TITLE: Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver

VERSION: 5.10.0.5532 Rev. C
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver for the 
supported 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 Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver before 
installing the Realtek driver. The Microsoft UAA driver provides the necessary 
support for the high-definition (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: SP39003
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 18, 2008
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower PC: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
Intel HD Audio Bus Controller
Nvidia HD Audio Bus Controller
Realtek High Definition Audio

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Provides the initial audio driver release for the supported desktop models 
and operating systems.

PREREQUISITES: 
- 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. 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 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).

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.


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