Realtek Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek ALC3266 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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Realtek-Audio-Driver_44M2C_WIN_6.0.1.8105_A06_02.EXE | 273.73 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-Audio-Driver_44M2C_WIN_6.0.1.8105_A06_02.EXE
File Size: 273.73 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.
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
ae7769d5ab519959daacc2c775d3b986435fb811a48482c9ac5547ac5bd457f7

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Fixes & Enhancements

- Enhanced the stability of the system.
- Enhanced the stability of the system user interface.
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Version

6.0.1.8105, A06

Release date

03 Apr 2019

Download Type

Driver

Category

Audio

Importance

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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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- This audio driver requires the Waves MaxxAudio Pro or Dell Optimizer application to be installed to have full functionality.
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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.
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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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