diff --git a/buildroot-external/board/pc/ova/kernel.config b/buildroot-external/board/pc/ova/kernel.config
index 44ed52d1a..a1cf9c696 100644
--- a/buildroot-external/board/pc/ova/kernel.config
+++ b/buildroot-external/board/pc/ova/kernel.config
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ CONFIG_VMWARE_VMCI_VSOCKETS=m
 CONFIG_VMWARE_VMCI=y
 CONFIG_VMWARE_BALLOON=y
 CONFIG_VMWARE_PVSCSI=y
+# VMWare has optional ES1371 sound card emulation
+CONFIG_SND_ENS1371=m
 
 # These options are for LXD Guest Support
 CONFIG_NET_9P=m