Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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This package contains the driver for Realtek High Definition audio codec. 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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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the Dell Command Update driver update message is displayed after you update the audio driver.
- Fixed the issue where the 3.5mm audio jack on the Dell Dock WD19 does not work.
- Fixed the issue where the Voice Recorder stops responding when you plug-in or unplug a 3.5mm headset.
- Fixed the issue where there is a buzz noise when you play music.
- Fixed the issue where you cannot enable Bluetooth after disabling it.
- Fixed the issue where the system volume decreases when you use Webex.

Enhancements:
- Supports the 192 KHz microphone.
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Version

6.0.9597.1, A80

Release date

09 Jan 2024

Download Type

Driver

Category

Audio

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_7HX49_WIN_6.0.9597.1_A80_01.EXE
File Size: 1.04 GB
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:
092200c42d4915fabf008b086d70d86a
SHA1:
84182c26307e99e471654a298e59e477b51d8ab1
SHA-256:
8c8d75483b20777172510994c118dd1429a9c855af58c9159125ce71cb0188f5

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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.
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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?

Find a solution in Dell's Audio troubleshooting and usage guide.

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