Sound does not work and gnome desktop freezes after upgrade to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Upgraded the RHEL5 box to latest release from RHN using yum update command
  • Sound does not work after reboot, continuous beep sound is heard from speakers
  • Also gnome desktop freezes frequently

  • System is accessible over network using ssh but console access freezes

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5
  • Nvidia MCP51 Audio
  • Dell OptiPlex 740 Enhanced

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