TITLE: Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver

VERSION: 5.10.0.5423 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 their system. The UAA 
driver may be listed on the system as the "High Definition Audio Driver 
Package." 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP36372
SUPERSEDES: SP34554
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 12, 2007
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dx7400 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7400 Small Form Factor: All Models
HP Compaq dx7408 Microtower PC: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

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

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds support for new HP desktop models.

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. 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).

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.