Realtek HD Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek ALC3246 HD 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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Fixes & Enhancements

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Version

6.0.1.8051, A00

Release date

13 Mar 2017

Download Type

Driver

Category

Audio

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-HD-Audio-Driver_CMXN6_WIN_6.0.1.8051_A00_02.EXE
File Size: 236.42 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:
594c0dbd4cad0db477f4c43c673d0557
SHA1:
a200093f363db344c27d2361e0b9897c696db8ae
SHA-256:
59c57e91d77eb1289e7c836cedab2adc3ecae36c40967ebbd233864f788a48e7

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Realtek ALC3246 High Definition Audio Codec
Dell Update Package Instructions

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.

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