Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.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.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed the issue where there is no sound on the system after you install the audio driver through the exe installation.
- Fixed the issue where a Windows error message is displayed when you install the audio driver multiple times. This issue occurs when subfolders are created with an abnormal naming convention in the Waves folder.
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- Fixed the issue where a Windows error message is displayed when you install the audio driver multiple times. This issue occurs when subfolders are created with an abnormal naming convention in the Waves folder.
Version
6.0.9780.1, A84
Release date
18 Feb 2025
Download Type
Driver
Category
Audio
Importance
CriticalDell 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
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File Format:
Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name:
Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_M2DTT_WIN64_6.0.9780.1_A84.EXE
File Size:
181.75 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:
f56280187d5fe2d59ed6fb4771170c08
SHA1:
4ad4db35153826484d1e4bfd5c80046a737f93ef
SHA-256:
c57674971605c07d24693b0bab83d9ff9dad129f3338712b91ff1b122ba44eaa
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Important Information
- 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.
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.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
Realtek Audio
Realtek Audio Driver
Realtek high definition audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Installation instructions
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.
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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