[Solved] Can't setup sound (noob)

CokaBear · 2013-01-14 23:18:41

Hello arch users! I've previously used arch but uninstalled it and had fun with Mageia for a while. I've just decided to turn back to arch and noticed everything is alot different.
I've installed a simple system, I'm actually using arch to type this post out at the moment.
I installed the base system, xorg and its components(drivers), openbox, and alsa.
However my sound doesn't work and I have no idea how to fix it. My computer is a lenovo y580 if that helps a bit on the hardware.

Last edited by CokaBear (2013-01-14 23:28:40)

Trilby · 2013-01-14 23:21:53

There is a good alsa page on the arch wiki with many troubleshooting/diagnostic steps. Work through that, and if it doesn't solve the problem, come back with the output/results of the commands/tests.

WonderWoofy · 2013-01-14 23:22:26

Read this please.

CokaBear · 2013-01-14 23:31:22

I figured it out! I looked at the archwiki. The first thing to type in was the command to unmute the master volume which is

amixer sset Master unmute

lol I feel like such a loser it was that simple but thanks! This forum is amazing!

jasonwryan · 2013-01-15 00:27:59

CokaBear wrote:

This forum is amazing!

Please do what you can to keep it that way. Reading the wiki thoroughly and carefully before posting is one way to assist with that...

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