TITLE: Realtek AC97 WDM Audio Driver

VERSION: 5.10.0.5324 Rev. H
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the drivers for the integrated Realtek AC97 WDM Audio in 
the listed desktop models and operating systems. 

NOTE: Users creating their own disk images must first install the Microsoft 
Universal Audio Architecture (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 Microsoft UAA driver is 
already installed on the system. The Microsoft UAA driver may be listed on the 
system as the "High Definition Audio Driver Package."

There are separate Microsoft UAA drivers for different versions of the 
operating system. For example, the Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and 
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Operating Systems each have a 
different UAA driver. The Microsoft UAA drivers are available from Microsoft, 
or are also available as HP SoftPaqs, as follows:

- SoftPaq Number SP30739 (or later), "Microsoft Windows XP SP1 Universal Audio 
Architecture Update (Q888111)," contains the UAA driver for Microsoft Windows 
XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1). 

- SoftPaq Number SP30301 (or later), "Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Universal Audio 
Architecture Update (Q888111)," contains the UAA driver for Microsoft Windows 
XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2). 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP34734
SUPERSEDES: SP34292
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 2, 2007
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dx2280 MT: All Models
HP Compaq dx2700 MT: All Models
HP Compaq dx2700 SFF: All Models
HP Compaq dx2708 MT: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
Intel High Definition Audio via Realtek Codec
Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio 

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds Setup graphical user interface (GUI) for audio driver installation.
- Updates .CVA file to add Software Support Manager (SSM) support for new 
desktop models.
- Adds 8-channel support to audio drivers for products that support eight 
channels.

PREREQUISITES: 
- Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver must be installed before 
installing the RealTek driver.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.