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Changed in A3.67:
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1. Add some customized settings.
2. SPDIF-out goes to AClink slot 6/9 for ATI SB400 when modem present.
3. Add New feature: Disable Analog CD.
4. Fix issue : mono-out volume synchronize with Master volume for ALC655 force 2 channel mode.

Version Information:
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WDM driver for Win98/WinMe/Win2000/WinXP : 5.10.0.5760
VXD driver for Win95 : 4.5.0.3019
VXD Software wavetable driver : 3.1.0.0
NT4 driver for Windows NT4 : 4.3.0.3040
NT4 software wavetable driver : 4.3.0.2002

RtlRack for Win98/Me/2000/XP : 1.10.0.0
AvRack for Win95/NT4 : 2003.4.4.1

Realtek Soundman : 5.1.0.33
Realtek Sound Effect Manager(CPL) : 2.2.0.37
Realtek Sound Effect Manager(RtlCpl) : 1.0.1.39
Realtek Sound Effect Manager for NT4 : 2.3.0.3
Driver/Application Setup Program : 5.03


Setup Driver/Application at first time:
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Step 1. Before installing the Realtek AC'97 Drivers & Applications, Press the [Cancel] button if Windows detect the PCI Multimedia Audio device.
Step 2. Insert the "Realtek AC'97 Drivers & Applications" CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the setup.exe program to finish the installation.
Step 3. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to continue the procedure. If the Windows popup "Digital Signature Not Found" message, press [Yes] to continue the installation.
Step 4. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete the installation. The system will reload the drivers and do some adjustments in the INF file if so required.

Update Driver/Application:
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Step 1. Follow Step 2,3,4 described in [Setup at first time] above to complete the procedure.

Remove Driver/Application:
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Step 1. Go to Start\Settings\Control Panel.
Step 2. Select [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
Step 3. Select "Realtek AC'97 Drivers and Applications" and press [Change/Remove] button.
Step 4. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 5. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete the uninstallation.

Note: Before proceeding with your driver installation we suggest you make sure you are installing the latest version available and for the appropriate model/revision and Operating System. We strongly suggest following 'readme' instructions for installing drivers when available. Often restarting your system will be necessary for the new driver to become active and start functioning properly.

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