Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek High Definition audio driver. Audio driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate with audio devices such as internal sound cards, speakers, headsets, and microphones.
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Version

6.0.1.8142, A07

Release date

28 May 2019

Download Type

Driver

Category

Audio

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_51T6N_WIN_6.0.1.8142_A07_03.EXE
File Size: 269.87 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
8e0079e4ca6828375cfcbc01f2220672
SHA1:
2f09684b84c8169633ac11b51a571ef476c244ce
SHA-256:
ad641bb0cc7ac5f9d52185d0f09f349a7ddd9fcb340127826f6a1560ddcc0384

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- This audio driver requires the Waves MaxxAudio Pro or Dell Optimizer application to be installed to have full functionality.
Select the This Device filter to obtain the correct driver on the Drivers and Downloads page. If you are not on the Drivers and Downloads page, identify your product.
- Audio drivers and applications take no more than 4 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows 10S 64-bit
Realtek ALC234CG High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3234 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3234CG High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3246 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3600 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3660 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3661 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek ALC3861 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek High Definition Audio Codec
Dell Update Package Instructions

Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

Need help with audio issues?

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