A: The ALC3287 is the codec. Some laptops use an external amplifier chip (e.g., Cirrus Logic CS35L41) for the speakers. The Realtek driver controls the codec, but a separate driver manages the amp. Ensure both are installed.
Windows often labels the ALC3287 as a “High Definition Audio Device” after a clean install. That works for basic sound, but you lose the features above. To get the full driver: realtek alc3287 driver
Realtek ALC3287 Driver: Everything You Need to Know A: The ALC3287 is the codec
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