Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek ALC3226 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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Audio_Driver_DMXXD_WN_6.0.1.5988_A06.EXE | 81.02 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Audio_Driver_DMXXD_WN_6.0.1.5988_A06.EXE
File Size: 81.02 MB
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
93220129b9ad61b79f3dd7d7221ae761
SHA1:
21a1655d01f792e41ef176fbd98c0b97dd63eab3
SHA-256:
b47636ceef296237704809af68b89bb1dd7fc7512fdb5acd9395745cc9f62a6d

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Fixes & Enhancements

- Supports Windows 8.1 operating system.
- Removed the balloon message when inserting or removing a headphone
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Version

6.0.1.5988, A06

Release date

12 Sep 2013

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.

File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: REALTEK_ALC3226-HD-AUDIO_A06_DMXXD_SETUP_ZPE.exe
File Size: 72.98 MB
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Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
529b2b602a1703299f13a62e151516cd
SHA1:
c6f5449665888b3c2a7685af16cfabf40fddc9c4
SHA-256:
1d488a32bc3c8621209053a9a2a5ab26aeada9e153a0bb9fe3e692c53b541019

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Additional details

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Realtek ALC3226 HD Audio Codec
SWB,DRVR,AUD,RLTK,ALC3226,A00
SWB,DRVR,AUD,RLTK,ALC3226,A01
SWB,DRVR,AUD,RLTK,ALC3226,A02
SWB,DRVR,AUD,RLTK,ALC3226,A03
SWB,DRVR,AUD,RLTK,ALC3226,A04
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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