TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 25.10007.12741.37 REV: IQ PASS: A5
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver. Audio drivers
allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as speakers,
microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp173853
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp173853.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 09CAF79A5D3E28F45D88A5CEE51714A5
SUPERSEDES: sp170273
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 13, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch Mobile Workstation PC
HP ProBook 4 G1i 14 inch Notebook AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 16 inch Notebook AI PC
HP ProBook 4 G1i 16 inch Notebook AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 14 inch Notebook AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13 inch Notebook AI PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 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

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Driver1=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10007.1)
Driver2=Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6124)
Driver3=Intel(R) Corporation Driver Update (20.40.12741.9)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides general improvements to enhance overall reliability.

- Includes the following drivers:
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6124
Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS Driver, version 20.42.12741.9
Intel Smart Sound Technology OED Driver, version 20.42.12741.9
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10007.1
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. Restart the system after the driver installation is complete.

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