+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #160774 +++ Description of problem: The pcspkr module is not loaded at boot time. I had to create an executable file /etc/rc.modules with "/sbin/modprobe pcspkr" in it to make this happen. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 7.93.13.EL-2 How reproducible: always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Boot into RHEL4. Actual results: Note that the PC speaker doesn't work (no beep at login, etc.). Expected results: PC speaker should work. Additional info: Clean install of RHEL4.
This problem may be resolved in the next release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, if the pcspkr and associated input layer code in the kernel is ported to correctly export module aliases so that support for hotplug/coldplug of such devices works. Red Hat does not currently plan to provide a resolution for this in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux update for currently deployed systems. With the goal of minimizing risk of change for deployed systems, and in response to customer and partner requirements, Red Hat takes a conservative approach when evaluating changes for inclusion in maintenance updates for currently deployed products. The primary objectives of update releases are to enable new hardware platform support and to resolve critical defects.
Thanks for responding. I understand this is not a critical fix and therefore may be postponed until a future release. However, I don't understand the need to support hotplug/coldplug for a PC speaker. Couldn't this be solved by just adding the "/etc/rc.modules" file?
That's the recommended workaround, yes. We're not planning to add one that does this by default.
I'm sorry to hear it. It's frustrating to enable PC Speaker support from the Control Center and not have it work.