Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver Download

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The High Definition SmartAudio 221 is an audio device manufactured by Conexant. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "conexant_221_xp_hermosa__LEOHER5a_.zip" - has been downloaded 12,292 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 975.4 KB.

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Supported Models

cx20561 hermosa

Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221

Manufacturers

Conexant

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP

File Name

Versions

3.45 (7-Mar-2008)
3.45.0.0 (2007-12-26) via .inf

Additional Notes

conexant 221 `hermosa cx20561

Uploaded By

fernando (DG Member) on 19-Mar-2008

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
James Bov.
Tested on Windows XP
8 May 2008
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Tested in Compaq Presario A900 (A916NR) with Windows XP SP2."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Snad
Tested on Windows XP
23 Apr 2008
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"Long time searching Conexant HD Audio Driver for Notebook Compaq Presario A900ES, and finally this driver works perfectly :D"
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
LEOHER5a/CHDAud.sys 651.8 KB 5 Oct 2007
LEOHER5a/LEOHER5a.cat 11.7 KB 31 Dec 2007
LEOHER5a/LEOHER5a.inf 29.3 KB 26 Dec 2007
LEOHER5a/UCI32A25.dll 229.4 KB 19 Dec 2007
LEOHER5a/UIU32a.exe 1.0 MB 20 Dec 2007
LEOHER5a/_innodesc.xml 2.0 KB 25 Feb 2008

How to Update Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Conexant Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Conexant website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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