MSI Z77A-G45 manual Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver, Installation for Windows

Realtek Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio codec to function properly before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating sys- tems.

Installation for Windows®

For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing the driver.

The following illustrations are based on Windows® 7 environment and could look slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

1.Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati- cally appear.

2.Click Driver tab.

3.Click AUDIO button.

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4.Select Realtek HD Audio Drivers to start installing the drivers.

5.Click Next to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.

6.Follow the on-screen instructions to install drivers.

7.Click Finish to restart the system.

Important

The HD Audio Configuration software utility is under continuous update to enhance au- dio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in this section may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

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