TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 6.0.9956.1 REV: F PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver. Audio drivers
allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as speakers,
microphones, and headphones. This package is provided for supported computer
systems with an Intel 14th or 15th generation CPU.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp172824
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp172824.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 15CE8A6BDE324539E4F82154CB5E10FB
SUPERSEDES: sp166129
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 05, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP 15.6 inch Laptop
HP 15.6 inch Laptop AI PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7E28="Multimedia Audio Controller"
INTELAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0236&SUBSYS_103C8CAC="Realtek(R) Audio"
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7E28&SUBSYS_8CAC103C="Multimedia Audio Controller"
INTELAUDIO\DSP_CTLR_DEV_7E28&VEN_8086&DEV_0222&SUBSYS_8CAC103C="Intel Smart
Sound Technology OED"
INTELAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0236&SUBSYS_103C8DE1="Realtek(R) Audio"
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7E28&SUBSYS_8DE1103C="Multimedia Audio Controller"
INTELAUDIO\DSP_CTLR_DEV_7E28&VEN_8086&DEV_0222&SUBSYS_8DE1103C="Intel Smart
Sound Technology OED"
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7728&SUBSYS_8E43103C="Multimedia Audio Controller"
INTELAUDIO\DSP_CTLR_DEV_7728&VEN_8086&DEV_0222&SUBSYS_8E43103C="Intel Smart
Sound Technology OED"
INTELAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0236&SUBSYS_103C8E43="Realtek High Definition
Audio"

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides general improvements to enhance overall reliability.
PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

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