TITLE: Realtek HD Audio Driver
VERSION: 22.9888.2108.88 REV: N PASS: 5
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the driver that enables the Realtek High-Definition (HD)
Audio in supported computer models that are running a supported operating
system.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp165806
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp165806.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: C98E4CA29922C21656AB5371BCA1C5EE
SUPERSEDES: sp160429
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 13, 2025
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook Firefly 14 inchG9 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook 860 16 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP Elite x360 1040 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 1040 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 16 inchG9 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 830 13 inch G9 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Includes the following drivers:
AMD Audio CoProcessor Driver, version 6.0.0.89
Cirrus Logic Awesome Speaker Amps Driver, version 21.51.46.157
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6017
Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS Drier, version 10.29.00.12108
Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio, version 10.29.00.12108
Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio, version 10.29.00.12108
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.9888.1
Sonitude Audio Effects Component Driver, version 2.1.1.99
FIXES:
- Fixes an issue where the microphone on the conference call device does not
function properly.
PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

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