return;
snd_m3_outw(chip, val, CODEC_DATA);
snd_m3_outb(chip, reg & 0x7f, CODEC_COMMAND);
+ /*
+ * Workaround for buggy ES1988 integrated AC'97 codec. It remains silent
+ * until the MASTER volume or mute is touched (alsactl restore does not
+ * work).
+ */
+ if (ac97->id == 0x45838308 && reg == AC97_MASTER) {
+ snd_m3_ac97_wait(chip);
+ snd_m3_outw(chip, val, CODEC_DATA);
+ snd_m3_outb(chip, reg & 0x7f, CODEC_COMMAND);
+ }
}