Many owners of built-in sound chips from Realtek, even if they don’t use them in everyday work, at least know that the so-called “Realtek HD Manager” is very often used to configure this equipment. What is this software, what it is used for, how to configure it correctly and whether it is worth keeping on the computer, then we suggest you figure it out. Special attention will be paid to some common problems associated with inoperability installed drivers and related software.

What is Realtek HD Manager for Windows?

First, a few words about the software itself. This package was created specifically for sound Realtek cards built into Sound-on-Board class motherboards and discrete chips supporting high quality sound, as clearly indicated by the corresponding abbreviation in the name (HD - High Definition). However, it is naive to believe that “Realtek HD Audio Manager” is just some kind of shell software to control playback settings and improve the sound atmosphere with a variety of additional effects. In fact, this package also includes a complete set of drivers that ensure correct operation sound system computer. By the way, these are the drivers that can be used for equipment from other manufacturers, but only subject to the declared support and compatibility.

Main advantages

Regarding the main features of such software, users mainly prefer it because it supports several hidden possibilities Sundards, which may not be available for use when standard drivers are installed. But the following are most often cited as the main advantages:

  • full support for all known sound formats without installing additional codecs;
  • high throughput sound frequency;
  • Full support for surround sound technologies even in computer games based on Sensaura technology;
  • improved speech recognition when recording or entering voice commands;
  • ability to work with all self-configuring devices of the Plug&Play standard.

If you pay attention to the last item presented in the list, it is not difficult to realize that the “Realtek HD Manager” itself can be used not only to configure equipment from this particular manufacturer, but also successfully used for other similar equipment without compromising sound quality or causing conflicts with devices. As a rule, this additional module is often installed directly during the driver installation process, but only on the condition that “native” distributions are used for this, and not the Windows database.

Where can I find "Realtek HD Manager"?

As a control system element, this applet is usually presented in the corresponding section of the Control Panel, and sometimes (after installation) can be activated in the system startup section and complement the system tray own module, which runs in the background.

But it also happens that there is no “Realtek HD Manager” in the “Control Panel”. Don't rush to blame everything installed system or software. It is quite possible that you downloaded the wrong distribution, or the installation was carried out with errors.

What should I do if this software is missing on my computer?

If there is no “Realtek HD Manager” in the “Control Panel”, it may very well be that it is simply not installed on the system. The fact is that when installing “non-native” drivers, this situation is one of the most common.


In this case, it is recommended to go to the developer’s official resource and in the download section select a software module with codecs (High Definition Audio Codecs) from the list, save the installer on your hard drive, and then perform self-installation of this software.

How to install this software correctly?

Installation usually does not cause problems even for the most unprepared user.


The main thing here is to pay attention to running the installer exclusively with rights and as an administrator, and upon completion of the installation, perform the recommended immediate reboot. If after this “Realtek HD Manager” cannot be found in the system, the installation should be repeated by downloading additional packages. By the way, you can find out that the wrong driver (albeit a working one) is installed in the “Device Manager”, where on the driver tab the digital signature and the name of the supplier will correspond to Microsoft Corporation.

In addition, when downloading the distribution separately, please note that the description of some download links may contain something like “drivers only”. This means that you only load the drivers without the manager itself.


Right on the download page, in the table provided at the very bottom, find the additional applet rack with 3D SoundRack effects.

However, if even after this the corresponding item is missing, or if it is there, but the “Realtek HD Manager” does not start or is not visible in the system tray, it is quite possible that its display is simply disabled.


In this case, some experts advise going to edit the registry (regedit), in the HKCU branch through the SOFTWARE section, find the RtkNGUI64 directory with the General subfolder, and in it on the right, change the value of the ShowTrayIcon key from zero to one, and then reboot the system.

Sometimes on Windows 7 and higher, after updating the drivers present in the R2.82 package, it helps manual start file RAVCpl64.exe from the HDA folder in the Audio directory, which is located directly in the Realtek directory program files. When the “Realtek HD Manager” appears, under the “OK” button, you need to click the icon marked with the letter “i”, and then select to display the applet in the tray icons. A reboot is usually not required, but it's best to do it just in case.

If after this “Realtek HD Manager” does not start, most likely you will need to disable automatic installation drivers (which is most often required for Windows 10), and then repeat the installation of “native” drivers. Also, the problem may simply be that an unsupported sound card from another manufacturer is installed in the computer or laptop.

Basic sound options and settings

Now let's look at how to configure Realtek HD Manager. The parameters mainly concern effects and the environment.


Here it is important to pay attention to the configuration of the speakers, as well as take into account adjustments for the type of room in which it is better to choose a room upholstered with felt (the sound will be softer). The effects can, in principle, be attributed to standard type, but they can use many preset templates. Separately, it is worth dwelling on the quality and format of the sound. It is better to choose a depth of 24 bits and a sampling frequency of 48,000 Hz. You can also configure parameters related to the microphone.

Additional information and features

As additional features dispatcher, it is worth noting that with its help you can obtain information on the type of installed sound card and its driver, the audio controller used and the version of the DirectX platform. In addition, you can use both digital and analog audio inputs or outputs, for which the main parameters are set automatically or using user settings.

Questions about installing additional codecs

Finally, when it comes to codecs, usually to get high-quality sound When playing any audio or video format, you do not need to install anything additional.


Although, if you wish, just in case you can use the universal K-Lite package, and among the versions choose the mega package (Mega Codec Pack), which contains the maximum possible number of codecs and decoders.

Results

To summarize, it can be noted that both the drivers and the dispatcher itself will be useful to all those users who cannot imagine listening to music or watching videos without a crystal pure sound. The settings are quite simple. However, if similar parameters can be set using the system itself, the need for the manager itself, by and large, disappears, since such options are identical (for example, they are all present in Windows 10). But for ease of management, the main program is suitable very well, even, as some users believe, despite being somewhat overloaded GUI.

If problems arise with startup, the methods given for eliminating them usually help. If the dispatcher still doesn’t want to work for some reason, it may well be that the installed sound card is simply not supported. In this case, there is absolutely no point in re-installing or editing the registry - it won’t give the desired result anyway.

Almost all modern motherboards are equipped with integrated ones, most of which are developed by the Taiwanese corporation Realtek Semiconductor. Due to the popularity of the product, it is inevitable that all sorts of operational issues will arise, often related to setting up audio playback. The Realtek HD manager will become the “hero” of our story.

"Creative potential" of your PC

The level of effective productivity of the built-in sound card depends primarily on the modification of the hardware codec. At the same time, the configuration of the computer and the potential of the functionality implemented in it allow the integrated chip to use the full force of its “power”. Modern motherboards have 7.1 “musical capabilities” (multi-channel surround sound). However, the principle of converting an analog signal into a digital signal and back remains unchanged and works according to the same scheme: hardware codec - south bridge— processor. Of course, the final quality of the audio signal depends on the coordination of actions and the rated power of each individual element in the “sound generation” chain. At the same time, the Realtek HD controller is a kind of DJ console, through which the user can influence the favorable sound of a particular multimedia material. However, let's take it in order.

Crackling, noise and other disturbances

Not a very pleasant sound computer speakers may be due to a number of reasons:

The stereo speakers, as well as the components of the audio device, are of low quality, which is often confirmed by the low cost of the product.
. It is quite possible that the cord or the connector is damaged.
. Electrical appliances located close to the speakers can be the cause of unpleasant background noise.
. Wheezing and crackling from the speakers can be caused by too high a volume level.
. Alternatively, if the speakers are connected incorrectly, they produce background noise or a quiet, fuzzy sound.

It goes without saying that the Realtek HD manager is unlikely to be useful in cases where the problem is purely technical. Of course, sometimes software “troubles” happen. It is worth noting that often the two causal bases for poor sound at the first stage of diagnosis remain erroneous. After a series of tedious experiments, the user may discover that the problem was precisely in the sound driver. Therefore, the most universal way out of a difficult situation is to reinstall the software. So, let's move on to the main topic of our review.

Installing and Configuring Realtek HD Manager: Step-by-Step Guide

You are probably aware of the fact that installing software requires following standard Windows usage procedures. In other words, for the software to be correctly implemented into the operating environment, you must close all active applications, and given the fact that you will be installing drivers, you simply cannot avoid the reboot process. By the way, when installing with official server You will have to go through POST mode twice.

Step No. 1: find, download and “register”

First of all, you need to install the driver itself. Of course, if your sound works, then the system has the necessary software solution. However, standard Windows drivers are somewhat limited in their “sphere of influence,” and meanwhile, get full access The “Realtek High Definition Audio Driver” driver package will help you with functionality (it is recommended to install latest version). After installation, an additional speaker icon in dark colors will appear in the system tray.

Step No. 2: setting up drivers

Make sure your speakers or headphones are connected to the (green) audio output jack. Then:

Go to the control panel.
. Now go to the “Sound” tab.
. Disable all devices that are not part of the installed package (look for the name).
. Perform the same actions by clicking on the “Record” tab.

Step No. 3: launch Realtek HD Manager

Windows 7 and 8 versions of the OS from Microsoft are by far the most promising, so all actions are based on the example of these systems.

Double click right button mouse over the dark speaker icon (system tray).
. In the utility interface that opens, you need to set the speaker configuration that meets your requirements. Let's stick with an example: desktop speakers.
. So, on the top left side, select: Stereo.
. If there is a checkmark next to the “Virtual surround sound” item, uncheck it.
. In the upper left corner of the window, click on the gear icon. Check the box next to “Split all inputs”.
. The volume level and sound balance can be adjusted using the slider indicators located in the lower block of the interface.

The Realtek HD Manager always monitors active connections, and when the configuration changes, it alerts the user with a corresponding message window. You can configure this option by clicking on the “wrench” icon.

Step #4: Playback Effects

In this menu, which is activated by clicking on the “Sound Effects” tab, there are two basic blocks: environment and equalizer. Two main interrelated settings can be superimposed on each other, thereby creating a unique sound output signal. Templates representing musical styles can be edited. In order to do this, you need to click on the “mixer” icon and make your preferred changes in the 10-band equalizer, to save the project you need to click on the “floppy” icon.

Step #5: Room Correction

The same Realtek HD controller will competently help you indicate angles, acceptable distances, and the power of audio perception with filigree precision. How to set up 5.1 sound? The question will exhaust itself, because everything is clear schematically, and to activate the editing process you just need to check the “Enable correction function...” By the way, the default distance measurement is feet, you can switch to an acceptable footage by clicking the corresponding button on the right side of the window.

Step #6: Selecting Acceptable Quality

The necessary parameters for playing audio streams can be specified by using the blanks: CD or DVD format. Using the separate checkboxes located above each of the presented standards, select the parameters that best suit you. If you want to return to standard settings, click on the “closed lock” icon.

By the way, information about the software version can be viewed by using the “i” button, which is located in the left corner under the already familiar “gear” icon. After all, updating is an important part of a software upgrade.

Finally

So, we have discussed what Realtek HD Manager is. Now you understand the essence of the setup process. However, within the framework of the article only standard features programs. It is worth noting that the Taiwanese driver is indispensable when using various video and photo editors. For example, in Skype - a well-known, “still free video messenger” - it is unrealistically difficult to set up a microphone using standard Windows drivers. If your system has RealTek software, there will be no problems, and the decoding quality will always remain at its best. If one of your loved ones or acquaintances does not know how to configure the Realtek HD manager, please be kind enough to provide support with knowledge of the matter.

The well-known company Realtek has long managed to occupy its huge niche in the computer equipment market, specializing in the production of drivers for computer sound cards. They allow you to customize the sound and make the sound surround. The most famous of them is the Realtek HD dispatcher program.

Realtek HD Audio Driver are standard drivers for HD Audio Codec audio cards and some other Realtek boards. The manager is a package that combines all audio drivers, and at the same time is suitable for Windows 7 and the relatively new Windows 8 OS.

The Realtek HD program will come in handy for people who cannot imagine themselves without listening to music. In addition, recording professionals can use it with equal success. This program can further expand the boundaries of sound audio equipment, and it can be as professional acoustic system, and a regular subwoofer with speakers.

Equalizer settings can be easily adjusted to your liking - except user mode The dispatcher offers several types of sound to choose from: “Rock”, “Pop”, “Club” and others. And these modes have much more potential than the standard ones. In addition, in just a couple of clicks you can choose the environment around you as you wish (bathroom, coliseum, fireplace).

Before you start using the Realtek HD program, you should definitely update the drivers of your audio devices by visiting the company’s official website on the Internet (http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/). This procedure is necessary because the manager is sensitive to drivers that are already installed.

Regarding the assessment Realtek dispatcher HD, it has many positive aspects:

  • He is able to support absolutely everything latest formats sound;
  • Has a deep throughput frequency;
  • Allows you to connect and provides support for audio devices that use Plug and Play technology;
  • Accurately and professionally recognizes speech and also inputs it;
  • Provides software support for 3D audio based on Sensaura algorithms.

However, in addition to the advantages, the dispatcher also has one disadvantage:

  • The thoughtfulness of the program's control panel leaves much to be desired.

What to do if there is no Realtek HD manager?

If you don’t have a Realtek HD manager on your computer, you can download it on the Internet completely free of charge, but more on that later. First let's check if this program is missing from your computer. Where can I find realtek hd manager? Everything is very simple.

Go to the following address: “Start - Control Panel - Hardware and Sound.”

Let's see, if it's not here, then you need to download and install the dispatcher from the official website.

Where can I download?

You can download the Realtek HD dispatcher program on the official website by following the link: www.realtek.com.tw.

We agree to the terms by checking the box next to I accept to the above. And click the “Next” button.

We get to the program download page, which can be downloaded from any of the six servers. Download Realtek HD.

Launch the previously downloaded file. The program installation process has begun.

Where necessary, click the “Next” button.

Upon completion Realtek installations The HD wizard will ask you to restart your computer. Click the “Finish” button.

After the computer has rebooted, we see if Realtek HD appears. To do this, go to the address: “Start - Control Panel - Hardware and Sound”, at the bottom there should be “Realtek HD Manager”.

To open or launch the Realtek HD manager, you need to go to the above address and double click mouse click on the corresponding inscription. The dispatcher will start.

The appearance of the dispatcher may differ (the photo above is the dispatcher on my laptop, and at the beginning of the article - on the computer), but in general the program menu is the same.

How to setup?

Setting up the Realtek HD Manager is quite simple. Let's go over the main menu items.

When you start the program, at the top we have two main sections - “Speakers” and “Microphone” (1). In the “Main Volume” subsection (2), you can adjust the speaker volume, as well as add or decrease the volume in the left or right speaker.

In the sound effects tab, you can customize the environment by selecting from the list the one that suits your conditions, for example, a living room, living room, concert hall, hangar, etc.

Adjust the equalizer or select a preset option, for example, pop, live, club, rock.

If something doesn’t work out, by clicking on the “Reset” button, all settings can be returned to standard.

In the " Standard format» You can select the sound quality (frequency and bit depth).

In the “Microphone” section you can adjust the sound of the microphone. You can set the microphone sound, enable microphone gain, noise and echo reduction, and select the audio quality format.

In the manager you can also find out what version of the audio driver is installed on the computer, the version of DirecrX, what audio controller is used and the audio codec. To do this, just click on the “i” icon in the upper right corner.

Today, a large number of users use sound cards from the manufacturer Realtek. Some of them are aware that for correct settings It is recommended to install the Realtek HD manager. It is imperative to understand what kind of software this is, what the main rules for setting it up are and whether it is needed at all. There are many problems with this manager, the most common situation is when the program cannot be found in the control panel.

The “HD” tag itself contains a high-quality explanation. It was created exclusively for Realtek sound cards so that the sound quality would be high level. This is where many users’ knowledge about this software ends. However, this is not only a sound enhancement program with some nice effects.

Note! This software includes a whole package of drivers that are responsible for the correct operation of the entire sound system of the user's PC.

What are the advantages

There is another reason why many users prefer this particular software. With its help, the hidden capabilities of sound cards are supported. If you install a standard set of drivers, it will be impossible to use them.

There is a whole list of advantages of using:

  • The user no longer has problems setting up different sound formats. Now he no longer needs to install various additional programs and searching for reproduction errors;
  • the sound becomes more “clean”, its quality noticeably improves;
  • if the user resorts to voice search or messages, and also often records his voice, it will sound clearer and recognition will improve;
  • This is a real godsend for gamers who play games with surround sound. Using this software gives you complete immersion in the atmosphere;
  • all devices that have the “Plug&Play” standard are no longer a problem for the user.

The application of this manager is universal. The software is suitable for devices from the manufacturer Realtek, as well as from other manufacturers. In this case, no problems will arise.

Where to find it on your computer

The Manager is a system element, therefore, located in the Control Panel, which can be accessed through the Start button. In some cases (usually this happens immediately after installation), this applet is placed in the system tray, while it is always active and runs in the background.

It is very common that the Realtek HD Manager is not located in the Control Panel. The problem does not always lie in outdated version operating system. It is likely that the user either installed the wrong distribution or downloaded it incorrectly, which resulted in problems.

If the dispatcher could not be found

It is likely that this software was not installed on the system. This is a common practice, since this manager does not belong to the set of standard drivers.

To solve this problem, you need to visit the official verified website of the developer, find “Hot Downloads” and click on the “High Definition Audio Codecs” item. Next step is manual installation of this software to your computer.

How to install "Realtek HD" on your PC

To perform these actions, no additional knowledge is required; the system will do everything itself.

Experts recommend restarting your computer immediately after installation so that the program starts working correctly. If after the above steps nothing has changed, you need to return to the developer’s website and find additional packages by following the same installation steps.

When downloading, it is important to pay attention to the “drivers only” note. It says that only the drivers themselves are being downloaded, and the manager will not be installed.

In the screenshot above, at the very bottom you can find the required Realtek SoundBack.

Note! If after installation the software is still not visible, then it is likely that the problem is that its display has been disabled.


Now the user needs to restart the computer again. The Manager should appear in the Control Panel.

Manager sound settings

Once the dispatcher is found, you need to enter the correct settings for proper operation. All key parameters relate to the various effects, as well as the location where the user is located.

Note! When choosing a sampling frequency, it is best to choose 48000 Hz. But it is most often recommended to set the sound depth to 24 bits.

Although these indicators are generally accepted, the user can change the parameters at his own discretion.

Installing codecs

Codecs are installed in order to obtain a deeper and more pleasant sound. In this case, you won’t have to download anything, since the dispatcher will provide good sound to any audio or video format.

If you wish, you can still download the K-Lite program, which includes a wide variety of codecs. Experts recommend choosing the version “ Mega Codec Pask".

Finally

It is worth noting that this manager, as well as the drivers, will be very useful for those users who prefer to listen to music and watch videos with perfect sound. The program interface is intuitive and settings are straightforward.

Some operating room users Windows systems 10 claim that all these parameters can be configured without a dispatcher, but in the system itself. The modern version does provide such an opportunity, but in the software itself everything useful features collected together, which is very convenient for use.

If the sound suddenly disappears during correct operation, then there is no need to rush to update the system. It is possible that the speakers or headphones were not connected quite correctly, which is why the sound disappears from time to time. It is important to correctly identify the socket on the panel. Manufacturers often make the plugs and jacks the same color to make it easier for users to find their way around.

If you have problems with installation and startup, the above tips will help you cope perfectly. But if the user does not achieve the desired result, then there is a high probability that the installed sound card is not supported on his computer. In this case, all actions involving re-installation or editing the registry will not lead to the expected result.

Video - Realtek HD Manager for Windows 10 is not in the Control Panel

Download Realtek HD for Windows and where to update Realtek HD Manager? What is it and why do computer specialists advise installing only it? Other advantages, advantages and reasons for installing this driver will be described further.

First of all, Realtek HD is a driver needed for adequate playback of any music files on all kinds of computers. It is important to understand that any part of the computer requires additional settings, which the processor itself can “understand” and interact with them correctly.

This driver, among other things, includes utilities for setting up sound on a computer, including: volume, sound recording functions, support for the correct operation of the sound board and motherboard. It can also interact with Direct Sound 3D, which makes working with a variety of audio tracks much easier.



It is the drivers that help the processor “understand” what and how it should work. Monitor the correct operation of your computer, install necessary programs. Don’t put off solving your computer-related problems until later. All answers can be found on our website.

What is Realtek HD Manager?

A set of functions to support all kinds of sound formats, which are appearing more and more often lately. The dispatcher's set includes audio codecs that provide high frequency transmission. Thanks to the drivers, the user can count on high quality human speech recognition. A very simple process for installing the manager, you just need to download the software and follow a series of steps simple steps installations. You can download the Dispatcher by following the link. Below is a picture of the Realtek HD Manager menu.

Let's talk in more detail about setting up sound on the Windows 7 operating system.

If you have problems with sound, the first thing you should pay attention to is the sound card drivers. Most often, sound problems arise due to incompatibility of drivers and sound card. This problem solved by reinstalling necessary drivers for a sound card.

If the problem persists after reinstallation, you need to check your audio equipment to see if it is damaged. Try to disable the equipment by going to the “Device Manager”, opening the “Properties” of the Computer. By removing from devices, sound card, disconnect and connect again.

First of all, you need to go to the “Start” menu and select the “Control Panel” section. In the section that appears, we find the “Sound” tab. It is in this tab that the sound settings in the operating system are configured. Opens “Manage sound devices”, select the sound card you are using and click “Properties”. In this menu you can completely configure the audio equipment and select the audio format. Check and select Exclusive mode. When incorrect setting, a default rollback option is possible.

Basic set technical parameters Realtek HD:

Included with Realtek Sound Effect Manager assembly Realtek drivers Soundman;
Realtek HD Manager is fully compatible with Direct Sound-3, A3-D and I3-LD compatible

Stylish and user-friendly interface, intuitive for any user; no knowledge of how to operate computer equipment is required.
A set of additional features, the introduction of surround sound, expansion of the functional component of the dispatcher.
Operating room users Windows systems 7, a ten-band equalizer is available.

Built-in Realtek music player Media Player allows you to listen to audio files of any format
The dispatcher has built-in support for electronic musical instruments.

Using the tips that were received while reading the article, each user can easily install and configure the Realtek HD manager. If you encounter problems while connecting to a secure network, ask questions and leave comments below the article. Each user can suggest a topic for further discussion.

Realtek HD Manager and Sound Tuning

Installed Win7x64 OS and, accordingly, a more recent version sound drivers from Realtek adapted for Win7x64. Before reinstallation, the mini-jack coming from the subbuffer was plugged into the orange input on the rear panel of the mat. board, after which the Realtek HD manager graphical interface window popped up, which is responsible for setting up the sound. In it I was given a choice between channel types: I could choose as lean. input and linear output, not to mention other sub-items. A similar interface popped up when connecting a device to absolutely any input.

I connected speakers to the orange connector due to a malfunction of the green line. input (one channel does not work - mono, details are higher in the same topic). When installing new version Realtek HD Manager we see a new interface. It would seem that only the design has changed, but no, the functionality has also decreased. I'll explain why below.

Realtek HD Manager:

The pop-up window does not appear when certain connectors are connected, with the exception of the green line. entrance. All program settings are set correctly.

Clicking on an activated input is ignored by the device and does not display the function selection menu for the connected connector. Currently the speakers work through a green line. front panel input (front panel input is OK). However, this is not entirely convenient for me; I would like to connect through the back panel.

Well, the long-awaited question: how to configure the input configuration so that when connected to black, orange, etc. connectors, a choice of values ​​is provided.

(output to front speakers/line output, etc.). Or was it automatically set to "front speaker output/line out" with the sound system operating normally? As I see, this cannot be done through the Realtek HD manager interface (either a bug or a deliberate reduction in functionality). Maybe there are other roundabout ways?

I tried it, to no avail. As I wrote above, I installed it on XP and it initially did not detect sound jacks (with the exception of green and headphones).

I plugged the plug from the subbuffer into the orange input, after which a graphical selection interface popped up, in which I specified the line output. Consequently, the orange input worked in the specified mode and worked, it should be noted, as it should.

Select output 5.1; right now only linear is used

Download Realtek High Definition Audio Manager driver package for Windows
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver #8212; This is a package of drivers that allows you to correctly play audio files on operating systems from Windows 2000 to Windows 10.

After installation, the manager appears in the control panel.

The package has the following advantages:

Sound drivers installed by default in Windows operating systems are unable to run some programs (for example, Skype) in the absence of Realtek drivers. In addition, Realtek allows you to use more careful settings for the highest quality sound output.

Realtek provides multi-functionality. With its help, you can simultaneously connect either several speakers or headphones with speakers using the Plug and Play system. In addition, there is support for most audio formats.
Convenient input and speech recognition.

User-friendly interface. Not every program can boast of a convenient, understandable and pleasant-looking interface for the average user. The advanced equalizer with four tabs stands out separately: “ Sound effect", "Mixer", "Audio inputs/outputs", "Microphone".

The ability to emulate 26 types of environments for the most effective gaming experience.
Ability to support microphone and electronic musical instruments.

There are three versions of drivers for audio devices:

The version is intended for integrated HD Audio in the operating system Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/8.1/10, as well as older operating systems such as Windows 2000/XP/2003.

A version of the so-called ATI HDMI Audio Device Driver is intended for installation on systems with motherboards based on AMD chips with an HDMI port.

The realtek hd manager driver package is one of the best because it is multi-functional and is supported not only by Windows OS, but also by Linux OS, a direct competitor of the former.

This package supports high-level audio output and has other bells and whistles for comfortable work with audio files.

If you do not have it at #171; Start - Control Panel - Realtek HD Manager #187;. then you need to reinstall.