snd_intel_dspcfg.dsp_driver=1 snd_soc_es8336.quirk=0x10 After editing, update GRUB and reboot:
sudo pacman -Syu After a reboot, check if the error persists. If it does, proceed to Solution 2. You need to tell the kernel to ignore the broken ACPI entry or to use a specific quirk. Acpi Essx8336 1
sudo dmesg | grep -i essx If you see Acpi Essx8336 1 or ESSX8336 , you have the issue. The good news: This problem is solvable. The bad news: It requires kernel parameters, a custom ACPI overlay, or a kernel upgrade. Below are the most effective solutions, ranked by ease. Solution 1: Update Your Kernel (The Easiest) As of Linux kernel 5.19 , the ES8336 driver has seen major improvements. Kernel 6.1 and later fully support many variants. snd_intel_dspcfg
sudo dnf update --refresh
sudo nano /etc/default/grub Find the line GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT and add these parameters inside the quotes: sudo dmesg | grep -i essx If you
If you are a Linux user who has recently checked system logs ( dmesg , journalctl ) or struggled with audio output on a modern Intel-based laptop (especially from brands like Acer, Chuwi, or some Dell models), you have likely encountered the cryptic error string: "Acpi Essx8336 1" .