For more info about the kernel-multimedia series, check out: http://tmb.kkc.fi/Multimedia_Kernels/ * If you want to activate realtime capabilities in the kernel, remove the line (if present): capability and add the line: realtime in the file /etc/modprobe.preload and adjust the realtime module options in /etc/modprobe.conf by adding: options realtime any=<0|1> mlock=<0|1> gid=<num> any: grant realtime privileges to any process (0=disabled, 1=enabled). gid: the group ID with access to realtime privileges (group ID). mlock: enable memory locking privileges (0=disabled, 1=enabled). * For software suspend2 support you need to install the "hibernate" package.