Drivers are generally lightweight software programs that communicate with your PC's operating system and other complimentary software in order to make a piece of hardware work.

In this instance, Realtek HD Audio Drivers communicate with the Windows 2000 or XP operating systems so you can listen to music from your speakers. They translate data into audio signals that allow speakers to play audio externally.

Realtek HD Audio Drivers can be centrally managed from your Windows Device Manager. To access your Windows 2000 or XP Device Manager, right click on My Computer while you're on the desktop. Either click the Properties tab or open the Control Panel and double click on the icon that says System. In the System Properties window, click on the tab that says Hardware. Once there, you can click the Device Manager button in order to access and manage Realtek HD Audio Drivers.

Alternatively, you can go to your Start Menu, click Settings, then Control Panel, double click the icon that says Systems, click on the tab that says Hardware in the System Properties window and then click the Device Manager button in the Hardware tab. Either path will allow you to manage Realtek HD Audio Drivers.

Realtek HD Audio Drivers can be a little tricky to access and manage, but these drivers will allow you to listen to audio in HD.

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While hardly the most interesting piece of software, the AC'97 Audio Codec is a comprehensive addition to your audio set-up. It incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a signal-to-noise ratio above 90dB. It also supports multiple codec extensions with variable sampling rates and built-in 3D effects.

AC'97 Audio Codec provides two pairs of stereo outputs with independent volume controls, a mono output, and multiple stereo and mono inputs, as well as mixing, gain and mute functions that provide a complete integrated audio solution. The codec can be used to equal advantage in both PCs and netbooks.

The AC'97 Audio Codec also supports a SPDIF out function which allows easy connection from the PC to consumer electronic products. The codec comes bundled with Windows drivers and various sound effects (including Karaoke, emulation of 26 sound environments, and 5-band equalizer), features that round off any PC sound system.

If you need an audio codec solution for your PC, AC'97 Audio Codec is a great option.

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