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Realtek HD Audio 2.82 driver download
on: 08/15/2017 08:21 AM [ 55 comment(s) ]
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Download Realtek HD Audio 2.82 Driver for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 x86/x64.
Realtek has released its 2.82 HD Audio driver compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 x86/x64 Driver. Realtek’s present driver adds support for new ALC codecs: ALC891, ALC667, ALC236, ALC256, and ALC293.
Driver version: 6.0.1.8036
History:
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Driver Package R2.82
Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec .
1. OS Supporting: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - x86/x64
2. Add/Fix
1.) Driver :
1. Customizations.
2. Bug fix.
Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec .
1. Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10:
ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC886, ALC887, ALC888, ALC889, ALC892,
ALC899, ALC861VD, ALC891, ALC900, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC667, ALC668, ALC670, ALC671, ALC672, ALC676, ALC680, ALC221, ALC231, ALC233, ALC235, ALC236, ALC255, ALC256, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC270, ALC272, ALC273, ALC275, ALC276, ALC280,ALC282, ALC283, ALC284, ALC286, ALC288, ALC290, ALC292, ALC293, ALC298, ALC383
2. Windows 2000/XP WHQL Supporting:
ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC886, ALC887, ALC888, ALC889, ALC892, ALC899, ALC861VC, ALC861VD, ALC891, ALC900
ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC667, ALC668, ALC670, ALC671, ALC672, ALC676, ALC680
ALC221, ALC231, ALC233, ALC235, ALC236, ALC255, ALC256, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC270, ALC272, ALC273, ALC275, ALC276, ALC280, ALC282, ALC283, ALC284, ALC286, ALC290, ALC292, ALC293, ALC383
3. HDMI Device WHQL Support: ATI HDMI Devices
4. OS Supporting: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - x86/x64
5. Pack with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a(5013) For Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1.
6. Add/Fix Driver : Customizations.
It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games. Please set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.
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#5366475 Posted on: 12/05/2016 01:32 PM
They can be a bit messy with the modifications to the system, but I haven't had any performance / stability issues at all with them, and I've been running the unofficial ones for a while now.
Is it just me, or do Realtek make the worst drivers imaginable? I've taken to not installing them and letting Windows 10 do its own thing now. Systems seems to run better as a result.
They can be a bit messy with the modifications to the system, but I haven't had any performance / stability issues at all with them, and I've been running the unofficial ones for a while now.
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#5366540 Posted on: 12/05/2016 04:21 PM
As far as I'm aware, Windows still downloads official Realtek drivers but it acquires the bare minimum to function. With the exception of AMD/Nvidia GPUs (but not Intel) and devices that Windows has no built-in support for (such as TV tuners) I will often go out of my way to try extracting just the bare minimum files to get the device working, such as .inf, .cab, .sys, and so on.
Most software that drivers come with is bloat to me. Windows is already too bloated as-is.
Though Linux's audio stack is messy compared to Windows', I do have to admit that it's pretty convenient that, assuming the driver exists, everything "just works" without having to do anything or use wonky+bloated 3rd party software.
Is it just me, or do Realtek make the worst drivers imaginable? I've taken to not installing them and letting Windows 10 do its own thing now. Systems seems to run better as a result.
As far as I'm aware, Windows still downloads official Realtek drivers but it acquires the bare minimum to function. With the exception of AMD/Nvidia GPUs (but not Intel) and devices that Windows has no built-in support for (such as TV tuners) I will often go out of my way to try extracting just the bare minimum files to get the device working, such as .inf, .cab, .sys, and so on.
Most software that drivers come with is bloat to me. Windows is already too bloated as-is.
Though Linux's audio stack is messy compared to Windows', I do have to admit that it's pretty convenient that, assuming the driver exists, everything "just works" without having to do anything or use wonky+bloated 3rd party software.
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#5366620 Posted on: 12/05/2016 07:12 PM
As rule always uninstall the old one first then install the news ones.
It nice see they final got around update there audio driver after 1+year boy that lo ng time but it so sad that they still haven't done any thing with audio manager UI which is really out date which what like 15 years old come on realtek get with the program.
Hmmm Linux's audio stack messy compared to Windows' need to say that wrong as Sound Blaster Z series are all but useless under linux vs realtek.
As rule always uninstall the old one first then install the news ones.
It nice see they final got around update there audio driver after 1+year boy that lo ng time but it so sad that they still haven't done any thing with audio manager UI which is really out date which what like 15 years old come on realtek get with the program.
Hmmm Linux's audio stack messy compared to Windows' need to say that wrong as Sound Blaster Z series are all but useless under linux vs realtek.
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#5366625 Posted on: 12/05/2016 07:26 PM
As rule always uninstall the old one first then install the news ones.
It nice see they final got around update there audio driver after 1+year boy that lo ng time but it so sad that they still haven't done any thing with audio manager UI which is really out date which what like 15 years old come on realtek get with the program.
Why update it if it works? The UI manager does everything it needs to, at least for me it does. Generally speaking, whatever it doesn't do, the Windows settings will do instead.
Hmmm Linux's audio stack messy compared to Windows' need to say that wrong as Sound Blaster Z series are all but useless under linux vs realtek.
...how does a non-working driver make the audio stack not messy? Not only does that not prove the statement false but it's not even completely related. Anyway, it's pretty common knowledge among Linux users that Creative is negligent of their drivers. There are plenty of good alternatives.
As rule always uninstall the old one first then install the news ones.
It nice see they final got around update there audio driver after 1+year boy that lo ng time but it so sad that they still haven't done any thing with audio manager UI which is really out date which what like 15 years old come on realtek get with the program.
Why update it if it works? The UI manager does everything it needs to, at least for me it does. Generally speaking, whatever it doesn't do, the Windows settings will do instead.
Hmmm Linux's audio stack messy compared to Windows' need to say that wrong as Sound Blaster Z series are all but useless under linux vs realtek.
...how does a non-working driver make the audio stack not messy? Not only does that not prove the statement false but it's not even completely related. Anyway, it's pretty common knowledge among Linux users that Creative is negligent of their drivers. There are plenty of good alternatives.
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#5366654 Posted on: 12/05/2016 08:36 PM
Well Windows 10 doing it's own thing just installs whatever version of the Realtek driver set anyway, I suppose only ever updating if there is some major bug discovered.
I've been keeping the Realtek driver updated using downloads from Microsoft Update Catalog for the last couple years now, I do it whenever nvidia releases a new driver. Never had an issue with Realtek, other than a specific audio enhancement setting I use not being remembered between reboots a few driver versions ago. In fact, the latest Realtek driver actually greatly improved audio quality!
Is it just me, or do Realtek make the worst drivers imaginable? I've taken to not installing them and letting Windows 10 do its own thing now. Systems seems to run better as a result.
Well Windows 10 doing it's own thing just installs whatever version of the Realtek driver set anyway, I suppose only ever updating if there is some major bug discovered.
I've been keeping the Realtek driver updated using downloads from Microsoft Update Catalog for the last couple years now, I do it whenever nvidia releases a new driver. Never had an issue with Realtek, other than a specific audio enhancement setting I use not being remembered between reboots a few driver versions ago. In fact, the latest Realtek driver actually greatly improved audio quality!
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#5366656 Posted on: 12/05/2016 09:00 PM
Always wonder why they don't include ALC898...which ofc it's supported fine.
Always wonder why they don't include ALC898...which ofc it's supported fine.
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#5366662 Posted on: 12/05/2016 09:09 PM
The stock widows drivers don't come with stereo mixer which very useful to Hauppauge HD-PVR 60 in getting game sound sent to HDMI output with my HD7870 and headphone at same time with out having to used any audio patch cable.
Your one that said the Linux's audio stack is messy compared to Windows but audio stack with Realtek and other work every time unlike CL so how that a messy compared Windows ?.
Unless you mean the overlapping other audio service like OSS, Pulse Audio and so on ? now that part I agree is a big mess.
Why update it if it works? The UI manager does everything it needs to, at least for me it does. Generally speaking, whatever it doesn't do, the Windows settings will do instead.
The stock widows drivers don't come with stereo mixer which very useful to Hauppauge HD-PVR 60 in getting game sound sent to HDMI output with my HD7870 and headphone at same time with out having to used any audio patch cable.
...how does a non-working driver make the audio stack not messy? Not only does that not prove the statement false but it's not even completely related. Anyway, it's pretty common knowledge among Linux users that Creative is negligent of their drivers. There are plenty of good alternatives.
Your one that said the Linux's audio stack is messy compared to Windows but audio stack with Realtek and other work every time unlike CL so how that a messy compared Windows ?.
Unless you mean the overlapping other audio service like OSS, Pulse Audio and so on ? now that part I agree is a big mess.
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#5366666 Posted on: 12/05/2016 09:15 PM
Hmm that odd that what I have on my Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 and they install just fine or did mean something else ?.
Always wonder why they don't include ALC898...which ofc it's supported fine.
Hmm that odd that what I have on my Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 and they install just fine or did mean something else ?.
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#5366683 Posted on: 12/05/2016 09:35 PM
on gigabyte with alc1150 sound dissapear after few hours( brand new mainboard 990x-gamins sli), latest win10 updates, firmware, etc. test two realtek drivers.
Anyone notice this bug?
on gigabyte with alc1150 sound dissapear after few hours( brand new mainboard 990x-gamins sli), latest win10 updates, firmware, etc. test two realtek drivers.
Anyone notice this bug?
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#5366766 Posted on: 12/06/2016 01:33 AM
This drive doesnt support alc1150, the same version on my Asus X99-A II mobo.
This drive doesnt support alc1150, the same version on my Asus X99-A II mobo.
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#5366846 Posted on: 12/06/2016 07:24 AM
I download Realtek drivers from station drivers and I currently run a version ending with 8004. It's great on my PC, older versions had a weird distortion effect occasionally with the anniversary update of 10. Definitely a keeper. I wouldn't rely on motherboard support or even realtek's own site for different versions if i had issues.
I install it via device manager and point it to the 64 bit folder, it installs fine and doesn't cause any trouble at all. I disable the control panel stuff from startup because it wants me to install asus sonic studio to be able to do anything and I don't want Asus software on my pc lol.
I download Realtek drivers from station drivers and I currently run a version ending with 8004. It's great on my PC, older versions had a weird distortion effect occasionally with the anniversary update of 10. Definitely a keeper. I wouldn't rely on motherboard support or even realtek's own site for different versions if i had issues.
I install it via device manager and point it to the 64 bit folder, it installs fine and doesn't cause any trouble at all. I disable the control panel stuff from startup because it wants me to install asus sonic studio to be able to do anything and I don't want Asus software on my pc lol.
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#5367088 Posted on: 12/06/2016 08:17 PM
I refused to upgrade the audio drivers anymore, not after that 4+ years of bad drivers that cause my system to lock.
Would like to know what is ment by support windows 10... last i checked it support it for quite some time
Is it just me, or do Realtek make the worst drivers imaginable? I've taken to not installing them and letting Windows 10 do its own thing now. Systems seems to run better as a result.
I refused to upgrade the audio drivers anymore, not after that 4+ years of bad drivers that cause my system to lock.
Would like to know what is ment by support windows 10... last i checked it support it for quite some time
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#5367470 Posted on: 12/07/2016 03:57 PM
installed today on gigabyte alc1150 realtek, is working.. but didnt know yet if my problem is fixed or not.
This drive doesnt support alc1150, the same version on my Asus X99-A II mobo.
installed today on gigabyte alc1150 realtek, is working.. but didnt know yet if my problem is fixed or not.
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#5367542 Posted on: 12/07/2016 05:48 PM
Why no support for ALC1150? Its common on Haswell and later generation mobos...
Why no support for ALC1150? Its common on Haswell and later generation mobos...
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#5367786 Posted on: 12/08/2016 07:58 AM
This version uninstalled the Realtek control panel for me. Ran the Gigabyte update util and it claimed the version it found was newer, and I got the control panel back.
This version uninstalled the Realtek control panel for me. Ran the Gigabyte update util and it claimed the version it found was newer, and I got the control panel back.
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#5368747 Posted on: 12/09/2016 04:40 PM
It has been a while but you can now download the newÂ*Realtek HD Audio 2.80 driver. We missed it, released last week. The new build now offers support forÂ*Windows 10 and adds some more Codecs as well...
Download Realtek HD Audio 2.80 driver
Thanks for this post Hilbert, my audio manager on my work desktop often will go crazy and end up using about 50% of my cpu until I kill the process. Hopefully this driver will fix that issue.
It has been a while but you can now download the newÂ*Realtek HD Audio 2.80 driver. We missed it, released last week. The new build now offers support forÂ*Windows 10 and adds some more Codecs as well...
Download Realtek HD Audio 2.80 driver
Thanks for this post Hilbert, my audio manager on my work desktop often will go crazy and end up using about 50% of my cpu until I kill the process. Hopefully this driver will fix that issue.
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#5368926 Posted on: 12/09/2016 09:42 PM
Microsoft just released an update for the Surface Pro 4 which is a Realtek driver update that somehow improves performance for Cortana. Something was obviously screwed with the Realtek drivers to have caused that.
Microsoft just released an update for the Surface Pro 4 which is a Realtek driver update that somehow improves performance for Cortana. Something was obviously screwed with the Realtek drivers to have caused that.
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#5369166 Posted on: 12/10/2016 02:49 PM
my sound dissapearing in win10 after few hours its not fixed with v2.80. I will send this gigabyte crap 990x gaming SLI to warranty.
my sound dissapearing in win10 after few hours its not fixed with v2.80. I will send this gigabyte crap 990x gaming SLI to warranty.
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#5369434 Posted on: 12/11/2016 09:24 AM
Never had any issue installing new Realtek sound drivers. Only issue i've had is terrible website download speeds and yea 2.80 failed to install any visible Audio Manager which was a quick fix by running it manually which magically made the manager appear in Control Panel.
Never had any issue installing new Realtek sound drivers. Only issue i've had is terrible website download speeds and yea 2.80 failed to install any visible Audio Manager which was a quick fix by running it manually which magically made the manager appear in Control Panel.
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#5373531 Posted on: 12/21/2016 07:23 PM
What to do if you have realtek audio/codec:
1.Go to BIOS.
2. Set Integrated Devices -> HD Audio -> Disabled.
3. Buy a discrete sound card.
What to do if you have realtek audio/codec:
1.Go to BIOS.
2. Set Integrated Devices -> HD Audio -> Disabled.
3. Buy a discrete sound card.
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#5373537 Posted on: 12/21/2016 07:30 PM
What to do if you have realtek audio/codec:
1.Go to BIOS.
2. Set Integrated Devices -> HD Audio -> Disabled.
3. Buy a discrete sound card.
Better option:
1. Uninstall the crapware Realtek offers and just install the bare essential drivers.
2. Get an external receiver based on SPDIF
3. Use the SPDIF output
Or:
1. Get an external receiver that works with HDMI audio
2. Use HDMI output
With an external receiver, even the crappiest chipsets will be good enough. Discrete sound cards are only worth it if you use analog headphones.
What to do if you have realtek audio/codec:
1.Go to BIOS.
2. Set Integrated Devices -> HD Audio -> Disabled.
3. Buy a discrete sound card.
Better option:
1. Uninstall the crapware Realtek offers and just install the bare essential drivers.
2. Get an external receiver based on SPDIF
3. Use the SPDIF output
Or:
1. Get an external receiver that works with HDMI audio
2. Use HDMI output
With an external receiver, even the crappiest chipsets will be good enough. Discrete sound cards are only worth it if you use analog headphones.
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#5381499 Posted on: 01/14/2017 12:33 PM
Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers R2.81 is released, Driver version: 6.0.1.8036
Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers R2.81 is released, Driver version: 6.0.1.8036
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#5381505 Posted on: 01/14/2017 12:52 PM
Thanks I'll mirror the new binaries onto our download servers.
Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers R2.81 is released, Driver version: 6.0.1.8036
Thanks I'll mirror the new binaries onto our download servers.
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#5381516 Posted on: 01/14/2017 02:45 PM
Has this one fixed the 5.1 issue ....................finally ( rear speakers not working since win 8 was out ) ?
Has this one fixed the 5.1 issue ....................finally ( rear speakers not working since win 8 was out ) ?
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Is it just me, or do Realtek make the worst drivers imaginable? I've taken to not installing them and letting Windows 10 do its own thing now. Systems seems to run better as a result.