Troubleshooting ACPI\ESSX8336 on Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, Zorin OS)
The correct Linux driver for this chip is snd_soc_es8316 (note: ES8316 is a very similar, older chip; the ES8336 often masquerades as an 8316 or requires the snd_soc_es8336 module). If your kernel is older than 5.15, the ES8336 driver may be incomplete or missing entirely.
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Right-click the unzipped .inf file (typically esaudriver.inf ) and click , or update it via Device Manager manually pointing to that folder. Step 2: Intel/AMD Smart Sound Technology (SST) Dependencies
Locate or Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED .
The Linux kernel community is actively working on this. As of 2025, most major distributions have merged patches for:
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Indicates a subsystem tied directly to the motherboard firmware. VEN_ESSX: Points to the vendor Everest Semiconductor .
Has anyone successfully enabled the ESSX8336 on Cherry Trail with mainline Linux? Do I need a custom ACPI overlay or patched fsl,ssi / snd-soc-essx8336 driver? Any working kernel parameters or .conf overrides?
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The first step is to ensure your system has the latest definition files, which often include patches for new ESSX8336 implementations 1.2.2 .