Realtek Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek ALC3661 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_DW2CT_WN_7260_A01.EXE | 354.04 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Audio_Driver_DW2CT_WN_7260_A01.EXE
File Size: 354.04 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:
1fee03c0600baffc0fc3a715b0c8348b8393b9d2
SHA-256:
2e5523958c64435c7a29057401bcda1c5bcc7119e427e7823551c6b25bc9212e

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Fixes & Enhancements

- Fixed the issue where the front audio jack produces a noise.
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Version

6.0.1.7260, A01

Release date

27 Jun 2014

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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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: Audio_Realtek_W74W814_A01_Setup-DW2CT_ZPE.exe
File Size: 343.24 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.
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MD5:
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SHA1:
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SHA-256:
ff9268bee7d9005b6dea31e6e571740001352dc537df50bee66ae384f28d7d98

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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.
Realtek ALC3661 5.1ch Grade-A 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.

Hard Drive Installation (using WinZip) with Setup.exe File

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, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window is displayed.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file downloads to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window is displayed, click Close. The file icon is displayed on your desktop.

Installation
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window is displayed and prompts you to extract to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\DW2CT (where DW2CT is the file name for download). Write down this path so the executable (i.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\DW2CT (where DW2CT is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Need help with audio issues?

Find a solution in Dell's Audio troubleshooting and usage guide.

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