This is the ultimate solution to suggest ubuntu include in future versions. It works for the specific model of the bug Asus 1015E, I've tried and I guess for other models of notebooks and laptops. No need of foreign configurations, only edit this file:
Edit: /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf add options snd_hda_intel model=laptop-dmic ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) => fabianbur (fabianbur) ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => In Progress -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1359803 Title: External mic not being used in combo port To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1359803/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs