How do I install ALC898 audio in Catalina OS

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Pablo Gonzalez · March 15, 2021

Hello dear community.

My query is the following. I only need to install the audio on my desktop, Dell Precision Tower T3620, the driver is the ALC898, which I have not been able to install. Someone on the forum could be so kind to say what steps I must follow in order to install this driver on my PC.

Thank very much!

anto barreca · March 15, 2021

1 minute ago, Pablo Gonzalez said:

Hello dear community.

My query is the following. I only need to install the audio on my desktop, Dell Precision Tower T3620, the driver is the ALC898, which I have not been able to install. Someone on the forum could be so kind to say what steps I must follow in order to install this driver on my PC.

Thank very much!

https://www.olarila.com/topic/6074-guide-easy-audio-solution-with-applealc-clover-and-opencore/

Pablo Gonzalez · March 15, 2021

OK, many thanks for your response. What should I do in this case specifically to solve this audio problem. Help me solve it please if it is not much trouble?

MaLd0n · March 15, 2021

check tutorial above and use alcid=1 or other layout

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