Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek ALC3266 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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- Updated the Intel Smart Sound Technology driver to version 780.
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Version

6.0.1.6100, A03

Release date

23 Feb 2016

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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Audio_Driver_JMXXX_WN32_6.0.1.6100_A03.EXE
File Size: 252.35 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:
2636c8fd6f4e8e2a4b9e5b096e0f4f54
SHA1:
767d9d92fc5451d59cd6a897c58e19e626bc82a0
SHA-256:
9274ab1e63c6c4d810e5156a1651ef8a5f65c5229e60aba537e3768603fdeb18

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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.
Realtek ALC3266 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek High Definition Audio
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.

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