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Needing to update ALC3254 driver, but running Linux.
I have a Vostro 5620 and I've just updated the BIOS to the latest 1.10. The BIOS reports the sound card as a RealTek ALC3254. However, my linux kernel is unable to detect the sound card and I believe this to be an issue with the driver.
The problem is that the driver on the Dell website is being rejected because it can only be updated apparently from a Windows system. In fact, this is the problem with most drivers on the Dell site.
Has anyone found a way to update the BIOS with better drivers without having to wipe the OS and load windows?
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Posted December 27th, 2022 08:00
And yet the latest drivers don't recognize the sound card. This is not a new sound card. I've yet to see anyone that has this card running with Linux.
The question is, has anyone found a way to update the firmware for the sound card while running Linux? Only windows firmware is downloadable on the Dell drivers support page.
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Posted December 27th, 2022 09:00
Try this page as it would appear that some users have had success. And again the best place for Linux support is the Linux forum and support pages at Linux.
I am not a Dell employee...I am forum volunteer
Serious work on an E5430 and constantly building and working on an i5-6500 Desktop
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Posted December 26th, 2022 06:00
You write that you have the latest BIOS.
You need updated Linux driver.