Realtek issues

[WarNerve]

I built a new system and I installed the Realtek Universal driver from my mobo manfacturer's site. (MSI) It seems that I installed the driver ok. I unzipped the folder, opened it, and clicked the Setup.exe. And the driver shows in device manager,etc. The issue is, everything that I read says it includes the HD Audio Manager but it didn't. I went to program files but have no realtek/audio/HD.2, or whatever it's called. It's supposed to contain RtkNGUI64.exe. Apparently that is the Manager. But I don't have it. I looked all through the download folder for that file but it isn't in there either. I can't seem to find anywhere to download the Realtek HD Audio Manager or the Audio console, which I read works better than the Manager. Every time I search for it it's on some sketchy site that wants me to install their garbage with it. If anyone can help me out that would be awesome.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Nevermind, I see what the whole issue is now. You have to install Realtek Audio Manager from Windows Store.

https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P2B8MCSVPLN

[_I_]

that should install with the correct driver, did you get it from windows updates or the mobo mfg site?

[WarNerve]

Escrito originalmente por _I_:

Escrito originalmente por Bad 💀 Motha:

Yes bring up Classic Control Panel and see if you see the Realtek "crab" icon in there for the audio manager app. It might be installed but for whatever reason is not set to "Start with Windows / OS Startup"

WINKEY+R
type CONTROL
press Enter

the realtek audio manager isnt needed for it to work, but is needed to configure its intputs/outputs

I can't find the manager or control panel for it anywhere. That's my issue. It didn't install with the driver. And I can't find it in the download folder for the driver or anywhere else. I searched all over for it and it's not on my system.

[_I_]

mine got installed to here by default

C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA

[WarNerve]

Escrito originalmente por _I_:

mine got installed to here by default

C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA

Yes I know that's where it should be. For some reason I do not have that file.

[_I_]

try installing the driver again, if it has options make sure to install all of them

[WarNerve]

I have no Realtek folder at all in program files. I do in Program Files (x86), but it does not contain the HDA folder that contains the panel, or manager. Whatever it's called.

[WarNerve]

Escrito originalmente por _I_:

try installing the driver again, if it has options make sure to install all of them

I have done this three times. It doesn't contain it. I've even manually looked all through the download folder.

[_I_]

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B550-TOMAHAWK/support#driver
pick on audio drivers

also grab chipset and lan if you didnt already

[Bad 💀 Motha]

I just linked it but you seem to not see the post or what?

On the MSI site for your motherboard, whats in DRIVERS is just the Driver.
I clicked on UTILITY tab there and you will see the same link I posted above in Post #16

[tiger305]

this same thing happened to me, using msi z590 board..
took 3 hours to figure out....
dl realtek drivers from mb site...
unplug internet connection...
uninstall realtek drivers..
install new realtek drivers... takes few minutes ...
reboot ...
connect to internet
go to webpage that bad motha linked in post #16
install app...
should work ...
the problem is microsoft trying to take control of everything...
good luck

[GOD RAYS ON ULTRA™]

You have to get it from the Microsoft store now unfortunately.

[Ralf]

Escrito originalmente por _I_:

try installing the driver again, if it has options make sure to install all of them

Realtek HD Universal Driver does NOT contain the HD Audio Manager, you can see that there is no installer in the zip file.
What you could do is install driver package(look for 100+/200+ MB) from B350 Carbon(has the same 1220 codec) and install the universal driver after.

[udidwht]

Search here for latest drivers....

https://www.station-drivers.com/index.php/en/driverss/Drivers/Realtek/Audio/lang,en-gb/

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Escrito originalmente por Bad 💀 Motha:

You have to install Realtek Audio Manager from Windows Store.

https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P2B8MCSVPLN

Ok let me try this again.