[Download] Realtek R2.55 HD Audio Drivers

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Realtek has recently released a new updated version of the HD audio driver codecs, Realtek High Definition Audio driver R2.55. Apparently there are no feature updates or fixes released with this version. This may be the reason why they haven’t released any release notes with the release of Audio Codes Driver R2.55.

If you are happy with using earlier version of Realtek HD Audio Codecs Driver you may choose to skip this update. However, if you are having with HD audio output of your audio device, download this HD Audio Driver R2.55 for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP systems. Download the driver package from the direct download links added below.

Download Realtek HD Audio Driver R2.55:

Windows 7/Vista [32/64 bits – 77.92 MB – Exe file] [link expired]

Windows XP [32/64 bits – 30.55 MB – Zipped file] [link expired]

Related: Download Realtek R2.48 High Definition audio driver

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver R2.48

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Realtek has released update to the High Definition Audio Driver, the new version of driver package is R2.48.

Realtek HD audio codec contains ALC882 series 7.1+2 Channel HD audio codec with UAA and DACs for ensuring high performance.

Additional Features In  Driver R2.48:

1. HDMI device WHQL Support: ATI HDMI devices

2. Operating Systems supported: Microsoft Windows XP / 2000 / Windows Server 2003 / Vista / Windows Server 2008 / Windows 7 (x86 & x64)

3. Package coming with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a(5013)

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File Size:

Windows 7/ Vista (32 or 64 bits) ZIP file – 60.33 MB

Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003 (32 or 64 bits) ZIP file – 30.08 MB

Download Realtek HD Audio Driver R2.48


Realtek High Definition Audio Codec R2.44 For Windows

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RealTek High Definition (HD) Audio Codec R2.44 has been released a few days back by the Realtek semiconductors.

These are ALC882 series 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio codec coming with UAA – Universal  Audio Architecture that has five 24-bit stereo DACs (

Digital to Analog Converters), and three 20-bit stereo ADCs (Analog to Digital Converters) for delivering high performance for multimedia PCs.

Important Features:

  • 7.1+2 channel multi-streaming enables concurrent gaming/VoIP
  • Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS), and Beam Forming (BF) technology for voice application
  • Compatible with: Microsoft WindowsXP, Widnows2000, Windows Server 2003, Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows7 – x86/x64
  • 3D direct sound compatible

Download Realtek 7.1 HD Audio Driver R2.44

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File Size: Windows 7/ Vista (32/64 bits) –Zip file- 53.65 MB

Windows XP/ 2003 (32/64 bits) – ZIP file – 29.90 MB

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File includes : Driver setup program, WDM driver, Realtek Soundman, Realtek Sound Effect Manager.

Instructions for Updating Driver

Updating Driver:

Windows 2000 , XP :

Step 1. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 2. Click on [Next] to continue the procedure. If the Windows popup
"Digital Signature Not Found" message, press [Yes] to continue the
installation.
Step 3. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.

Windows Vista, Windows7 :
Step 1. Run setup.exe, it will remove the original driver in your system.
Step 2. Click "Next" to remove the original audio driver in your system.
Step 3. Once after the original driver removed , reboot the computer.
Step 4. Please go back to the new driver package after computer restarted.
Step 5. Run setup.exe, it will install the new audio driver then.