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

MoKiChU
Level 40

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
Dolby Extension Driver : 10.409.732.57 WHQL [08/04/2025]
Dolby HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.30803.830.0 WHQL [17/12/2024]
Download : Link

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 : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
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 : 1.15.2.0 WHQL [06/04/2025]
Download : Link

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 : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
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 : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.2.0 WHQL [06/04/2025]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.15.17.0 WHQL [07/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.15.0 WHQL [13/10/2025]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.6.0 WHQL [30/04/2024]
Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.2.0 WHQL [06/04/2025]
DTS AP APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.2.0 WHQL [06/04/2025]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.15.17.0 WHQL [07/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.15.0 WHQL [13/10/2025]
DTS AP HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.6.0 WHQL [30/04/2024]
Download : Link

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 : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
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]
Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9918.1 WHQL [25/11/2025]
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]
Download : Link

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).
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Thanks for the update.

But the "OEM INF Extension - ASUS" is missing the underscores (instead of the whitespaces), which makes the install process fail.

MoKiChU
Level 40
twone wrote:
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:
90737

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:
90738

You might need to re-enable the service if you want to use DTS Sound Unbound.


This workaround will not work with ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards Gen2, you will need to use the SS3 equalizer.

@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?

ScomComputers_L
Level 7
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?
90778
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 ... 😞

ScomComputers LTD. wrote:
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?

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 ... 😞


In order to prevent threads from becoming a mess and to prevent add confusion for everyone where there is already enough, please post in the thread dedicated to your motherboard that I indicated to you previously : [DRIVERS] Realtek USB Audio (MB | Intel 5xx/6xx & AMD 5xx/TRX40).

Sapphire989 wrote:
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


Hi,

Please disregard his messages, he does not have the same motherboard as you nor the same drivers package.

Re-download your 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.

MoKiChU
Level 40
Hi everyone,

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3 MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]


Third Party Drivers - Gen1 :

SS3 Extension Driver : 1.2.14.0 WHQL [02/03/2020]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.1.0 WHQL [27/10/2021]

Third Party Drivers - Gen2 :

SS3|SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.15.0 WHQL [08/10/2021]
SS3|SSVM VAD Media Driver : 1.0.2.0 WHQL [14/10/2021]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.1.0 WHQL [27/10/2021]

Download : Link


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]


Third Party Drivers - Gen1 :

SS3|SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.15.0 WHQL [08/10/2021]
SS3|SSVM VAD Media Driver : 1.0.2.0 WHQL [14/10/2021]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.1.0 WHQL [27/10/2021]
DTS APO4x Legacy Extension Driver : 1.1.68.0 WHQL [09/12/2020]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.2.0 WHQL [06/09/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.10.3.0 WHQL [30/08/2021]

Third Party Drivers - Gen2 :

SS3|SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.15.0 WHQL [08/10/2021]
SS3|SSVM VAD Media Driver : 1.0.2.0 WHQL [14/10/2021]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.1.0 WHQL [27/10/2021]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.10.8.0 WHQL [12/10/2021]

Download : Link


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME RTK MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]

Download : Link


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTSX Ultra MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.10.8.0 WHQL [12/10/2021]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.2.0 WHQL [06/09/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.10.3.0 WHQL [30/08/2021]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.1.0 WHQL [22/09/2021]

Download : Link


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS AP MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.10.8.0 WHQL [12/10/2021]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.2.0 WHQL [06/09/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.10.3.0 WHQL [30/08/2021]
DTS AP HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.1.0 WHQL [22/09/2021]

Download : Link


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS HPXv1 MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

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]

Download : Link


- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Custom MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

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]

Download : Link



Thread updated.

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi everyone,


Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS HPXv1 MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9268.1 WHQL [16/11/2021]



[Thread updated.



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

LocoDiceGR
Level 10
Thanks again man!

All working great for SS3-DTS MB Gen1 driver.

Thanks MoKiChU 😉

MoKiChU
Level 40
huseyino wrote:
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.

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.



Hi,

You have to report this to Microsoft and/or ASUS (so that they forward to Realtek, A-Volute, DTS ...), or wait for drivers and/or Windows 11 update.

djxpress wrote:
@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?



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.

HylianSteel wrote:
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.



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 if 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).