Did this issue start happening after an update/upgrade? Was there a prior kernel version where you were not having this particular problem?
Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.12 kernel[0]. If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'. If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'. Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed". Thanks in advance. [0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.12-rc3 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1694665 Title: No audio output through HDMI/DP/mDP ports in Dell WD15 and TB15 docking stations Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: With Ubuntu 16.04, there is no audio (output) interface shows up in Sound settings when connecting an audio capable monitors to the HDMI, mDP and DP ports in Dell WD15 and TB15 docking stations. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1694665/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp