Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek ALC3246 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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Version

6.0.1.7989, A03

Release date

13 Feb 2019

Download Type

Driver

Category

Audio

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_177VG_WIN_6.0.1.7989_A03_01.EXE
File Size: 475.18 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
ba789c2dc12b47c55521bd420bff491e
SHA1:
6c8137e40f28d8c78084aabe606d37d943fe77f7
SHA-256:
eb58e60a01ad6bc4e1f3b122dea1f4125f1f71c234137c6d5f53a2b50ae720f6

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Realtek ALC3246 High Definition Audio Codec
Realtek High Definition Audio
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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