[SOLVED] No Sound after reboot

[GavinX]

I am using Sound Blaster AWE64. Each time I reboot my system i have to do 'modprobe snd-sbawe. I have searched the forums but can't seem to find a suitable solution. I use Ubuntu Warty. Is there a way to make the sound auto load?

[ph34r]

Put the command you use in rc.local

[GavinX]

The wierd thing is that there doesn't seem to be an rc.local file in Ubuntu

[GavinX]

Any suggestions?

[mramsey]

Try creating the rc.local file yourself.

just a suggestion.

or in /etc/rc?.d where ? is the runlevel you are booting too. and create an executable script with your modprobe cmd in it.

-ansiVirus

[deathadder]

Have you put the module in /etc/modules ?

[GavinX]

Originally posted by deathadder
Have you put the module in /etc/modules ?

Thanks a million for your suggestion, deathadder. I placed the snd-sbawe module in the /etc/modules file and rebooted and all was well.

I realize that Ubuntu tends to have a problem with sound modules. I've seen complaints on their forums website and the responses are not as helpful as JL forums.

I think I may write a 'How I did it' thread and post it here.

The problem all started when Ubuntu did not recognize the card. I had to do some sleuth work here and in other places in order to get the correct answer. I will try to make it very easy for anyone else who has had similar problems as mine.

[deathadder]

Its ok GavinX, its based on Debian and thats where Debian keeps its list of modules to be loaded at boot. Personally after using Ubuntu I found that I like normally Debian more.