Acpi Essx8336 1 [upd] Page

Device Manager shows an "Unknown Device" or "Multimedia Audio Controller" with a yellow exclamation mark. The hardware ID is ACPI\VEN_ESSX&DEV_8336 .

The ES8336 needs the Intel SST driver to function. Before installing the Everest driver, ensure the "Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED" and "Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller" are installed under System Devices. 3. Manual Update via "Have Disk" Acpi Essx8336 1

💡 Back up the C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore folder on these budget laptops before reinstalling Windows. It contains the ES8336 driver tuned for the specific hardware. Device Manager shows an "Unknown Device" or "Multimedia