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#1 2021-01-01 16:51:32

salonkommunist
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[SOLVED] Humming sound since latest kernel update

Since the latest kernel update to 5.10.3-arch1-1, there is a humming sound (much like a ground loop) coming from my speakers when there is no playback. I am not sure whether the kernel update is related, but I have made no other changes since the issue started.

If any sound is played, the hum will cease immediately, but will continue a few seconds after playback has stopped.

How do I revert to the previous behaviour, i.e. prevent the hum?

Last edited by salonkommunist (2021-01-02 00:46:51)

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#2 2021-01-01 17:12:14

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Re: [SOLVED] Humming sound since latest kernel update

Is there an open microphone?  Try muting all input devices.


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#3 2021-01-01 17:23:01

salonkommunist
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Re: [SOLVED] Humming sound since latest kernel update

Done, but to no effect.

Might this be related to some power saving mode as described here? https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/ … rsave.html

There are, however a lot of items named /sys/modules/snd_* ; which do I edit?

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#4 2021-01-02 00:46:28

salonkommunist
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Re: [SOLVED] Humming sound since latest kernel update

Fixed by changing the value inside /sys/module/snd_hda_intel/parameters/power_save to 0.

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#5 2021-01-03 19:20:25

Jackseller
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Re: [SOLVED] Humming sound since latest kernel update

I have the same kind of problem since kernel 5.10.
It's like a "fade in sound" for two seconds.

salonkommunist wrote:

Fixed by changing the value inside /sys/module/snd_hda_intel/parameters/power_save to 0.

This solution only works until you reboot your system.

For a permanent fix, create a new .conf file :

/etc/modprobe.d/audio_disable_powersave.conf

Add the following settings in the file :

options snd_hda_intel power_save=0

Then reboot your system.

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