TITLE: Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

VERSION: 5.10.0.5307 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 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: SP34030
SUPERSEDES: SP33778
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 4, 2006
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5750 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5750 Small Form FactorPC: All Models
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 dc7700 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7200 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx7200 Slim Tower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7208 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7300 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7300 Slim Tower 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: 
- Provides support for current and previous generation desktop models.
- Disables microphone calibration until Beam Forming microphone support is 
enabled.

FIXES: 
- Fixes issue where popping or static is heard when playing the Tomb Raider: 
Legend Demo. 
- Fixes several language translation-related issues.
- Fixes several issues that occur with the Realtek Control Panel when high 
contrast schemes are enabled.
- Fixes issues where user cannot navigate to all Reatlek Control Panel settings 
using the keyboard's Tab key.

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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.