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Hi DomMT,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing issues with installation of Realtek audio drivers on your Asus motherboard running Windows I appreciate the efforts that you have taken and also providing us the information, which is very helpful. We will certainly look into this for you.

I see that you are running Windows 10 We do have a later version of Windows 10 that you can check through Windows Update.

However, let’s go ahead and try few steps and check.

Method 1: Run the audio troubleshooter.

I would suggest you to try the steps mentioned in Fix sound problems in Windows 10 and check.

If the issue persists, you can try

Method 2: Install alternate audio driver

• Click on Search on Taskbar and type DeviceManager.
• In DeviceManager, expand Sound, Video, and Game Controllers
• Right click on the audio device and select Update Driver.
• Select the option Browse my computer for Driver Software.
• In the next screen, select the option Let me pick from a list of available drivers
• Check the box Show Compatible Hardware and then select the option High Definition Audio Device. Click on Yes if you get the prompt.
• Check if you are able to hear audio.

If you do not see any change, you can use Update Driver option and Search automatically to revert to existing driver.

However, researching on the model of your motherboard, there seems to be few updated drivers that we can try.

I would suggest you to install the following drivers from Asus website PRIME HM-A

Download and install the Chipset drivers and then install the latest version of Realtek Audio driver.

I also see that there are newer version of BIOS update available for this motherboard. You may also want to check with the manufacturer and update the BIOS to the latest.

Note: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

If issue persists, please let us know. We will certainly assist you further.

Regards,

Vivian S

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You do not want to use the driver from the Realtek site. Always use the driver from the mfg of your motherboard

(or machine if using a laptop). [EDIT: Linked by Vivian ]

Even if that driver is older than a driver directly from Realtek it is likely the driver most suitable for your motherboards audio setup.

The biggest single reason for this is the Realtek HD Audio Control Panel may not function or function properly if not using a

driver from the mfg of the motherboard.

[EDIT: btw - I've never had a problem with audio drivers since forever.  :)   ]

Manually uninstalling via Programs and Features, rebooting and installing the audio drivers after reboot is still the most reliable method

- When people speak of the generic audio driver I believe they are referring to the driver Windows uses to create basic sounds such

as the Windows sounds. How much audio beyond those sounds is possible I don't know. I've never tried playing music or games

without the Realtek HD Audio installed.

- Your speaker levels image shows the system is using the Nvidia HD Audio, and in Device Manager there is no Realtek in theSound, video

section, which is where is should be (as well as what you see in System Devices).

This may indicate you are using a monitor with HDMI\DisplayPort connection, and if the monitor has speakers they should

currently be producing audio via your graphics drivers audio driver.

- If you are unable to install the driver from the mfg of the motherboard without getting a BSOD the audio chip may be borked.

However, there may also be a conflict between the Realtek and Steam streaming drivers. I would try uninstalling or at least disabling

the Steam Streaming drivers to verify.

- Once the Realtek drivers have been reinstalled successfully, you would need to go to Windows Sounds and disable the

audio for your monitor and set the Speaker\headphones (Realtek) as default.

I've found that Windows will at times change my setup to the monitor speakers if I disable them in Sound and don't also disable

my Nvidia audio via Device Manager (using both speakers and headphones connected to the PC).

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Hello, thank your for your response. Found that the easiest way was to just buy a USB sound card in order to bypass the drivers. (Link if anyone needs it) (£)

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Sound works fine now, and mic does too. Thank you for your rapid response you cutie. xx 

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