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

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.0.9655.1 WHQL [12/03/2024]

SS3-SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.18.0 WHQL [13/07/2022]
SS3-SSVM VAD Media Driver : 1.0.3.0 WHQL [07/06/2022]
SS3 APO AudioProcessingObject Driver : 3.7.0.0 WHQL [20/02/2024]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.14.0.0 WHQL [17/12/2023]​

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 | 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 > Automatic restart when install is done
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts

UPDATE

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

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

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

Drivers : 6.0.9655.1 WHQL [12/03/2024]

Download : Link

ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME 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 | 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 > Automatic restart when install is done
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your app from the Microsoft Store shortcut

UPDATE

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

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

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

Drivers : 6.0.9655.1 WHQL [12/03/2024]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.14.0.0 WHQL [17/12/2023]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.14.9.0 WHQL [31/01/2024]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.14.2.0 WHQL [03/01/2024]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.5.0 WHQL [06/07/2023]​

Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9655.1 WHQL [12/03/2024]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.14.0.0 WHQL [17/12/2023]
DTS AP APO4x Extension Driver : 1.14.0.0 WHQL [17/12/2023]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.14.9.0 WHQL [31/01/2024]
DTS APO4x Core AudioProcessingObject|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.14.2.0 WHQL [03/01/2024]
DTS AP HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.5.0 WHQL [06/07/2023]​

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 | 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 > Automatic restart when install is done
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts

UPDATE

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

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

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

Drivers : 6.0.9655.1 WHQL [12/03/2024]

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 : 6.0.9655.1 WHQL [12/03/2024]

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 | 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 > Automatic restart when install is done
Go in "Apps" folder > Install your apps from the Microsoft Store shortcuts

UPDATE

Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

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 motherboards with AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx series chipsets (except ROG with ALC40xx).
Hardware requirements (Intel) : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME motherboards with Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/7xx 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).

[spluff]

genetiq wrote:
I've already tried all the combinations of drivers/apps supplied here, without any luck. Previous drivers (version without DTS) works fine. When I install latest DTS driver pack, Realtek Audio Console displays an empty section named "DTS effects" or something like that. I suspect there should be at least some hyperspace controls and all that cool DTS/FX stuff, but no. So I assumed that something is wrong, but maybe I'm just blind. Then I tried messing with installation batch file, you know the rest.

btw, Realtek Audio Console headphone impedance detection is broken too - sometimes it measures a depth of my grief instead of actual impedance.

Under DTS Sound effects I have nothing aswell - I thought that is normal as I didnt install DTS Sound Unbound?

I am not using HDMI, I am just using 3mm audio jack. I have my headphones connected in the Front Panel. I have Playback device set to Make front & back play 2 diff streams simultaneously). I use the speaker icon in taskbar to change source from speakers to headphone and vice versa and works okay.

[IronCondor]

Hello. What is the best way to determine which drivers is best to install for the ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero. Thank you.

[Jesseinsf]

IronCondor wrote:
Hello. What is the best way to determine which drivers is best to install for the ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero. Thank you.

Your motherboard is a DTS Sound Unbound motherboard. This is the one:

Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9191.1 WHQL [22/06/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

SS3|SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.11.0 WHQL [31/08/2020]
SS3|SSVM VAD Media Driver : 10.38.41.588 WHQL [06/08/2019]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.3.3.0 WHQL [26/05/2021]
DTS SU Extension Driver : 1.1.68.0 WHQL [09/12/2020]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.6.11.0 WHQL [18/03/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.6.15.0 WHQL [10/03/2021]


Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :


Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Sonic Studio III & Sonic 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 | dts | hdx | realtek
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done
- Automatic installation of Realtek Audio Control/Console after rebooting, if not, install it manually : Link
- Install Sonic Studio III : Link
- Install Sonic Radar III (Optional) : Link
- Install DTS Sound Unbound : Link

UPDATE

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

Note : Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III + DTS Sound Unbound will be updated automatically via the MS Store.

[Tactical_Vegan]

Jesseinsf wrote:
Your motherboard is a DTS Sound Unbound motherboard. This is the one:

Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9191.1 WHQL [22/06/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

SS3|SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.11.0 WHQL [31/08/2020]
SS3|SSVM VAD Media Driver : 10.38.41.588 WHQL [06/08/2019]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.3.3.0 WHQL [26/05/2021]
DTS SU Extension Driver : 1.1.68.0 WHQL [09/12/2020]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.6.11.0 WHQL [18/03/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.6.15.0 WHQL [10/03/2021]


Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :


Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Sonic Studio III & Sonic 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 | dts | hdx | realtek
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done
- Automatic installation of Realtek Audio Control/Console after rebooting, if not, install it manually : Link
- Install Sonic Studio III : Link
- Install Sonic Radar III (Optional) : Link
- Install DTS Sound Unbound : Link

UPDATE

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

Note : Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III + DTS Sound Unbound will be updated automatically via the MS Store.

Thanks for the info, provides a lot of help.

Currently using version 6.0.9049.1 on this Crosshair Hero VII (Wi-Fi).

[Jesseinsf]

Tactical_Vegan wrote:
Thanks for the info, provides a lot of help.

Currently using version 6.0.9049.1 on this Crosshair Hero VII (Wi-Fi).

You should be using the following:

Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3 MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9191.1 WHQL [22/06/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

SS3 Extension Driver : 1.2.14.0 WHQL [02/03/2020]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.3.3.0 WHQL [26/05/2021]


Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards :


Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III 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 | hdx | realtek
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done
- Automatic installation of Realtek Audio Control/Console after rebooting, if not, install it manually : Link
- Install Sonic Studio III : Link
- Install Sonic Radar III (Optional) : Link

UPDATE

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

Note : Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III will be updated automatically via the MS Store.

[Tactical_Vegan]

Jesseinsf wrote:
You should be using the following:

Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3 MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9191.1 WHQL [22/06/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

SS3 Extension Driver : 1.2.14.0 WHQL [02/03/2020]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.3.3.0 WHQL [26/05/2021]


Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards :


Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III 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 | hdx | realtek
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done
- Automatic installation of Realtek Audio Control/Console after rebooting, if not, install it manually : Link
- Install Sonic Studio III : Link
- Install Sonic Radar III (Optional) : Link

UPDATE

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

Note : Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III will be updated automatically via the MS Store.

Cool, I had selected the wrong one initially from the main post.

This is just an update with Install.cmd for me it seems..

EDIT: Will completely uninstall old stuff I have installed to start from scratch.

[IronCondor]

Jesseinsf wrote:
Your motherboard is a DTS Sound Unbound motherboard. This is the one:

Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS MB) :
Drivers : 6.0.9191.1 WHQL [22/06/2021]


Third Party Drivers :

SS3|SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.11.0 WHQL [31/08/2020]
SS3|SSVM VAD Media Driver : 10.38.41.588 WHQL [06/08/2019]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.3.3.0 WHQL [26/05/2021]
DTS SU Extension Driver : 1.1.68.0 WHQL [09/12/2020]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.6.11.0 WHQL [18/03/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.6.15.0 WHQL [10/03/2021]





Download : Link

ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards :


Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, Sonic Studio III & Sonic 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 | dts | hdx | realtek
- Check the box "Force Deletion" then click on the "Delete Driver" button then restart your PC

INSTALL

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done
- Automatic installation of Realtek Audio Control/Console after rebooting, if not, install it manually : Link
- Install Sonic Studio III : Link
- Install Sonic Radar III (Optional) : Link
- Install DTS Sound Unbound : Link

UPDATE

- Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done

Note : Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III + DTS Sound Unbound will be updated automatically via the MS Store.

Thank you. Installation went well. Followed each step. One question...I only see the Realtek Console now and not the Realtek Control driver. Does this matter? Everything seems to be working great. Thank you.

[MoKiChU]

IronCondor wrote:
Thank you. Installation went well. Followed each step. One question...I only see the Realtek Console now and not the Realtek Control driver. Does this matter? Everything seems to be working great. Thank you.

Hi,

The drivers are not show in installed apps because like most of the drivers packages I offer, they are Drivers Only (without software or .exe installer included). If you need to uninstall them one day, just follow your CLEANUP process.

[Cliff_S]

Thanks again @MoKiChU:cool:

[MoKiChU]

Cliff S wrote:
Thanks again @MoKiChU:cool:

Hi,

You're welcome, the 6.0.9200.1 version is the first WHQL certified for Windows 11.