Good news for many Windows 7 users who have been facing audio driver compatibility problems despite installing the Vista drivers in compatibility mode on Windows 7. Realtek has released a new version of High Definition (HD) audio driver that supports Windows 7.
The latest HD driver version (2.16) supports both 32 & 64-bit Windows 7. This will certainly encourage more Windows Vista and XP users to install Windows 7 Beta for testing purposes.
Realtek HD audio drivers for Windows 7
Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Vista/WinXP/Win2000/Win2003 .
1. Vista WHQL Supporting: ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663,
ALC665, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC272, ALC273, ALC887
2. Windows 2000/XP WHQL Supporting: ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VC,
ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267,ALC268, ALC269, ALC272, ALC273, ALC887
3. HDMI Device WHQL Support: ATI HDMI Devices
4. OS Supporting: Microsoft Windows XP, Widnows2000, Vista, Windows7 x86/x64
5. Pack with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a (5013)
How to install:
Windows Vista, Windows7:
Step 1: Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 2: Click on [Next/OK/Go] to continue the installation procedure on Windows. If the Windows popup “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software” message, press “Install this driver software anyway” to continue the installation.
Step 3: Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete the installation.
Windows 7 Fan says
Thank you! Have Systweak’s Advanced System Optimizer 3.9, which includes a Driver Updater, but did not find any updates for my two High Definition Audio Devices 6.1.7601.17514 driver date 11/19/2010 by Microsoft. I am sure my PC will sound better now!
Nancy says
It’s delightful that Realtek audio has its driver compatible with windows 7. our computer could have better sound now.
SMSM says
hey its say to me ( no driver was supported in this package ).. i think its the same problem and i went to the realtek site and download all the drivers support but no way it tell me the same problem ((((( any one may help please !!!!
Ferenc Adam says
Go to Realteck site, and find it…! Works properly for me!Cheers!
Win7 32bit
simon says
hi there
i have windows 7 and have high definition audio device as sound driver. I can hear sound through my speakers but its saying my headphones and mic are not connected even though i put them in the correct port that it asks for.
any help ?
Alejandro says
Driver and application work acceptable on Win 7 Ult,..however, sound quality is poor,. I have a Logitech Z5500 speaker set and It sounded much better under the same realtek sound driver for vista. Voice and trebles sound metalic and not clear and strong as it used to be.
It’s a shame,.. hope they release an improved version soon. On the other hand,.. windows 7 is just lovely. simple, fast and beautiful.
admin says
If your motherboard is associated with HD driver, then this driver should work fine.
Karan Singh says
Just downloaded the driver linked on this site but still i get no sound. Running Windows 7. Motherboard = Asus M3N78. Downloaded all the possible drivers from asus’s support download driver page but none of them work. Neither does the one linked on this site.
admin says
You should get theme at your motherboard manufacture’s site.
yogendra singh says
i have just install windows 7ultimate trial version for 30 days.but plz tell me from where i can get the drivers[mother bord] for this
Andrew says
i have installed the driver but i still hear no sound
admin says
@James
Have you installed audio drivers?
james marcus gwom says
i installed windows 7 last month and i have been having problems with sound (audio). can u pls help me get solution to that pls.
thanks, expecting a prompt response
admin says
Sunit Borah, which is your system motherboard?
Sunit Borah says
I have downloaded all the three package and tried in Windows 7, but received a prompt same as earlier version when installing HDMI_R218 package.
“No driver was supported in this driver package.”