I actually tried the HDA patcher after grabbing the codec dump for mine.
which allows me to pick my speakers (back speaker/line out) or headphones (front jack)
Inputs do not match anything (Internal Speakers and Internal Mic)

I will try the various alc888 packages from the dvd.

Now I have to solve another problem, mouse won't work sometimes on boot up. also get wierd USB hub errors.
Keyboard and mouse are Logitech Cordless Desktop EX310 keyboard and Laser Mouse (single RF receiver)
But one nice thing the HP media drive (compact flash, SD, etc) works.