Sound problem with FC3

[Wayne Leutwyler]

stevew at aui.com wrote:

>I installed FC3, (clean install) to my new laptop. It is an HP DV1040US.  I 
>have managed to get most everything working so far except the sound. I am 
>current on all upgrades and running the .681 kernel.
>
>When I boot, no sound and after a few seconds. Error - artsmessage  sound 
>server fatal errror: cpu overload, aborting.
>
>system settings/soundcard detection shows:
>Vendor: Intel 
>Model 82801DB.DBL/DMB (ICCH4/ICH4-M) AC'97 Audio Controller
>Module: snd-intel8x0
>
>When I press Play test sound, nothing is heard.
>
>The install was a KDE only install. Other than that nothing particularly 
>special.
>
>Steve
>
>  
>
Add this line to the /etc/hotplug/blacklist file.

snd-intel8x0m

now reboot and you sound should be just fine. Makre sure to run 
alsamixer to check the sound levels.

-- 
Wayne Leutwyler - RHCT, CNA
Linux Admin / DBA
Columbus OH. USA
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