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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Software name
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Support models

Operating Systems

Versions
Support device

ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad

Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft

T430, T430i, T430s, T430si

T530, T530i
W530
X230, X230i, X230s, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx)
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows

10 32-bit, 64-bit
8.1 32-bit, 64-bit
8 32-bit, 64-bit
7 32-bit, 64-bit
XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
XP Professional SP3

Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models

support which Operating Systems.
6.0.1.7040
5.10.0.7040

(Windows 10/8.1/8/7)
(Windows XP)

Realtek High Definition Audio

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES

This package installs the software (Realtek audio driver) to enable the
following device.
Device name
----------------------------Realtek High Definition Audio

Device name in the Device Manager

-----------------------------------Realtek High Definition Audio

Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which
devices.
If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this
package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted
below.

This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 6.0.1.7040
(Windows 10/8.1/8/7)
5.10.0.7040 (Windows XP)
[Important updates]
- Added support for Microsoft Windows 10 .
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problem fixes]
Nothing.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED

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[Windows 8 or later]

[Mouse and Keyboard]

1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left
area of the screen.
2. Select Device Manager from the menu.
3. Double-click the Sound, video and game controllers category.
4. Double-click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
5. Select the Driver tab.
6. Check Driver Version.
[Touch]
1. From the Start screen, select Desktop.
2. Swipe in from the right edge of the touchscreen to display the charm bar.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select PC info.
5. Select Device Manager.
6. Double-tap the Sound, video and game controllers category.
7. Double-tap Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
8. Select the Driver tab.
9. Check Driver Version.

[Windows 7]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Select Start.
Right-click Computer, and then select Properties.
At the left pane, select Device Manager.
Double-click/Double-tap the Sound, video and game controllers category.
Double-click/Double-tap Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
Select the Driver tab.
Check Driver Version.

[Windows XP]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Select Start.
Right-click My Computer, then select Properties.
Select the Hardware tab, and then select Device Manager.
Double-click/Double-tap the Sound, video and game controllers category.
Double-click/Double-tap Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
Select the Driver tab.
Check Driver Version.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOTES
Nothing.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update
the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the
Version Information section.
Manual Install

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This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.

Downloading file
1. Select the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows
will appear.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. In the window to choose Run or Save, select Save.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to, and select Save.
A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete.
Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating
that the download completed successfully.

Extracting file
5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account.
6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click/double-tap it.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen.
9. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like
to select a different folder, select Browse.
10. In the Ready to Install window, select Install. All the necessary files
will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9.

Installing files
11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and select
Finish.
12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart
the computer.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.

Unattended Install

This is for system administrators' use only.

1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file.
2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next
to "Install ..... now", and then select Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute setup.exe with the /s option.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup /s
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Driver
(Windows 10/8.1/8/7 / Windows XP)
--------------------------------6.0.1.7040 / 5.10.0.7040
6.0.1.7040 / 5.10.0.7040
6.0.1.7040 / 5.10.0.7040
6.0.1.6914 / 5.10.0.6914
6.0.1.6813 / 5.10.0.6813
6.0.1.6710 / 5.10.0.6710
6.0.1.6710 / 5.10.0.6710
6.0.1.6647 / 5.10.0.6647
6.0.1.6617 / 5.10.0.6617
6.0.1.6602 / 5.10.0.6602
6.0.1.6591 / 5.10.0.6591

Build ID

---------GGA109WW
GGA109WW
GGA109WW
GGA108WW
GGA107WW
G1A133WW
G1A133WW
G6A101WW
G1A127WW
G1A126WW
G1A125WW

Rev.
---03
02
01
01
01
02
01
01
01
01
01

Issue Date

--------------2015/05/29
2014/02/07
2013/11/01
2013/06/06
2013/03/15
2012/10/12
2012/09/24
2012/08/03
2012/04/27
For preload use
For preload use

Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README

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document and is not related to software version. There is no need to
upgrade this software when the revision number changes.

To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is

installed section.
Summary of Changes

Where: <
>
[Important]
(New)
(Fix)

Driver version numbers (Windows 8,7 / Windows XP)

Important update
New function or enhancement
Correction to existing function

<6.0.1.7040 / 5.10.0.7040>
- [Important]
Added support for Microsoft Windows 10.

<6.0.1.7040 / 5.10.0.7040>
- (Fix) Specified the machine types of ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx).
<6.0.1.7040 / 5.10.0.7040>
- [Important]
Added support for Microsoft Windows 8.1.
<6.0.1.6914 / 5.10.0.6914>
- (Fix) Fixing a security vulnerability issue.
<6.0.1.6813 / 5.10.0.6813>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X230s.

<6.0.1.6710 / 5.10.0.6710>
- (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows XP
<6.0.1.6710 / 5.10.0.6710>
- [Important]
Added support for Microsoft Windows 8.

Professional x64 Edition SP2.

<6.0.1.6647 / 5.10.0.6647>
- (New) Added suport for ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
<6.0.1.6617 / 5.10.0.6617>
- (New) Added support for Microsoft Lync.

<6.0.1.6602 / 5.10.0.6602>
- (New) Added suport for ThinkPad T430,T430i,T530,T530i,W530,T430s,T430si.
<6.0.1.6591 / 5.10.0.6591>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X230,X230i,X230 Tablet,X230i Tablet.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------LIMITATIONS
Nothing.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo.

* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

* Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

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Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,

trademarks or service marks of others.

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