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

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Originally Posted by MOOMO

Hey man I have asus strix b450-f which driver to download? hopfully I can fix crackling, popping issue

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You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that MoKiChU would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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Originally Posted by dfaovred

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that MoKiChU would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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Fixed lot problems using this driver but still getting cracking and popping thing unfortunately 😶

Thank you so much

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Originally Posted by MOOMO

Fixed lot problems using this driver but still getting cracking and popping thing unfortunately ��

Thank you so much

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It may sound ridiculous, but when I had my B350-F what I had to do was open the Realtek Audio Console each startup and click the test speaker button. It would pop the first time, then it seemed like audio was clean for the rest of the boot (including if resumed from sleep).

But alternatively, audio crackling and popping can be unstable fabric clock as well.

edit: should mention I did follow the steps for cleanup, and was running MSI mode.

Which version should I install for my b360-g motherboard? HDA or UAD. After deciding on these, should I download the "ASUS ROG SSx" version or the other.

Hi MoKiChU

Really appriciate all your time and effort on these driver updates and install support, not sure if I've stumbled on an issue or quirk but I find using Displayport to my monitor can often give crackles and pops through it's built in speakers, but switching my monitor cable over to HDM1 2.0 resolves this.
Driver changes do not seem to improve, sticking with HDMI currently :)

Hi

Thanks for the quick reply, monitor only used when it's late, Logitech Z906 during daytime :D

Was curious as to if this monitor audio issue was tied to the Maximus as my previous Z370 board was a Gigabyte and this crackle issue was not apparent when using the same RTX2080TI.

Asus Audio through the speakers sounds great and i've not had any pop/crackle issues during games or media even when CPU loads are high, which from what i've read seems a common problem.

Salad :D

can anyone help me to how to install driver without sonic studio virtual mixer please !!!
even i install ss3 cmd its always install and i cant run adobe premier pro its say always audio hardware change and sonic studio virtual mixer dont even work i have H270F ROG motherboard

owner of ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA
What drivers do I need to install?
thank

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :
what is she for? suits me for a complete set ?

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Download this patch (SSVM Remover Patch for 6.0.8959.1) : Link

- Extract the contents of the SSVM_Remover_Patch_v6.0.8959.1 folder in your drivers package folder (AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG-PRIME-TUF_MB_v6.0.8959.1).
- Accept the request to overwrite files/merge folders.
- Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step.

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can i use this for asus site drivers ? or is that any way to install asus site drivers without ssvm its really not work for my H270F board i try 8899 asus latest driver but its also have ssvm i like to know is that any way to install driver without ssvm that really helpful thanks ....

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Originally Posted by BrainD

ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :
what is she for? suits me for a complete set ?

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That driver is for motherboards that have DTS, yours does not.

You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

The Third Party NH3/SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver have been updated.


Thread & Post updated.

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Thanks MoKiChU, I just tested Forza Horizon 4 and it still crashes with Nahimic service enabled. Hopefully the devs can resolve the issue soon.

Cheers.

I'm having to run the mic volume and boost to max to get my mic sound ok with the current drivers on my z490-g. Will it help to update to these? Or should i wait for the official release?

Ok i successfully installed it. It didn't help on the low mic volume much, but the sound seems to be more stable as i had crackling and high/low volume stuff happening as well. I will keep updating when new versions come out, thanks!! :)

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

No, this thread & the support I offer here concerns only the drivers packages I release.



Hi,

It's up to you, but if you want to use the drivers packages I offer here :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboard.

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Hi MoKiChU

I have the Asus Maximus X Code, which drivers do I need to install?

Also what is the difference between HDA and UAD Drivers? is one recommended over the other? and why?

Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.0.8960.1 WHQL [26/05/2020]

Download : Link

Thread updated.

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10-4

Thanks MoKiChU, you're keeping me busy!

SaLaD

First of all THANKS for all your effort. This is great stuff!

I have a problem with Realtek Audio Console when using the RTK package - it doesn't open and just shows a splash screen with spinning wheel.
I've been using the SS3 file on previous installs and it worked then, but I wanted to get rid of the Sonic Mixer device and the drivers that come with it.
Do you know how to mitigate it? I re-installed the audio console multiple times to no avail.

I fully cleaned the driverstore before install and I'm using a X470-F board.

I falsely assumed that the ROG/PRIME/TUF RTK package was the universal "RTK only" driver for all lines of boards.
Thanks for clearing that up so quickly and providing the patch. I will follow your directions.

EDIT: Thank you. That did the trick! Will you be providing these SSVM Removal Patches somewhere for future driver releases or am I able to use this one for all installs?

got a SS3 3.16.10.0 update just now. but faulty NahimicService.exe and A-volute crash errors are back! i think these 2 will be a constant issue. i know is not the main driver or the compilations. that is for sure. drivers are solid not even 1 pop or crack sound. so far, the 6.0.8960.1 are the best one that i have use.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

It does not work like that, please do not take such an initiative without knowing. You cannot change the .cmd as you wish, there is only one .cmd suitable for your motherboard, you must use only this one (Install_ROG_SS3.cmd). Here is how to do what you want :

- Download this patch (SSVM Remover Patch) : Link
- Extract the contents of the SSVM_Remover_Patch folder in your drivers package folder (AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG-PRIME-TUF_MB_v6.0.xxxx.x).
- Accept the request to overwrite files/merge folders.
- Delete the OEM_INF_Media_-_ASUS folder from your drivers package folder (which is in : AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG-PRIME-TUF_MB_v6.0.xxxx.x\ThirdParty\SS3).
- Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step.

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Hello MoKiChU

I've got Asus maximus X Hero (ss3) board and been using old standalone process with your latest drivers. Is standalone (realtek audio control only) process still same?

My process goes like this: Remove thirdparty folder, run Install_ROG_SS3 cmd as admin and install. I had no problems for last 2 months but after seeing SSVM_Remover_Patch I'm totally confused now. Can you please explain if process changed with new cmd installations? Thank you in advance.

Very Good @MoKiChu. Thank you for your kindness.

AFTER LONG TIME I HEARD REAL SOUND THROUGH MY OLD H270 ROG MOBO :cool::cool:

THANKS TO MOKI :o:o RTK 8960 BEST BALANCE

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

No, this patch will not be compatible with the following releases.

I modified the process/patch/link that i gave you above so that you can apply it in future drivers packages releases.



Hi,

I also got this Sonic Studio III v3.6.10.0 update from MS Store (like all ROG SS3 and ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound users) but I have no issue.

Try clean install (CLEANUP process then INSTALL process).

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i will try but is a clean install and just updates applied. just 2 including these one. I will make the process of cleanup. I will report back later today
Thanks MoKiChU

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Originally Posted by MrAgapiGC

got a SS3 3.16.10.0 update just now. but faulty NahimicService.exe and A-volute crash errors are back! i think these 2 will be a constant issue. i know is not the main driver or the compilations. that is for sure. drivers are solid not even 1 pop or crack sound. so far, the 6.0.8960.1 are the best one that i have use.

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Hi;
I wrote to Asus support & Microsoft support about the NahimicService.exe and A-volute crash errors
I explain to them the SS3 Not the main problem
the issue from Nahimic Service in Services manager in windows 10 is problem
I do not understand why this behavior by them not to respond
Please write to them maybe understand to you
** Sorry for the English language

How can I get the base drivers installed, with none of the extras? (Nahimic, Soncic Studio, etc.) I currently have the base Windows driver, and nothing else. I always hate having all the extras.

ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WiFi)...

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

- Minimal (such as Microsoft built-in drivers) : Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process > Right click on "AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG-PRIME-TUF_MB_v6.0.xxxx.x\Realtek\Codec_xxxx.x\HDXASUS.in f" > Install > Wait for the message "The operation completed successfully" or for restart request.

- Realtek Only (like ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF RTK motherboards but the equalizer in Realtek Audio Control will not work) : Delete the ThirdParty folder from AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG-PRIME-TUF_MB_v6.0.xxxx.x folder then follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step (without installing SS3, SR3 & DTS Sound Unbound).

- Full without Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer (don't work for ROG Z490 & B460 motherboards) : Follow scrupulously this process.

- Full : Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step.

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Awesome, Minimal is exactly what I wanted, worked great...thank you.

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Originally Posted by ROGMutaz2019

Hi;
I wrote to Asus support & Microsoft support about the NahimicService.exe and A-volute crash errors
I explain to them the SS3 Not the main problem
the issue from Nahimic Service in Services manager in windows 10 is problem
I do not understand why this behavior by them not to respond
Please write to them maybe understand to you
** Sorry for the English language

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A Volute and Nahimic was sold to SteelSeries. these issue is not new. these has come since 1903. There is a reason for these and is not my place. there are people more intelligent to explain these on app level. But we will have to adapt. and I am gratefully that i have audio.

Now, i can be wrong. but since these 2020 is the start of UWP applications push by MS. some new changes are in. I check why the issue and is my Razer Seiren Elite. is working fine but SS3 do not like it. I will plug the other one i have tomorrow that is the beyerdynamic FOX and test. Since I am doing something new now, i can not test all scenarios. need to be ready for June 27 but i will test all sides since i like my music nice.

These 2 apps are not push by MS anymore. but are needed and is need on all Realtek OEM board

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

You may be have kind of conflicts with others devices/drivers/softwares, so in order to determine which one generates the conflict, try this :

- Disconnect all the USB dongle peripheral devices.
- Uninstall all the software of your headset/headphones/mic and/or peripheral devices which could contain audio modules like ROG Armoury (even if you installed the software for a device which is not audio).
- Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, but this time to prevent Windows Update from generating a drivers install conflict, disable your Internet connection from the start of the CLEANUP process until the end of drivers install of the INSTALL process (after the restart).

If everything works after that, reconnect the USB dongle & Install the software of your headset/headphones/mic/peripheral devices one by one in order to determine which one generates the conflict then that you can report it to the adequate support service of the problematic device.

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I did thanks. Yes was my razer serien elite. even that the peripheral does not have any software at all, windows install 2 one for mic and other other for the wavetable since has internal dac. once that is off (disconnect from the pc) the SS3 will not crash. i think ss3 do not like my mic =) . is ok. I ask my friend to borrow it, since they have almost the same functionality and test other ports on my board. I will dig more if i can more data. thanks for the tips. the odd part is that is not always and if you try to access once 1 the first crash the SS3 give you a note. I will send that later, since i know what is what i can duplicate. i will send that later.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- The Third Party SS3 Extension Driver have been updated.
- The Third Party DTSX Ultra/DTS SU Extension Driver have been updated.


Thread, post & drivers package updated.

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In these cases, when extensions are updated. we update the same version or there is a extra step needed. ?
Thanks for the info

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You already asked me this question, and I already answered you :

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ok thanks!

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, but this time to prevent Windows Update from generating a drivers install conflict, disable your Internet connection from the start of the CLEANUP process until the end of drivers install of the INSTALL process (after the restart).

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This happened on my machine AFTER the INSTALL process. I've had the drivers installed since Windows 10 2004 came out (clean install on OS and Drivers) and it automatically installed the 1.8.0.0 OVER the cleanly installed drivers so I guess it's some kind of forced update.

you can always just disable the drivers updating that windows do (windows 10 pro)
i prefer doing that myself manually :)

I also went through what Cody did. My installation was working perfectly and Windows downgraded my software component. Then I did a clean install and this time nahimic service and avolute components didn't install. This past few days were a pain because of this. I then had to clean out everything once again and installed the final UAD from ASUS support and then I installed Mokichu's final drivers on top and they worked.

I tried to update the driver with device manager and if said invalid data. I'll try to roll back and report here.

Also guys, in the driverstore explorer I see a lot of duplicate .inf files, newer and older versions of the same driver. Can you safely delete the older dated duplicates?

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Originally Posted by Bushmaster78FS

Also guys, in the driverstore explorer I see a lot of duplicate .inf files, newer and older versions of the same driver. Can you safely delete the older dated duplicates?

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There's a username I haven't seen in a while.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You can do a cleanup after each update (I recommend it to you) via Driver Store Explorer :

- Click on the "Select Old Drivers" button
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Package" button
- Restart your PC

Note : If the old drivers cleanup is not done after the update, they will be deleted anyway by Windows Disk Cleanup (if the obsolete drivers box is checked).

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Thanks Mo, that's exactly what I just did :)