Easy Updates = Intel Chipset & Realtek Audio

Intel Chipset update

Run this easy to use Intel Driver Update Utility and it will automatically tell you if you need to update your chipset INF file, and if so, will prompt you to install. Once installed, Click Start- Intel Driver Update Utility- Intel Driver Update Utility 2.0. Then click "Auto detect...".

Once you have done the above Intel Chipset update and restarted the computer, proceed to the Realtek installation below.

Realtek HD Audio update

I have the Dell Alienware X51-R1 with the onboard Realtek audio. I used the retail Realtek driver below and it updated from 6.0.1.6662 February 26, 2013 to 6.0.1.7246 May 14, 2014.

* Go here
* Click "High Definition Audio Codecs (Software)"
* Check, "I accept to the above"
* Click Next
* Look to the right of "64bits Vista, Windows7, Windows8, Windows8.1, Windows10 Driver only (Executable file)"
* Click the Global link
* The file will want to download. Tell it where to save the file so you can find it
* Run the file. Follow the instructions and restart the system when done. Re-test the audio when done