No Output Devices Found: Dell Laptop Audio Issue with Manjaro Linux

As a newcomer to Linux, I recently installed Manjaro (stable) on my brand new laptop, Dell Inspiron 14 5420. While excited to explore the world of open-source operating systems, I was surprised to find that neither my speakers nor audio jack devices were detected under sound settings. Instead, the system reported a 'dummy device' with no output options available.

After researching and troubleshooting this issue, I'd like to share my findings and potential solutions for anyone else facing similar problems with their Dell laptops on Manjaro Linux.

System Specifications

My laptop is equipped with an 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The system is running the latest version of Manjaro stable ( kernel arch: Gen-12.2) with the i915 driver.

Troubleshooting Steps

To resolve this issue, I tried the following steps:

1. Check Audio Settings: Ensure that audio settings are set to the correct output device. In my case, it was 'dummy device' which didn't provide any sound options.

2. Update ALSA Configuration File: Sometimes, updating the ALSA configuration file can resolve issues with audio devices not detected. I updated the `/etc/modprobe.d/alsa.conf` file by adding `options snd-hda-intel enable=1` and then restarting my system.

Unfortunately, after trying these troubleshooting steps, I was still unable to detect any output devices for my speakers or audio jack on my Dell laptop with Manjaro Linux. If you're facing similar issues, I recommend checking the system logs for any errors related to audio drivers or configuration files.

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