Microsoft High Definition Audio Device - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

High Definition Audio Device is a MEDIA device. This driver was developed by Microsoft. The hardware id of this driver is HDAUDIO/FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_1981&SUBSYS_101402F9&REV_1002; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 6.3.9600.16384 released on 2013-08-21.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control (UAC) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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2. Using DriverMax to install Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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