Unsolved-No sound from new Mint installation

[Hopeless-case]

Ok looking through the output of lsmod in the screenshot you posted the driver: snd_hda intel is loading.

To ensure that it is loading you can run this command to see if the module / driver is listed.

cat /proc/modules

If you don't see the snd_hda intel module listed let me know.

You should have the proc/asound/pcm file for your onboard ASUS chipset for the sound card. Check when you have time and let me know if you have that file.
IF you still don't have sound the last thing that I can think of is to use the modprobe command to find out information on the module / driver it'self.

screenshots below.

 

[Alexzee]

screenshots below.

The screenshot's were hard for me to see however I found it.
I was able to make out the snd_hda intel 610040 1 in the second list.

Do you have the /proc/asound/pcm file?
*To find it go your 'file system' and then follow the path /proc/asound/pcm.

IF so please list everything in that file.

 

[Hopeless-case]

The screenshot's were hard for me to see however I found it.
I was able to make out the snd_hda intel 610040 1 in the second list.

Do you have the /proc/asound/pcm file?
*To find it go your 'file system' and then follow the path /proc/asound/pcm.

IF so please list everything in that file.

I found it OK. pcm
00-00: ALC892 Analog : ALC892 Analog : playback 1 : capture 1
00-01: ALC892 Digital : ALC892 Digital : playback 1
00-02: ALC892 Alt Analog : ALC892 Alt Analog : capture 1
00-03: HDMI 0 : HDMI 0 : playback 1
00-07: HDMI 1 : HDMI 1 : playback 1

 

[johnblackwood1]

OK, time to reply. First of all how do I get the terminal to appear? I have looked through the applications, software, and accessories list and can't find anything called "terminal"..
I have been trying to get help on another forum and was told to install pavucontrol which I did and it was no help. And finally, my installation is Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon. That's all I know about it.

its either the little $_ icon or >_ icon in the bottom program & stuff bar

 

[Hopeless-case]

its either the little $_ icon or >_ icon in the bottom program & stuff bar

Thankyou John. I figured that one out some time ago. I put "terminal" in the search box and it flags up "XTERM". Then a black box pops up ready for my input. Your input is appreciated.

 

[Condobloke]

Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon

Terminal will appear in the panel (task bar), usually near the left hand end....see my screenshot below.

or.....click on menu, type in terminal......right click on terminal gnome and select add to panel. That wil place the terminal icon (usually black) in the panel (task bar)
You can drag and drop the icon further along the panel if it is in the way.

 

[Condobloke]

If you are given commands to run in Terminal, a good idea is to copy and paste them, to avoid spelling and spacing errors.
The terminal is unforgiving. Leave a space out or insert a double space instead of just a single....and the command will not work. Put a . in where there is none and again it will not work.

Copy and paste will save your sanity.

 

[Hopeless-case]

Thankyou. More handy tips but still no closer to getting sound out of my Linux PC. On my W7 machine I can easily identify and update the drivers. I would love to be able to do the same with the new Linux rig.
There are a few more issues to solve before I could make the switch away from Windows. I have recently had a Fibre internet connection installed and it has been a nightmare week trying to get it working. Wifi only works on my internet radio and one of the 3 computers when it feels like it. I had to order some long ethernet cables to hopefully get the rest connected.

I will have to put this thread on hold while I get the internet problems solved.

 

[lazy_lain]

Thankyou. More handy tips but still no closer to getting sound out of my Linux PC. On my W7 machine I can easily identify and update the drivers. I would love to be able to do the same with the new Linux rig.
There are a few more issues to solve before I could make the switch away from Windows. I have recently had a Fibre internet connection installed and it has been a nightmare week trying to get it working. Wifi only works on my internet radio and one of the 3 computers when it feels like it. I had to order some long ethernet cables to hopefully get the rest connected.

I will have to put this thread on hold while I get the internet problems solved.

i remember you and alas the problem is not solved yet
i recommended to try another distro or even try distro that dosnt use systemd (i dont read the posts in above so i dont know tf you tried another distro or not)
so try live iso and see if its works nicely with your hardware than move to it
i think debian is good and support the most of hardware

 

[Hopeless-case]

Hi guys. I'm back via the miracle of Fibre optic internet. It took much longer than expected because I had to wait for some cables to be delivered. The speed used to be about 7 meg via ADSL which was plenty but was very unreliable. Now I get over 900 meg which is way overkill but is promised to be reliable. We'll see. I couldn't get the wifi to work so I had to buy some optical cable to get the new wifi modem close enough to the computers to allow connection via ethernet, literally 3 metres away from the feed box on the wall. Pitiful.

My question for today: I am not using the Mint computer on a daily basis yet but I am looking forward to getting it to a state where I can. Every few days I boot up and get an icon telling me there are updates to download. They come up on a list with tick boxes as if they are giving me the option to not update them. They are all identified with terms that mean absolutely nothing to me. In Windows I habitually refuse updates because they either break something or just invade my privacy. I don't think this is the case with Linux but I wanted to ask.........should I just go ahead and install all the updates? I haven't a clue if any of them are essential, or even installed. Is this normal? Should I be concerned about running out of space on the SSD?

 

[CaffeineAddict]

In Windows I habitually refuse updates because they either break something or just invade my privacy. I don't think this is the case with Linux but I wanted to ask.........should I just go ahead and install all the updates?

Linux updates are not like Windows updates, reason people hate Windows updates and want to disable them is because they used to take hours to update, you have to download GB's of bloatware that you have no use of, updates were too frequent and interrupting etc.

In short all updates are needed, for Linux you're not forced to use software that you don't want to, you can remove what ever you want and then you'll no longer receive updates for that. (but with Windows you have no choice).

 

[Hopeless-case]

So if that is the case, I can go ahead and update stuff safe in the knowledge it won't just be garbage.
Thanks for the comments.

 

[KGIII]

Hi guys. I'm back via the miracle of Fibre optic internet. It took much longer than expected because I had to wait for some cables to be delivered. The speed used to be about 7 meg via ADSL which was plenty but was very unreliable. Now I get over 900 meg which is way overkill but is promised to be reliable. We'll see. I couldn't get the wifi to work so I had to buy some optical cable to get the new wifi modem close enough to the computers to allow connection via ethernet, literally 3 metres away from the feed box on the wall. Pitiful.

Fiber has, so far, been a wonderful addition to my life. It went all winter without any real outages.

I live in a very remote area, while also having some pretty extreme weather. The lines aren't even buried.

(I'm so remote that you could cross entire European countries quicker than I can to a truly major city.)

Now that you have fiber, you can download the entire internet! (I kid! I kid!) Still, it's amazing how fast it is. I only opted for the 100 MB package. I haven't felt the need to go higher, but it's dirt cheap if I do change my mind.

 

[Condobloke]

should I just go ahead and install all the updates?

That is a very definite, YES.

In time, we will show you how to set up Timeshift. That can be your get out of jail free app, just in case something goes south on you, whatever the cause maybe. (Usually human error....an oops moment ! ....we all have them !)

 

[KGIII]

(Usually human error....an oops moment ! ....we all have them !)

To add to this, Linux usually runs just fine -- until you go screwing with it. Avoid installing things you don't need. If there's a major dependency issue, don't keep going. Use software that's from reputable sources, especially the software that's already in the repositories and easy to install. Don't go tinkering with system settings. Keep it updated to a T, updating as soon as you can. (We regular users don't have to test things before moving them into production.)

That sort of stuff.

Now, of course, you're going to go screwing with things. That's okay. That's normal. We didn't pick Linux because we like what comes out of the box. (Well, most of us didn't.)

You're going to go screwing with things. In fact, you should go screwing with things.

Learn to back up your data. Learn to make sure your backup method works. Get a little familiar with things, and then screw with things all you want. We won't charge you money for installing the OS again. That'll be just as free as it was the first time.

I call it 'learning by breaking'. You screw with things, and they break. You learn to fix those things and, importantly, how to avoid those things.

It's okay to break your system. That's how many lessons are learned.

Also, one big tip for you... Never run a command that you don't understand. When rooting through the internet for a solution, you'll come across all sorts of commands that are easy to copy and paste. Know what those commands are going to do before running them on your system.

While many of us don't like AI, that's something AI is actually good for. 'AI, please tell me what this command will do to my computer: enter command.' It's actually pretty good at that. It was one of the first tests I gave to the modern AI models out there.

But, there's always the man page. That's the documentation you want for truly knowing what's going on with the commands you're entering into the terminal.

Oh, and don't be afraid of the terminal. Yes, I gave you a dire warning. It's okay. It won't bite, and you'll already know how to restore the data you backed up.

 

[Hopeless-case]

My heartfelt thanks for all the help I have received here. A refreshing change. I come to Linux after a fair bit of history battling with the famous "Blue screen of Death" in Windows starting with W98, W98se, ME, XP, Vista, and XP before finding something that was suitable for those who walk upright in W7. Against all the hype and bullying to advance further into the spiders web of the MS data harvesting machine I learned enough to weed out the troublesome junk and telemetry that served no purpose and would be happy with 7 until time to pack my desktop alongside me in my coffin. But alas, I am now finding browsers and several other useful tools can't be bothered to maintain compatibility with W7. I am not one of the millions that live to stare at a smartphone all day, and my eyesight and dexterity exclude me from taking part in this modern consumer trap anyway. Linux is a lifesaver for me. It might have the reputation that it is for enthusiasts who like to tinker but even if it works in a different way and has scope for going off in many different directions it seems to have plenty to offer for users at all levels. Someone chided me and said linux is not Windows so don't expect to use it in the same way. I understand now that was meant to be essential advice, not an insult.
My needs are only basic and I don't intend to tweak everything and load every piece of software I can find. I don't play games, edit videos, manipulate images, run servers, or stream anything. I only use a PC for emails, online purchases, banking access, and data storage. I should think Mint is more than adequate straight out of the box for those things.

Is there any way to adjust things to a "single click" function? That's an old Windows habit I'm missing a lot.

 

[Condobloke]

To enable single click instead of double click in Firefox on Linux, you can adjust the setting by typing about:config in the address bar, then finding and double-clicking on browser.urlbar.doubleClickSelectsAll to set it to false. This will change the behaviour so that a single click will position the cursor instead of requiring a double click.

 

[CaffeineAddict]

Is there any way to adjust things to a "single click" function? That's an old Windows habit I'm missing a lot.

If you're referring to single click on folders, this is a DE desktop function, you should find it somewhere in desktop settings.
KDE desktop has it, but IDK for Cinnamon.

 

[Condobloke]

I only use a PC for emails, online purchases, banking access, and data storage

online purchases and banking access require quite a bit of care.

Especially with passwords and 2FA . if it is available, using 2 factor Authentication is a must.

Passwords:

Password Strength Meter

How strong are your passwords? Test how secure they are using the My1Login Password Strength Test.

www.passwordmonster.com

Password Meter - A visual assessment of password strengths and weaknesses

Must be at least 12 characters long
Must have at least 1 capital letter, 1 lower case letter, and 1 number or punctuation, but no spaces
Cannot be based on your name, netid, or on words found in a dictionary
Cannot be based on simple repeating patterns

Never share your password or send it in email
Choose a password as long as possible
Use a varied combination of upper and lower case letters, symbols and numbers
Use a unique password for every unique service
Consider using a password manager such as KeePass or Bitwarden

I use bitwarden. A bit complex, but once used to it, works well. I have no experience of keepass

 

[Hopeless-case]

To enable single click instead of double click in Firefox on Linux, you can adjust the setting by typing about:config in the address bar, then finding and double-clicking on browser.urlbar.doubleClickSelectsAll to set it to false. This will change the behaviour so that a single click will position the cursor instead of requiring a double click.

Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I meant when clicking on a folder to open it. I did the change you explained and it didn't break anything so I'll just leave it at False.