diff --git a/packages/audio/alsa-lib/modprobe.d/intel-audio.conf b/packages/audio/alsa-lib/modprobe.d/intel-audio.conf
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+# use legacy hda-intel driver even if a DSP is present
+options snd_intel_dspcfg dsp_driver=1