[DRIVERS] Realtek Audio (MB | Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/7xx & AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx)

Thank you for the updated Drivers

Question - why is it that these drivers are not on the Asus MB page where the drivers should reside?
Is there a reason Asus does not update them there?

After following the instructions to a T, and uninstalling the packages and rebooting, checking the drivers with Driver Store Explorer (not finding any listed ones), and then running the cmd as Admin, it installed and restarted as it should. It didnt install the items out of the Windows Store though for some reason after the reboot (waited 15 minutes), so I did that manually. Looking in Device Manager, under Audio Inputs and Outputs, there is the "Speakers (Realtek(R) Audio)", and it is a Microsoft Driver, version 10.0.19041.1

Is that right?
I would have thought this should have listed a Realtek driver....

Under Software Components, there are various A-Volute, DTS and Realtek listings in there, and looking at Driver Store Explorer again, there are Realtek, DTS, A-Volute, Nahimic listings now, which there werent before. But why is the audio driver listing at Microsoft?

I tried an update Driver from Device Manager, and got it to look in the folder I extracted this new driver into, but it said it was already using the latest.

I assume it should not be Microsoft and should be Realtek, right?

EDIT:
Or maybe not... this is just the endpoint...

Under Sound, Video and Game Controllers in Device manager, it does list Realtek(R) Audio, and is 6.0.9209.1

So likely is OK..

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3 MB) :

Drivers : 6.0.9215.1 WHQL [03/08/2021]

Download : Link

Thread updated.

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Thanks MoKiChU, interestingly this version is double the size of the last release. Will report back if any issues :)

I get asked click ok to run rtk service when I turn on pc. How do I fix this crap?

Never had this issue before.

Thanks MoKiChU:D
Note to the others, there is a store update for Realtek Audio Console after updating the drivers.

9215 sounds the same as 9209. First time I have heard no change:cool:

One of the videos I use for checking as the bass has subs, thump, punch, and great mids and high hats:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Qv...QsR39h&index=1

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Originally Posted by Cliff S

9215 sounds the same as 9209. First time I have heard no change:cool:

One of the videos I use for checking as the bass has subs, thump, punch, and great mids and high hats:

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Just another time I have heard no change LOL I suppose you have better ears. Any idea how to fix the service thing? :\

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Originally Posted by wvwvw

Just another time I have heard no change LOL I suppose you have better ears. Any idea how to fix the service thing? :\

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Are you absolutely sure you have only UAD drivers installed?

I once have a somewhat similar problem and found out I still had a HDA leftover, so I refollowed MoKiChUs clean install steps and added 2 more:
3. Run the following in an admin cmd prompt(copy & paste):

fsutil resource setautoreset true c: \&fsutil usn deletejournal /d /n c:&Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /
StartComponentCleanup&Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth&Dism.exe /
Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase&pause


7. Then open Regedit to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
and delete the keys to Realtek Audio
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Realtek\Audio
At this point it's good to run the registry cleaner in Ccleaner too
8. Reboot your system

Better yet here is a link to a SWAY I created about the clean up process and a list of the best UAD drivers:
https://sway.office.com/iTHVYO27NrOmLomN?ref=Link

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Originally Posted by Cliff S

Are you absolutely sure you have only UAD drivers installed?

I once have a somewhat similar problem and found out I still had a HDA leftover, so I refollowed MoKiChUs clean install steps and added 2 more:
3. Run the following in an admin cmd prompt(copy & paste):

fsutil resource setautoreset true c: \&fsutil usn deletejournal /d /n c:&Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /
StartComponentCleanup&Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth&Dism.exe /
Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase&pause


7. Then open Regedit to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
and delete the keys to Realtek Audio
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Realtek\Audio
At this point it's good to run the registry cleaner in Ccleaner too
8. Reboot your system

Better yet here is a link to a SWAY I created about the clean up process and a list of the best UAD drivers:
https://sway.office.com/iTHVYO27NrOmLomN?ref=Link

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gonna try, for now the thing mokichu said in internet options fixed it idk why he deleted post (I mean he linked user who solved the issue that way)

Thanks @MoKiChU driver sounds great to me :cool:

Followed the how to and installed the latest driver you posted but got rolled by a APC_INDEX_MISMATCH bsod like 15 minutes into usage Sadge

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Yes I linked you the solution that someone else had used to solve his issue, but I deleted my post because the solution is too brutal from a security point of view, so please rollback the Launching applications and unsafe files (not secure) setting from Enabled to Prompt, delete the downloaded Realtek Audio drivers package then follow this process to fix more finely your issue (which could be useful to other people and not only for the drivers packages that I offer) :

- Right-click Windows Start button then click Launch then type gpedit.msc > OK
- User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Attachment Manager
- Do not preserve zone information in file attachment : Enabled > OK

Once done, restart your PC then re-download/extract the Realtek Audio drivers package for your motherboard type & re-follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

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I found even less brutal solution than both internet options and gpedit: click unblock and apply before unzipping the whole driver works for me

Yep, unblocking any compressed folder (same true with rar for instance) will unblock all of the files it contains.

@Mokichu

There must be a better solution, these are temp workarounds anyways...

It would be better if we knew what is causing the issue. I used to download your realtek drivers and not need to do anything but "Install"

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Originally Posted by wvwvw

@Mokichu

There must be a better solution, these are temp workarounds anyways...

It would be better if we knew what is causing the issue. I used to download your realtek drivers and not need to do anything but "Install"

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I wonder if your issues are local to your setup as I just download the drivers and click on install without any issues.

ty!

Which one should I be installing if I have a x370 crosshair vi motherboard?

I currently use pal1000's realtek audio generic https://github.com/pal1000/Realtek-UAD-generic but i can't use sonic studio 3 with it

Thanks for your hard work

Thanks again for the update @MoKichU.

After testing:
I don't know, 9219 just sounds a little off to me(when compared to HDMI), a tad heavy on bass, and the mids are a bit too strong.
9209 and 9215 just sound better.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS HPXv1 MB) :

Drivers : 6.0.9219.1 WHQL [10/08/2021]

Thread updated.

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As always Thank you @MoKiChU. You are appreciated. STAY WELL!

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Originally Posted by Cliff S

Thanks again for the update @MoKichU.

After testing:
I don't know, 9219 just sounds a little off to me(when compared to HDMI), a tad heavy on bass, and the mids are a bit too strong.
9209 and 9215 just sound better.

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Hi Cliff, just a note to say thanks for your posts/thoughts on driver releases.

Can anybody tell why Realtek updates their audio drivers so constantly? Before I became a member of this forum, on my motherboard site they weren't updated regularly...

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Originally Posted by MachinaEx

Can anybody tell why Realtek updates their audio drivers so constantly? Before I became a member of this forum, on my motherboard site they weren't updated regularly...

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They never say, sometimes the OEMs like Dell and HP post the changelog, but the updates are usually just security, new hardhardware support for CODECs, DACs, Op-Amps and so on, adjustments to gain, and filters can also be done too.

Realtek chips are system on a chip actually(SoC), here you can get a bit of information about them and maybe understand why updates are needed:

https://www.igorslab.de/en/realtek-a...arger-alc1220/

http://www.realtek.info/pdf/alc880.pdf

Hi,

Could you please tell me which one is the correct driver for the Maximus xi gene?

Thank you in advance!Â*

when i install your latest package for my b550-f Gaming it shows two Drivers in Driver Explorer, is this a Bug? It´s a fresh windows Install an i use the correct Drivers for my DTS Unbound Mainboard.

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Originally Posted by Cliff S

They never say, sometimes the OEMs like Dell and HP post the changelog, but the updates are usually just security, new hardhardware support for CODECs, DACs, Op-Amps and so on, adjustments to gain, and filters can also be done too.

Realtek chips are system on a chip actually(SoC), here you can get a bit of information about them and maybe understand why updates are needed:

https://www.igorslab.de/en/realtek-a...arger-alc1220/

http://www.realtek.info/pdf/alc880.pdf

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Thank you! I was really curious :cool:

Hi,
The regular question I am afraid. I am trying to get four speakers working.

MB Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero AMD X570. It says SupremeFX S1220 CODEC on the box sticker. And at the box bottom: SupremeFX S1220 CODEC, ESS ES9023P High Definition DAC.

Do I follow the "Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB)" track?

All the best
Magnus

Hi the links seem to be broken.

Hi,
I just finished the cleaning and installing. I haven't tested it yet, because I got a Windows Defender warning about PUA:Win32/CandyOpen. Potentionally unwanted app. Is this from the running of the driver installer?

I have Asus Rog strix gaming E x570.
I have a couple of questions.

1. what is sonic studio virtual mixer driver? does not seem to have anything to do with Sonic studio 3. What does it do? I should keep it disabled?

2. What is the realtek usb audio drivers. Do I need it? I have already installed/ updated my drivers by following the instruction from regular realtek audio drivers thread.

Thanks in advance

Sonic Studio 3 got an update today throught M$ Store.

Hm!

Hi again,

I think I managed to do all the steps.

I open the Realtek Audio Console, select quadrophonic, tests the setup and all speakers work playing the test sound. But when I try to play music or anything, only the first speaker pair (green connector) plays - not the black connector.

This is driving me insane! Could there be some rerouting going on that I am not aware of?

Ok, it's me being an ignorant. I supposed what I could connect two pairs or speakers to blue and some other color connector and make them output one source of sound (like it did with my old MB). Now I connected the second pair of speakers to the front blue connector and it works. Yay!

I just need to figure out why neither Skype or Google Meet accepts my microphone. Google Meet actually crashes. Skype isn't receiving any sound. I have tried both a headset to pink and a camera cam Rode mic to pink, and in Windows Sound settings the sound input shows and is registered. Tested with Microsoft Sound Recorder (simple app) and it receives input and plays back. But not Google Meet and Skype.

Thanks for all the help. I will have to keep digging in the mic problem.
M

Hello, I have a new B550-F (WiFi) paired with a 5600X. The issue I have is that sometime the audio pops or cracks, especially with Windows sound. This is very noticeable when using Windows's slider to adjust volume when the classic sound is playing.
Video of the issue found on the internet:
https://streamable.com/tdvg47
https://streamable.com/iozb2i

I tried installing these drivers by following the instructions to no avail. MSI mode is enabled. The issue is still there.
I installed this version -> Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME RTK MB) since the official driver provided only comes with Realtked Audio Console.
Thank you for your help.

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Originally Posted by OctaveFuzz

Hello, I have a new B550-F (WiFi) paired with a 5600X. The issue I have is that sometime the audio pops or cracks, especially with Windows sound. This is very noticeable when using Windows's slider to adjust volume when the classic sound is playing.
Video of the issue found on the internet:
https://streamable.com/tdvg47
https://streamable.com/iozb2i

I tried installing these drivers by following the instructions to no avail. MSI mode is enabled. The issue is still there.
I installed this version -> Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME RTK MB) since the official driver provided only comes with Realtked Audio Console.
Thank you for your help.

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damn that's really bad, hope you find a solution

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboard, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) from the first post of this thread.

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.


Once it's done, regarding your popping/crackling issue, follow these 2 TIPS (also visible at the bottom of the first post) :

1) Disable hibernation :

- Right-click Windows Start button then click Search.
- Search for cmd. In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt and then click Run as administrator.
- If/When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.
- At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off and then press Enter then close the Command Prompt

2) Enable MSI (Message Signaled-based Interrupts) mode on all your supported devices (see the column "supported modes") with MSI Mode Utility (Right click on "MSI_util_v3.exe" > Run as administrator), then Apply, then close MSI Mode Utility & restart your PC.


Also, update your BIOS to the last (https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/ro.../helpdesk_bios) then update your others drivers to the last :

You need these others drivers for your ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi motherboard :

[DRIVERS] AMD Chipset/SATA (3xx/4xx/5xx/TRX40)

- AMD Chipset Drivers

[DRIVERS] Intel Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth

- Intel Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - I22x-V (2.5GbE)

- Intel WiFi Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 9xxx/AX2xx

- Intel Bluetooth Drivers (Drivers Only) :

Drivers - 9xxx/AX2xx

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Thanks for your reply. I tried again by scrupulously following your instructions. I also enabled MSI and disabled hibernation to no avail. I tested the same thing shown in the two video I posted with my two laptops and both of them have the exact same issue.
I also asked a couple of friends with different configurations (Intel 9th gen, Ryzen 1st and 2nd gen) and they all the same very same issue.
Thanks again for your reply and your work.

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Originally Posted by OctaveFuzz

Thanks for your reply. I tried again by scrupulously following your instructions. I also enabled MSI and disabled hibernation to no avail. I tested the same thing shown in the two video I posted with my two laptops and both of them have the exact same issue.
I also asked a couple of friends with different configurations (Intel 9th gen, Ryzen 1st and 2nd gen) and they all the same very same issue.
Thanks again for your reply and your work.

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Are you and your friends on windows 11? lot of people have audio issues with it

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS HPXv1 MB) :

Drivers : 6.0.9228.1 WHQL [24/08/2021]

Thread updated.

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Thank you @MoKiChU. You are appreciated. STAY WELL!

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Originally Posted by wvwvw

Are you and your friends on windows 11? lot of people have audio issues with it

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Hello, some of them are on W10 and some of them are on W11. We all have the same issue with very different configurations.
I have the same issue both on W10 and W11.

Thanks @MoKiChU:cool:

On 9228 the highs; like with high hat and cymbals, sound a little clipped, and the bass a bit heavier than my now favorite 9209.

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Originally Posted by Cliff S

Thanks @MoKiChU:cool:

On 9228 the highs; like with high hat and cymbals, sound a little clipped, and the bass a bit heavier than my now favorite 9209.

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Did you roll back to 9209?