HP ADI HD Audio Driver

TITLE: ADI High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP and 2000

VERSION: 5.10.1.5880 Rev. B
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the driver for the ADI High-Definition (HD) Audio CODEC
in the supported desktop models and operating systems.

NOTE: For important information regarding the installation of this driver, see
the Prerequisites section. Users creating their own disk images must first
install the Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver before
installing the ADI driver. The Microsoft UAA driver provides the necessary
support for the HD audio bus used by the ADI HD audio CODEC. Users who are
upgrading to this newer driver on an existing system, should ensure that the
UAA driver is already installed on your system. The UAA driver may be listed on
your system as the "High Definition Audio Driver Package."

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP45614
SUPERSEDES: SP43484
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 28, 2009
CATEGORY: Driver - Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc5800 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor: All Models
HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra slim Desktop: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
ADI High Definition Audio

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
N/A

FIXES:
- Provides the same driver that was included in the superseded SoftPaq
(SP43484), however, this new package also adds support for models of HP Compaq
dc5800 and HP Compaq dc5850 Desktop PCs that were built with the ADI 1884A
CODEC.

PREREQUISITES:
- The Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver must be installed
before installing the driver in this SoftPaq.

NOTE: There are separate UAA drivers for different versions of the operating
system. For example, the Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP with
Service Pack 1, and Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Operating Systems
each have a different UAA driver. The UAA drivers are available from Microsoft,
or are also available from HP as SoftPaqs:
- SoftPaq Number SP30628 (or later) contains the UAA driver for Microsoft
Windows 2000.
- SoftPaq Number SP30739 (or later) contains the UAA driver for Microsoft
Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1).
- SoftPaq Number SP32395 (or later) contains the UAA driver for Microsoft
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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.