+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #218279 +++

Description of problem:
The primary sound output device sound cannot be played. 

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
kernel-2.6.18-1.2849.fc6
alsa-lib-1.0.14rc1
alsa-utils-1.0.14rc1

How reproducible:
Happens about 510% of boots.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Boot.
2. Log in.
3. system-config-soundcard (test no sound)
  
Actual results:
system-config-soundcard detects the sound card but testing fails 

Expected results:
Primary sound card available to apps and present in mixer.

Additional info:
In the 'Soundcard Detection' ('Audio configuration') GUI app, it reports the
correct primary sound device. However the test sound output doesn't work. 
(snd_hda_intel)