[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).

[Cliff_S]

Thanks MoKiChU:)

[MoKiChU]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

Hi everyone,

The Third Party DTS APO4x Extension Driver have been updated.


Thread, post & drivers packages updated.

[MoKiChU]

pete_agreatguy wrote:
Hi all,

If I have the AMD ROG Crosshair Hero VII (Hero 7), am I right in identifying that I require Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/TUF/PRIME RTK MB)?

Thank you in advanced for your aid 🙂

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

Squidmaster7 wrote:
Hi everyone, I installed the newest drivers (6.0.9250.1) for my motherboard (Maximus X Hero (wifi) and am missing the Realtek audio Console. I followed Mokichu's installation guide to the letter for a clean installation. I figured it may take a second for the Windows Store to download it but its been a day and am unable to find it anywhere on my computer whereas previously it would come right up when typing 'realtek' into my start menu. Any steps I can take to force it to download?

EDIT: I was able to find a store link through Google that let me download the UWP Realtek Audio Console. It now works great.

Hi,

The Microsoft Store apps links are in the INSTALL process of your motherboard type.

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

[Dude1070]

Thanks for the updates MoKiChU

[MoKiChU]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

Hi everyone,

The Third Party DTS APO4x Extension Driver have been updated :

DTS APO4x Extension Driver : 1.7.115.0 WHQL [24/08/2021]

Thread, post & drivers packages updated.

[MoKiChU]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

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

Drivers : 6.0.9250.1 WHQL [12/10/2021]

Hi everyone,

The Third Party DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver & DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver have been updated :

DTS APO4x Service SoftwareComponent Driver : 1.10.2.0 WHQL [06/09/2021]
DTS APO4x Core SoftwareComponent|SoftwareDevice Driver : 1.10.3.0 WHQL [30/08/2021]

Thread, post & drivers packages updated.

[Dude1070]

@MoKiChU Thank you

[MoKiChU]

brettpage wrote:
Hi MoKiChU I have just purchased a ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero, what Audio Drivers do I need to download Thank You

Hi,

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 MB) from the first post of this thread : [DRIVERS] Realtek USB Audio (MB | Intel 5xx/6xx & AMD 5xx/TRX40).

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

dwberg09 wrote:
Do I need the ac1220 codec download for the drivers to work properly?I have Asus z390e

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

principino5 wrote:
Hello @MoKiChu, I bought a TUF GAMING B560M PLUS WIFI, what Audio Drivers do I need to download?
Thank you in advance for your kind reply and great job 😄

Hi,

You have an ASUS TUF DTS Custom motherboard, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Custom MB) from the first post of this thread.

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

sk4zzy wrote:
Hi there, just found yesterday this thread since I had some issues with Forza Horizon 5 crashes to desktop, and allegedly the culprit for Win11 was A-Volute driver.
Thanks so much for making this awesome pack, but wanted to check for my specs Z390 Maximus XI Hero-Wi-Fi,on Win11 Pro, if I can get the DTS X codec to work. I have first used the Cleanup software tool provided to delete old drivers (.inf) and used the cmd intall.
Can anyone tell me why I can't get DTS X to work? Also I had to install manually all the Sonic, Realtek Console and DTS X from the links provided, not sure if this should matter, since the auto install after restart didn't happen.

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.




@ ASUS ROG SS3 & ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards users : SS3 apps can crash your apps/games (Like Forza Horizon 5 for example), if that is the case, uninstall SS3 apps and use an alternative 3D/Spatial audio solution :

DTS Headphone:X from DTS Sound Unbound (Recommended) : Link

ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards : Trial then paying
ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards : You already have a built-in license

Dolby Atmos for Headphones from Dolby Access : Link

ASUS ROG SS3 & ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards : Trial then paying

[MoKiChU]

brettpage wrote:
Hi MoKiChU I have just purchased a ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero, what Audio Drivers do I need to download Thank You

Hi,

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 MB) from the first post of this thread : [DRIVERS] Realtek USB Audio (MB | Intel 5xx/6xx & AMD 5xx/TRX40).

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

dwberg09 wrote:
Do I need the ac1220 codec download for the drivers to work properly?I have Asus z390e

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

principino5 wrote:
Hello @MoKiChu, I bought a TUF GAMING B560M PLUS WIFI, what Audio Drivers do I need to download?
Thank you in advance for your kind reply and great job 😄

Hi,

You have an ASUS TUF DTS Custom motherboard, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Custom MB) from the first post of this thread.

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

sk4zzy wrote:
Hi there, just found yesterday this thread since I had some issues with Forza Horizon 5 crashes to desktop, and allegedly the culprit for Win11 was A-Volute driver.
Thanks so much for making this awesome pack, but wanted to check for my specs Z390 Maximus XI Hero-Wi-Fi,on Win11 Pro, if I can get the DTS X codec to work. I have first used the Cleanup software tool provided to delete old drivers (.inf) and used the cmd intall.
Can anyone tell me why I can't get DTS X to work? Also I had to install manually all the Sonic, Realtek Console and DTS X from the links provided, not sure if this should matter, since the auto install after restart didn't happen.

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.




@ ASUS ROG SS3 & ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards users : SS3 apps can crash your apps/games (Like Forza Horizon 5 for example), if that is the case, uninstall SS3 apps and use an alternative 3D/Spatial audio solution :

DTS Headphone:X from DTS Sound Unbound (Recommended) : Link

Note : DTS:X (included with DTS Sound Unbound) requires DTS:X compatible audio equipment.

ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards : Trial then paying
ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards : You already have a built-in license

Dolby Atmos for Headphones from Dolby Access : Link

Note : Dolby Atmos (included and free with Dolby Access) requires Dolby Atmos compatible audio equipment.

ASUS ROG SS3 & ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards : Trial then paying

[MoKiChU]

brettpage wrote:
Hi MoKiChU I have just purchased a ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero, what Audio Drivers do I need to download Thank You

Hi,

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 MB) from the first post of this thread : [DRIVERS] Realtek USB Audio (MB | Intel 5xx/6xx & AMD 5xx/TRX40).

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

dwberg09 wrote:
Do I need the ac1220 codec download for the drivers to work properly?I have Asus z390e

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

principino5 wrote:
Hello @MoKiChu, I bought a TUF GAMING B560M PLUS WIFI, what Audio Drivers do I need to download?
Thank you in advance for your kind reply and great job 😄

Hi,

You have an ASUS TUF DTS Custom motherboard, so :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS TUF/PRIME DTS Custom MB) from the first post of this thread.

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.

sk4zzy wrote:
Hi there, just found yesterday this thread since I had some issues with Forza Horizon 5 crashes to desktop, and allegedly the culprit for Win11 was A-Volute driver.
Thanks so much for making this awesome pack, but wanted to check for my specs Z390 Maximus XI Hero-Wi-Fi,on Win11 Pro, if I can get the DTS X codec to work. I have first used the Cleanup software tool provided to delete old drivers (.inf) and used the cmd intall.
Can anyone tell me why I can't get DTS X to work? Also I had to install manually all the Sonic, Realtek Console and DTS X from the links provided, not sure if this should matter, since the auto install after restart didn't happen.

Hi,

You have an ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard, so :

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

Follow scrupulously your CLEANUP process then your INSTALL process, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow your UPDATE process.




@ ASUS ROG SS3 & ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards users : SS3 apps can crash your apps/games (Like Forza Horizon 5 for example), if that is the case, uninstall SS3 apps and use an alternative 3D/Spatial audio solution :

DTS Headphone:X from DTS Sound Unbound (Recommended) : Link

Note : DTS:X (included with DTS Sound Unbound) requires DTS:X compatible audio equipment.

ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards : Trial then paying
ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards : You already have a built-in license

Dolby Atmos for Headphones from Dolby Access : Link

Note : Dolby Atmos (included and free with Dolby Access) requires Dolby Atmos compatible audio equipment.

ASUS ROG SS3 & ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards : Trial then paying