The problem is that the sound never works on a boot up of the computer. I always have to
Code:
alsa force-reload
and then the sound works perfectly.

I am using a 6 yr old Dell (given to me by my sister) that originally came with XP. I completely formatted the hard drive and installed Xubuntu. This computer is connected to my family's main TV. The computer has 5 or so connections to the sound card in rear. However, I have the sound coming from the front headphone connector to the TV since that gives me the best sounding output (I am only using the 2 TV speakers.).

I just want to have alsa load and work on boot up. I have removed it completely and re-installed it with no success. I have read in my searches that when more that one sound device is installed, sometimes the wrong device is loaded. I don't know if that is my problem, since a reload works every time.

pertinent info:
PHP Code:
00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 02)
02:02.0 Multimedia audio controller: Creative Labs [SB Live! Value] EMU10k1X
02:02.1 Input device controller: Creative Labs [SB Live! Value] Input device controller 
Do I need to blacklist something? If so how? I'm not that good at this, yet, and I'm having trouble finding a solution.

Thanks for any help.