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

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]
Dolby Extension Driver : 9.830.414.4 WHQL [29/08/2024]
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 USB 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 "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
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 USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS-DTS) :

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.14.2.0 WHQL [02/07/2024]
Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek USB Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, 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

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
(You need to install Armoury Crate to install/use the SS drivers/app)

UPDATE

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
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 USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS) :

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]
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 : 1.14.2.0 WHQL [02/07/2024]
Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek USB 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 "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
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 USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS PRIME DTSX Ultra) :

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.14.2.0 WHQL [02/07/2024]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.15.8.0 WHQL [09/01/2025]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.15.4.0 WHQL [09/01/2025]

DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.6.0 WHQL [30/04/2024]
Download : Link

ASUS PRIME DTS:X Ultra motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek USB Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, DTS:X Ultra 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 | 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 "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > "Next" > The installer will ask you to restart your PC > "Finish"
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 motherboards with AMD 5xx/6xx/8xx series chipsets with ALC40xx codec.
Hardware requirements (AMD - sTRX4) : ASUS ROG/PRIME motherboards with AMD TRX40 chipset.
Hardware requirements (Intel) : ASUS ROG motherboards with Intel 5xx/6xx/7xx/8xx series chipsets with ALC40xx codec.

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).

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

The Update.cmd installation script has been deleted from the drivers packages. Your INSTALL and UPDATE processes use now the same Install.cmd installation script (which use the Realtek GUI installer), and your UPDATE processes have been updated accordingly.

Thread, drivers packages updated.

[MrAgapiGC]

DTS APO4x Extension Drive updated. I follow the instruction supplied, and no issues. thanks so much. I am kind enjoying it with a movie now

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

- DTS APO4x Extension Driver have been updated for these drivers packages :

MoKiChU wrote:
- Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS-DTS) :

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2406 WHQL [27/11/2024]

Thread, post & drivers packages updated.

[ksenchy]

Hi,

I've seen your message about change in install and update process and decided to update the drivers after a while. Did purge every driver related to realtek sound card with driver store explorer and clean updated it. Everything is working fine for a couple of days already.

Thank you for your dedication on this.

[Kaiketsu]

Hi i have the ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI  not 100% sure on the correct drivers but have chosen the Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS)  from the list, as the recomended on the website is not doing anything and sound is crap

This has fixed an issue i was having with no microphone controls, it was either low or mute (no gain or volume) and this driver seems to have improved it, however the mic is still fairly low volume even at max, but at least peolple can hear.

The main issue i am still having and the reason for this post, is that there is no front panel audio detection, if i plug in the headset on the front it will play out of both the headset and the rear panel speakers. Along with this issue the audio from the rear is very poor quality but as soon as it switches over to the front panel and headset the audio is so much better out of the rear panel

do i have the right drivers ? anyone else havbe this issue?

also to add i have 2 of these motherboards recently purchased that both have these issues.

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

As reminder, I do not work for ASUS & I do not replace ASUS Support : 

- If you would like to know more about your motherboard audio features : Contact ASUS Support and/or open a new thread in this ROG Care category : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support - Gaming Motherboards.

- If you have any issue with the last audio drivers package from this thread : CLEANUP process then install/use the last audio drivers package from your motherboard support page.

- If you have any issue with the last audio drivers package from your motherboard support page : Contact ASUS Support and/or open a new thread in this ROG Care category : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support - Gaming Motherboards.

[Bigbrotherjx]

We appreciate the drivers and detailed installation instructions, but the problem is that this is essentially the highest profile / most visited audio thread on this website, and yet we are still unable to attract the attention or help or anybody from Asus.

It seems to me that there are a number of people like me struggling with poor rear line out quality, likely coming from incorrect Impedance Sensing, which causes over-amplification and distortion. My intuition tells me this is a driver issue.

[MoKiChU]

Hi,

ASUS Support/Staff do not intervene in my threads, so there is no point in posting/spamming your issues in my threads.

Again, if you want to have the attention of ASUS Support/Staff, open a new thread with your issues in this ROG Care category : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support - Gaming Motherboards.

[Kaiketsu]

Morning MoKiChU,

Please let me begin with apologising if i have inadvertently started any frustration, but i appreciate the work you have put in this thread as it’s the only location i have found that has improved my situation, if only slightly.

i currently do have a post open in the section of the forum you have linked, however it has been hidden under "spam" and i recently got released again, no help has yet to be given, but it is early days.

with my post here i was simply asking to confirm that this is the correct set of drivers from you (your post said we could ask) as well as trying to add context to my issue to further help others in the same boat that even though this driver is an improvement it’s not solving the underlining driver issue for my particular board , searching the thread there is more than just me with this same issue, which is comforting in a way.

[MoKiChU]

Hi,

You figured it out yourself, otherwise I would have indicated to you the drivers package to use. But anyway, if that can comfort you :

You have an ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboard with ALC40xx codec, so :

You need Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS) from the first post of this thread.