Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3]

AltanAlma said:

Is there no other method to install UAD drivers so I can install those off MUC?

Try this tutorial to install and update official DCH (UAD) drivers

Please note:

The most important part of the FAQ is:

During the transition from Legacy drivers to Windows DCH Drivers you can only use the Installer (.exe) provided by Intel or your computer manufacturer. Refrain from using any other installation method such as "INF/Have disk installation." Failure to do so may result in minor to catastrophic issues or system instability.

If your motherboard manufacturer, doesn't provide a driver (even an outdated one) , it means that your motherboard doesn't officially support DCH drivers and you either use the good old HDA ones or take the plunge with pal1000 drivers.

Now, if your motherboard manufacturer does provide a driver, after installing that DCH (UAD), if you like to see which audio components got installed, try Determine the DCH (UAD) Realtek driver needed for your Audio, to get an idea of the Realtek drivers installed, as well as any third party ones (Nahimic, Fortemedia etc), so you can update them from MUC in the future.

AltanAlma said:

Do you reckon I'm better off sticking with updated HDA drivers instead then?

You have 3 options:

1. use pal1000 driver
2. search Gigabyte site for UAD driver that possibly supports your board, then update from MUC
3. use one of the latest HDA drivers

Since 2 can be very time consuming without finding what you need, I would choose 3. Choose 1 if you feel adventurous.

EDIT: I just recalled that MUC driver (HDXGigabyte.inf) doesn't contain your board's HWID, so you don't have option 2, it's either 1 or 3 and I would definitely go for 3.

@MoKiChU has just posted an update to 9209.
I just finished testing and comparing 9209.( See my post here: Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3] )
It is the perfect balance between 9200 & 9205
Definitely a keeper, and probably the best, I think it even beats 9137, which has been the long running favorite of mine.


See my post here: Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3]

Cliff S said:

@MoKiChU has just posted an update to 9209.
I just finished testing and comparing 9209.( See my post here: Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3] )
It is the perfect balance between 9200 & 9205
Definitely a keeper, and probably the best, I think it even beats 9137, which has been the long running favorite of mine.


See my post here: Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3]

Once more, Thanks a lot Cliff, for your review!
Always to the point and according to my ears and taste, the one I follow!!!

I can't use the MoKiChU DCH drivers on my hp laptop, but I wait to get this version from MUC (usually 2-3 weeks later).

ddelo said:

Once more, Thanks a lot Cliff, for your review!
Always to the point and according to my ears and taste, the one I follow!!!

I can't use the MoKiChU DCH drivers on my hp laptop, but I wait to get this version from MUC (usually 2-3 weeks later).

Just as a side not, They are also Win 11 WHQL(Win 11 WHQL is since 9200 drivers).

Cliff S said:

@MoKiChU has just posted an update to 9209.
I just finished testing and comparing 9209.( See my post here: Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3] )
It is the perfect balance between 9200 & 9205
Definitely a keeper, and probably the best, I think it even beats 9137, which has been the long running favorite of mine.


See my post here: Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version [3]

Cliff S said:

Just as a side not, They are also Win 11 WHQL(Win 11 WHQL is since 9200 drivers).

Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely see about grabbing it for my mobo.

I can't give you thanks via the system until I thank someone else, so again, Thank you for all you do wrt testing these drivers so thoroughly.

johngalt said:

Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely see about grabbing it for my mobo.

I can't give you thanks via the system until I thank someone else, so again, Thank you for all you do wrt testing these drivers so thoroughly.