Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version

[Dwarf]

16kBs D/L speed is that right?

'Fraid so. There have been odd occasions where it has been in excess of 100KB/s, but more often than not it has been 50KB/s or less, sometimes even single figures.

 

[tryguy]

Hi,

I've just tried to install Vista_Win7_R253_x64.exe on my machine, and I don't think it's installing properly.

It says it's copying a lot of files to: C:/Program Files (x86)/Realtek/Audio/*

But all I end up with (once the installation is finished), is two files, RtlUpd64.exe and USetup.iss.

Is there a solution? I've tried to look for one, and I've seen a few others report this problem, but I haven't seen a solution. I've tried to install it over and over, with the same result. I'm not sure what to do now.

Edit: more info.

OK, so I've also thought of installing just the drivers through Device Manager. It's not ideal, because I won't have Realtek HD Audio Manager, but...

What's stopping me is I don't know what version of the HDX*.inf I should install. I have a pretty old motherboard, M2N-E SLI. What should I try, you think?

 

[Dwarf]

Hi tryguy and welcome to Windows 7 Forums

I've not tried the executable method, so I can't comment on that. However, what I do is download the zipped version of the driver and then extract the files (right-click on downloaded zipped folder, click Extract All..., save to default folder given). Next, follow the instructions here (it's for Vista, but works just the same in Windows 7) Device Manager - Install Driver - Vista Forums, remembering that in Step 10 you browse to the folder that the driver was extracted to.

 

[tryguy]

Thanks for the advice, Dwarf.

I pretty much did it like the guide said, and it was looking pretty good, because it updated the sound from the generic audio device windows thinks it is, to Realtek bluh bluh, and even the latest version of it. But when I restarted the computer afterwards, there was no sound, and the sound device showed a problem in the device manager. I had to roll back the update for the sound to come back.

I think what I'm going to do is invest in a cheap $20 sound card. I've seen one that features 5.1 sound for about that price, and it claims to be win 7 compatible. So, I might as well go for that. I've heard that currently 5.1 Realtek sound isn't supported properly in win 7 yet anyway. Right now I hear the odd pop and crackle for no reason. Apparently the new drivers clear this up to an extent, but I gather it's not really a fault in the Realtek drivers as it is that the chip isn't that suited for win 7. Or somethings. Well, apparently, if I managed to get the latest drivers installed, I'd have to figure out how to get that 5.1 happening. And, by the sounds of things, that's not so easy.

So... I might as well just stop at a shop and pick up something that will solve the problem for sure. I'm probably going to take more notice of what sound comes with motherboards in the future. But, that's something I won't be looking at until I need to.

Anyway, I probably shouldn't have much problem with the new PCI board, but I'll come back and report how things went. I'll most likely get it early next week. Till then, I'll be just on 2.0 ch poppy sound. But that's good enough.

Thanks again, Dwarf. Catch you around.

 

[Dwarf]

What is the make and full model number of your motherboard? Although Realtek is one of the most common audio codecs installed on boards, there are others.

 

[tryguy]

Hi Dwarf,

Your post prompted me to have a look at the manual. Guess what? It's not Realtek. I was meant to be looking for C-Media 6501. I found some drivers, but they're not quite working properly because they only work with 2 channels and they cut the output quite a bit. And the custom config utility hangs Windows, I think. So, I'm just going to sit tight and replace things next week.

ASUS/C-Media aren't updating this driver for windows 7, so I don't think there's going to be a solution to this.

Oh, and to answer, my motherboard is an ASUS M2N-E SLI. See you, and thanks.

 

[rigogs]

Intel D925XCV audio drivers

The drivers work, got sound back on the old mb--thanks!!

 

[Crispy]

Question, when a new version is released it always seems to say "customizations" it never says it fixes anything anyone know where we can see whats new in the release?

 

[NoN]

Question, when a new version is released it always seems to say "customizations" it never says it fixes anything anyone know where we can see whats new in the release?

Hi Crispy,

I think you'll have to download aswell the "read me" .pdf provide next to the Version to grab...there's a part "history" of the driver....

Hope this help.

 

[Airbot]

November 5, 2010


R. 2.54 Released.

 

[Brink]

November 5, 2010


R. 2.54 Released.

Thank you Aaron. First post updated.

 

[SlackerITGuy]

Thanks for the updates guys.

Quick question: What's the proper procedure to uninstall Realtek sound drivers?

Is it the same as Video cards drivers? (remove via control panel, safe boot ---> driver sweeper).

 

[Brink]

Hello SlackerITGuy,

For when you already have a older Realtek driver installed, you would just install them twice. The first time uninstalls the old version, restarts, then install the drivers again to install the new version and restarts.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[bagavan]

I have realtek drivers from acer website..should I download this?

 

[Brink]

Hello Bagavan,

Sure, if you would like to. The drivers from Realtek on the first page will most likely be more up to date.

 

[Dwarf]

I've just checked the Acer site. The latest Realtek audio driver is 6.0.1.5404 dated 2008/12/08

I would be inclined to download the driver from Realtek as the above driver is nearly 2yrs old.

 

[SneakyWolf]

Hey,

First off I want to see thanks as if it wasn't for this thread I would still be pulling my hair out as i kept losing sound and only a reboot would get it back until I checked that the drivers were out of date. I followed the link and had to do the double install of the latest realtek drivers which went fine. However I was in game and using Teamspeak 3 and all was going fine with no issues with the sound and then after 20 minutes I suddenly lost all sound again. All the cables were in fine, I checked the realtek drivers again and shows they are up to date, I checked th audio manager which was registering there as sound but nohing was coming through the speakers or headphones.

Are there any other suggestions that may work? I wondered whether there was a conflict with teamspeak?

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Hydraflux]

Hello, first, I would like to thank you for making this thread. Second, I have a small problem with the installer. I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64. My Realtek sound drivers are from 8/4/2009 and they're version 6.0.1.5910. I downloaded the EXE and ZIP of the Vista/Windows 7 32-64bit drivers. However, when I run either of them, I run into a big problem. The installer proceeds as usual, uninstalling my drivers and restarting my computer. The problem is, when it boots back up and I run the installer again, it still says uninstalling instead of installing. I check my drivers and they're the same 6.0.1.5910 version. No matter how many times I try the installer, it uninstalls instead of installs, and I'm left with my same drivers. Patiently awaiting assistance, thanks!

 

[Aphelion]

Try this:

Open control panel, select "Programs and Features", scroll down and fine the Realtek Drivers, Uninstall.

Now, without rebooting, install the new drivers then reboot.

Also, ceck device manager and see if you have both a "High Definition Audio Device" and a Realtek High Definition Device". If so, select the High Definition audio Device then properties and disable it.

Ap

 

[Hydraflux]

Try this:

Open control panel, select "Programs and Features", scroll down and fine the Realtek Drivers, Uninstall.

Now, without rebooting, install the new drivers then reboot.

Also, ceck device manager and see if you have both a "High Definition Audio Device" and a Realtek High Definition Device". If so, select the High Definition audio Device then properties and disable it.

Ap

Thanks, this... worked(?) I did what you suggested, but when I tried to install, it gave me an error and closed out of the installation. I tried again but the same thing happened. I then decided to restart my computer, and when it booted up, I had the newest driver installed. (6.0.1.6235) So I'm not sure how that happened, but thanks.