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 EliteBook 845 G8 Notebook PC
HP ZHAN 66 Pro 14 G4 Notebook PC
HP ProBook x360 11 G7 Education Edition
HP EliteBook 840 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 440 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 835 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 650 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 640 G8 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 15.6 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 830 G8 Notebook PC
HP ZHAN 66 Pro A 14 G4 Notebook PC
HP Elite Dragonfly G2 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Power 15.6 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP ProBook 455 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 Notebook PC
HP ZBook Firefly 14 inch G8 Mobile Workstation PC
HP ProBook 445 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 630 G8 Notebook PC
HP Elite Dragonfly Max Notebook PC
HP ProBook 430 G8 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 855 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:
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
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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