TITLE: HP Integrated Audio Driver
VERSION: 26.9977.2690.17 REV: IQ PASS: Q5
DESCRIPTION:
The HP Integrated Audio Driver supports audio components from multiple vendors.
Audio drivers allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such
as speakers, microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp173754
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp173754.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: ED42031BD3B7C727D26D23BDAC872349
SUPERSEDES: sp173340
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 24, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 6 14 G2i Notebook Next Gen AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 16 G2i Notebook Next Gen AI PC
HP ProBook 4 G2i 16 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC
HP ZBook X G2i 16 inch Mobile Workstation PC
HP ProBook 4 G2i 14 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC

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

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Driver1=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.9977.1)
Driver2=Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6214)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides general improvements to enhance overall reliability.

- Includes the following drivers:
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6214
Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS Driver, version 20.43.12690.5
Intel Smart Sound Technology OED Driver, version 20.43.12690.5
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.9977.1
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.

3. After the driver installation is complete, please restart the system.

Copyright (c) 2026 HP Development Company, L.P.