diff --git a/sound/hda/hdac_controller.c b/sound/hda/hdac_controller.c
index 0430658..6f1e99c 100644
--- a/sound/hda/hdac_controller.c
+++ b/sound/hda/hdac_controller.c
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ int snd_hdac_bus_parse_capabilities(struct hdac_bus *bus)
 	unsigned int offset;
 	unsigned int counter = 0;
 
-	offset = snd_hdac_chip_readl(bus, LLCH);
+	offset = snd_hdac_chip_readw(bus, LLCH);
 
 	/* Lets walk the linked capabilities list */
 	do {