USB audio takes over other devices on boot

[Sean Bruno]

On Sat, 2007-09-15 at 19:53 -0400, Casey Dahlin wrote:
> I have similar issues on a Dell Latitude D810 laptop.
> 
> Konstantin Ryabitsev wrote:
> > Hello, all:
> >
> > Since there isn't a mic input jack on Mac Mini, I have to use a USB
> > headset. If I leave it plugged in when booting, the HDA Intel onboard
> > device doesn't even show up any more in my ALSA device selector --
> > only USB audio devices are present. So, I have to remember to unplug
> > the headset before booting, in order for the onboard audio to still
> > show up and work (we like music).
> >
> > I don't think this is desired behaviour -- both devices appear to work
> > correctly when I plug in the USB headset after the boot.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is the same as
> > https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=219023, but the symptoms
> > do seem similar.
> >
> > Can anyone confirm with other devices? This is on F7.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >   
> 

Yeah, this is a pernicious and long lasting issue.  I implemented a work
around in a previous thread:

https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-list/2007-July/msg05028.html

Sean