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Conexant® SmartAudio HD Driver Update (Windows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit)

Applicable Models

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • VPCEK20AL
  • VPCEL22FX
  • VPCEL23FD
  • VPCEL24FX
  • VPCEL25FD
  • VPCEL26FX

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility updates the Conexant SmartAudio HD driver to version 8.54.18.50 and provides the following benefits:
  • Reduces audio distortion
  • Improves the sound volume setting and provides more precision when adjusting the range of audio volume
  • Enables the "Microphone Effects" features within the "Microphone Properties" window

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 7
  • Windows® 7 64-bit

File Info

File Name

  • CODAUD-00255545-1040.EXE

File Version

  • 8.54.18.50

File Size

  • 7.37 MB

Release Date

  • 09-23-2011

Before You Start


Important Notes

  • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

Download & Install


Download and Installation Instructions

  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  2. Download the CODAUD-00255545-1040.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the CODAUD-00255545-1040.EXE file to begin the installation.
  4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
  5. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
  6. At the "Conexant SmartAudio HD Update Ver. 8.54.18.50" screen, click "Next".
  7. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue the installation.
  8. At the "Finished" screen, click "Finish".
  9. If the "Program Compatibility Assistant" screen appears, click "This program installed correctly".

The installation of the Conexant SmartAudio HD Driver Update is complete.