[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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.2.0 WHQL [06/04/2025]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.15.13.0 WHQL [25/06/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.11.0 WHQL [09/07/2025]
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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

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 : 1.15.13.0 WHQL [25/06/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.11.0 WHQL [09/07/2025]
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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

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 : 6.0.9894.1 WHQL [30/09/2025]

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).

[AliAPCMR]

I just want to say thank you for the awesome work, but i have a question i installed the driver related to my motherboard but upon checking in the uninstall or change program section of windows, realtek is not listed as a program is this normal? so say in the future this driver needs to be removed how does one remove the driver?

[rgen44]

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi everyone,


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

Drivers : 6.0.9180.1 WHQL [01/06/2021]

Thread updated.

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

[tadekm]

Hi, today I've bought new mobo Strix Z590-A Gaming. Which driver for audio codec should I use it ? There is Realtek ALC4080.

[MoKiChU]

schm0 wrote:
Thanks.

Is there a way to remove/clear the app list in SS3?
Why doesn't chrome show up there?

Hi,

Already answered :

MoKiChU wrote:

DJ Asthma wrote:
Hey everyone, does anyone know how to reset the application manager list in SS3. I have tried resetting the app and reinstalling it but that still does not reset the list. Whay i would like to reset the list is because some apps don't appear on the list (new ones not showing up, while some existing ones are hidden yet profiles are being applied which i obviously can't change). Doe s any one here has a solution for this, i don't believe it is linked to the driver as i have used multiple drivers and nothing has resolved the issue.

Hi,

- 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

Note : If some apps (like Google Chrome for example) are not visible in the advanced mode, it is because they have been blacklisted by A-Volute because they are not supported by the advanced mode.

tadekm wrote:
Hi, today I've bought new mobo Strix Z590-A Gaming. Which driver for audio codec should I use it ? There is Realtek ALC4080.

Hi,

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

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

[Starkiller]

Something in the latest round of windows updates screwed up access to the Realtek HD Audio Manager on my tuf x570 pro. I've uninstalled the realtek drivers and done the removal via the tool and reinstalled the drivers specific to this model from the first page list but no luck. I have the audio console but theres no equalizer controls for the speakers/headphones setting only the digital output. Does anyone know how to get the audio manager software back and working properly as the console is useless.

[MoKiChU]

Elinor wrote:
Help please Mokichi I have these two Motherboards and I'm not sure which sound drivers I need.
ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO
TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS

Thank You

Hi,

- Your ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero is an ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound Intel motherboard with ALC408x codec, so :

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

- Your ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS is an ASUS TUF DTS Custom motherboard, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Custom 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.

nezff wrote:
I have a Asus ROG Strix z590a wifi board. I installed the Realtek audio drivers for the board. I cannot use a 3.5mm in front panel nor back panel. I dont even see a line in or line out in sound settings in windows. All my usb headphones work fine. Am I missing something? Should I be installing something else. I do see the realtek hd audio driver installed in add remove programs list.

Hi,

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

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

[nezff]

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi,






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

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

The first post under Intel?

[nezff]

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi,

- Your ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero is an ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound Intel motherboard with ALC408x codec, so :

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

- Your ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS is an ASUS TUF DTS Custom motherboard, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Custom 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.



Hi,

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

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

I'm installing windows fresh since I'm coming from an old motherboard to this rog strix z590a wifi. So no cleanup will be needed. Does anyone know if I need to use these drivers instead of asus download page and if they need to be installed in a certain order? Thanks in advance

[Electronic_Arts]

Hi dears.
I need help. Whitch version of drivers i will instal to my Asus Rog Strix Z590-E???
I have installed drivers from the motherboard support list and I hear a noise every few seconds. I think these are driver problems, but I don't know which version I should install to solve this problem.

[MoKiChU]

Electronic_Arts wrote:
Hi dears.
I need help. Whitch version of drivers i will instal to my Asus Rog Strix Z590-E???
I have installed drivers from the motherboard support list and I hear a noise every few seconds. I think these are driver problems, but I don't know which version I should install to solve this problem.

Hi,

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

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

Note : In order to fix your noise issue, you must install the audio firmware available in your motherboard support page : Link




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