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[VCH888]

What is the difference between ALC889A 1056 Fix. zip and AppleHDA 10.5.6?
Both contain AppleHDA.kext and HDAEnabler.kext
I tried ALC889A 1056 Fix on my iPC 10.5.6 PPF2 installation.
I am happy that Front Mic & Earphone working .
However lost sound on speaker .
The usual Speaker (internal) is missing in out tab .
What is showing is headphone. No sound out from the back green port.
What is required to get sound back on speaker?
Thanks for your time.
Have a nice day.

Actually both are the same. If you plug headphone in, front speakers (back green port) will be muted automatically. Until you unplug your headphone, you should hear sound from front speakers again. In System Profile/Sound, if you plug headphone in, the name of Internal Speakers will be changed to Headphones.

I made a freshretail install LTL Retail Install with the "fix" kext and now it's ok.
Don't know why...

@longtom

The kext you are using is an old kext (patched), not 1.5.7a24 or 1.6.2a37 (latest one). So, you will not have problem with "pop up/cracking sound."

I also edited an old kext and posted it on Nov 25, 2008. This link is GA ALC889A.zip.

P.S. I am now using AppleHDA.kext 1.6.2a37 by lagacy method from /Extra/Extensions.mkext and working fine.

[longtom]

Actually both are the same. If you plug headphone in, front speakers (back green port) will be muted automatically. Until you unplug your headphone, you should hear sound from front speakers again. In System Profile/Sound, if you plug headphone in, the name of Internal Speakers will be changed to Headphones.



@longtom

The kext you are using is an old kext (patched), not 1.5.7a24 or 1.6.2a37 (latest one). So, you will not have problem with "pop up/cracking sound."

I also edited an old kext and posted it on Nov 25, 2008. This link is GA ALC889A.zip.

P.S. I am now using AppleHDA.kext 1.6.2a37 by lagacy method from /Extra/Extensions.mkext and working fine.

ok, thanks!

Can you tell me shortly how to use the Extra folder?
Which kext to put in /Extra?
Which kext remains in S/L/E?
How to create an Extensions.mkext in /Extra folder?

Thanks!

[VCH888]

ok, thanks!

Can you tell me shortly how to use the Extra folder?
Which kext to put in /Extra?
Which kext remains in S/L/E?
How to create an Extensions.mkext in /Extra folder?

Thanks!

@longtom

Which kext to put in /Extra?

--- removed since Chameleon 2 has been developed in advance.

Which kext remains in S/L/E?

All are vanilla kexts (unpatched kexts).

How to create an Extensions.mkext in /Extra folder?

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First, you should try to install latest bootloader and install latest modded AppleSMBIOS.kext published by karaakeha1 in S/L/E. Then, install modded AppleHDA.kext and HDAEnabler.kext in S/L/E. And test your sound. I did on my another partition which runs "iPC."

[longtom]

@longtom

Which kext to put in /Extra?

--- See my attached file. kext_1.zip

Which kext remains in S/L/E?

All are vanilla kexts (unpatched kexts).

How to create an Extensions.mkext in /Extra folder?

use latest bootloader.  EFI9_chamelon_bootloader.zip   861.85KB   57 downloads to create /Extra and get mkext tool by ~pcwiz at ###### to create/unpack Extensions.mkext.

First, you should try to install latest bootloader and install latest modded AppleSMBIOS.kext published by karaakeha1 in S/L/E. Then, install modded AppleHDA.kext and HDAEnabler.kext in S/L/E. And test your sound. I did on my another partition which runs "iPC."

So if ok then i put in s/l/e back the vanilla files and create an extensions.mkext of all modded kext in extra?

Can i put the plain kext files or do i have to create extensions.mkext?

What is the advantage of the extra folder vs s/l/e?

Thanks again!

[sylvester328]

Many thanks!!

It works on my GA p45 ds3r

And a Happy New Year for all of you!!!

regards

I have the same board but couldn't get the front green headphone port to work. It wouldn't mute the back speaker as described in first post.

The back grey line-out doesn't work as well (I have only two line-out's in sound output preference, rather than 3 as demonstrated in the screen dumps!)

Any ideas?

[thorazine74]

Here with GA EP35C-DS3R I get more or less the same results: 3 line-out devices in System Profiler but only 2 devices in sound preferences.
Also front headphone doesnt work, no sound and device name doesnt change when plugging it in.

I used ALC889A_1056_fix.zip

EDIT: I just read that front panel must support HDA, mine does not, so I guess thats the reason for no speaker-headphones auto detection :-(
Is it posible to modify that? I think vast majority of front panels are not HDA compatible so jack plugging detection will not work in them.

[rramon]

Sorry, but I´m confused as well

Running on vanilla 10.5.6 with compatible hda front audio (alc889a).
Would like to give this a try and get the maximum profit from the new version (muting of speakers while plugging headphone in, analog&digital out, mic, no cracking sound)..
But I don´t know which files I should use.

Thanks in advance!

[VCH888]

Sorry, but I´m confused as well

Running on vanilla 10.5.6 with compatible hda front audio (alc889a).
Would like to give this a try and get the maximum profit from the new version (muting of speakers while plugging headphone in, analog&digital out, mic, no cracking sound)..
But I don´t know which files I should use.

Thanks in advance!

@rramon

I just uploaded AppleHDA.kext(s). So, you can choose which one is the best for you. Don't forget to read "readme.pdf."

[rramon]

this driver is amazing
absolute crystal clear sound (headphone/muting works)!
thank you!

[Hurrycane-j]

Hey Girls...
I found this one http://forum.insanel...t...st&id=27629
It is a ALC889.pkg that installs very easy and works very fine.
I didn't need to patch anything. Just install the .pkg and listen :-)

[Rik26]

Thanks for work!!! I'm using 1.5.7a24 4outs3ins analog regular kext: sound is perfect and clear but i have this error in console

24/01/09 05:53:59 kernel Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit

I've read errors.pdf but I haven't found this one... How can I fix it? Thank in advance

P.s I can't use modded AppleSMBIOS because I use original one with AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext

[Rik26]

Thanks for work!!! I'm using 1.5.7a24 4outs3ins analog regular kext: sound is perfect and clear but i have this error in console

24/01/09 05:53:59 kernel Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit

I've read errors.pdf but I haven't found this one... How can I fix it? Thank in advance

P.s I can't use modded AppleSMBIOS because I use original one with AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext

Same error with 1.6.2.a37 3outs3ins regular kext at boot and when I listen music. Sound is perfect and clear.

[VCH888]

Same error with 1.6.2.a37 3outs3ins regular kext at boot and when I listen music. Sound is perfect and clear.

Thank for your reply. I will test all regular kexts and find out what is wrong tonight.

[Bit Shoveler]

I tried your Lagacy 4+3 analog HD headphone and it worked nicely! Now to figure out which combo I really need.

Thanks tmongkol!

[Colaly]

I Tried your new Lagacy_4outs3ins_analog_HDA_headphone.
Sound work!
Thanks!

But I have one error.
Sound assertion "0 == fMikeyDriver" failed in
"/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDADriver.cpp" at line 1063 goto handler
Read errors.pdf,can't fix this error.

[macgirl]

I just uploaded AppleHDA.kext(s). So, you can choose which one is the best for you. Don't forget to read "readme.pdf."

Hi tmongkol, I have an issue with the Digital Out.

If I use the 1.5.7a24 AppleHDA for 888 from post #12 I could have 5.1 on the digital (Encoded Digital Audio option apears on Audio MiDi setup).

But if I use Legacy HDA with 1.6.2a37 vanilla kext the Digital Out can handle only stereo output (Encoded Digital Audio option doesn't apear on Audio MiDi setup).
Even if I copy the values from the 1.5.7a24 kext to the legacy kext that option still wont appear. So do you have an idea where could be the difference to make the 5.1 out available?

[Rik26]

Thank for your reply. I will test all regular kexts and find out what is wrong tonight.

Thank you too for your work! Your contribute is important for most users!

[VCH888]

Thanks for work!!! I'm using 1.5.7a24 4outs3ins analog regular kext: sound is perfect and clear but i have this error in console

24/01/09 05:53:59 kernel Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit

I've read errors.pdf but I haven't found this one... How can I fix it? Thank in advance

P.s I can't use modded AppleSMBIOS because I use original one with AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext

@Rik26

First, I thought it's maybe about my CodeVerbs and front audio kit. I removed front audio kit (not support HDA) from a cheap case, and I connected it to EP35-DS3P. I tested many kexts without issues. Finally, I built Extensions.mkext, including AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext, and tested some of my edited kexts. I found the problem as followings:

1.6.2a37 3+3 digital regular + AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext

kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == fMikeyDriver" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDADriver.cpp" at line 1063 goto handler
kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2645 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2645 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2645 goto Exit
kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2678 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2645 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-162.1.37/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2678 goto Exit


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1.5.7a24 4+3 analog regular + AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext

kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit



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1.5.7a24 3+3 digital HDA + AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext

kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2363 goto Exit
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kernel[0]: Sound assertion "0 == entry" failed in "/SourceCache/AppleHDA/AppleHDA-157.1.24/AppleHDA/AppleHDAEngine.cpp" at line 2396 goto Exit

To solve the issue is to use SMBIOSResolver.kext or latest modded AppleSMBIOS.kext instead of AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext. However, if you are using SMBIOSResolver.kext and listening to music, you will hear unlike popup sound at the beginning.

Note:

While I am typing this reply and listening to music, my regular front kit is still connected to MOBO. I will test AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext and HDA front audio kit. ---> tested and got the same issues.

If you didn't tell me that you want to use AppleSMBIOSEFI.kext, I might not find out what cause is.

[VCH888]

Hi tmongkol, I have an issue with the Digital Out.

If I use the 1.5.7a24 AppleHDA for 888 from post #12 I could have 5.1 on the digital (Encoded Digital Audio option apears on Audio MiDi setup).

But if I use Legacy HDA with 1.6.2a37 vanilla kext the Digital Out can handle only stereo output (Encoded Digital Audio option doesn't apear on Audio MiDi setup).
Even if I copy the values from the 1.5.7a24 kext to the legacy kext that option still wont appear. So do you have an idea where could be the difference to make the 5.1 out available?

@macgirl

I am studying your case. Can you tell me what legacy you are using? Did you try to use stickpin's legacy for 888? I will try to fine out although I don't have MOBO w/ALC888. Also, can you submit your edited legacy?

From my experience, I could not get optical output (red light is off.), unless I have to use the latest modded AppleSMBIOS.kext. I will test my coaxial output tomorrow because I have to move my receiver close to PC.

While I am using Boot-132 w/SMBIOSResolver.kext (red light's optical output's off.), I can select Digital Output for setting Aggregate Devices.

[macgirl]

here are the kexts:

 AppleHDA.kext.zip   598.2KB   195 downloads
 legacyhda888.zip   6.71KB   160 downloads

With Legacy kexts
 Picture_1.png   58.01KB   413 downloads

Widh 1.5.x moded
 Picture_2.png   59.35KB   304 downloads


EDIT:
I use AppleSMBIOSEFI but also tested with SMBIOSResolver (same thing).