TITLE: ADI High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP and 2000

VERSION: 5.10.1.5490 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the driver for the ADI High-Definition (HD) Audio CODEC 
in the supported desktop models and operating systems. 

NOTE: For important information regarding the installation of this driver, see 
the Prerequisites section. Users creating their own disk images must first 
install the Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver before 
installing the ADI driver. The Microsoft UAA driver provides the necessary 
support for the HD audio bus used by the ADI 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: SP36909
SUPERSEDES: SP36626
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 3, 2008
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc5800 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
ADI High Definition Audio

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds support for new 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.


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