Conexant SmartAudio HD Driver for Windows 10
Conexant Conexant SmartAudio HD Laptop audio driver driver
This Conexant SmartAudio HD package is for older ThinkPad-era laptops where Windows 10 needs the vendor audio driver for speakers, microphone and headset detection to work correctly.
Conexant SmartAudio HD driver overview
Conexant audio hardware is often built into laptops rather than sold as a separate card. This local copy keeps the Lenovo package, checksum and source details together so the user can verify the file before installing.
When this audio driver helps
- Windows 10 shows no audio output after reinstalling the laptop.
- The internal microphone is missing or records with the wrong device.
- A ThinkPad or business laptop uses Conexant SmartAudio instead of Realtek.
Supported Windows versions
Windows 10 is listed for this package. Check the exact device model and Windows version before running the installer.
Before installing
Download the local file from this page, compare the visible file size and SHA256 checksum, close audio applications, then run the installer or update the device from Device Manager. Restart Windows before testing speakers, microphone and headset output.
Driver file details
- Version
- 8.66.89.52
- Release date
- 2021-08-06
- Size
- 87.35 MB (91,597,144 bytes)
- File type
- EXE
- Manufacturer
- Conexant
- SHA256 / MD5
- SHA256: a41d6082f649825f1920f2e65e01d8d4d002d694f9c7039e256410ddd45e018c
How we verify files
- We compare the model, version, and operating system with manufacturer data.
- When an official reference is available, we show the original source.
- We keep checksums so the file can be verified after download.
- We do not disguise third-party installers as drivers.
Installation guide
- Download the file only from the trusted link on this page.
- Check the file size and checksum when they are provided.
- Run the file as administrator only if you trust the source.
- Follow the installer steps and restart the PC if required.
Available downloads
Choose the package that matches your Windows version and installation needs.
Installation screenshots
Visual setup checkpoints before changing Windows driver settings.
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