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Using With Linux
Hardware Requirements
See the Windows PC section above.
Software Requirements
Support for USB Audio is available in kernel version 2.4.0 and higher.
Backport patches are available for the 2.2.x series kernels but we recommend
the 2.4.x series for stability. The kernel must be compiled with USB audio
support either statically or as loadable modules.
For more information on compiling the Linux kenel see
http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO.html.
Connecting the SL1200
The SL1200 is self-powered and may be connected to any available USB port. It
does not require any special drivers or software of its own.
You are now ready to turn the
stereo-link
on. After you push the Power Button,
the LED next to the button will light to indicate that the power is ON.
You may wish to test your configuration by typing the following at the
command prompt: cat /bin/sh > /dev/dsp [dsp1, etc.]. If the green light next to
the headphone jack doesn’t light up check the following:
#
You built your kernel with USB Audio support
#
If you used dynamic modules you enabled the dynamic
module loader
#
You mounted the USB filesystem
Rebooting with the 1200 connected and on will produce messages in
/var/log/messages that will be helpful in debugging any issues you may be
having.
