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    debian: annoying beeps

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by graycolor, May 20, 2009.

  1. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    Well the title basically explains it how do I get rid of the annoying beeps in debian. I also get it sometimes in the synaptic package manager.

    The beeps started after I upgraded the linux kernel to 2.6.29-1-686.
     
    graycolor, May 20, 2009
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    The PC speaker uses a kernel module called pcspkr. Edit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf and add:
    Code: 
    blacklist pcspkr
    You can also just modprobe -r pcspkr. But that won't stick after a reboot obviously.
     
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    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    Im still getting those annoying beeps any other ideas?
     
    graycolor, May 21, 2009
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    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    It's not the PC speaker beep then? It's got a distinct sound... if it's not that look in your sound preferences:

    Desktop > Preferences > Sound > System Bell > Visual feedback

    Edit: or try this maybe:
    Code: 
    xset b off
     
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    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    I can't try the first thing you suggest because I'm currently school. The second suggestion does work xset b off, but on reboot the beeps return. Is there a way so this command can run automatically before the login window?
     
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    Hey, changing the sound preferences works thanks. Now the only beep I hear now is from the login screen, but I can live with it.

    Thanks ALLurGroceries.
     
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    If you go to System > Administration > Login Window > Accessibility there is an option for 'Login screen ready'.

    Hope this helps :)
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 21, 2009
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    Haha, thankyou everything is absolutely silent at last. No more deaf ears(i always use headphones). :)
     
    graycolor, May 22, 2009
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