[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 : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025] | Download : Link
Dolby Extension Driver : 10.1022.825.39 WHQL [21/10/2025]
Dolby HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.30900.900.0 WHQL [05/12/2025]

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 : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025] | Download : Link
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]

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 : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025] | 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|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 : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025] | 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 : 1.15.16.0 WHQL [20/11/2025]

DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.7.0 WHQL [22/09/2025]

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,

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025]
Dolby Extension Driver : 10.1022.825.39 WHQL [21/10/2025]
Dolby HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.30900.900.0 WHQL [05/12/2025]

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025]
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 : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.15.3.0 WHQL [12/10/2025]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.16.3.0 WHQL [13/01/2026]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.16.4.0 WHQL [16/01/2026]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.7.0 WHQL [22/09/2025]

 
Thread updated.

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

- Dolby HSA SoftwareComponent Driver have been updated for this drivers package :

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

Drivers : 6.4.0.2430 WHQL [12/12/2025]

Thread, post & drivers package updated.

[Maxlucid]

@MoKiChU , thank you for creating and maintaining your collection of invaluable resources! Which of these Realtek USB Audio drivers is appropriate for my "Other"-series ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II mobo? Thank you!

[MoKiChU]

Hi,

You are in the wrong thread for your motherboard.

I replied to you in the correct thread for your motherboard : https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/downloads-for-motherboards/drivers-realtek-audio-amd-3xx-4xx-5xx-6xx-8....

[chadmander]

hi mokichu plz can u send me a direct link to download the 6.3.9600.2393 modified version  cuz is the only one that works on my board to get the amplify nad 5.1 options on the control panel i cant find it anywhere here

[ImpendingDoom]

Greetings Mokichu, I hope you are having a good week

Z790-E Gaming Wifi 1 Here

I recently Updated my windows 11 version from 23H2 to 25H2 and after booting up I found my Realtek audio console missing the equalizer for my headphones in sound effects tab which was present prior to the update 

Before the Windows version update: Equalizer was usable with SS3 uninstalled

After the Windows version update: Only Amplify And bitrate options available in sound effects

May I ask if there is a workaround to enable native 10-band Equalizer back in Realtek audio console instead of using Sonic Studio 3 Equalizer as it sounds terrible and doesn't produce the same crisp "powerful" preset effect as the native EQ

I haven't slept well in 3 days and tried reinstalling drivers on another 23H2 Win11 Version along with all Realtek USB audio drivers possibly found on the internet in order roll back to the same GUI but to no avail so far

Thank you in advance I appreciate your work and I hope you could help me fix this

[dannykao93]

Hi, i own an x870-i motherboard and have my rog strix hive II plugged in, im trying to see if i can set up the audio output of the hive II since its peaking with my 250 ohm headset, in my device manager its simply called "AUDIO DONGLE", and ive already tried installing with the "UAD - ASUS ROG RTK-Dolby" method several times and made sure i did the cleanups beforehand, however when im installing the "Realtek Audio Control" it still tells me that i dont have the "Realtek-RealtekHSA.inf" driver installed, is there something different that i should do with motherboards that comes with hive II?

[MoKiChU]

Hi,

Your motherboard does not have/use Realtek USB Audio Codec/Drivers, your motherboard have an ASUS proprietary ROG Strix Hive II external hub based on standalone ESS SABRE9260Q DAC. If you have any issue with your ROG Strix Hive II external hub, please contact ASUS Support.

[dannykao93]

Ahh thats unlucky, thanks for the reply!

[stakill]

Hi, i have rog strix b560e gaming wifi motherboard. Did I understand correctly that I need to install UAD drivers - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS? 

Possibly off-topic. Maybe there's some universal utility for microprocessors that can check all system drivers except for the Armory crate. Because updates for my mb haven't been posted on the official website for a long time. I once installed Armory, but due to system instability, I uninstalled it, but the atkexComSvc/AsusCertService processes remained in the system.

Thank you in advance for your attention.