TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 15.10016.12635.98 REV: C PASS: 5
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: sp173992
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp173992.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: B85CD4A5867161038E364F0463019818
SUPERSEDES: sp172629
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 14, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook Fury 15.6 inchG8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Fury 17.3 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP ZBook Studio 15.6 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8 Notebook PC
HP Elite x2 G8 Tablet

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
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:
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A0C8="Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio
Controller"
PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_15E2="AMD Audio CoProcessor"
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_43C8="Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio
Controller"
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_F0C8="Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio
Controller"
INTELAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0245="Realtek(R) Audio"
INTELAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0285="Realtek(R) Audio"
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0285="Realtek(R) Audio"
INTELAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0236="Realtek(R) Audio"
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0236="Realtek(R) Audio"

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides general improvements to enhance overall reliability.
PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Downloading the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hand drive (make a note of the folder where
the download file is saved).

2. Double-click the download file and follow the on-screen

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