Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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This package contains the Realtek High Definition audio driver. Audio driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate with audio devices such internal sound cards, speakers, headsets, and microphones.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Fixed the issue where there is no sound from the system speakers. This issue occurs after you resume the system from Sleep mode, Hibernate mode, or when you boot the system.
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Version

6.0.9809.1, A00

Release date

16 May 2025

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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_RW8PN_WIN64_6.0.9809.1_A00_02.EXE
File Size: 181.96 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
95a800b0a5314e1cd2acd5ad59c701f4
SHA1:
3a7c39f19b9327f3599709e7e5047088ffe520cd
SHA-256:
885cb8c3a9ec2b16650ac935d15d2c9bbc5f187f79c2de76132f6c4e615632aa

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- This audio driver requires the Waves MaxxAudio Pro or Dell Optimizer application to be installed to have full functionality.
Select the This Device filter to obtain the correct driver on the Drivers and Downloads page. If you are not on the Drivers and Downloads page, identify your product.
- 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 High Definition Audio
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.

Need help with audio issues?

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