Acpi Essx8336 1 May 2026

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.

This refers to the ESS ES8336 codec. Ess (often stylized as ESS) is a well-known manufacturer of high-performance audio DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters). The ES8336 is a specific low-power, high-quality audio codec commonly found on: Acpi Essx8336 1

If the manufacturer's installer fails or you cannot find a specific driver, you may need to force-install it manually. You will need a driver file (usually .inf, .sys, or .dll). The correct Linux driver for this chip is