Here's how to stop that ruddy system beep every time the computer boots up.
As it ‘appens, there are several solutions for Ubuntu users, depending on your setup, so I'll list the lot and one should work for your PC.
First up, navigate the menu:-
System > Preferences > Sound > uncheck “Play alert sounds”
You can try a reboot now .. but. Disabling the PC speaker, in favor of using external speakers, can be more tricky.
Try by opening:-
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sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf |
.. and appending the lines:-
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blacklist pcspkr blacklist snd_pcsp |
Reboot your Ubuntu PC.
If that doesn't cut it, open:-
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sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf |
.. and add the lines:-
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blacklist pcspkr blacklist snd_pcsp |
Reboot the box.
And if that doesn't work, as it didn't for me and you can't be arsed be mess around anymore, try:-
Opening the PC case and ripping out the bloody speaker wires.
(I guarantee the last solution works.) 😛
Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10
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From Linux initiates to intermediates, here's what you need.
- Intro: Install & Perfect Ubuntu 9.10
- Ubuntu Desktop vs Server Edition?
- Plan Hard Drive Partition Strategy
- HOW-TO Install Ubuntu 9.10
- apt-get v aptitude v Synaptic v Software Ctr
- Terminal Alias Shortcuts with bashrc
- Add The Best Software Repositories
- Safe-Upgrade 9.10 System & Packages
- Update Latest 9.10 Hardware Drivers
- Speed Up 9.10 by Disabling Services
- Optimise 9.10 SWAP with Swappiness
- Restore 9.10 ‘home' Folder from Backup
- SAVE TIME! Permanent Partition Mount
- TWEAK File Management Preferences
- Custom Keyboard Application Shortcuts
- Use Windows Key with Ubuntu 9.10
- HACK-PROOF 9.10 Anti-Virus & Firewall
- HOW-TO Disable Annoying System Beep
- Top 9.10 Software Picks by Category
- Add Application Launcher to Panel
- Remember Running Applications on Reboot
- Emulate Virtual OSes with VirtualBox
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About the Author:
Olly Connelly (yeah, that's me) blogs at guvnr.com, polices WordPress security at wpCop.com and helps noobs build web servers at vpsBible.com, so if you've got sleeping problems you know where to come.