Control. In Output Devices tab you should see, or be able to select the HDMI output. If you need to, at the bottom Show: All Output Devices
If no joy here, select the Configuration tab and see if there is an HDMI device in the list that does NOT say "Plugged in". Select that one.
Play something. Go to Playback tab and see if there is any output anywhere. If not, head to the Input tab and see if the "plugged in" HDMI device is selected. Play something again and check again. Go through the tabs again and see if there is any playback showing up anywhere.
Report back with your findings.
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
As a test, does
sudo aplay -Dhw:0,3 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav
do anything different?Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Well, here's the output. I didn't hear anything.
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Playing WAVE '/usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav' : Signed 16 bit Little Endian, Rate 48000 Hz, Mono
aplay: set_params:1305: Channels count non available
Re: No Audio After New Monitor & GFX Card
Have you tried upgrading the kernel? If the newer kernel causes problems, we can walk you through getting back to the one you're using.