no sound from hdmi

In /boot you have to create a file named config.txt with the following line

hdmi_drive=2

Before startx you have to run

sudo modprobe snd_bcm2835

Then it should run.

Found the last tip in http://www.themagpi.com/ ,which is a good read and might become even better ;o)

thanks, i`ll try that tomorrow.

funny u say that, i was about to read the mag pi, just downloaded

If you add a line with "snd_bcm2835" to the  /etc/modules file (which by default contains only "vchiq"), the sound module will get autoloaded on startup.

Thanks all,

What is the name of the file in ect/modules that I am adding?? And what is the full path of etc/modules. I can't find it. Sorry (red faced )

Darren,

  The full path is /etc/modules

That is, it's the file modules in directory /etc

note that there is a slash before etc, and that it's etc

not ect.  It stands for the latin etcetera.

And you need to use sudo to edit it.

Great, typed in that command before the startx and now it works. Now to find out to do it so it boots with that command each time.

Cheers

When I go to save modules it says permission denied. How do I get it to save with permission? Seem to be having a lot of trouble with this as I am trying to setup a wi fi dongle and it won't let me drop a file in to a directory.

Do I need to be an administrator ??

Darren,

  you get administrator privileges by typing sudo

before any command that would otherwise fail for

lack of privileges.  sudo stands for either switch user

and do, or super user and do, depending on who you ask.

Read my posts on: http://www.element14.com/community/thread/18205?tstart=0 This fixed my problem and might fix yours.

All fixed (audio + resolution)

Instuctions for others who may be experiencing the same issue with a TV and the Raspberry Pi:

1. Install a fresh image (optional)

2. start-up the Raspberry Pi and let it set itself up (normal set-up) - only on first boot

3. After you have gone through normal set-up:

a. Log-in as a normal user (debian image: pi)

b. Type the command: "sudo nano /boot/config.txt "

c. Press enter

d. Type in: "hdmi_drive=2 " [exactly as it is here]

e. Then press crtl + o

f. Press Enter

g. then press crtl + x

4. Restart using the command: " sudo shutdown -r now "

That gets the Raspberry Pi to register the TV as a HDMI device. You now have sound! For different resolution:

5. After you have gone through normal set-up:

a. Log-in as a normal user (debian image: pi)

b. Type the command: "sudo nano /boot/config.txt "

c. Press enter

d. Type in: "hdmi_group=1 " [exactly as it is here]

Press Enter

Type : "hdmi_mode=x " where x = corresponding number of resolution mode. See: http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=5851

e. Then press crtl + o

f. Press Enter

g. then press crtl + x

6. Restart using the command: " sudo shutdown -r now "

Now you have desired resolution and Sound!!!

Happy Raspberry Pi...ing