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Realtek® High Definition Audio Driver (Windows 8 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • SVE17122CXB
    • SVE17125CDB
    • SVE17125CXB
    • SVE17127CXB
    • SVE171290X
    • SVE1712ACXB
    • SVE1712BCXB

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility will install the originally shipped version of the Realtek High Definition Audio driver.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 8 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000551603.exe

    File Version

    • 6.0.1.6695

    File Size

    • 134.58 Mb

    Release Date

    • 10-22-2012

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000551603.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000551603.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    5. If the "Select Language" screen appears, select the language you wish to use, and then click "OK".
    6. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    7. At the "Realtek High Definition Audio Ver. 6.0.1.6695" screen, click "Next".
    8. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    9. At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".
    10. At the "This system must be restarted to complete the installation" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver is complete.