When enabled by proper files, the characteristics of the sound card (like model, manufacturer, number of channels) are completely available to computers, and all its features are made accessible. Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions. Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you downloaded the driver. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver Softwareģ. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel)Ģ. In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. After installation, restart the computer.
Follow the steps displayed by the setup wizard.Ĥ. Run the executable or extract the installation files to a location on your disk.ģ.
Save the driver files to your computer.Ģ. This package provides the installation files for Realtek High Definition Audio Driver for Windows 7 / Windows 8 AMD64.