Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) - Driver
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WWW: http://www.alsa-project.org
Features
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* general
- GPL license
- fully modularized architecture
- full proc filesystem support - /proc/asound
- SMP safe
- thread safe
- integrated to 2.6+ kernels
- moved all additional code (stream conversions etc.) outside the kernel
* universal control API
- new enhanced and flexible API for applications
- support for unlimited number of controls
- support for mute (and hardware mute if hardware supports it)
- support for mixer events
- this allows two or more applications to be synchronized
* digital audio (PCM)
- support for all types of hardware
- new enhanced API for applications
- full real duplex support
- stream start synchronization
* sequencer
- support multiple event queues
* hardware depedent API
- support hw specific things (like FX accelerated processing etc.)
* OSS/Free kernel emulation
- mixer
- PCM (/dev/dsp) compatibility
More information about the ALSA sound driver is located in alsa-driver/doc
and alsa-kernel/Documentation directories.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.