To avoid further confusion, please unset Test mode if you have not done so already.
That way you will avoid stumbling over insufficiently tested or non-working alpha versions.
As @mervinio explained, sometimes you may specifically be asked by the developers to set Test mode and OTA to re-test a feature that you reported broken or not working correctly in a beta version.
Please hold on a little more, a new beta will arrive and be announced soon.
Martin, it is better not to use 3.102 as this is an alpha and hardly tested.
My advice, unset Test mode and wait a few days until we announce a new beta.
Plugins are still very much WIP and not ready for field testing.
SPDIF ok, but there is a little cnack when switching manually from track to track
HDMI ok, but high resolution files sound broken over the first 5-10 seconds (MP3 96 kHz 32 bit, WAV 96 kHz 32 bit, WAV 192 kHz 32 bit, WAV 352.8 kHz 32 bit, DSD 2.82 MHz 1 bit, DSD 5.64 MHz 1 bit, DSD 11.28 MHz 1 bit, flac 96 kHz 24 bit, )
analogue out ok (SPDIF stays âonâ)
Testfiles ok, various formats and resolutions mp3(44.1, 48kHz @ 16bit 24bit), flac(44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz @ 16bit 24bit), wav(44.1, 48, 96, 192, 352.8kHz @ 32bit), DSD (2.82, 5.64MHz @ 1bit)
Webradio ok
myVolumio ok
TIDAL ok
Qobuz not tested
music lib index ok (artists, albums, tracks, playtime)
ssh / logs ok
samba ok
plugins nok - not yet available for x86/amd64, WIP, known issue
local UI ok
WEB UI ok
USB automount ok
LAN ok
WLAN not tested
Network Drives not tested
update not tested
startup sound ok (not at first boot)
alarm not tested
aleep not tested
Dear all,
I am very happy to contribute to this forum After using Volumio for quite a few years I moved from a Raspberry Pi II to the PC platform. Reason is speed an more reliability (no more disappearing USB drives, faster responding GUI). I am currently using a AZW Z83 II. Brand names were Beelink, Bqeel, Cover Factory, Kodlix, MFY, Tictid and so on. They do all have an Atom Z8350 processor inside and look pretty much the same. Currently, these units are available for 50 to 70 âŹ. When switching to Volumio on PC, it seems, I was lucky enough, to start with the ârightâ version: Version 3.083 beta works, even though there are some limitations: only analogue output, SD card reader not working, and, most important, each and every time, after a first boot, the unit needs a re-boot (by powering down from within Volumio, and pressing the on/off switch of the unit. If not, sound output stops after some seconds). As I tried to get rid of these limitations i also tried other versions, but with no luck: With version 2.909 no audio device was available , 4K screen wasnât in native resolution, screen output with errors, USB stick not recognized etc.
Now I tried the newest beta, Volumiobuster-3.101-2021-09-08-x86_amd64.zip: This results in a totally disorted sound, also stoping after one or two seconds. Meaning: not usable. So, something must have been lost on the way from Version 3.083 to Version 3.101.
Having written this, I am happy to contribute whatever you might need to overcome this
Kind regards, Trollpferd
Would you please supply the information we are asking for when you submit a report?
I guess you have an Intel Atom with a realtek codec, but we need facts.
Dear gkkpch,
sorry I am still a newbi with regards to Linux, logfile and output from âlspciâ and âinxi -Fxxxzâ. However, at least I am, so far, able to switch to /dev/, if needed So, with some advice, I am surely able to help.
With regards to your question: The PC is a AZW Z83 II mini PC, with a Quad Core Atom x5-Z8350 with 2 MB Cache, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB eMMC System Disk, Intel HD Graphics 400, Realtek Gigabit LAN (RTL8168/8111G), Broadcom WiFi adapter (AP6255 + AP6212), BT 4.0 and a Realtek ALC5651 audio chip.
By the way, WiFi doesnât work, but the LAN connection. Copying Volumio to the eMMC worked fine. With regards to the sound: the analog output works with Version 3.083 beta, it is called âheadphone jackâ .
With regards to sound I found this: âI tried several Linux distros, but all of them have trouble with sound. There is a driver for Linux Mint somewhere, but it only works for the headphone jack, so no sound via HDMI. Linux itself runs really fast and reliable on the device if you donât need sound. I would recommend it if you want to use it as a server.â
Kind regards, Trollpferd
We actually have some rules for joining the beta test program, see this post
However, the information you supplied will do for the moment, thank you for that.
We already knew that Intel Atom with the rt5640 codec (e.g. my HP Intel Atom test machine) has a serious issue since the latest audio changes, obviously your rt5651 has the same.
We donât know yet what causes it, this may take a while to analyse, for a simple reason. x86 devices are not as âeasyâ as an RPi 4 for instance, which be only comes in one flavor. x86 devices come with thousands of different configurations.
None of the devs have a Z83II and the team cannot afford to go out and buy whatever test machine is needed.
We need time to find a way to organize this, meanwhile there is no way to support audio on some Intel Atom installations.
My only advice is to reinstall 3.077, which is the most stabile beta version we have for the Intel Atom platform.
I will let you know when there is progress.
Thank you for all your efforts! Great to know about the 3.077 as most stable Atom beta. Was wondering a bit why the later beta versions recently disappeared. Ich will of course observe the further development with this Realtek chip ⌠Alternatively, I also thought of using a DAC. Any experiences whether there is a DAC or USB soundcard that would work without specific drivers?
The WLAN issue is not really a topic for these devices as one could use LAN instead.
LG Trollpferd
I like to keep this thread about x86 beta testing only, just a short answer re. audio: all USB Class 2 DACs should work, they do not need a specific driver. In case you are looking for one with dsd direct capabilities, check this forum first, you can ask in the help section.
Regarding WLAN, does it not work at all or does it not show wireless networks? We really need a log.
A big thanks on my side! With regards to the Z83-II mini pc: It is of equal difficulty to get the Windows drivers for this Broadcom WLAN module (and in general for the PC in total). The only chance is to get the original drivers is from someone who saved it from the original Windows installation on this PC. Generally one recommends to use one of these WLAN sticks that work without additional drivers. Z83-II mini pc (unlike its predecessor, Z83), btw, has an internal USB port that could be used. So the stick doesnât even have to be visible -). With regards to sound I am of course excited about any future progress with the Realtek ALC5651 audio chip. Generally it works, but as I have written, after a reboot, with 3.083 beta, I need to restart once before it works without stuttering/stopping (shut down via Volumio, start via the device knob). And, the current 3.101 beta only ends in distorted sound. KR/Trollpferd
Another point with my Z83-II mini pc: I connected an USB stick at the internal USB drive of my unit and unplugged it afterwards (after âSave remove mediaâ). However, the stick refuses to disappear in my library, see: http://logs.volumio.org/volumiobuster/kauapfC.html. Perhaps it is needed to update the library as well? KR, Trollpferd
dear testers,
we had reports of a âboot errorâ after the OTA on machines used with legacy (syslinux) boot.
This problem has been located and fixed.
So, for all testers with those machines, please do a fresh flash, either with a version 3.101 or with one of the the upcoming version.
After using Volumio for quite a few years I moved from a Raspberry Pi II to the PC platform. Reason is speed an more reliability (no more disappearing USB drives, faster responding GUI). I am currently using a AZW Z83 II. Brand names were Beelink, Bqeel, Cover Factory, Kodlix, MFY, Tictid and so on. They do all have an Atom Z8350 processor inside and look pretty much the same. Currently, these units are available for 50 to 70 âŹ. When switching to Volumio on PC, it seems, I was lucky enough, to start with the ârightâ version: Version 3.083 beta works, even though there are some limitations: only analogue output, SD card reader not working, and, most important, each and every time, after a first boot, the unit needs a re-boot (by powering down from within Volumio, and pressing the on/off switch of the unit. If not, sound output stops after some seconds). As I tried to get rid of these limitations i also tried other versions, but with no luck: With version 2.909 no audio device was available , 4K screen wasnât in native resolution, screen output with errors, USB stick not recognized etc.
