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 as internal sound cards, speakers, headsets, and microphones. This update addresses the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00354. A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.
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Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_XF4RR_WIN_6.0.8984.1_A02_02.EXE | 588.98 MB
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_XF4RR_WIN_6.0.8984.1_A02_02.EXE
File Size: 588.98 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:
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SHA-256:
3ce0d8ee1b9a363fa432fc04705b35588c76ed1b64c2c47bb4af957c0e3a76a8

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Fixes & Enhancements

- Driver update to address the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00354 (CVE-2020-0583).
- Fixed the issue where the headphones do not work without the Waves MaxxAudio Pro application.
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Version

6.0.8984.1, A02

Release date

26 Aug 2020

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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- 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.
- This audio driver requires the Waves MaxxAudio Pro or Dell Optimizer application to be installed to have full functionality.
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Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
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.

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