TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 15.10016.9947.98 REV: Q 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: sp174165
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174165.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: BE91A5568D39364225EEBABA0DB50C6F
SUPERSEDES: sp172629
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook PC

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:
Driver1=Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
Driver2=Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6127)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Includes the following drivers:
AMD Audio CoProcessor, version 6.0.0.78
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6127
Intel Smart Sound Technology, version 10.29.0.9947
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.

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

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