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x11-xserver-utils package

Cannot adjust system beep volume, only frequency and duration

Bug #280767 reported by Ken Takusagawa
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Bug Description

Binary package hint: x11-xserver-utils

Using the command "xset b [volume] [pitch] [duration]", I've found that adjusting the first value does not adjust the volume at all, only the duration. The third argument also adjusts the duration.

x11-xserver-utils version 7.3+2 on Gutsy i386, IBM Lenovo Thinkpad z60t

Here is another report of another person experiencing the same problem on a Dell 6400 Inspiron

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=546684

Note that (like probably most laptops these days) the system beep sound is produced by the same speakers as the regular sound. Although I can adjust the volume by adjusting the changing the master system volume, this is undesirable, because I normally have the master system volume set pretty high to listen to music; this makes the system beep extremely loud.
[lspci]
00:00.0 Host bridge [0600]: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML Express Processor to DRAM Controller [8086:2590] (rev 03)
     Subsystem: IBM ThinkPad Z60t [1014:0575]
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Intel Corporation Mobile 915GM/GMS/910GML Express Graphics Controller [8086:2592] (rev 03) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
     Subsystem: IBM Unknown device [1014:058c]

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Ken Takusagawa (ken-takusagawa-2) wrote :

Sorry, not Gutsy, I meant Hardy.

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Bryce Harrington (bryce) wrote :

Hi ken-takusagawa-2,

Please attach the output of `lspci -vvnn`, and attach your /var/log/Xorg.0.log file from after reproducing this issue. If you've made any customizations to your /etc/X11/xorg.conf please attach that as well.

Changed in x11-xserver-utils:
status: New → Incomplete
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Ken Takusagawa (ken-takusagawa-2) wrote :

Attaching the output of sudo lspci -vvnn

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Ken Takusagawa (ken-takusagawa-2) wrote :

Attaching /var/log/Xorg.0.log

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Ken Takusagawa (ken-takusagawa-2) wrote :

I changed the setting back to "New" from "Incomplete" after attaching the requested files.

Changed in x11-xserver-utils:
status: Incomplete → New
Bryce Harrington (bryce)
Changed in x11-xserver-utils:
status: New → Confirmed
Bryce Harrington (bryce)
description: updated
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pitwalker (pitwalker) wrote :

I find this (fixed) for INTEL HDA:
"system beep in jaunty is the most annoying sound known to man"
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-utils/+bug/331589

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Bryce Harrington (bryce) wrote :

This isn't an X bug

affects: x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu) → ubuntu
Changed in ubuntu:
status: Confirmed → New
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Keith Favre (iyunkateus) wrote :

Assign package

affects: ubuntu → x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu)
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Keith Favre (iyunkateus) wrote :

*facepalm* I forgot to notice that the newer messages are at the bottom... *remove package*

affects: x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu) → ubuntu
teju (teju)
affects: ubuntu → x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu)
Bryce Harrington (bryce)
Changed in x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu):
status: New → Confirmed
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Robert Schroll (rschroll) wrote :

I have experienced this issue on several different computers running 8.04, 9.04, and 9.10. If it would help, I can provide hardware details for these machines.

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Robert Schroll (rschroll) wrote :

I am beginning to wonder if this is a problem with the playback of the beep, not with xset itself. After all, `xset q` reports the same values that are set with xset. Additionally, pulse audio's module-x11-bell properly respect the volume set by xset. Could the code that plays the beep be getting confused?

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Bryce Harrington (bryce) wrote :

[This is an automatic notification.]

Hi Ken,

This bug was reported against an earlier version of Ubuntu, can you
test if it still occurs on Lucid?

Please note we also provide technical support for older versions of
Ubuntu, but not in the bug tracker. Instead, to raise the issue through
normal support channels, please see:

    http://www.ubuntu.com/support

If you are the original reporter and can still reproduce the issue on
Lucid, please run the following command to refresh the report:

  apport-collect 280767

If you are not the original reporter, please file a new bug report, so
we can work with you as the original reporter instead (you can reference
bug 280767 in your report if you think it may be related):

  ubuntu-bug xorg

If by chance you can no longer reproduce the issue on Lucid or if you
feel it is no longer relevant, please mark the bug report 'Fix Released'
or 'Invalid' as appropriate, at the following URL:

  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/280767

Changed in x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu):
status: Confirmed → Incomplete
tags: added: needs-retested-on-lucid-by-june
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Bryce Harrington (bryce) wrote :

We're closing this bug since it is has been some time with no response from the original reporter. However, if the issue still exists please feel free to reopen with the requested information. Also, if you could, please test against the latest development version of Ubuntu, since this confirms the bug is one we may be able to pass upstream for help.

Changed in x11-xserver-utils (Ubuntu):
status: Incomplete → Expired
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