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

Thank you again so VERY much.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

This has always been the case :

With regard to ASUS products, if Third Party app using an APO (SS3, DTS:X Ultra, DTS Headphone:X v1, DTS Custom ...) is installed, the equalization is done via Third Party app, if Third Party app is not installed, the equalization is done via Realtek Audio Control/Console app (except for SPDIF where in all cases the EQ will be in Realtek Audio Control).

So uninstall SS3 apps, you will see EQ in Realtek Audio Control.

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I don't have any DTS or SS3 apps installed with my B550-F but I still can't see the equalizer in Realtek Audio Console with the newer drivers. I used to disable the DTS service before to get the equalizer to show up but the newer drivers don't install that service so it can't be disabled. I also don't recall ever having the equalizer show up for SPDIF in the Audio Console during the year of owning this motherboard with many different drivers.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Follow this :

- Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process
- Use this SS3 Cleaner tool (Right click on "A-Volute_SS3_Cleanup.exe" > Run as administrator) then restart your PC
- Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process (without installing SS3 apps).

For the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

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Hey, thanks for your time to answer!

I always do this before installing a new driver version.
Manually uninstall everything -> run Display Driver Uninstaller in safe mode to remove the Realtek driver -> run Driver Store Explorer to force delete any leftovers -> run SS3 Cleaner -> install new driver without installing DTS or SS3 apps.

However it makes no difference, there's still no equalizer for speakers nor SPDIF. Also the DTS service doesn't get installed since the SS3-DTS driver package got updated earlier this month, I used to disable this service before to get equalizer to show up in Realtek Audio Console for speakers.

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Originally Posted by twone

Hey, thanks for your time to answer!

I always do this before installing a new driver version.
Manually uninstall everything -> run Display Driver Uninstaller in safe mode to remove the Realtek driver -> run Driver Store Explorer to force delete any leftovers -> run SS3 Cleaner -> install new driver without installing DTS or SS3 apps.

However it makes no difference, there's still no equalizer for speakers nor SPDIF. Also the DTS service doesn't get installed since the SS3-DTS driver package got updated earlier this month, I used to disable this service before to get equalizer to show up in Realtek Audio Console for speakers.

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First of all, thanks MoKiChU for the hard work, much appreciated.

Now, same issue on my end too (same mobo using drivers UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS), no eq for SPDIF with drivers after 9250.1, after that drivers changed whatever and even after a clean windows reinstall the equalizer won`t show up unless I install 9250.1. I tried everything, clean up process, ddu, even clean windows install, maybe windows is installing some older drivers after restart and that is messing with these new drivers. For the time being I`m staying on 9250.1.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

@ ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards users : Due to a major change in the drivers packages architecture/gen, follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process with Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1) package, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process with this same Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1) package.

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It freakin` works, the EQ appears now in Realtek Audio Console for SPDIF with the 9264.1 Gen 1 driver.

For those that want or need the EQ for SPDIF in Realtek Audio Console use the Gen 1 driver, but before installing from 9250.1 or older follow exactly the CLEAN UP process, and I can`t stress that enough.

Thanks a lot MoKiChU, you are the man.

Take care, stay safe.

Many thanks to MOKICHU, everything really works !! for Windows 11 ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI)
Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) 6.0.9264.1 WHQL [09/11]

Super!!!

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

@ ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards users : Due to a major change in the drivers packages architecture/gen, follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process with Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1) package, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process with this same Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1) package.

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Thanks alot for your hard work!
I installed the new SS3-DTS Gen1 driver and the equalizer now works on SPDIF. Also the DTS service gets installed like before which blocks the equalizer from showing up on Speakers:
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The workaround I use is disabling the DtsApo4Service from services.msc or killing DtsApo4Service.exe from Task Manager. This brings the equalizer correctly to Speakers:
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You might need to re-enable the service if you want to use DTS Sound Unbound.

Ok @MokiChU I just got finished comparing and when I turn on SS3 both with Realtek and HDMI there is now no more clipping,
The only difference is HDMI has a much wider soundstage if dolby is turned on.

I only use HDMI for watching movie/anime and for audiphile & vinyl music uploaded on YouTube(stuff that play long), and prefer to use Realtek for everything else, because there is always a slight delay when starting content to when the soundbar kicks in(but is in sync with video though).

Hi guys, I would also like to ask for a big help,I am totally clueless!
I have a Z690 Strix A motherboard with ALC4080, but no matter what I install the equalizer does not appear in the realtek audio console,I do not need anything else sonic or anything else but this,please help me very nicely,thank you very much !

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboard with ALC408x codec, so :

You need Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen2) from the first post of the thread : [DRIVERS] Realtek USB Audio (MB | Intel 5xx/6xx & AMD 5xx/TRX40).

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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Thank you very much,I will try and please don't be angry with me,I'm an old man now unfortunately...

Is B550-F Gaming AD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1 or AD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen2?

Unfortunately it doesn't work, it stops here and doesn't do anything, trying on brand new clean windows 11!
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Hi Guys,

I guess I'm really confused about which drivers I'm supposed to use for my "ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero Wifi" with an Intel I9-11900K.

In the Device Manager, I am showing that the audio driver is a Realtek USB2.0 Audio...according to Microsoft Drivers. These are working ok, No popping at start up, when using Windows 10 Pro (20H1, 20H2, 21H1 or 21H2)

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But as soon as I install these ASUS ROG SS3, of any version, the speakers immediately start to pop, twice then pause then one more pop.

I have tried every 6.3.69xx version, and it does this. One of the thing I noticed is when you install one of these drivers, the device manager show that it becomes a "Realtek USB Audio" 6.3.96xx.xx. and not a "Realtek USB2.0 Audio"

I can revert back to the Microsoft Version, and all is good again. Am I using the right drivers for the ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero WIFI??

I have done clean installs of Windows 10 Pro each time and same results. Is there a Realtec USB2.0 Audio version...??

Thanks, I realized the mistake too, but it's not good, there is no equlizer, just that, how can I get the other settings without the sonic?
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It's unbelievable and annoying to me that they can't leave it in the software by default (as before)
I've tried SS3 too, but my problem is that even though all effects are disabled, it's still like I'm in church, especially the games, it's really bad ... :(

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Unfortunately it doesn't work, it stops here and doesn't do anything, trying on brand new clean windows 11!
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c8hw The situation is the same, roll back the previous version to use AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG_SS3-DTS_MB_v6.0.9254.1

I can't seem to get any driver working with the Rog Strix B550-E Gaming WiFi

I did have it working (including the audio USB type-C) but accidentally installed Sonic Studio and tried to remove, which now means nothing seems to install (I've removed the inf files) but Windows Store won't install the Realtek Control Panel (or whatever it's called).

Hi MoKiChU, just wanted to confirm the correct driver package for my motherboard, as I'm a bit confused by the new dichotomy (Gen1/Gen2) on the ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound drivers. Based on what I've been able to determine, it looks the ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero W-Fi utilizes the SupremeFX S1220 audio codec (a rebadged Realtek ALC1220). That leads me to believe Gen1 is the correct driver download for this, but I would appreciate it if you could confirm.

Also, it seems there was a major change in these drivers that requires a full cleanup and re-install, correct? Thanks much!

Note: AUDIO_Realtek_UAD_ASUS_ROG_SS3-DTS_MB_v6.0.9254.1.zip is the last version that I installed, fwiw.

MokiChu do you know which driver is for my old laptop https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/ROG-G701VO/ ?
Thanks in advance

And something else! The x570-e Gaming is it now Gen 1 or 2?

Perfect thanks!

Hi Mokichu,

When you enter any game, the amplify level section disappears and the sound is reduced by half when opening the game. I did a clean install and tried previous audio versions, same result. The same process works fine in windows 10, but it creates problems in windows 11.

Before game:
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when opening the game :

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In the advanced settings section, when you select the headphone in the rear panel section as the front speaker output and select the headphone again, the problem is fixed, but the sound in the games sounds very bad. In FPS games, it is not clear where the gun sound comes from. When you install the 6.0.9088.1 version published on Asus site, the sound does not turn down, but ss3 does not work. All works fine on Windows 10.

Motherboard X570-F Gaming. Current stable versions of all drivers are installed. All updates of Windows 11 are installed.
Can you help with this issue?

Thanks.

@MoKiChU I have the Asus Rog Strix X-570e gaming mobo. I'm confused by the new naming structure. Do I still download UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1 drivers?

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By looking at that square with an "S" in it under the "Ses Efekti" on your screnshots I can safely pressume you have the Sonic Studio app installed.
In the past I also installed all those "Radar" and "Studio" apps although I didn't need them. As far as I remember you can configure them for every specific app including games. I mean, may be that Sonic app is what causes your problem, it notices you running a game and it may change your sound configuration for that game.
I suggest you uninstall (remove) the Sonic Studio app and check if it helped, you can always reinstall it from https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9n81c41dq5sj

Thank you very much.

Thanks again man!

All working great for SS3-DTS MB Gen1 driver.

Thanks MoKiChU ;)

6.0.9268.1 WHQL sound really close to HDMI with both SS§ turned off and on.
With SS3 on and upmix/surround selected(use your own for other options) and do not use the eq in the realtek audio console app, if you use opticle out(192000@24Hz), and the Realtek sound is very close to HDMI Dolby, very close, specially the bass.

My settings for every day use:

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Heya MoKiChU, what constitutes a motherboard as (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen1) or (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB Gen2)?
I have a ROG Strix X570-I Gaming motherboard that I would assume is now classified as Gen1 since you mentioned that ROG Strix X570-E Gaming is considered Gen1.
I currently have Gen2 drivers installed without issue.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,


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

Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]

[Thread updated.

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

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

I will clarify this point which generates a lot of confusion for every ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards users.

All ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards without ALC408x codec that exist on the market today are Gen1 (Intel 4xx & AMD 5xx).
All ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards without ALC408x codec that will be released from today are Gen2 (Intel B660/H670 ...).
All ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound AMD TRX40 motherboards without ALC408x codec (USB) that exist on the market today are Gen1 (AMD TRX40).
All ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards with ALC408x codec (USB) that exist on the market today and that will be released from today are Gen2 (Intel Z590/Z690 & Last AMD X570 ...).

ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards Gen1 are Gen1 and Gen2 drivers compatible.
ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards Gen2 are only Gen2 drivers compatible.
ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards Gen1 (USB) are only Gen1 drivers compatible (to date).
ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards Gen2 (USB) are only Gen2 drivers compatible.

So you may ask me why offer Gen1 and what is the point of installing Gen1 when Gen2 are backward compatible ? Because some people wants to get rid of all Third Party apps while having a working EQ in Realtek Audio Control via a workaround, which is not possible with Gen2 (only possible with SS3 motherboards without workaround or SS3-DTS motherboards Gen1 with workaround).

So to answer you simply, as long as you are not looking for something other than what is intended by ASUS (EQ in SS3 app), you can use the Gen2 drivers package (and it more optimal because it avoids SS3 APO & DTS APO conflicts).

Note : If you switch from Gen1 drivers package to Gen2 drivers package and vice versa, follow CLEANUP process.

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Thank you very much for this clarification. Hope people stop asking this from now on :).

Okay so how to prevent Realtek Audio Control from being AUTOmatically installed?

Hi, wich one for my mother:

ASUS B550 F ROG STRIX GAMING WIFI

With Gen2 (didnt test Gen1 yet) Windows Update is offering me DTS Software Componet Updates.
2 Drivers show up, both from 2018:
- 1.0.11.0
- 1.0.10.0

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboard Gen1, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) Gen1 or Gen2 (Recommended) 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.

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Thank you!

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

This is due to the residue from your legacy install.

Follow this process :

- Install the DTS SWC drivers offered from Windows Update
- Go in your Device Manager > View > Check Show hidden devices
- Uninstall DTS APO4x & DTS APO4x Service hidded devices (check the box to delete the linked drivers)
- Restart your PC

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Hi,

thank you.
Somehow there were some left over DTS devices. (hidden as you suggested)
I used the tool DeviceCleanUp to get rid of them.

TLDR; Removing only the infs with DriverStoreExplorer is not enough.

i have a rog strix b350 f gaming -currently on windows 11- every time i try to install the "Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3 MB) : " it will restart after the cmd and then it installs the microsoft driver 10.0.22000.1. am i installing the wrong driver package? thanks.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You use the correct drivers package.

All the devices listed in Audio inputs and outputs category in your Device Manager are system devices, using system drivers which are not meant to be updated (whose version corresponds to the version of the system, Windows 11 21H2/CO/22000.x in your case).

The correct device to check in your Device Manager is Realtek(R) Audio device in Sound, video and game controllers category.

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yeah..i just figured that out..lol thank you :) also i can't seem to find the realtek audio control app. is there a download link for that to manually install it? thank you :))

Hi, I have an Asus Prime Z270-K. Does anyone know which download I should use?

Thank you :)

Hello Mokichu! I've been using your drivers for a long time but for the past few versions I have a problem. My current mb is B550-E (SS3-DTS) and even when doing full cleanup the installer gets stuck while trying to install dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf. Can you tell me if there's fix for that? It doesn't matter if its Gen 1 or Gen 2, it always gets stuck.

Has anyone else lost their DTS licence after updating to the new drivers (Gen 2 in my case)? DTS Sound Unbound wants me to buy a new licence.

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Hello Mokichu! I've been using your drivers for a long time but for the past few versions I have a problem. My current mb is B550-E (SS3-DTS) and even when doing full cleanup the installer gets stuck while trying to install dtsapo4ultraAsusextensionpkg.inf. Can you tell me if there's fix for that? It doesn't matter if its Gen 1 or Gen 2, it always gets stuck.

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It is not stuck, it takes a little longer to install. :)