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    New Realtek 2.68 Audio Drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Sergin, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. Sergin

    Sergin Notebook Guru

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    Sweet jesus, you have my thanks for eternity! XD

    The sound popping issue was super noticeable even in a room with mild sound, at least to my ears. But once I hear/see something I can't stop hearing or seeing it.
     
    tehdewm, Apr 4, 2012
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    MarkTrav82 Notebook Consultant

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    i noticed you have an r3.. so i dont no if this update applys for the R2?? Do both computers have the same sound card?? i have an r2, can I download this too??
     
    MarkTrav82, Apr 8, 2012
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    I wasn't paying attention but did notice distortion and crackling with my speakers can I install this straight over the top of my currently installed Realtek and THX? or need to start from scratch?
     
    Yiddo, Apr 8, 2012
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    I installed this driver on my r2. It seems to be running fine so far, about a week or so already.

    When you run the installer, it first uninstalls the old driver and asks you to reboot and then install the new driver. Not sure about THX.



    I have no evidence other than a "feeling" but it seems that my r2 takes a little longer to boot up after this install. I wonder if there is any connection.
     
    alienowl, Apr 8, 2012
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