A known workaround for audio problems on Ubuntu‑based distributions is to add i915.disable_power_well=0 to the GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT line in /etc/default/grub , then run sudo update-grub . For more severe issues, community‑compiled kernels or specialized distributions (like those with patched ASoC drivers for the Cherry Trail platform) may be necessary.

Crucial Pre-Installation Step: Back Up Your Existing Drivers