[DRIVERS] Realtek Audio (AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/8xx & Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/7xx/8xx)

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG RTK-Dolby) :

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

Dolby Extension Driver : 10.1022.825.39 WHQL [21/10/2025]
Dolby HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.30803.830.0 WHQL [17/12/2024]​

ASUS ROG Realtek|Dolby Atmos motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Dolby Access installed /!\
Uninstall them (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of drivers which .inf starts with (if you find them) :
a-volute | avolute | dax | dts | extrtxusb | hdx | realtek | rtdusbad
Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button

INSTALL

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts

UPDATE

Launch "Update.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Restart your PC when the command prompt window disappears
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Click on the "Select Old Driver(s)" button > Click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button

Note : Your apps will be updated automatically via the Microsoft Store.

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

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

SS3 Extension Driver : 1.4.0.0 WHQL [17/04/2023]
SS3 AudioProcessingObject Driver : 3.7.2.0 WHQL [20/06/2024]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]​

ASUS ROG SS3 & SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Sonic Studio/Radar III, DTS Sound Unbound installed /!\
Uninstall them (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of drivers which .inf starts with (if you find them) :
a-volute | avolute | dax | dts | extrtxusb | hdx | realtek | rtdusbad
Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button
Launch SS3 Cleaner by right-click Run as admin
Press Windows key + X > "Device Manager" > "View" > Check "Show hidden devices" > "Sofware components" category
Uninstall these hidden devices by right-click Uninstall device (if you find them) then restart your PC :
DTS Audio Effects Component | DTS APO4x Service Component

INSTALL

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts
Update your SS3 apps : Sonic Studio III v3.16.24.0 | Sonic Radar III v3.16.24.0

UPDATE

Launch "Update.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Restart your PC when the command prompt window disappears
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Click on the "Select Old Driver(s)" button > Click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button

Note : Your apps will be updated automatically via the Microsoft Store.

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

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME/ProArt Realtek motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console installed /!\
Uninstall them (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of drivers which .inf starts with (if you find them) :
a-volute | avolute | dax | dts | extrtxusb | hdx | realtek | rtdusbad
Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your app from the Microsoft Store shortcut

UPDATE

Launch "Update.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Restart your PC when the command prompt window disappears
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Click on the "Select Old Driver(s)" button > Click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button

Note : Your apps will be updated automatically via the Microsoft Store.

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTSX Ultra) :

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.15.18.0 WHQL [28/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.15.0 WHQL [13/10/2025]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.7.0 WHQL [22/09/2025]​

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

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]
DTS AP APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.15.18.0 WHQL [28/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.15.0 WHQL [13/10/2025]
DTS AP HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.7.0 WHQL [22/09/2025]​

ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS:X Ultra & DTS Audio Processing motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, DTS:X Ultra or DTS Audio Processing installed /!\
Uninstall them (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of drivers which .inf starts with (if you find them) :
a-volute | avolute | dax | dts | extrtxusb | hdx | realtek | rtdusbad
Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts

UPDATE

Launch "Update.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Restart your PC when the command prompt window disappears
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Click on the "Select Old Driver(s)" button > Click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button

Note : Your apps will be updated automatically via the Microsoft Store.

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

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

DTS HPXv1 APO3x Extension Driver : 1.1.1.0 WHQL [03/09/2019]
DTS APO3x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.2.0.0 WHQL [04/07/2020]
DTS HPXv1 HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 2.1.0.0 WHQL [03/09/2019]​

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

Drivers : 6.0.9924.1 WHQL [09/12/2025] | Download : Link

DTS Custom APO3x Extension Driver : 1.2.2.0 WHQL [07/12/2020]
DTS APO3x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.2.0.0 WHQL [04/07/2020]
DTS Custom HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 2.1.2.0 WHQL [08/07/2020]​

ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Headphone:X v1 & DTS Custom motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, DTS Headphone:X v1 or DTS Custom installed /!\
Uninstall them (Start > Settings > Apps) then restart your PC
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Check the boxes of all versions of drivers which .inf starts with (if you find them) :
a-volute | avolute | dax | dts | extrtxusb | hdx | realtek | rtdusbad
Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts

UPDATE

Launch "Update.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Restart your PC when the command prompt window disappears
Launch Driver Store Explorer > Click on the "Select Old Driver(s)" button > Click on the "Delete Driver(s)" button

Note : Your apps will be updated automatically via the Microsoft Store.

OS requirements : Windows 10 64 bit or more recent.
Hardware requirements (AMD) : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME/ProArt motherboards with AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/8xx series chipsets (except ROG with ALC40xx).
Hardware requirements (Intel) : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME/ProArt motherboards with Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/7xx/8xx series chipsets (except ROG with ALC40xx).

Note : In order to know which drivers package to use, match the audio specifications of your motherboard with the apps or ask me.

TIPS :

If you want to manage the drivers (remove old/unused drivers for example) that you have in your Windows DriverStore
Use Driver Store Explorer (Right click on "Rapr.exe" > Run as administrator).

If you want better interrupts delivery latency
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_Mode_Utility_v3.exe" > Run as administrator).

If you experience crackling, popping, audio stutter
Disable hibernation (Fast Startup included).

[duarte_hugo]

duarte.hugo wrote:
Hi all,

Does anyone can tell which one I require for my MoBo? I am running a Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Compact. Do I download ss3 or the ss3-dts one?
Sorry for maybe raising a dumb question.

Thanks in advance.

HugoÂ*

Unfortunately it's not working. I did the whole process twice from top to bottom, but I am starting to think that something with the HW might be broken.
We can exclude the headsets. Both beyer dynamic I currently use work fine on my main rig. I have them plugged into my GoXLR, but nevertheless they work too when plugged to front (case) IO as well as directly to the MoBo.

I am running a Crosshair VIII Impact on the latest BIOS Version. Already checked in BIOS if anything looks weird or might be disabled, but the interface is enabled. And as of now, I tend to just buy a second GoXLR instead. Unless I am missing something substantial here and any of you is able to wave in and try to help again.

Thanks in advance.

Hugo

[MoKiChU]

duarte.hugo wrote:
Unfortunately it's not working. I did the whole process twice from top to bottom, but I am starting to think that something with the HW might be broken.
We can exclude the headsets. Both beyer dynamic I currently use work fine on my main rig. I have them plugged into my GoXLR, but nevertheless they work too when plugged to front (case) IO as well as directly to the MoBo.

I am running a Crosshair VIII Impact on the latest BIOS Version. Already checked in BIOS if anything looks weird or might be disabled, but the interface is enabled. And as of now, I tend to just buy a second GoXLR instead. Unless I am missing something substantial here and any of you is able to wave in and try to help again.

Thanks in advance.

Hugo

You didn't give any indication of your issue (what's not working), anyway, follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then download/install the audio drivers from your motherboard support page : If your issue occurring with audio drivers from your motherboard support page (and therefore that it is not specific to the audio drivers that I offer), contact ASUS Support : https://www.asus.com/support/CallUs (and/or open a thread here : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support).

[duarte_hugo]

MoKiChU wrote:
You didn't give any indication of your issue (what's not working), anyway, follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then download/install the audio drivers from your motherboard support page : If your issue occurring with audio drivers from your motherboard support page (and therefore that it is not specific to the audio drivers that I offer), contact ASUS Support : https://www.asus.com/support/CallUs (and/or open a thread here : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support).

Hi Moki,

Sorry, I didn't know what else to describe. My Headset (BeyerDynamic MMX300) is connected to the IO (Mic in / Line out) respectively. Sources enclosed in the png file. I could chose any of those, but it won't change anything. Sound's not available

[MoKiChU]

duarte.hugo wrote:
Hi Moki,

Sorry, I didn't know what else to describe. My Headset (BeyerDynamic MMX300) is connected to the IO (Mic in / Line out) respectively. Sources enclosed in the png file. I could chose any of those, but it won't change anything. Sound's not available

Hi,

Try this : Launch Realtek Audio Control/Console > Device advanced settings tab > Playback Devices : Check Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously (circled in red in the screenshot below) :

[rngwr]

hi, i'm currently on GL503VD after updating to the latest version of driver (im installing the SS3 Driver) and it seems i cannot configure my sonic studio settings, i've uninstall and fresh install but still cannot configure. im currently on windows 11 now, is it related to the windows ? thanks

[dfaovred]

rngwr wrote:
hi, i'm currently on GL503VD after updating to the latest version of driver (im installing the SS3 Driver) and it seems i cannot configure my sonic studio settings, i've uninstall and fresh install but still cannot configure. im currently on windows 11 now, is it related to the windows ? thanks

These drivers are for motherboards/desktop, please refer to your product support page to download the appropriate drivers for your product.

[duarte_hugo]

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi,

Try this : Launch Realtek Audio Control/Console > Device advanced settings tab > Playback Devices : Check Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously (circled in red in the screenshot below) :

hi Moki,

It worked, mate. Thank you soooo much!!! How can we users retribute?

Hugo

[CodyPredy]

Thanks for the update MoKiChU.

Did anyone manage to get the Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer working? I'm trying to set up a fast and easy NVidia ShadowPlay recording gameplay. I've added Modern Warfare to the audio stream but it can't pick up any of the ingame sound (even when I switch to the manual mixer manually) 🙂

[MoKiChU]

CodyPredy wrote:
Thanks for the update MoKiChU.

Did anyone manage to get the Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer working? I'm trying to set up a fast and easy NVidia ShadowPlay recording gameplay. I've added Modern Warfare to the audio stream but it can't pick up any of the ingame sound (even when I switch to the manual mixer manually) 🙂

Hi,

Sorry i don't use it (since i'm not a streamer or youtuber, I have no interest in using it). However theoretically it should work by configuring your usual audio input/output as default via Windows/Realtek Audio Control and you must only select Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer on the recording software. If you've set it up that way, maybe it doesn't work on NVIDIA ShadowPlay yet, try it out with OBS or others, but anyway I can't give you more support on this feature.

Official overview :

SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER
A virtual audio device that lets streamers combine sound output and output from different apps. This allows you to mix your voice and video game audio within streaming software. A variety of adjustment and monitoring tools provide a high level of digital control.

ROGMutaz2019 wrote:
Sonic Studio III issue With Forza Horizon 4
Hi;
My issue is Audio Driver especially : (Sonic Studio III) app from Microsoft Store
When I install or update (Sonic Studio III)
My Games freezing and get me out to desktop
If I uninstall it my games work fine .
I Wrote to Asus Website Support & Microsoft Support & Feedback Support
Unfortunately : No Answer
I do a clean install windows 10 (1909) build 18353.815 & clean install Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD) 6.0.8924.1 WHQL from Thread MoKiChU
The Problem still Game (FH4) freezing and get me out to desktop
Any suggestions
My PC : i7 8086K
M.B. ROG Z390-F Gaming
RAM 16GB
Asus GTX 1080
P.S. 750 W
THx

Hi,

This issue (game crash) has nothing to do with my drivers package, it's this game that has a issue with the latest NH3/SS3 APO v1.7.2.0 and the latest SS3 app v3.16.8.0 which are also offered via Windows Update/Microsoft Store (so rollback would be useless, unless you block Windows Update & Microsoft Store updates).

- Send a detailed request by email to A-Volute Support (the creator of Sonic Studio/Nahimic) : support@nahimic.helprace.com
- Send a detailed request to Forza Support : https://support.forzamotorsport.net/hc/en-us/requests/new


In the meantime you have to uninstall SS3 if want to play this game.

[Mutaz2019]

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi,

Sorry i don't use it (since i'm not a streamer or youtuber, I have no interest in installing it). However theoretically it should work by configuring your usual audio input/output as default via Windows/Realtek Audio Control and you must only select Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer on the recording software. If you've set it up that way, maybe it doesn't work on NVIDIA ShadowPlay yet, try it out with OBS or others, but anyway I can't give you more support on this optional feature.

Official overview :





Hi,

I will answer you on this thread (so that it serves other people) : https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?117593-Sonic-Studio-3-3-16-8-0-and-Forza-Horizon-4-incompa...

Hi;
I FOUND the Solution :: Disable the Nihamic Service in Windows Services Manager
and restart windows 10

https://imgur.com/ckwWyiN

The question is How replace the service file to the the previous file????
Enjoy