[DRIVERS] Realtek USB Audio (Intel 5xx/6xx/7xx & AMD 5xx/6xx/TRX40)

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]​
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

- Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS TRX40) :

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]​

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 Legacy Extension Driver : 1.1.26.0 WHQL [04/05/2020]
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]
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 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 | 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 :

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]​

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 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 > 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.

OS requirements : Windows 10 64 bit or more recent.
Hardware requirements (Intel) : ASUS ROG motherboards with Intel 5xx/6xx/7xx series chipsets with ALC408x codec.
Hardware requirements (AMD - AM4/AM5) : ASUS ROG motherboards with AMD 5xx/6xx series chipsets with ALC408x codec.
Hardware requirements (AMD - sTRX4) : ASUS ROG/PRIME motherboards with AMD TRX40 chipset.

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 eveyrone,

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2353 WHQL [22/02/2023]​
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 : 1.11.18.0 WHQL [29/11/2022]

- Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS TRX40) :

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2353 WHQL [22/02/2023]​

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 Legacy Extension Driver : 1.1.26.0 WHQL [04/05/2020]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.1.0 WHQL [01/02/2023]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.11.4.0 WHQL [01/02/2023]

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2353 WHQL [22/02/2023]​

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.11.18.0 WHQL [29/11/2022]
DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.1.0 WHQL [01/02/2023]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.11.4.0 WHQL [01/02/2023]
DTSX Ultra HSA SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.11.3.0 WHQL [12/08/2022]

Thread updated.

[JohnAb]

I hope there is a solution soon MoKiChU. I'm happy to go to Eleven Forum, but it would be great to be able to get all of your drivers from one place. The way things were working here on the old forum was great and one of the main reasons I'm active here was because of your driver updates. You do an amazing job looking after so many motherboard and chipset variants 👍 

[Frost93]

Hi!

I have an x670e HERO motherboard, and i have constant audio problems with it. I'm using my SPDIF out with a Sennheizer headset and it keeps crackling nonstop, it realy is anoying. I tried your drivers, with your cleanup method but it doesnt work unfotunately. If i manually delete the avolutesss3vad.inf with drivestore explorer sometimes the crackles stop, so it reduces the accurance. I even installed your drivers without any of the a-volute drivers, it work till one restart and windows automatically installed the nahimic driver. Please can you help me with this problem because it drives me crazy that this high tier and realy expensive motherboard can be so bad on driver front.

[MoKiChU]

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@Frost93 wrote:

Hi!

I have an x670e HERO motherboard, and i have constant audio problems with it. I'm using my SPDIF out with a Sennheizer headset and it keeps crackling nonstop, it realy is anoying. I tried your drivers, with your cleanup method but it doesnt work unfotunately. If i manually delete the avolutesss3vad.inf with drivestore explorer sometimes the crackles stop, so it reduces the accurance. I even installed your drivers without any of the a-volute drivers, it work till one restart and windows automatically installed the nahimic driver. Please can you help me with this problem because it drives me crazy that this high tier and realy expensive motherboard can be so bad on driver front.

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Hi,

1) Update your Realtek USB Audio Firmware to the last if it is not done yet (to run as admin) : https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/01AUDIO/USB_Audio_FW_Update_Tool_PID1A52_1A53_2022-12-05_ASUS....

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

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

- 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

3) Once it's done, follow these 2 TIPS (also visible at the bottom of the first post) :

- Disable hibernation :

- Right-click Windows Start button then click Search.
- Search for cmd. In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt and then click Run as administrator.
- If/When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.
- At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off and then press Enter then close the Command Prompt.

- 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_util_v3.exe" > Run as administrator), then Apply, then close MSI Mode Utility & restart your PC.

[Frost93]

Hi. Unfortunatelly it did not help. I'm at a crossroad now, because every time start my PC I have to fiddle with the drivers to get it working, either delete the avolue crap or reinstall the complete driver pack. This is a joke for a realy expensive product.

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]​
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]

- Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS TRX40) :

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]​

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 Legacy Extension Driver : 1.1.26.0 WHQL [04/05/2020]
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]

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]​

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]

Thread updated.

[MoKiChU]

Hi everyone,

- Realtek Service SoftwareComponent Driver have been updated for all the drivers packages :

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]

- Realtek USB Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG SS3-DTS TRX40) :

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]

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

Drivers : 6.3.9600.2355 WHQL [09/03/2023]

Thread, post & drivers packages updated.

[ignaciojn]

@MoKiChU I found an utility called SS3_Cleaner on an old thread from you. Is it still the recommended way to get rid of SS3?

PS. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions.

[MoKiChU]

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@ignaciojn wrote:

@MoKiChU I found an utility called SS3_Cleaner on an old thread from you. Is it still the recommended way to get rid of SS3?

PS. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions.

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Hi,

To get rid of SS3 app/drivers :

1) Cleanup : Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then use this SS3 Cleaner tool (Right click on "A-Volute_SS3_Cleanup.exe" > Run as administrator) then restart your PC​.

2) Install : Delete the ThirdParty folder from AUDIO_Realtek_USB_UAD_ASUS_ROG_SS3-DTS_v6.3.9600.xxxx\Drivers folder then follow scrupulously your INSTALL process (without installing SS3/DTS apps, install RTK app only).​

For the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process (always after having delete the ThirdParty folder from AUDIO_Realtek_USB_UAD_ASUS_ROG_SS3-DTS_v6.3.9600.xxxx\Drivers folder).

[JohnAb]

Hi MoKiChU - I just tried to grab Realtek USB Audio drivers 6.3.9600.2355 - link not working at the moment. Thank you. I thought it might be my browser safety settings, but turned those off.