TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 22.10016.2571.91 REV: N PASS: 5
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver. Audio
drivers allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as
speakers, microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp174139
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174139.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: D2A8A6083CBFDBB22F1B10638F2BF99C
SUPERSEDES: sp170082
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 04, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 445 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 455 15.6 inch G9 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 (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)
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC 64-bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Driver1=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
Driver2=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Extension Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Includes the following drivers:
AMD Audio CoProcessor Driver, version 6.0.0.89
Cirrus Logic Awesome Speaker Amps Driver, version 17.54.59.438
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6027
Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS Drier, version 10.29.00.12571
Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio, version 10.29.00.12571
Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio, version 10.29.00.12571
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10016.1
Sonitude Audio Effects Component Driver, version 2.1.2.20
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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