TITLE: Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

VERSION: 5.10.0.5172 Rev. A

DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver for the listed 
desktop models and operating systems. 

NOTE: Refer to the Prerequisites section for important information regarding 
the installation of this driver. Users creating their own disk images must 
first install the Microsoft UAA driver before installing the Realtek driver. 
The Microsoft UAA driver provides the necessary support for the HD audio bus 
used by the Realtek HD audio CODEC. Users who are upgrading to this newer 
driver on an existing system, should ensure that the UAA driver is already 
installed on your system. The UAA driver may be listed on your system as the 
''High Definition Audio Driver Package.'' 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP31684
SUPERSEDES: SP31222
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 26, 2005
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc7600 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7600 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7600 Ultra-slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7608 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq dc7608 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dx7200 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx7200 Slim Tower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7208 Microtower PC: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
Realtek High Definition Audio

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

FIXES: 
- Corrects translations in Realtek Control Panel.

PREREQUISITES: 
- Requires System Software Manager (SSM) version 2.00 (or later).
- The Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver must be installed 
before installing the driver in this SoftPaq. 

NOTE: There are separate UAA drivers for different versions of the operating 
system. For example, the Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP with 
Service Pack 1, and Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Operating Systems 
each have a different UAA driver. The UAA drivers are available from Microsoft, 
or are also available from HP as SoftPaqs:
- SoftPaq Number SP30628 (or later) contains the UAA driver for Microsoft 
Windows 2000.
- SoftPaq Number SP30739 (or later) contains the UAA driver for Microsoft 
Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1).
- SoftPaq Number SP30301 (or later) contains the UAA driver for Microsoft 
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).

HOW TO USE: 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.



Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.