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@@ -1059,6 +1059,12 @@ The model name ``generic`` is treated as a special case. When this
model is given, the driver uses the generic codec parser without
"codec-patch". It's sometimes good for testing and debugging.
+The model option can be used also for aliasing to another PCI or codec
+SSID. When it's passed in the form of ``model=XXXX:YYYY`` where XXXX
+and YYYY are the sub-vendor and sub-device IDs in hex numbers,
+respectively, the driver will refer to that SSID as a reference to the
+quirk table.
+
If the default configuration doesn't work and one of the above
matches with your device, report it together with alsa-info.sh
output (with ``--no-upload`` option) to kernel bugzilla or alsa-devel