TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 24.9929.2741.38 REV: Q PASS: 52
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: sp173899
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp173899.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: A08E23983762DEE159557F917FDA6BA6
SUPERSEDES: sp172195
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 24, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook Studio 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC
HP Elite x360 830 13 inch G11 2-in-1 Notebook PC
HP Elite x360 1040 14 inch G11 2-in-1 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 1040 14 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 830 13 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 14 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook 860 16 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook 840 14 inch G11 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2 (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

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Driver1=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.9929.1)
Driver2=Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6127)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides general improvements to enhance overall reliability.

- Includes the following drivers:
Cirrus Logic Awesome Speaker Amps Driver, version 17.54.59.438
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6127
Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS Driver, version 20.40.12741.9
Intel Smart Sound Technology OED Driver, version 20.40.12741.9
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.9929.1
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.