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    X230T Dolby Advanced Audio v2 not working anymore since Realtek Audio Driver update

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by labrekk, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. labrekk

    labrekk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I just updated the Realtek Audio Driver this morning when I saw the update available in the Update center. The driver went from v 6.0.1.6914 to v 6.0.1.7040. Now, the Dolby Advanced Audio v2 won't work. It forgot my previous EQ settings and when I make a new one, it doesn't change a thing in the sound. Is there a way to roll back to the previous version? Anyone knows a fix for this? Could an updated Dolby version (like v4) be installed instead?

    This is really bad as I'm listening to lots of music on this laptop while I'm working and without the Dolby EQ, the sounds is not very good...

    I'm under Windows 8.1 64-bit.

    Thanks.
     
    labrekk, Mar 10, 2014
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    labrekk Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, so I succeeded to revert back to the previous version of the Realtek audio driver and the Dolby thing came back just fine after a reboot.

    So, if you're with Windows 8.1 and enjoy the Dolby feature, don't update your Realtek audio driver!
     
    labrekk, Mar 11, 2014
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    epguy3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Realtek has recently posted R2.74 (v6.0.1.7240) of their high definition audio driver on their web site (released May 14, 2014). You could try using this new driver.

    You could also try removing Dolby Advanced Audio V2 program and then installing Dolby Home Theater V4 (v7.2.8000.17) on your Lenovo computer after installing the most recent Realtek audio driver.

    Also, there's a new BIOS update for the X230 computer released late March 2014.
     
    epguy3, May 19, 2014
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