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Realtek Modded Audio Driver for Windows 10/11 - Only for HDAUDIO

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auxy said:
Hello, a friend of mine directed me to this driver set because the default Realtek Control Panel does not give me the option to use the front headphone jack and rear speaker jack as separate devices. It's one-or-the-other. However, upon installing this driver, I find that I still do not have the option in the Legacy control panel. Is there a way I can recover this setting?

I'm using Windows 10 19043 (21H1) on an ASRock X570 Taichi motherboard (ALC1220 codec.) I didn't install any additional software with the AAF DCH driver, just the legacy control panel.
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Open the "AAF ALC Audio Policy Tweak Tool" on your Desktop, click on the Driver Policy tab, check the JackCfg box and check the PBIndepedentSupport option. Click "Save" to save changes and restart your PC.
 
Alan Finotty said:
Open the "AAF ALC Audio Policy Tweak Tool" on your Desktop, click on the Driver Policy tab, check the JackCfg box and check the PBIndepedentSupport option. Click "Save" to save changes and restart your PC.
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I did exactly those steps, but unfortunately I only still have the one "Speaker Out" device in Windows. :(

I have a bright red blinking text that says "Has RTKHDAUD.DAT" above, and green text that says "No HDACFG.DAT"—could that be related?
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dfctr said:
Hello. I'd like to use SPDIF to a 5.1 Samung Soundbar using Dolby Digital or DTS. What puzzles me it's that I managed to have it working before, but for some reason it stopped doing so.

OS: Windows 10 Pro 21H1
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming.
Hardware ID: VEN 10EC / DEV 1168
Drivers: AAF latest (9200).

I have tried every combination conceivable (UWP, Legacy, Patched APO, etc) even with DDU and DriverStore driver removal prior to installation. It's just not working.
Whenever I get into the Sound Control Panel to change to Dolby Digital (or DTS), It says "format not supported". However, I can test both on the "Supported Format" tab. I'm suspecting it has to do something with the "Driver Policy" but I'm not sure.

Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
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Anyone? I tried reinstalling AAF drivers a bunch of times with no joy.
 
You should just be able to install the app, if not, then yes change the driver install.
 
same here just installed this mod no speaker ( H370 alc1220 realtek )
 

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Ferather said:
@itsakjt, on speakers, the app will set stereo when you open it. Use the right click option in the system tray. Better to use Windows to set stereo via the settings.
If you change for example from stereo to 5.1 via right click on the system tray, it does not fully set the registry, whereas the settings one does.
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I did try it but DTS Connect is still absent on the Realtek Control Panel.
Its weird, the same thing works perfect on my secondary system as on specs. As I mentioned, the only way I can get DTS Connect to show on the Realtek control panel is if I select the patched Realtek UWP from the installer. It shows up but does not make any difference when on vs off.
 
auxy said:
I have a bright red blinking text that says "Has RTKHDAUD.DAT" above, and green text that says "No HDACFG.DAT"—could that be related?
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no auxy. HDACFG.dat has nothing to do with your problem.
that file is generated with another undocumented Realtek test tool which only Realtek has (and not with the tweaking tool bundled with the modded drivers) and won't make a difference

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note to Alan F - a v6.0.9205.1 driver is available - might want to make a 9205 version whenever possible.
 
Realtek are just plain annoying, the last update lasted about 3 days, then another update, most other companies update like 2-4 months, including Creative.
 
NEW DCH DRIVERS RELEASED IN GITHUB
DCH DRIVER VERSION UPDATED TO 6.0.9205.1

WARNING: There is also an update for Nahimic on the Microsoft Store to version 1.5.4.0, but it is very likely that once installed, your enhancement will stop working.

ATTENTION: You will need to uninstall the currently installed version before continuing with this installation. A condition has been imposed for this due to problems reported by some users.

ATTENTION: This driverpack isn't eligible for USB-based Realtek audio chips.

RECOMMENDATION: Before installing this modified driver, be sure to remove any and all residues from previous Realtek audio drivers or even if there are residues from previous versions of my mods, if they persist. For this you will need the DriverStoreExplorer (by @lostindark). Remove any drivers whose vendor is "Realtek", "Dolby", "DTS", "Creative" or "Alan Finotty" in the Sound, Video and Game Controllers, Extensions, Software Components and Audio Processing Objects categories.

Those who want only Realtek material, just choose the panel option (HDA or UAD), select your decoder and deselect the rest.

If Dolby Atmos again insists not to install, here are the packages for installation.

GO TO 1st PAGE

ENJOY!!!
 
But then again, no need to update to the latest if everything is working fine really. I used to update my drivers (in general, not only Realtek) to the latest as soon as possible, but since then learned that newer is not always better.
 
100% agree, from one week or 3 days now apparently, the audio can significantly change (with each driver). I am now being very select about my updates, 9200.1 is an improvement from 9175.1.
With 9175.1, and Audacity WASAPI, the bass was always distorted and generally the audio was terrible (WASAPI in this mode only goes as far as SFX, no MFX EFX, other).

9200.1 produces no distortion in the same mode, same app (Audacity, WASAPI), same driver (AMD) which is using DTS APO4 + Realtek APO.
I immediately can tell if the audio APO is better or worse, as there are no other variables, other than the Realtek APO.

With a Realtek update you can end up with a new APO + new driver, that's more variables.

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I bought a used Xonar DX after my deception with SB0880 Titanium Fatal1ty, this card was released in 2008 but still and for sure, it's a huge improvement compared to my ALC 1220 motherboard implementation, I can easily say it sounds way better than my old Sound Blaster Z.
 
@Alan Finotty Alan! Error in the exe file. Everything is fine in Rar - I downloaded and updated only dts ultra - everything is fine.
 

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itsakjt said:
I did try it but DTS Connect is still absent on the Realtek Control Panel.
Its weird, the same thing works perfect on my secondary system as on specs. As I mentioned, the only way I can get DTS Connect to show on the Realtek control panel is if I select the patched Realtek UWP from the installer. It shows up but does not make any difference when on vs off.
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Anyone with solution to the issue I have? :(
Note: I am using an analog 5.1 channel system plugged in to the back of the motherboard, in case that helps.
 
Alan Finotty said:
NEW DCH DRIVERS RELEASED IN GITHUB
DCH DRIVER VERSION UPDATED TO 6.0.9205.1

WARNING: There is also an update for Nahimic on the Microsoft Store to version 1.5.4.0, but it is very likely that once installed, your enhancement will stop working.

ATTENTION: You will need to uninstall the currently installed version before continuing with this installation. A condition has been imposed for this due to problems reported by some users.

ATTENTION: This driverpack isn't eligible for USB-based Realtek audio chips.

RECOMMENDATION: Before installing this modified driver, be sure to remove any and all residues from previous Realtek audio drivers or even if there are residues from previous versions of my mods, if they persist. For this you will need the DriverStoreExplorer (by @lostindark). Remove any drivers whose vendor is "Realtek", "Dolby", "DTS", "Creative" or "Alan Finotty" in the Sound, Video and Game Controllers, Extensions, Software Components and Audio Processing Objects categories.

Those who want only Realtek material, just choose the panel option (HDA or UAD), select your decoder and deselect the rest.

If Dolby Atmos again insists not to install, here are the packages for installation.

GO TO 1st PAGE

ENJOY!!!
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i was testing dolby atmos for gaming i found a problem, i put it in automatic profile mode it doesn't change automatically according to what i hear, maybe a problem with the xml files ?
 
@itsakjt, the one you mention is the Realtek edition, and the patched APO shows the option but Alan has not included the RTKAPI that supports the patched APO and connect.

It's dated.
 
Ferather said:
@itsakjt, the one you mention is the Realtek edition, and the patched APO shows the option but Alan has not included the RTKAPI that supports the patched APO and connect.

It's dated.
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I see.
I also did try the normal APO with DTS Decoder (the one that perfectly works on my second PC as on specs) but on my primary PC that also does not show me the option on Realtek Audio console.
 
The Patched APO is rather old, and written by Realtek, who update things far too regularly. Its also HDA and considered legacy, for all its features you also need the HDA API of the same era.
I will be bluntly honest with you, you will waste your time, Neo PC is also essentially dated, it creates a lot of noise on the rear speakers, as it uses an expand matrix.

You only will gain a stereo to 5.1 expander, and a legacy one. You can simply install the latest one, which upgrades depending on other APO's.
Then find a good system wide stereo upmixer, currently I use Equalizer-APO, but this may be an issue for some.
 
Ferather said:
The Patched APO is rather old, and written by Realtek, who update things far too regularly. Its also HDA and considered legacy, for all its features you also need the HDA API of the same era.
I will be bluntly honest with you, you will waste your time, Neo PC is also essentially dated, it creates a lot of noise on the rear speakers, as it uses an expand matrix.

You only will gain a stereo to 5.1 expander, and a legacy one. You can simply install the latest one, which upgrades depending on other APO's.
Then find a good system wide stereo upmixer, currently I use Equalizer-APO, but this may be an issue for some.
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Thank you. That is exactly what I need (stereo upmixer). In the old days not too long ago (2017), I used to have the "Speaker Fill" option which worked wonders. I basically want to have that exact feature.
 
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