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

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

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 SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.6.0 WHQL [21/11/2022]​

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(s)" button
Launch SS3 Cleaner by right-click Run as admin 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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III + Sonic Radar III (Optional)

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 SS3-DTS) :

Drivers : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

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 SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.6.0 WHQL [21/11/2022]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.11.20.0 WHQL [04/01/2023]​

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(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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console + Sonic Studio III + Sonic Radar III (Optional) + DTS Sound Unbound

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 : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

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 | hdx | realtek
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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console

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 : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.11.20.0 WHQL [04/01/2023]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.2.0 WHQL [15/02/2023]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.11.6.0 WHQL [01/03/2023]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.3.0 WHQL [12/08/2022]​

Download : Link

ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS:X Ultra motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) 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 | hdx | realtek
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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console + DTS:X Ultra

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 AP) :

Drivers : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.11.20.0 WHQL [04/01/2023]
DTS AP APO4x Extension Driver : 1.11.20.0 WHQL [04/01/2023]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.2.0 WHQL [15/02/2023]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.11.6.0 WHQL [01/03/2023]
DTS AP HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.3.0 WHQL [12/08/2022]​

Download : Link

ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Audio Processing motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, 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 | hdx | realtek
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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console + DTS Audio Processing

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 : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

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

ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Headphone:X v1 motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, DTS Headphone:X v1 (and/or DTS Audio) 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(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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console + DTS Headphone:X v1

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 Custom) :

Drivers : 6.0.9514.1 WHQL [09/05/2023]

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 Custom motherboards :

Install/Update Process :

CLEANUP

/!\ If you already had Realtek (HD) Audio Driver, Realtek Audio Control/Console, 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 | hdx | realtek
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 :

Realtek Audio Control/Console + DTS Custom

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 (Intel) : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME motherboards with Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/7xx series chipsets (except ROG with ALC408x).
Hardware requirements (AMD) : ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME motherboards with AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx series chipsets (except ROG with ALC408x).

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).

[duarte_hugo]

duarte.hugo wrote:
Hi all,

Does anyone can tell which one I require for my MoBo? I am running a Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Compact. Do I download ss3 or the ss3-dts one?
Sorry for maybe raising a dumb question.

Thanks in advance.

HugoÂ*

Unfortunately it's not working. I did the whole process twice from top to bottom, but I am starting to think that something with the HW might be broken.
We can exclude the headsets. Both beyer dynamic I currently use work fine on my main rig. I have them plugged into my GoXLR, but nevertheless they work too when plugged to front (case) IO as well as directly to the MoBo.

I am running a Crosshair VIII Impact on the latest BIOS Version. Already checked in BIOS if anything looks weird or might be disabled, but the interface is enabled. And as of now, I tend to just buy a second GoXLR instead. Unless I am missing something substantial here and any of you is able to wave in and try to help again.

Thanks in advance.

Hugo

[MoKiChU]

duarte.hugo wrote:
Unfortunately it's not working. I did the whole process twice from top to bottom, but I am starting to think that something with the HW might be broken.
We can exclude the headsets. Both beyer dynamic I currently use work fine on my main rig. I have them plugged into my GoXLR, but nevertheless they work too when plugged to front (case) IO as well as directly to the MoBo.

I am running a Crosshair VIII Impact on the latest BIOS Version. Already checked in BIOS if anything looks weird or might be disabled, but the interface is enabled. And as of now, I tend to just buy a second GoXLR instead. Unless I am missing something substantial here and any of you is able to wave in and try to help again.

Thanks in advance.

Hugo

You didn't give any indication of your issue (what's not working), anyway, follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then download/install the audio drivers from your motherboard support page : If your issue occurring with audio drivers from your motherboard support page (and therefore that it is not specific to the audio drivers that I offer), contact ASUS Support : https://www.asus.com/support/CallUs (and/or open a thread here : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support).

[duarte_hugo]

MoKiChU wrote:
You didn't give any indication of your issue (what's not working), anyway, follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then download/install the audio drivers from your motherboard support page : If your issue occurring with audio drivers from your motherboard support page (and therefore that it is not specific to the audio drivers that I offer), contact ASUS Support : https://www.asus.com/support/CallUs (and/or open a thread here : ROG Care - Hardware & Software Support).

Hi Moki,

Sorry, I didn't know what else to describe. My Headset (BeyerDynamic MMX300) is connected to the IO (Mic in / Line out) respectively. Sources enclosed in the png file. I could chose any of those, but it won't change anything. Sound's not available

[MoKiChU]

duarte.hugo wrote:
Hi Moki,

Sorry, I didn't know what else to describe. My Headset (BeyerDynamic MMX300) is connected to the IO (Mic in / Line out) respectively. Sources enclosed in the png file. I could chose any of those, but it won't change anything. Sound's not available

Hi,

Try this : Launch Realtek Audio Control/Console > Device advanced settings tab > Playback Devices : Check Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously (circled in red in the screenshot below) :

[rngwr]

hi, i'm currently on GL503VD after updating to the latest version of driver (im installing the SS3 Driver) and it seems i cannot configure my sonic studio settings, i've uninstall and fresh install but still cannot configure. im currently on windows 11 now, is it related to the windows ? thanks

[dfaovred]

rngwr wrote:
hi, i'm currently on GL503VD after updating to the latest version of driver (im installing the SS3 Driver) and it seems i cannot configure my sonic studio settings, i've uninstall and fresh install but still cannot configure. im currently on windows 11 now, is it related to the windows ? thanks

These drivers are for motherboards/desktop, please refer to your product support page to download the appropriate drivers for your product.

[duarte_hugo]

MoKiChU wrote:
Hi,

Try this : Launch Realtek Audio Control/Console > Device advanced settings tab > Playback Devices : Check Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously (circled in red in the screenshot below) :

hi Moki,

It worked, mate. Thank you soooo much!!! How can we users retribute?

Hugo

[MoKiChU]

duarte.hugo wrote:
hi Moki,

It worked, mate. Thank you soooo much!!! How can we users retribute?

Hugo

Hi,

You're welcome, you can use the star at the bottom left of my posts ( ) in order to give me reputation points if not done yet, and have a minimum of gratitude towards the work that I provide for free out of passion, nothing else (I do not ask for a donation or anything like some do not hesitate to do so).

[RamGuy]

This might sound stupid, but what are the advantages of running the Realtek drivers these days? Granted I only use the onboard audio on my Asus Z690 Maximus Hero for line-in from my Mac mini, I have Hegel HD12 + Schiit Magnius amplifier for output. But I've played around using Windows 11 21H2 (22000.xxx) and 22H2 (22621/2.xxx) using both the native Microsoft High Definition Audio Drivers and the Realtek USB drivers. The only noticeble difference to me is the ability to run the Realtek Audio Controller software and Sonic Radar software which doesn't seem to really add much unless you need it to make things somewhat more userfriendly.

One thing I noticed myself when using line-in is that when I use the Realtek USB audio drivers it utilises the "Legacy Kernel Caller" in Windows when listening to the line-in, as the name entails this is outdated and legacy way of doing things. When using the native Microsoft drivers this is not the case. A huge benefit of using the native drivers is that my system is actually able to go to sleep while using line-in to have audio from my Mac mini. As a result of the Realtek USB audio drivers utilizing the "Legacy Kernel Caller" when listening to line-in Windows is incapable of going to sleep on its own. I'll have to enter the sleep state manually.

Another thing I've noticed while using the Realtek USB audio drivers is how the Windows Volume Mixer keeps on resetting after a reboot. I use the Windows Volume Mixer extensively to balance audio between applications. Really annoying to have Microsoft Edge jump from my preferred 60% back to 100% after a reboot. When using the native Microsoft High Definition Audio Drivers this never happens.


Am I missing something here? I always keep my drivers up-to-date so by default I would always get the latest drivers directly from the manufacturer. But with these audio drivers I'm starting to get confused as they seem to be inferior compared to the ones supplied natively by Microsoft in various ways.


This is no hate on the thread as a whole, you are doing lords work here MoKiChU! Its so great to have threads like these as Asus themselves are rather poor at keeping their asus.com/support pages up-to-date when it comes to anything other than BIOS/UEFI Firmware updates.

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

Third Party Drivers :

SS3-SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.17.0 WHQL [14/01/2022]
SS3-SSVM VAD Media Driver : 1.0.2.0 WHQL [14/10/2021]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.2.0 WHQL [30/06/2022]

Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

Third Party Drivers :

SS3-SSVM Extension Driver : 1.3.17.0 WHQL [14/01/2022]
SS3-SSVM VAD Media Driver : 1.0.2.0 WHQL [14/10/2021]
SS3 APO SoftwareComponent Driver : 3.5.2.0 WHQL [30/06/2022]
DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.10.42.0 WHQL [14/06/2022]

Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

Third Party Drivers :

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.10.42.0 WHQL [14/06/2022]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.13.1 WHQL [09/06/2022]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.10.16.1 WHQL [09/06/2022]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.1.0 WHQL [22/09/2021]

Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

Third Party Drivers :

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.10.42.0 WHQL [14/06/2022]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.13.1 WHQL [09/06/2022]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.10.16.1 WHQL [09/06/2022]
DTS AP HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.1.1 WHQL [09/06/2022]

Download : Link

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

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

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) :

Drivers : 6.0.9384.1 WHQL [19/07/2022]

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

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